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EJ Obiena hailed as ‘Sports Idol’ in Siklab Awards

November 29, 2023

Asian pole vault king Ernest John “EJ” Obiena will share the spotlight with 57 other young athletes from 33 sports during the third Siklab Youth Sports Awards on Dec. 4 at the Market! Market! Activity Center in Taguig City. Obiena, the World No. 2 pole...

Filipino racing prodigy Iñigo Anton eyes grand Formula 4 debut

November 29, 2023

By REYNALD MAGALLON Teen racing prodigy Iñigo Anton of BlackArts Racing is looking to make heads turn when he makes his Formula 4 debut in the South East Asia Championships set on Dec. 1 to 3 at the Sepang International Circuit in ...

NCAA Final Four: Twice-to-beat Mapua, LPU eye finals berths in clashes vs. Benilde, San Beda

November 27, 2023

GMA News Online / Sports

Favorites Mapua University and Lyceum of the Philippines University will look to capitalize on their twice-to-beat bonus when they take on De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde and San Beda University, respectively, in the NCAA Season 99 Final Four on T...

Two Pinoys see action at ONE Friday Fights 43

November 27, 2023

GMA News Online / Sports

Carlos Alvarez of Team Lakay and Dave Bangguigui will make their return inside the ring on the undercard of ONE Friday Fights 43 this Friday, December 1 at Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.

Chris Koon, Mason Amos hold heads up high despite Blue Eagles’ elimination

November 27, 2023

GMA News Online / Sports

For Chris Koon and Mason Amos, there is nothing to be ashamed of despite Ateneo de Manila University being dethroned as UAAP men's basketball champions.

Letran’s Kurt Reyson bids farewell to tough NCAA Season 99

November 27, 2023

GMA News Online / Sports

Colegio de San Juan de Letran senior Kurt Reyson remained grateful despite going through a difficult stretch to end to his collegiate career in NCAA Season 99.

NBA: Darius Garland scores 24 to carry Cavaliers past Raptors

November 27, 2023

GMA News Online / Sports

Darius Garland scored 24 points and the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the visiting Toronto Raptors 105-102 Sunday night.

NBA: Nets pour in 25 3-pointers, rally past reeling Bulls

November 27, 2023

GMA News Online / Sports

Spencer Dinwiddie scored 24 points as the host Brooklyn Nets hit an NBA season-high 25 3-pointers and stormed back from a 21-point deficit for an 118-109 victory over the skidding Chicago Bulls on Sunday night.

NBA: Nikola Jokic, Nuggets extend Spurs’ skid to 12

November 27, 2023

GMA News Online / Sports

Nikola Jokic had a season-high 39 points along with 11 rebounds and nine assists, Michael Porter Jr. scored 25 points and the host Denver Nuggets beat the San Antonio Spurs 132-120 on Sunday night.

NBA: Magic turn back Hornets for 7th straight win

November 27, 2023

GMA News Online / Sports

Franz Wagner and Cole Anthony scored 30 points apiece as the Orlando Magic extended their winning streak to seven games, beating the visiting Charlotte Hornets 130-117 on Sunday.

NBA: Suns edge Knicks for seventh straight win

November 27, 2023

GMA News Online / Sports

Devin Booker sank the tie-breaking 3-pointer with 1.7 seconds left Sunday night for the visiting Phoenix Suns, who squandered a 15-point lead before edging the New York Knicks 116-113.

NBA: Wolves keep rolling as Grizzlies drop to 0-8 at home

November 27, 2023

GMA News Online / Sports

Anthony Edwards scored 24 points and Minnesota held host Memphis to just 38.6 percent shooting from the floor, as the Timberwolves sent the Grizzlies to their fourth consecutive loss with a 119-97 decision Sunday.

Jayson Tatum helps Celtics pull away from Hawks

November 27, 2023

GMA News Online / Sports

A 34-point, nine-rebound performance from Jayson Tatum helped the Boston Celtics improve their home record to 7-0 by beating the visiting Atlanta Hawks 113-103 Sunday night.

Bucks rally past Blazers in Damian Lillard’s first reunion with old team

November 27, 2023

GMA News Online / Sports

Giannis Antetokounmpo tipped in Bobby Portis' missed shot with 18.1 seconds remaining for the game-winning points, and the Milwaukee Bucks rallied past the visiting Portland Trail Blazers 108-102 Sunday in Damian Lillard's first game against his old team.

Verstappen wraps up the F1 season with 19th win in 22 races

November 26, 2023

GMA News Online / Sports

Red Bull's triple world champion Max Verstappen wrapped up a year of unprecedented dominance with his record-extending 19th win in 22 races at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sunday.

Job’s not done as Luis Pablo, Seven Gagate continue quest for title, this time with UP

November 26, 2023

GMA News Online / Sports

The quest for a basketball title continues for Luis Pablo and Seven Gagate.

UST slays giant Cignal, Benilde’s gals triumph

November 26, 2023

UNIVERSITY of Santo Tomas (UST) unleashed a lethal weapon in slaying Cignal and College of Saint Benilde played true to form to emerge men’s and women’s champions of the Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) Challenge Cup on Saturday night ...

World Boxing elects Dutch as president

November 26, 2023

The Associated Press

FRANKFURT, Germany—Breakaway body World Boxing has elected Dutch official Boris van der Vorst to be its first president amid a wider dispute over the sport’s place in the Olympic Games.

