Wesley So, Magnus Carlsen stay co-leaders in Champions Chess Tour
December 11, 2023
Wesley So admits he’s surprised by his strong start in the elite chess tournament pitting eight of the best players in the world
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Lance Sabroso not wasting opportunity given by UE
December 11, 2023
A year ago, Lance Sabroso was studying at and playing for City of Bogo Science of Arts Academy in the CESAFI. The then-17 year old guard was facing Cebu’s finest, including Jared Bahay. However, his season ended in heartbreak after the Trailblazers could not overcome the Magis Eagles in the finals. But another opportunity opened […]
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CESAFI: UV moves on cusp of ending Bahay, SHS reign
December 11, 2023
CEBU CITY — University of the Visayas is now just a win away from capturing the high school basketball championship in the Chooks-to-Go Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation Inc. Season 23, upending reigning champion Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu in Game One of the best-of-three finals, 62-54, on Monday at the Cebu Coliseum here. High-energy forward […]
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Collins Akowe not satisfied after breaking boys’ record: ‘My goal is to break the UAAP record’
December 11, 2023
Collins Akowe continues to dominate the UAAP Season 86 Boys’ Basketball Tournament. On Saturday, the 6-foot-10 Nigerian big man hauled down 29 rebounds in National University Nazareth School’s 84-76 win over University of the Philippines Integrated School to maintain solo second. Akowe’s rebounding total is a tournament-record, breaking Justine Baltazar’s 27 in the Bullpups’ 78-58 […]
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Crisis over: Reformed PH tennis hopes lifting of suspension next
December 11, 2023
Philippine Olympic Committee president Bambol Tolentino expects the election of national tennis officers, headed by new president Eric Olivarez, will pave the way for the International Tennis Federation to lift the country’s suspension that has dragged on for almost three years
UAAP 86 HSVB: FEU-D, UST dump foes, keep pace with Adamson in girls’ volley
December 11, 2023
By: Justine Anne Gaerlan Far Eastern University-Diliman withstood a tough De La Salle-Zobel stand in the third set to secure a 25-16, 25-14, 24-26, 25-8 victory, while University of Santo Tomas overwhelmed Ateneo, 25-9, 25-11, 25-9, to stay within reach of leader Adamson University in the UAAP Season 86 High School Girls’ Volleyball Tournament on […]
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Cignal punches first ticket in Spikers Turf Invitational Final
December 11, 2023
Cignal claimed the first Final ticket in the inaugural Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference after trouncing Perpetual-Kinto Tyres in straight sets, 25-15, 25-23, 25-19, Monday at the Philsports Arena in Pasig City. The HD Spikers now carry a spotless 3-0 record in the semifinals, all via sweeps, making all the other four teams unable to reach […]
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M5: Blacklist avenges group stage loss, eliminates Fire Flux
December 11, 2023
Blacklist International successfully avenged their group stage loss at the hands of Fire Flux Esports after taking a commanding 3-1 sweep in the lower bracket of the M5 World Championship Knockout Stage at the EVM Convention Center in Quezon City. The M3 world champions will face the loser in the upper bracket match between AP.Bren […]
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Grizzlies star Ja Morant nearing return from suspension
December 11, 2023
NBA commissioner Adam Silver says the league ‘will review the program and make sure the conditions are in place’ before embattled star Ja Morant returns from a 25-game suspension over a viral gun video
Aboy, Nanael think PH MLBB server is much more ‘competitive’ than Indo server
December 11, 2023
Members of the Geek Fam ID squad playing in the M5 World Championship have finally spoken. And they believe that the Philippine server is much more competitive than the Indonesian server. “I think ranked games are more competitive here in PH than in Indonesia. You can practice more here,” said midlaner Valent “Aboy” Putra when […]
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Kaya FC coach Curtis puts Copa crown on top of career feats
December 11, 2023
‘I think this one is the sweetest,’ says new Kaya FC coach Colum Curtis as the Iloilo-based squad celebrates winning the Copa Paulino Alcantara
Bolick heads to NLEX, Trollano to San Miguel in three-team trade
December 11, 2023
Robert Bolick joins the skidding NLEX after an aborted stint in Japan, while Don Trollano reunites with his former Adamson coach and San Miguel active consultant Leo Austria in a PBA trade that also involves NorthPort
Bey’s 30-20 game lifts unbeaten Magnolia past San Miguel; Lofton erupts for 54 in Meralco win
December 10, 2023
Imports Tyler Bey and Zach Lofton put on a show as Magnolia and Meralco score contrasting wins over San Miguel and NorthPort, respectively
No-quit San Beda looks to defy odds again in NCAA decider
December 10, 2023
After forcing a winner-take-all Game 3, San Beda hopes to lean on the same resilience it showed all season in a bid to upset No. 1 Mapua and claim the NCAA men’s basketball crown
Hawks guard Trae Young fined $25,000
December 10, 2023
Trae Young thinks he got fouled in his final shot attempt in the Hawks’ painful one-point loss to the Nets
San Beda bounces back, escapes Mapua to force NCAA finals Game 3
December 10, 2023
Jacob Cortez leads San Beda's NCAA finals bounce-back effort, bucking a third-quarter collapse to escape misfiring Mapua and force a winner-take-all Game 3
Mavericks star Kyrie Irving out indefinitely
December 10, 2023
There’s still no timetable on Kyrie Irving’s return as the Mavericks star suffers from a foot injury
Winnipeg injury rehab center champions inclusivity with wheelchair curling tournament
December 10, 2023
First Steps Wellness Centre in Winnipeg hosted a wheelchair curling tournament on Saturday to raise funds and awareness for people with disabilities.
