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Biggest Cebu marathon

The #SM2SMRun12 kicks off early Sunday at SM Seaside Cebu with an #aweSM turnout of 13,000 runners, breaking its own record and making it the biggest marathon in Cebu City to date.  The #SM2SMRun12 kicks off early Sunday at SM Seaside Cebu with an #aweSM turnout of 13,000 runners, breaking …

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Manila Southwoods nails ninth PAL Interclub title

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — Manila Southwoods rode on a hot start to overcome a five-point deficit and cruise to a 13-point victory in the 75th Philippine Airlines Men’s Regular Invitational at the Pueblo de Oro Golf and Country Club on Monday, March 4. “I have to give it to our …

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30 PGT spots at stake for top Filipino amateur, pro golfers

Aidric Chan MANILA, Philippines — Aiming for a triumphant leap from the amateur to the professional ranks, former Junior World champion Aidric Chan trekked from Cagayan de Oro to Davao to compete in the Philippine Golf Tour Qualifying School unfolding Tuesday, March 5, at the South Pacific Golf and Leisure Estates. …

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Biado conquers 2024 Predator world 10-ball tilt

Carlo Biado Facebook / Predator Pro Billiard Series MANILA, Philippines — Filipino Carlo Biado ended up on top of the 2024 Predator WPA men’s world 10-ball championship as he defeated Naoyuki Oi on Sunday morning (Manila time), 4-1, 3-4, 4-2, 4-1, at the Rio All-Suites Hotel and Casino in Las …

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FIFA president rules out plan for blue cards

FIFA President Gianni Infantino (Anadolu photo) ANKARA – FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Saturday ruled out the idea of blue cards in football. A plan was formed by some of football’s lawmakers for a new card to join the red and yellow ones to send players off for 10 minutes for dissent …

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La Salle asserts mastery over Ateneo in straight sets

De La Salle asserted its mastery over archrival Ateneo with a 25-12, 25-22, 25-19 victory in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament on Saturday, March 2, at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. Thea Gagate shines for the DLSU Lady Spikers (UAAP Media)  The defending champions regained their bearings …

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Eala climbs to career-best WTA rating of 176

Alex Eala  Filipino tennis phenom Alex Eala continued to move up in the world rankings and in earnings over the last two weeks Her World Tennis Association ranking has reached another new high of 176 and her cash incentives are now $36,392. The 18-year-old Eala stands to earn more, now …

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Lady Bulldogs wallop struggling Maroons

The NU Lady Bulldogs won their third straight contest in the UAAP women’s volleyball play./UAAP Media Bureau  MANILA, Philippines — The National University Lady Bulldogs made quick work of UP, 25-17, 25-16, 25-17, sending the Fighting Maroons to their fourth straight loss in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament …

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