Bacyadan: Vovinam’s loss could be country’s gain in Olympic boxing

November 26, 2023

VOVINAM champion Hergie Bacyadan has returned to boxing as one of the country’s top hopefuls to qualify for next year’s Paris Olympics.

Rock ‘n’ Roll Manila run breaks expectations

November 26, 2023

The ASICS Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series Manila presented by AIA Vitality exceeded expectations with more than 9,000 runners of diverse skills and levels reveling in the unique thrill of midnight racing Sunday midnight at the Luneta Park.

The end, climax and next season

November 26, 2023

AFTER the University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons ousted the Ateneo de Manila University Blue Eagles in the Final Four of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) men’s basketball tournament, I didn’t feel bad at all.

PBA: Ginebra leans on defense in comeback act vs. Blackwater

November 26, 2023

GMA News Online / Sports

Barangay Ginebra San Miguel flaunted its defense down the stretch as the defending champion gutted out a hard-fought 90-87 escape against Blackwater.

Did Pistorius know he was shooting at his girlfriend?

November 26, 2023

The Associated Press

CAPE TOWN, South Africa—In the decade since Oscar Pistorius pulled the trigger four times on his 9mm pistol, firing into the head and body of girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp as she stood inside a locked toilet cubicle in his home, the vital question has st...

Popovich: No regrets telling Spurs fans to stop booing Kawhi Leonard

November 26, 2023

The Associated Press

SAN FRANCISCO—Gregg Popovich called Spurs’ fans booing of Kawhi Leonard “hateful” and “mean-spirited,” and the San Antonio coach has no regrets taking the microphone and imploring the home crowd to knock it off.

Italian players campaign to eliminate violence against women

November 26, 2023

The Associated Press

ROME—Players and coaches across the top men’s soccer league in Italy had red marks painted on their faces to promote a campaign for the elimination of violence against women on Saturday.

English official resigns after post on war in Gaza

November 26, 2023

The Associated Press

LONDON—A council member at the English Football Association who made an inappropriate post regarding the war in Gaza resigned from his position on Thursday.

Meralco spoils Hollis-Jefferson’s 47, ends TNT’s two-game win streak

November 26, 2023

Suleiman Braimoh Jr. powers his way to 37 points as Meralco puts to waste a 47-point outing from TNT import Rondae Hollis-Jefferson

Crossovers clinch 3rd semis slot, rally past Cargo Movers

November 26, 2023

Chery Tiggo re-displayed its flair for the dramatics, battling back from 1-2 set down with a sweep of the last two although this time, its 27-25, 11-25, 17-25, 25-22, 15-10 victory over F2 Logistics sent them to the semifinal round of the Premier Voll...

La Salle blasts NU, meets UP in UAAP finals

November 26, 2023

It’s going to be the top dog against the hottest team in the league for all the marbles.

UP returns to UAAP finals for fourth time

November 26, 2023

For the fourth time in five seasons, University of the Philippines (UP) is in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines Men’s Basketball Finals.

Soccer players put red marks on faces in campaign to eliminate violence against women

November 26, 2023

The Associated Press

ROME — Players and coaches across the top men’s soccer league in Italy had red marks painted on their faces to promote a campaign for the elimination of violence against women on Saturday.

The vital question may linger forever: Did Oscar Pistorius know he was shooting at his girlfriend?

November 26, 2023

The Associated Press

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — In the decade since Oscar Pistorius pulled the trigger four times on his 9mm pistol, firing into the head and body of girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp as she stood inside a locked toilet cubicle in his home, the vital question has ...

South African Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius granted parole

November 26, 2023

The Associated Press

PRETORIA, South Africa — Double-amputee Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius was granted parole on Friday, more than a decade after shooting his girlfriend through a toilet door at his home in South Africa in a killing that jolted the world.

Sinner enjoys double success over Djokovic to lead Italy into the Davis Cup final

November 26, 2023

The Associated Press

MALAGA, Spain — Novak Djokovic had three chances to finish off Italy and put Serbia into the Davis Cup final.

NCAA: Rensy Bajar opens up as Letran’s four-peat dream turns into ‘Knight-mare’

November 26, 2023

GMA News Online / Sports

Expectations were high when Rensy Bajar took over the coaching mantle for Colegio de San Juan de Letran, a powerhouse team that was seeking to achieve a rare four-peat in the NCAA.

PBA: Meralco pulls away late to snap TNT streak

November 26, 2023

GMA News Online / Sports

The Meralco Bolts pulled away late in the payoff period to take down surging TNT, 109-95, and regain its winning ways in the 2023 PBA Commissioner's Cup on Sunday at the Philsports Arena.

Australia beats Finland 2-0 to reach 2nd straight Davis Cup final

November 26, 2023

The Associated Press

MALAGA, Spain — Alex de Minaur and Alexei Popyrin put Australia back into the Davis Cup final for a second straight year after winning their singles matches in a 2-0 victory over Finland last Friday.

Benavidez stops Andrade after six rounds

November 26, 2023

The Associated Press

LAS VEGAS — David Benavidez retained the interim world super middleweight belt by stopping Demetrius Andrade after the sixth round Saturday night.