THANKFUL. Philippine Sports Commission Chairman Richard Bachmann in this undated photo. Bachmann on Tuesday (March 19, 2024) thanked the World Anti-Doping Association (WADA) for removing the Philippines in its compliance watch list. (PNA photo) MANILA – The Philippines has been removed from the compliance watch list of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). According to …
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Brunson, Knicks tame Warriors as Lakers romp
Jalen Brunson of the New York Knicks is guarded by Andrew Wiggins of the Golden State Warriors at the Chase Center on March 18, 2024 in San Francisco, California. (Ezra Shaw / Getty Images / AFP) LOS ANGELES – Jalen Brunson scored 34 points as the New York Knicks completed …
Read More »Eduard Folayang eyes two fights for 2024: ‘It will help me decide my fate’
Eight months after forming Lions Nation MMA, Eduard “Landslide” Folayang’s team has had a relatively successful run. Eduard “Landslide” Folayang (ONE Championship) During that time, Folayang returned to the winner’s circle while Joshua “The Passion” Pacio brought back the ONE Strawweight MMA World Title to the Philippines – controversies aside. While …
Read More »Maroons end 17-game slump, thwart Lady Warriors
UP Fighting Maroons/UAAP Media Bureau MANILA, Philippines — The University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons have snapped their 17-game losing streak in the UAAP women’s volleyball tournament after grinding out a four-set win over the University of the East Lady Red Warriors, 25-21, 25-20, 20-25, 25-17 Sunday at the Smart …
Read More »Paglalunan, Ansay shine in Iñigo Resorts netfest
Ella Paglalunan (left) and France Dilao hold their trophies as they pose with Jane Alquiza, president and CEO of Iñigos Sports Center. Ella Mhae Paglalunan and Avegail Joy Ansay carved out a pair of impressive victories to dominate the girls’ category while France Dilao took the spotlight in the boys’ …
Read More »Red Warriors edge Maroons to join win column; Tamaraws sweep Blue Eagles
The UE Red Warriors tallied their first win in the UAAP Season 86 men’s volleyball tournament/UAAP Media Bureau MANILA, Philippines — Winless no more. The University of the East Red Warriors completed a comeback against the University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons, 25-21, 19-25, 28-30, 27-25, 15-12 in a gritty …
Read More »Duque-Padilla, Chan-Ong shine in Southwoods Invitational
Lia Duque and Tristan Padilla flashed top form and closed out with 77 points to emerge the overall gross champions while Dennis Chan and Ariel Ong snared the overall net trophy via tiebreak in the 2024 Southwoods Invitational at the Masters and Legends courses in Carmona, Cavite on Saturday, March …
Read More »Battle of Women’s Masters under way
Woman Grandmaster Janelle Mae Frayna leads the cast of 12 players eyeing seats to the FIDE World Chess Olympiad-bound team as well as the Asian Indoor Martial Arts Games in Sunday’s start of the Philippine National Chess Championships dubbed “The Battle of Women’s Masters” at the City Hall of Malolos, …
Read More »Jokic’s Nuggets beat Wemby’s Spurs while Zion sparks Pelicans
AUSTIN, TX – MARCH 15: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs tries to steal the ball from Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets in the first half at Moody Center on March 15, 2024 in Austin, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by …
Read More »La Salle escapes NU for solo second
Defending champion De La Salle recovered just in time to turn back two-time finals rival National University, 15-25, 25-19, 18-25, 25-19, 15-12, and notch its sixth win in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament on Saturday, March 16, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Defending champion La Salle prevails over NU …
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