DOT-3 Regional Director Richard Daenos (Philstar.com / Ralph Villanueva) BALER, Aurora — The inaugural World Surf League (WSL) competition launched here will create a new niche for the municipality and the province in terms of tourism, a Department of Tourism (DOT) official said. The first WSL competition in the municipality, …
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Eala secures semis berth in ITF W50 event in Indore, India
An undated photo of Filipino tennis player Alex Eala MANILA – Third seed Filipino Alex Eala defeated No. 6 Romanian Anca Alexia Todoni of Romania, 7-5, 6-2, in the quarterfinal round of the ITF W50 event in Indore, India on Friday. The 18-year-old Eala’s victory set her up against No. 2 …
Read More »Tolentino breaks PH mark in hunt for Olympic quota seat
John Cabang Tolentino John Cabang Tolentino, who recently smashed the existing national record in the indoor 60-meter hurdles’ event, will have a chance to continue pursuing his elusive dream of qualifying in the Paris Olympics. Tolentino will join another Olympic hopeful in Janry Ubas in the 11th Asian Indoor Athletic …
Read More »Japanese judo champions to train PH athletes
Two-time world judo champion and Asian Games double-gold medalist Yasuyuki Muneta from Japan. (Photo credit: JudoInside.com) MANILA – The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC), in cooperation with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and the Philippine Judo Federation, Inc. (PJFI), will hold a seminar program this weekend at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex. The TMG …
Read More »Hot start continues for Eala
Alex Eala (STAR / File) MANILA, Philippines — Filipina tennis sensation Alex Eala continued to scale the mountains of the elite women’s professional circuit. On the heels of a breakthrough doubles title in India, Eala jumped to No. 184 in the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) list for a new career-high …
Read More »Kevin Quiambao mulls next move after NY Knicks invitation
Reigning UAAP MVP Kevin Quiambao has been invited by the New York Knicks to play in the 2024 NBA Summer League, Nico Rocha, Strong Group Athletics’ head of PR confirmed in an Instagram post on Thursday, Jan. 25. This comes at the heels of Quiambao’s exceptional form in the ongoing …
Read More »5 former Canadian world junior hockey players now facing sexual assault charges
Lawyers for Michael McLeod and Cal Foote of the New Jersey Devils, Dillon Dubé of the Calgary Flames and Carter Hart of the Philadelphia Flyers confirmed Tuesday the NHL players have been charged with sexual assault related to an alleged group incident in 2018 in London, Ont., when they were …
Read More »Javier feted at 2024 PSA Awards
AWARDEE. Leyte Vice Governor Leonardo “Sandy” Javier Jr. (right) was recognized as the Horse Owner of the Year during the San Miguel Corporation-Philippine Sportswriters Association (PSA) Awards at the Manila Diamond Hotel Grand Ballroom on Jan. 29, 2024. With him is Philippine Racing Commission Chairman Reli de Leon. (Contributed photo) MANILA – Leyte …
Read More »Japanese baseball star coaches kids in Quezon town
PITCHING FOR SUCCESS. Japanese baseball legend Tsuyoshi Yoda coaches Little League and Secondary League players in Mulanay town, Quezon province through an interpreter. He also gifted the kids with baseball bats, balls, gloves and shoes during Saturday’s (Jan. 27, 2024) free sports clinic. (Photo courtesy of Mulanay Public Information Office) MULANAY, …
Read More »Dwight Howard thanks Philippines after Strong Group stint
Dwight Howard scored 32 points on an impressive 12-of-13 clip laced by seven rebounds and five blocks to anchor the Philippine representatives to a 3-0 slate atop Group B. (Photo from Dubai Basketball Championship’s Facebook) MANILA, Philippines – Grizzled NBA veteran Dwight Howard paid gratitude to the Philippines for giving …
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