Bolden header seals World Cup triumph over host New Zealand GOAL-SCORER. Sarina Bolden runs toward the Filipinas after scoring on a header in the 24th minute, which proved to be the game-winner as the Philippines notched its first-ever triumph in the World Cup of football—for men or women—on Tuesday at …
Read More »Sportscope
Bolden ‘overwhelmed’ after PH scores first-ever World Cup goal, win
Filipinas ace striker Sarina Bolden just etched her name in the annals of Philippine football and sports history in general on Tuesday, July 25. Proving she is a legitimate scorer even in the grandest of stage, Sarina Bolden delivered the Philippines first-ever World Cup football goal before 32,357 fans at …
Read More »Kath Arado excited to face Japan’s Kurashiki
Kath Arado, one of the best liberos in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL), is excited to face foreign guest team Kurashiki Ablaze of Japan in the Invitational Conference round robin semifinals. The thought of facing a defensive and disciplined Japanese team is something that excites Arado, who won the Best …
Read More »Brownlee tweaks ankle during Gilas practice
As the nation tuned in on President Bongbong Marcos’ state of the nation address (SONA) on Monday, which was also declared a non-working day for government workers due to the threat of a typhoon, 17 members from the pool still showed up as Gilas Pilipinas continues its 2023 FIBA World …
Read More »Now healthy, Valdez glad to finally make solid contributions for Creamline
For the past seven months, Creamline superstar Alyssa Valdez worked hard to recover from the knee injury she sustained in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Reinforced Conference in December last year. Alyssa Valdez PHOTO BY RIO DELUVIO Now healthy, Valdez is finally making significant contributions to the Cool Smashers and …
Read More »Potential Gilas-China collision course possible to dispute lone Olympic slot
Gilas Pilipinas coach Chot Reyes has been vocal in recent interviews that the goal heading into the 2023 FIBA World Cup is to be “the top Asian team” as such scenario assures a spot in next year’s Paris Olympics. Justin Brownlee (left) PHOTO BY RIO DELUVIO The Philippines is bunched …
Read More »Creamline outlasts Cignal, bolsters finals bid
Defending champ Creamline outlasted Cignal, 23-25, 25-16, 25-21, 24-26, 15-10, to bolster its finals bid in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Invitational Conference at the PhilSports Arena on Saturday, July 22. Creamline’s Alyssa Valdez PHOTO BY RIO DELUVIO Alyssa Valdez poured 22 points including the match-clinching attack to lead the …
Read More »Hidilyn Diaz graduates from college
Hidilyn Diaz, the lone Filipino Olympic gold medalist, has graduated from college with a degree in Business Administration major in Management at the De La Salle – College of Saint Benilde. Diaz announced her graduation over her social media pages on Saturday, July 22, posting pictures of her during the …
Read More »Kurashiki defeats Kinh in battle of foreign teams in PVL
Kurashiki Ablaze of Japan defeated Kinh Bac-Bac Ninh of Vietnam, 23-25, 25-14, 25-20, 25-11, in the battle of debuting foreign guest teams in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Invitational Conference campaign at the PhilSports Arena on Saturday, July 22. Kurashiki Ablaze PVL PHOTO Tamaru Asaka got herself a Philippine debut …
Read More »ROS signs Ange Kouame as lone reinforcement for Jones Cup
At a Glance Rain or Shine has signed Gilas Pilipinas naturalized player Ange Kouame as its reinforcement for the upcoming Jones Cup in Taipei, Taiwan next month, the team announced on Tuesday, July 18. Rain or Shine has signed Gilas Pilipinas naturalized player Ange Kouame as its reinforcement for the …
Read More »