Sports
Fajardo, Perez among finalists for PBA MVP
January 28, 2020, 7:27 pm
MANILA -- June Mar Fajardo of San Miguel Beer and CJ Perez of Colombian Dyip were picked as two of the finalists for the Philippine Basketball Association Most Valuable Player award. Eyeing a sixth MVP award, Fajardo qualified by being named as the Best Player of the Conference (BPC) award for the… Read More
PH hoops community mourns Kobe Bryant’s death
January 27, 2020, 5:38 pm
MANILA -- Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League owner Manny Pacquiao said it right in his tweet when Kobe Bryant met a fatal helicopter crash early Monday (Philippine Time) in Calabasas, California. "The world lost a legend today," the eight-division world boxing champion and former Philippine… Read More
Palace saddened by Kobe Bryant’s death
January 27, 2020, 3:51 pm
MANILA – Malacañang is saddened by the death of NBA legend Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna in a helicopter crash into a hillside in Calabasas, California on Monday (Manila time). “The Palace extends its deepest condolences to the family, friends, colleagues, loved ones and… Read More
Mono Vampire drubs Alab Pilipinas to keep top spot in ABL
January 27, 2020, 8:11 am
MANILA -- Mono Vampire stayed on top of the Asean Basketball League (ABL) standings after mauling Alab Pilipinas, 102-89, at the Caloocan Sports Complex on Sunday night. Mono was solid for most of the first half, taking a 52-39 lead at halftime, and despite Alab closing in during the third… Read More
NBA legend Kobe Bryant killed in California helicopter crash
January 27, 2020, 8:07 am
LOS ANGELES -- Retired NBA star Kobe Bryant was one of nine people killed in a helicopter crash in Calabasas of southern California on Sunday. "It is with great sadness that we learn of the death of Kobe Bryant and four others in a helicopter crash in Calabasas," the City of Calabasas confirmed on… Read More
Cebu waylays Imus to stay in MPBL playoff hunt
January 26, 2020, 12:49 pm
BIÑAN CITY, Laguna -- Cebu kept its bid for a spot in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League playoffs alive after a 101-76 rout of Imus at the Alonte Sports Arena here on Saturday night. The Sharks used a 14-1 run late in the first quarter to pull away for good from the Bandera. "Nag-time out… Read More
Bicol withstands QC to stay ahead in MPBL wildcard race
January 25, 2020, 8:02 pm
BIÑAN -- Bicol inched closer to getting a Southern Division playoff spot in the MPBL Lakan Season after subduing Quezon City, 89-87, at the Alonte Sports Arena here on Saturday night. Ronjay Buenafe eventually won it for the Volcanoes after burying two free throws with 48.7 seconds left to break… Read More
All systems go for CARAA weeks before games
January 25, 2020, 12:33 pm
BAGUIO CITY – Hosting of this year’s Cordillera Administrative Region Athletic Association (CARAA) is practically assured with all the stakeholders formalizing their support during a commitment signing on Friday at the Baguio City Hall and the assurance of the readiness of the facilities.… Read More
Pasay ousts Biñan City; Zamboanga clobbers Muntinlupa
January 25, 2020, 9:35 am
MANILA -- Pasay slammed the door on Biñan City's last gasp for a playoff spot in the MPBL Lakan Season after a 68-57 win at the Bataan People's Center in Balanga on Friday night. The Voyagers stifled the Heroes in the third quarter, holding them to just nine points in the period, before breaking… Read More
PH’s top bowlers to play in Baguio open tourney
January 24, 2020, 9:30 pm
BAGUIO CITY – One of the top bowling events in the country that attracts the best bowlers who carry Philippine colors in international competitions enters its second decade when the 11th SCTBA Prima Pasta Open Masters Championships will be staged on March 17-22 at the Puyat Bowling Lane at the… Read More
Aldea to defend PH lightweight title vs. Laurente
January 24, 2020, 8:27 pm
DAVAO CITY -- Philippine lightweight champion Roldan "The Cobra" Aldea of Negros Occidental will defend his title against Monico "Mekaniko" Laurente of Agusan del Sur on February 1 at The Flash Grand Ballroom of the Elorde Sports Complex in Parañaque City.It will be the second title defense by… Read More
40 SEAG medalists from CAR to get cash bonus
January 24, 2020, 7:32 pm
BAGUIO CITY – The 40 Cordillerans who won medals in the 30th South East Asian Games in December last year and their coaches will finally get their PHP25,000 Christmas bonus as promised by Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) chairman William Ramirez. The money is available in their ATM cards on… Read More
Pampanga clinches MPBL playoff berth with Rizal's rout
January 23, 2020, 10:00 pm
MANILA — Pampanga formally barged its way to the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League playoffs after a 90-70 rout of Rizal at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City on Thursday night. The Giant Lanterns turned the tides in the second quarter, outscoring the Crusaders, 24-9, to turn a 15-18… Read More
Mancito to fight undefeated Diao in China on Feb. 2
January 23, 2020, 8:47 pm
DAVAO CITY -- Orthodox boxer Eduardo "The Nightmare" Mancito of Jose Abad Santos, Davao del Sur will fight undefeated Jianhao Diao of China on February 2 at the Mission Hill Haikou in Haikou, China.The 27-year-old Mancito (18W-10L-2D, 9KO) won both his fights last year.His first win was a… Read More
James Laput vows to make huge impact after joining Marinero
January 23, 2020, 5:19 pm
MANILA -- James Laput looks to give a huge impact to Marinerong Pilipino in the upcoming PBA D-League Aspirants Cup. The 6-foot-10 big man is among the new key recruits by the Skippers, the only non-collegiate squad in the cast of the season-opening conference. "I'll just have to play as a factor… Read More
Abahan eyes Obstacle Course Race world championships
January 23, 2020, 4:14 pm
BAGUIO CITY– Elite long-distance runner and South East Asian Games (SEAG) gold medalist in obstacle course race (OCR) Sandi Menchi Abahan is gearing up for the World Championships this year. A full house schedule this year would allow Abahan the preparation she needs for the world championship… Read More
DavOcc, Makati score huge wins; Nueva Ecija stuns Bulacan
January 23, 2020, 7:15 am
MANILA — The Davao Occidental Tigers returned to its winning ways in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League Lakan Season with a huge 78-70 win over the Parañaque Patriots at the San Andres Sports Complex on Wednesday night. Four nights after getting devastated by the San Juan Knights in… Read More
POC supports ABAP bid to host Olympic boxing qualifiers
January 22, 2020, 7:13 pm
MANILA -- The Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) expressed its support to the Association of Boxing Alliances in the Philippines' (ABAP) bid to host the boxing Olympic qualifying event. The qualifying tournament for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics Games is scheduled to take place in Wuhan, China from… Read More
Biñan City playoff hopes now in limbo after crucial home loss
January 22, 2020, 6:07 pm
BIÑAN CITY, Laguna -- With six straight wins, Biñan City surged its way into the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) Southern Division playoff picture, particularly in the race for the final playoff spot in the said group. However, the team saw its streak snapped in arguably the worst… Read More
Ceres Negros beats Port FC in AFC Champs League qualifiers
January 22, 2020, 8:00 am
BINAN, Laguna -- Ceres Negros moved a step closer to making the main tournament of the AFC Champions League after shocking Port Football Club, 1-0, in the second round of the qualifying phase at the PAT Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand on Tuesday night. Stephan Schrock made the lone goal of the match… Read More
