Olympic gymnast Carlos Yulo will now focus on the upcoming 2023 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships in September. In an Instagram post on Tuesday, the 23-year-old artistic gymnast, fresh off five medals (three gold, one silver, one bronze) from the 2023 Asian Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Singapore, said there is still …
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Gilas Pilipinas leaves for Estonia
After spending four days of training and building team chemistry at the Inspire Sports Academy in Calamba, Laguna, a banged-up Gilas Pilipinas is scheduled to leave for Estonia on Thursday night. But Gilas coach Chot Reyes isn’t expecting the entire 20-man national pool to leave Manila as four members of …
Read More »UE appoints Jerry Yee as Lady Warriors head coach
UNIVERSITY of the East (UE), host of UAAP Season 86, has appointed new head coaches for its women’s volleyball and boys’ basketball teams. Jerry Yee will take on the role of head coach for the Lady Warriors, while Karl Santos has been selected to lead the Junior Warriors. Yee replaces …
Read More »Juan GDL signs with Seoul SK Knights
Filipino basketball player Juan Gómez de Liaño is on the move again, for next season. South Korean team Seoul SK Knights announced that the former University of the Philippines Fighting Maroon is signing with the club in an Instagram announcement on Tuesday. Gómez de Liaño last played for Lithuanian side …
Read More »NU completes sweep, rules BVR
NATIONAL University’s (NU) Kly Orillaneda and Kathrina Epa pulled off a thrilling 21-17, 17-21, 15-11 victory over Bacolod’s Bianca Lizares and Honey Grace Cordero to capture the women’s crown via six-match sweep in the Beach Volleyball Republic (BVR) on Tour Candon City leg on Sunday at Darapidap Beach. It was …
Read More »Abando willing to play any role for Gilas
FORMER Letran star Rhenz Abando made the country proud after playing a key role in Anyang KGC’s championship run in the Korean Basketball League last May. The championship marked his second with Anyang since helping the Korean club team capture the East Asia Super League Champions Week title last March. …
Read More »Azkals lose to Chinese Taipei 3-2 in friendly anew
At a Glance The visiting Chinese Taipei caught the Philippine men’s football team off guard with a late goal, 3-2, in their international friendly match on Monday night, June 19, at the Rizal Memorial Stadium. The visiting Chinese Taipei caught the Philippine men’s football team off guard with a late …
Read More »PVL gets commitment from 3 new teams
NEW Premier Volleyball League (PVL) teams Gerflor, Farm Fresh and Foton have committed to stay in the league on a long term basis. The three teams, in fact, have already committed to play at least three years in the PVL starting with the 2023 Invitational Conference, according to Sports Vision …
Read More »‘Home crowd’ huge factor in Gilas ‘WC’ success
WINNING a PBA championship and two trips to the Finals speak a lot about the strong bond and chemistry that Scottie Thompson has developed with veteran big man Japeth Aguilar and young wingman Jamie Malonzo, whom the team acquired in trade last year. Having tasted basketball success in the pro …
Read More »Yulo tops parallel bars, cops third gold in Asian Championships
Filipino Olympic gymnast Carlos Yulo topped the parallel bars final to capture his third gold medal in the Men’s Senior Artistic Gymnastics Asian Championships at the OCBC Hall in Singapore on Sunday, June 18. Carlos Yulo PHOTO BY RIO DELUVIO Yulo, 23, scored 15.266 points to score his third gold …
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