KKD dazzles as F2 escapes Cignal to take shared Pool B top-seed
Kim Kianna Dy lifted F2 Logistics Cargo Movers after a nerve-frazzling 25-20, 30-28, 23-25, 25-22 cushion over Cignal HD Spikers to secure a shared lead in the Pool B of 2023 Premier Volleyball League Invitational last Saturday.
PLDT disconnects Akari to secure first win in PVL Invitational
PLDT High Speed Hitters overpowered Akari Chargers in a 25-15, 25-19, 25-22 demolition to pocket their first win in Premier Volleyball League Invitational last July 1.
LA Tenorio diagnosed with Stage 3 colon cancer
Barangay Ginebra point guard LA Tenorio, who is renowned for his durability and his impressive record of consecutive games played, has been diagnosed with Stage 3 colon cancer.
Sprint legend Lydia de Vega succumbs to cancer
By Filipino sprint legend Lydia de Vega-Mercado died on Wednesday at 57 after her bout with cancer, her daughter has announced.De Vega's daughter Stephanie Mercado-de Koenigswarter said the 1980s sprint sensation died at the Makati Medical Center.“On behalf of our...
Fiba postpones Asia Cup to July 2022
The Fiba Asia Cup was originally scheduled from August 16 to 28.
Bucks win 2021 NBA championship behind Antetokounmpo’s 50
Antetokounmpo, who also had 14 rebounds, five blocks and a stellar 17-19 free-throw shooting, was named Finals Most Valuable Player.
PBA to start 46th season on July 16; no fans allowed
The games will not be open to fans.
PH win vs SoKor: Ain’t a Miracle
SJ Belangel sank an off-balanced three-pointer as the buzzer sounded at the Angeles University Foundation Gymnasium as Gilas Pilipinas, allowing the Philippine Men’s Basketball Team to escape to an 81-78 victory against long-time rival South Korea Wednesday night. It was the first victory of the PH Men’s Basketball Team against the SoKors in eight years. The victory was also sweeter because it propelled Gilas to qualify for the 2021 FIBA Asia Cup, which will be hosted by Indonesia later this year.
Gilas vs Korea: Curse No One
Every time the Philippine Men’s National Basketball Team (Gilas Pilipinas) faces regional rival South Korea, the so-called “curse” is brought to the table due to the series of heartbreaking losses the team to endure against this powerhouse over the years. But if you’re going to ask me, there’s no such curse.
IATF gives green light to PH’s hosting of FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers
Aside from the Philippine national basketball team, South Korea, Thailand, Indonesia, Japan, Chinese Taipei, Malaysia, China, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong and Guam will play in the Clark bubble.
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.