Steve Kerr sees future at Warriors despite expiring contract
September 26, 2023
Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr said Monday he is confident of remaining with the club despite not yet signing an extension to his existing contract.
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NFL team Pittsburgh Steelers” jet makes emergency landing in Kansas City
September 25, 2023
The Pittsburgh Steelers' charter flight home from Las Vegas made an emergency landing in Kansas City, Missouri early Monday morning.
Son Hwayeon’s hat trick too much as Filipinas fall to Korea in Asian Games tiff
September 25, 2023
The Philippine women's national football team was sent crashing by South Korea as the Filipinas absorbed a 5-1 defeat for their first loss in the 19th Asian Games on Monday night in Hangzhou, China.
Fil-Canadian Sanchez sinks PH mark, but ends up 6th in wild finish
September 25, 2023
By REY C. LACHICA HANGZHOU, China – Fil-Canadian Kayla Sanchez summoned every ounce of her energy in the hope of breaking the so-called Great Wall of China in the women’s 50-meter backstroke of the swimming competitions in the Asian Games Monday...
Double mission for Cone, Gilas at Asiad
September 25, 2023
By REY C. LACHICA Game Tuesday 1:30 p.m. – Philippines vs Bahrain HANGZHOU, China – Forget about the mishandling of the Gilas Pilipinas’ lineup back home, it’s now time to get real. The Nationals arrived in this modern city on Sund...
Tondo kids honored during SMC-FIBA event
September 25, 2023
Hundreds of students from Tondo, Manila who served as mascots or player escorts during the FIBA World Cup were honored during a ceremony that also marked the 4th year of San Miguel Corporation’s Better World Community Center, a food bank and learning i...
It’s Inso’s day to shine
September 25, 2023
By REY C. LACHICA HANGZHOU, China – Wushu ace Jones Llabres Inso emerged as the saving grace for Team Philippines on Monday, Sept. 25, after winning the bronze medal in the men’s Taijiquan & Taijijian All-Round category even as top medal pro...
Wushu artist Jones Inso delivers Philppines’ second bronze medal in Asian Games
September 25, 2023
Filipino wushu artist Jones Inso delivered the country's second bronze medal after finishing third in the men's taijiquan and taijijian all-round in the 19th Asian Games on Monday in Hangzhou, China.
Gilas Women 3×3 team withdraws from Asian Games 2023
September 25, 2023
The Gilas Pilipinas Women 3x3 squad has decided to withdraw from the 19th Asian Games as its appeal for inclusion of two replacement players was denied by the organizers.
Young Filipinas clinch historic Asian Cup berth
September 25, 2023
Chalk up one more achievement for women’s football in the Philippines for 2023. Already in the midst of a historic year, the Filipinas Under-17 squad produced another milestone by qualifying for the AFC Under-17 Women’s Asian Cup for the first time in ...
NCAA: Charles Tiu calls his Benilde team ‘overrated’ after opening day loss to LPU
September 25, 2023
De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde head coach Charles Tiu didn't hide his disappointment after the Blazers blew an early lead against Lyceum of the Philippines University en route to an 85-81 loss on Sunday.
Marcial appears to be peaking at the right time
September 25, 2023
By REY C. LACHICA HANGZHOU, China – Tokyo Games bronze medalist Eumir Marcial knows the perils of fighting in a heavier weight division for the first time. That’s why one can’t blame him when he just played hard enough in the men’s 80-kil...
Youth-laden Gilas 3×3 routs Jordan to open Asian Games campaign
September 25, 2023
Bannered by youthful cagers, Gilas Pilipinas 3x3 kicked off its 19th Asian Games campaign on a winning note as the Filipinos routed Jordan, 13-8, on Monday in Hangzhou, China.
Alex Eala opens maiden Asian Games campaign with shutout of Pakistani foe
September 25, 2023
Filipino tennis star Alex Eala kicked off her first-ever Asiad campaign with a dominant 6-0, 6-0 victory against Sarah Ibrahim Khan of Pakistan in Round 2 of the 19th Asian Games women's singles on Monday in Hangzhou, China.
Gilas Boys finish 4th in FIBA Asia U16; Kiefer Alas named to All-Star Five
September 25, 2023
Gilas Pilipinas Boys finished in fourth place in the FIBA U16 Asian Championship after an 87-59 defeat to China in the third place game held Sunday evening in Doha, Qatar.
NCAA Season 99 Box Scores: LPU Pirates vs Benilde Blazers, September 24, 2023
September 24, 2023
NCAA Season 99. LPU Pirates vs Benilde Blazers, September 24, 2023.
Eumir Marcial, Mark Fajardo dominate foes in Round of 32 of Asian Games
September 24, 2023
Filipino boxers Eumir Marcial and Mark Fajardo flexed their might on the continental stage, emerging victorious in the round of 32 of the 19th Asian Games on Sunday in Hangzhou, China.
LPU coach says no room for complacency despite opening day win vs Benilde
September 24, 2023
Lyceum of the Philippines University head coach Gilbert Malabanan said that there is no room for complacency even after pulling off an NCAA Season 99 opening day upset of last season's finalist De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde on Sunday.
