Robert Bolick (left) and Japeth Aguilar (right) were named co-MVPs of the 2024 PBA All-Star /PBA Images MANILA, Philippines — The 2024 PBA All-Star ended in a draw as Team Mark came from behind against Team Japeth, 140-140, Sunday night at the University of St. La Salle gymnasium in Bacolod. …
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Paris Olympics 2024 unveils volunteer uniforms
PARIS – The uniforms for the volunteers of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games were officially unveiled on Saturday, while the organizers also announced that 20 percent of the approximately 45,000 volunteers hail from overseas, representing around 150 countries and regions. The uniforms made their appearances at the Volunteer Convention …
Read More »Cash Prize Fires Up PBA Stars
There will be no letting up when Team Japeth and Team Mark collide in the Philippine Basketball Association All-Star Game on Sunday at the University of St. La Salle gymnasium in Bacolod City. After all, who wouldn’t want to go home with the bragging rights as winners of the midseason …
Read More »PH’s defense pleases coach Saintfiet despite loss to Iraq
Philippine booter Kevin Ingresso (left) in a one-on-one with Ibrahim Bayesh of Iraq. PFF THE Philippines’ strong defense held until the 84th minute, before the Filipinos suffered a 0-1 loss to Iraq on Friday in their third match in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifiers. New coach Tom Saintfiet …
Read More »Baclay on the rise for UP
UP’s Pling Baclay/UAAP Media Bureau MANILA, Philippines — In the absence of Nina Ytang, University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons rookie Pling Baclay stepped up to the plate. Ytang, whose mother passed away last week, has not played the past three games for UP in the UAAP Season 86 women’s …
Read More »NBA ends Ignite development team due to college changes
NBA PHOTO New York, United States—The NBA’s G-League Ignite, a league-owned team aimed at developing NBA talent, will be shut down next week, G-League president Shareef Abdur-Rahim announced on Thursday. The Ignite, based in suburban Las Vegas, was created as an option for high school stars who did not want …
Read More »Marcio Lassiter hopes to end futility in All-Star three-point shootout
Marcio Lassiter hopes to end his record of futility in the PBA All-Star three-point shootout and get the long coveted crown that would further validate his status as one of the deadliest shooters the league has ever seen. Lassiter is now in the top 5 of the all-time three-point list …
Read More »After an undefeated season, Canada’s winningest university hockey coach looks ahead to what’s next
Gardiner MacDougall of Bedeque, P.E.I., has a lot to celebrate as the hockey season wraps up. He is now the winningest coach in Canadian university men’s hockey history with his UNB Reds repeating as national champions. P.E.I-born Gardiner MacDougall says the UNB’s perfect season was like a fairy-tale. It’s been …
Read More »Go blows ICTSI Palos Verdes field with 65, storms away by 8
Lloyd Go/Pilipinas Golf DAVAO – Lloyd Go didn’t just make a move on moving day at the ICTSI Palos Verdes Championship here on Thursday. He also took a decisive step towards realizing a dream victory. A flurry of birdies in the first three holes catapulted Go to a commanding lead, …
Read More »Russian, Belarusian athletes not allowed to attend Olympics opening
(Anadolu) ANKARA – The International Olympic Committee (IOC) said Tuesday that Russian and Belarusian athletes competing in the 2024 Olympics in Paris will not be able to take part in the opening ceremony. Athletes from both countries were banned after Russia’s war on Ukraine in February 2022. Those who qualify for …
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