Gilas’ Scottie Thompson (9) dribbles the ball (Instagram / Qatar Basketball Federation) MANILA, Philippines — Gilas Pilipinas is exiting the 2nd Doha International Cup with back-to-back losses after absorbing a 31-point beating at the hands of Egypt, 86-55, early Monday morning (Manila time) at the Qatar University Sports and Events …
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Ballado secures twin titles in Olongapo tennis tourney
JUNIOR CHAMP. Jayden Reece Ballado prepares to serve during the Mayor Rolen Paulino Jr. National Junior Tennis Championships in Olongapo on Sunday (Feb. 16, 2025). She defeated Jan Cadee Dagoon, 4-6, 6-1, 7-6(2) in the U16 final. (Contributed photo) MANILA – Jayden Reece Ballado fought hard in the third set to pull off …
Read More »EJ Obiena bounces back with season-best record in Poland tourney
EJ Obiena rediscovered his winning form on Sunday, Feb. 16 (Monday, Philippine time) after capturing the gold medal in the Orlen Copernicus Cup in Torun, Poland. EJ Obiena celebrates after winning the gold medal in the Copernicus Cup. (Copernicus Cup) The two-time Olympic pole vaulter cleared the bar at 5.80 …
Read More »Lady Bulldogs open UAAP title defense with sweep of Lady Spikers
NU’s Bella Belen (4) celebrates after a point during the Lady Bulldogs’ UAAP Season 87 women’s volleyball clash with La Salle Sunday evening at the MOA Arena. (UAAP Media Bureau) MANILA Philippines — National University had a triumphant start to its title defense after mauling La Salle, 25-23, 25-21, 25-18, …
Read More »U.S. defeats Canada in fight-filled game in Montreal to clinch spot in 4 Nations Face-Off final
Dylan Larkin scored the go-ahead goal in the second period as the U.S. beat Canada 3-1 after a punch-filled start that saw three fights within nine seconds to open the countries’ electric matchup at the 4 Nations Face-Off in Montreal. Showdown opens with 3 fights in first 9 seconds after …
Read More »Wanted: Funds for PH team after historic Winter Games gold
PH PRIDE. The men’s curling team that won the gold medal at the 9th Winter Asian Games in Harbin, China faces the media at a hotel in Tagaytay City on Sunday (Feb. 16, 2025). Under the law, the team is entitled to an incentive of PHP2 million. (PNA photo by Jean Malanum) …
Read More »Mac McClung pulls off 1st NBA dunk contest three-peat
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Mac McClung will leave it up to others to decide where he ranks among the best dunkers ever. When it comes to the dunk contest, there is no doubt. The G League star and dunk maven put on a remarkable show at NBA All-Star Saturday night …
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Members of the Philippine curling team celebrate the winning moment in Harbin, China. Left photo shows Christian Haller and Enrico Pfister during the competition.AFP Curlers win gold in Asian winter games If there’s any doubt on the golden era Philippine sports is enjoying at present, it was quashed yesterday. Given …
Read More »Fighting Maroons survive undermanned Lady Warriors, halt seven-game skid
University of the Philippines recovered just in time to halt an undermanned but gritty University of the East’s comeback attempt with a 25-18, 26-24, 24-26, 13-25, 15-13 victory at the start of the UAAP Season 87 women’s volleyball at the Mall of Asia Arena on Saturday, Feb. 15. Joan Monares …
Read More »Galedo wins Asian cycling gold on borrowed bike
Mark Galedo sprints to the finish. Thailand Cycling Association RACING on a borrowed bike, veteran rider Mark Galedo made a triumphant return to the competitive scene, capturing the gold medal in the Men’s Road Race 40-44 category at the ACC Asian Road Cycling Championships in Thailand. The former Philippine Tour …
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