Patrick King Perez claims first medal for Philippines in Hangzhou Asian Games
September 24, 2023
The Philippines claimed its first medal in the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China on Sunday.
Bravo shines as LPU completes come-from-behind win vs. Benilde
September 24, 2023
JM Bravo shone as Lyceum of the Philippines University completed a come-from-behind win against De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde, 85-81, on Sunday.
Deo Cuajao steps up in Letran debut as Reyson struggles: ‘Naging ready lang ako’
September 24, 2023
Deo Cuajao made his NCAA debut in style as the rookie transferee made crucial plays for three-time defending champion Colegio de San Juan de Letran on Sunday.
Louie Gonzalez on JRU rookie Shawn Argente: ‘Iba talaga ‘yung puso nung bata’
September 24, 2023
Jose Rizal University head coach Louie Gonzalez was hardly surprised by how rookie Shawn Argente performed in his first game on the NCAA stage.
Gilas Boys succumb to Australia in semis, to battle China for bronze
September 24, 2023
Gilas Pilipinas Boys suffered a beatdown against Australia, 92-36, in the FIBA U16 Asian Championship semifinals on Saturday in Doha, Qatar.
China rowers win first gold of Asian Games
September 24, 2023
Host nation China won the first gold medal of the Asian Games on Sunday, when Zou Jiaqi and Qiu Xiuping dominated the women’s lightweight double sculls rowing final. The Chinese pair finished in 7min 6.78sec, with Uzbekistan’s Luizakhon Islamova and Malika Tagmativa taking silver, almost 10 seconds behind. Indonesia’s Chelsea Corputty and Rahma Mutiara Putri won […]
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Crowd roars as Xi opens Hangzhou Asian Games
September 23, 2023
Chinese President Xi Jinping opened the COVID-19 delayed 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou during a shiny and at times raucous opening ceremony on Saturday.
Netizens praise GMA Network’s first Artificial Intelligence-generated sportscasters
September 23, 2023
Netizens praised GMA Network for creating the country"s first artificial intelligence-generated sportscasters.
Team Philippines in the Asian Games opening ceremony
September 23, 2023
EJ Obiena and Margielyn Didal led the Philippine delegation which participated in the parade of nations in the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games.
LOOK: Sneak peek of NCAA Season 99 opening ceremony
September 23, 2023
Ahead of the NCAA Season 99 opening ceremony on Sunday, the NCAA page on Saturday gave a sneak peek of its preparations for the event at the Mall of Asia Arena.
Letran HS standout Andy Gemao meets Klay Thompson
September 23, 2023
Andy Gemao posted photos of him with Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson and one of the NBA star's coaches Charlie Max Torres.
Meet the NCAA Season 99 Courtside Reporters
September 23, 2023
As the NCAA ushers in Season 99 this September 24, the country"s first collegiate athletic league introduces a new lineup of courtside reporters.
EJ Obiena, Margielyn Didal lead Team Philippines in Asian Games opening ceremony
September 23, 2023
Filipino Olympians EJ Obiena and Margielyn Didal will lead the Philippine delegation in the parade of nations in the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China.
Hangzhou readies for Xi at Asian Games opening ceremony
September 23, 2023
China's eastern city of Hangzhou stepped up security ahead of Saturday's opening of the Asian Games, as organisers hope to get the sporting extravaganza off to a smooth start with President Xi Jinping among the dignitaries set to attend.
Enoch Valdez turns focus to LPU after being drafted in PBA
September 23, 2023
After being drafted in the Philippine Basketball Association, Enoch Valdez will turn his focus on the Lyceum of the Philippines University's campaign in NCAA Season 99.
Gilas Boys celebrate after clinching FIBA U17 World Cup slot
September 23, 2023
Gilas Pilipinas Boys secured its place in the 2024 FIBA U17 Basketball World Cup with a 64-59 comeback win against Japan in the quarterfinal round of the FIBA U16 Asian Championship early Saturday morning (Philippine time) in Doha, Qatar.
Gilas Boys qualify for FIBA U17 World Cup after QF win vs Japan
September 23, 2023
Gilas Pilipinas Boys clinched a place in the FIBA U17 Basketball World Cup next year after a stunning 64-59 comeback win against Japan in the quarterfinal round of the 2023 FIBA U16 Asian Championships early Saturday morning (Philippine time) in Doha Q...
‘I don’t care’: ‘Sportswashing’ comments from Saudi crown prince spark anger from rights groups
September 22, 2023
"We've now heard from the top that this is state policy," a director at Human Rights Watch said.
Lito Adiwang stops Mattheis in 23 seconds at ONE Friday Fights 34
September 22, 2023
Hard-hitting strawweight mixed martial artist Lito Adiwang showed no signs of ring rust following a 23-second stoppage over Adrian Mattheis on the undercard of ONE Friday Fights 34 this Friday evening at Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.
Gilas’ Cone not losing hope on inclusion of Abueva, 3 others for Asian Games
September 22, 2023
Gilas Pilipinas head coach Tim Cone isn't giving up on the inclusion of four players in their upcoming campaign in the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China.