Excitement builds up as TAP-DMV brings Japan-based Filipino ballers closer to home fans
Filipino hoop fans, here’s a treat for you. The Japan B. League has partnered with Tap Digital Media Ventures for the distribution rights of its games in the Philippines for its 2021-2022 Season.
Palace: Pacquiao made us proud to be Filipinos
Despite being a target of President Rodrigo Duterte’s tirades since becoming a critic of his administration, Pacquiao was hailed by the administration as a pride of the Philippines.
‘Pambansang Kamao’ Manny Pacquiao announces retirement from boxing
Pacquiao hangs up his gloves with a 62-8-2 professional record, with 39 wins by way of knockout.
Despite loss, Palace throws support behind Pacquiao
Pacquiao lost via unanimous decision against Ugas, who was a last-minute replacement for Errol Spence Jr. who was sidelined 11 days prior to the fight due to an eye injury.
PBA: Rich Team, Poor Team
The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) we have right now is very different from the league we grew up with. Back in the day, teams like Sta. Lucia, Shell, Swift (for a time Pop Cola and Sunkist) and Alaska, which were not part of a conglomerate, could win a...
Tokyo Olympics won’t allow spectators from abroad
Spectators from overseas were barred from attending this year’s Olympic and Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020 to prevent the spread of Covid-19.The decision was made in a virtual meeting of five parties — the International Olympic Committee, Tokyo Metropolitan Government,...
UAAP cancels Season 83, cites health, safety concerns
The league announced this in a statement on Friday, citing concerns over student-athletes’ health and safety.
Aldin Ayo makes coaching return, this time in 3×3 basketball
By Months after being banned indefinitely from coaching in the UAAP, Aldin Ayo was tapped to coach the Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas team that will represent the Philippines in international FIBA 3x3 basketball tournaments."I'm very grateful because for me, this will bring...
Palace wary of ‘witch hunts’ in SEA Games probe
“The 30th SEA Games showcased not only our local athletes at their best but also demonstrated our successful hosting of a world-class sporting event. Let us, therefore, not dishonor the men and women who gave honor and glory to the country by engaging in political innuendos and witch hunts,” Palace spokesman Harry Roque said in a statement.
UAAP inks broadcasting deal with Cignal TV
Select UAAP events will also be aired on the One Sports channel.
LAKESHOW! Lakers shut down Heat for 17th NBA title
This is the Lakers’ 17th NBA title, which ties the franchise with the Boston Celtics. The last time the Lakers won the title was when a Kobe Bryant-led team beat Boston in the 2010 NBA finals.
Heat eliminate Celtics, set up NBA Finals matchup with Lakers
The NBA’s 2019-2020 finals will be the first time in history where two teams that didn’t make the playoffs the previous year will fight for the title.
Lakers eliminate Nuggets in Game 5, advance to NBA Finals for first time in 10 years
LeBron James put up a 38-point triple-double with 16 rebounds and 10 assists. Anthony Davis tallied 27 markers.
Pacquiao to fight McGregor in 2021
Boxing legend Sen. Manny Pacquiao will fight UFC superstar Conor McGregor in 2021, Pacquiao's special assistant Jayke Joson said on Saturday. Joson said Pacquiao's earnings from the fight would be donated to Covid-19-hit Filipinos. “For the sake of all the Filipino...
Faced with second team exodus, UST’s Bryan Santos to stay put
Bryan Santos, who recently transferred to UST due to the disbandment of his former collegiate team, has chosen to stay in the Tigers’ lair.
Gov’t allows training of student-athletes in low-risk areas
Under Resolution No. 68, the IATF declared “student-athletes of collegiate athletic associations… shall be allowed to resume their preparatory trainings in areas under [GCQ] and [MGCQ], subject to guidelines as may be issued by the Commission on Higher Education (CHEd).”