Greek policeman severely injured in attack by fans during Athens volleyball match
December 10, 2023
ATHENS, Greece—A Greek policeman was severely injured late Thursday when a mob of volleyball fans poured out of an Athens arena and attacked riot police outside.
Paris 2024 surfing event: Finding a solution in Tahiti
December 10, 2023
THE Paris 2024 organizing committee president said Thursday he still wants the surfing competition at next year’s Olympics to take place in Tahiti despite the controversy surrounding the construction of the judging tower at the site, where coral has b...
Kyrgios, a disruptor, gets a platform to air thoughts
December 10, 2023
TENNIS pro Nick Kyrgios is setting up a free-to-access OnlyFans page.
Privacy concerns receive premium in transgender sports case in Utah
December 10, 2023
SALT LAKE CITY—Transgender teenagers who are challenging a Utah law banning trans girls from playing on girls’ sports teams can keep portions of their mental health records confidential after a state judge ruled Thursday that some details are irreleva...
Invincibles: Kaya FC earns third Copa Paulino Alcantara title
December 9, 2023
Justin Baas drills the winning goal in the penalty shoot-out as the undefeated Kaya FC-Iloilo clinches the championship over Davao Aguilas-UMak FC
LIVE UPDATES: San Beda vs Mapua, NCAA Season 99 finals Game 2 – December 10
December 9, 2023
The Mapua Cardinals look to finish a 32-year NCAA men's basketball title hunt with a Season 99 finals sweep, while the San Beda Red Lions hope to bounce back and force a deciding Game 3
Fast-rising Phoenix rides Ken Tuffin three-point barrage to escape Ginebra
December 9, 2023
Fil-Kiwi rookie Ken Tuffin showcases his range alongside import Johnathan Williams as red-hot Phoenix wins its fifth straight game off an escape of Ginebra in Batangas
Dominant Creamline sweeps Chery Tiggo, clinches 6th straight PVL All-Filipino finals
December 9, 2023
Rising star setter Kyle Negrito, and MVPs Tots Carlos and Jema Galanza lead Creamline back to the PVL All-Filipino finals after a dominant series sweep of Chery Tiggo
No reversals: Choco Mucho keeps guard up, forces semis decider over with Cignal sweep
December 9, 2023
PVL MVP candidate Sisi Rondina and resurgent star Kat Tolentino form a deadly 1-2 punch to lift Choco Mucho past Cignal and force an All-Filipino semifinals winner-take-all Game 3
Jalen Green leads young Rockets’ stunner of champion Nuggets
December 9, 2023
Fil-Am guard Jalen Green drops 26 points to lead the young Houston Rockets over Nikola Jokic and the defending NBA champions Denver Nuggets
Wobbly Wemby: Bulls hand Spurs team-record-tying 16th straight loss
December 9, 2023
NBA star rookie Victor Wembanyama feels the brunt of a long growing process, as the Chicago Bulls push the San Antonio Spurs to a historic-low skid
Kaya FC, Davao Aguilas clash in Copa Paulino Alcantara finale
December 9, 2023
Undefeated Kaya FC-Iloilo seeks a third Copa Paulino Alcantara title as the team faces off with Davao Aguilas-UMak FC in the finals
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander helps Thunder edge reeling Warriors in overtime
December 9, 2023
Rising NBA superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and rookie sensation Chet Holmgren conspire to lift OKC in overtime past Golden State, which has dropped 10 of its last 14 games
Rain or Shine frustrates NLEX for back-to-back wins; NorthPort stuns San Miguel to keep streak going
December 8, 2023
After a 0-5 start to the conference, Rain or Shine notches its second straight win, while NorthPort continues its winning ways in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup
Rappler Talk Sports: Rip Hamilton on Jordan, Kobe, and former champ Pistons
December 8, 2023
NBA champion Richard ‘Rip’ Hamilton visits Manila and shares stories on the legendary Michael Jordan and the late, great Kobe Bryant, and what it’s like to contend for the NBA championship with the Detroit Pistons
Wushu, taekwondo aces share limelight
December 8, 2023
Wushu aces Mark Ragay, Mark Polo, and Vincent Ventura and other topnotch martial artists struck hard for the Philippines in the global stage in November. Ragay, Polo and Ventura captured the gold in taolu men’s duallian in the 16th World Wushu Champion...
Olivarez, Verdad stay on collision course
December 8, 2023
Top seed Eric Jed Olivarez and No. 4 Fritz Verdad stayed on track for another potential finals showdown as they demolished their respective rivals in the Rep. Edwin Olivarez Cup at the Olivarez Sports Center in Sucat, Parañaque Thursday. Olivarez dispa...
Rising Phoenix, Ginebra clash at FPJ Arena in Batangas
December 8, 2023
By REYNALD MAGALLON It’s a clash between two of the hottest teams in the 2023 PBA Commissioner’s Cup as Phoenix and Barangay Ginebra lock horns in the league’s second out-of-town game at the brand new Fernando Poe Jr. Arena in San Jose, Batangas on Sat...
Lakers, Pacers vie for mega jackpot in Vegas
December 8, 2023
LAS VEGAS (AFP) – The Los Angeles Lakers, fueled by 30 points from ageless LeBron James, routed New Orleans 133-89 on Thursday, Dec. 7, to book a title showdown with upstarts Indiana in the inaugural NBA in-season tournament. James, who will celebrate ...
Lakers cruise past Pelicans, reach NBA in-season championship match
December 8, 2023
LeBron James knocks in 30 points in just 23 minutes as the Lakers set a championship duel with the Pacers in the NBA’s inaugural in-season tourney