Margielyn Didal, Mark Feliciano fall in Asian Games 2023 skateboarding finals
September 27, 2023
Margielyn Didal and Mark Feliciano crashed out in the street skateboarding finals of the 19th Asian Games on Wednesday in Hangzhou, China.
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NCAA: EAC beats misfiring Perpetual Help
September 27, 2023
MANILA, Philippines---Emilio Aguinaldo College pounced on a cold shooting Perpetual Help side, 75-67, in both squads' opening game in the NCAA Season 99 men's basketball tournament on Wednesday at San Juan Arena.
JP Maguliano nearly notched a do...
Loss to EAC just one of the bad days for Perpetual, says coach Myk Saguiguit
September 27, 2023
UPHSD head coach Myk Saguiguit admitted that EAC was simply the team that wanted the win more as the Altas absorbed a stinging 75-67 loss in NCAA Season 99.
Debuting coach Jerson Cabiltes lauds EAC composure in stunner vs Perpetual
September 27, 2023
In his first NCAA game, Jerson Cabiltes caught a big fish as EAC defeated tournament favorite UPHSD as the Generals kicked off their Season 99 campaign.
EAC makes it rain vs. Perpetual in NCAA Season 99 debut
September 27, 2023
Emilio Aguinaldo College blew a big lead but pulled away late to stun University of Perpetual Help System DALTA, 75-67, in the NCAA Season 99 on Wednesday at the Filoil EcoOil Centre.
Brent Paraiso signs two-year deal with Northport; Kyt Jimenez inks deal with SMB
September 27, 2023
Brent Paraiso and Kyt Jimenez have signed separate deals with PBA clubs NorthPort and San Miguel in the professional ranks.
Alex Eala outlasts Japanese foe, barges to Asian Games 2023 semis
September 27, 2023
Alex Eala overcame a slow start to outlast Kyoka Okamura of Japan and advance to the semifinals of the women's singles event in the 19th Asian Games.
Sixers sign Kelly Oubre Jr. off career-best scoring season
September 26, 2023
Adding to a talented core in hopes of winning their first NBA title since 1983, the Philadelphia 76ers announced the signing of Kelly Oubre Jr. on Tuesday.
Winnipeg Jets announce first cuts at training camp
September 26, 2023
The Winnipeg Jets made six cuts on Tuesday to reduce their training camp roster to 50.
Marcos thumbs down proposal to reduce imported rice tariff
September 26, 2023
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday rejected the proposed tariff reduction on imported rice being pushed by his economic managers. “We decided with the agriculture and economic managers that it was not the right time to lower the tariff rates because the projection of world rice prices is that it will go down. So, this […]
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Gilas, Eala, Paalam score wins in Asiad
September 26, 2023
Hangzhou—Following a spate of losses in many fronts on Monday, the Philippines recovered some lost ground on Tuesday with victories by Gilas Pilipinas, tennis phenom Alex Eala and Tokyo Olympics silver medalist Carlo Paalam in the 19th Asian Games here. With Justine Brownlee, CJ Perez and Ange Kouame leading the charge, Gilas used a balanced […]
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James Yap inks one-conference deal with Rain or Shine
September 26, 2023
Former PBA Most Valuable Player James Yap will be back for one more conference for the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters.
Alex Eala advances to QF stage in Asian Games 2023; Gilas 3×3 goes 2-0
September 26, 2023
Alex Eala continued her smashing debut in the Asian Games as the Filipina netter defeated India's Rutuja Sampatrao, 7-6(5), 6-2, in the women's singles round of 16.
Fran Yu signs two-year deal with NorthPort
September 26, 2023
Former Colegio de San Juan de Letran standout Fran Yu inked a two-year deal with NorthPort as he starts his professional career in the PBA.
Gilas Women to bank on speed, shooting in Asian Games debut
September 26, 2023
HANGZHOU, China -- History beckons for the Gilas Pilipinas Women when they make their long-awaited debut in the Asian Games on Wednesday.
Looking to give Gilas Women a rude welcome on the continental stage is Kazakhstan, a perennial contender th...
Rookies JC Recto, Clint Escamis are Mapua’s new heroes
September 26, 2023
Mapua head coach Randy Alcantara has his rookies CJ Recto and Clint Escamis to thank for their impressive season debut.
Rookies JC Recto, Clint Escamis impress as Mapua escapes San Sebastian
September 26, 2023
Rookies JC Recto and Clint Escamis took turns to lead Mapua University to an 80-70 victory against San Sebastian College-Recoletos in NCAA Season 99.
Jacob Cortez says training with Klay Thompson boosted his confidence
September 26, 2023
Jacob Cortez shared that San Beda's preseason training sessions with NBA star Klay Thompson helped boost not only his game but more so his confidence.
Asian Games: Filipinas still have chance but fate not in their hands
September 26, 2023
HANGZHOU, China -- A stinging 5-1 defeat in the hands of South Korea last Monday is not the end of the road for the Philippine women's football team in the 19th Asian Games here.
With an even 1-1 record following a 3-1 victory over Hong Kong and...
Yuri Escueta glad to see Red Lions ‘own up’ following exit of stars
September 26, 2023
San Beda University head coach Yuri Escueta credited his holdovers who he said 'owned up' and did the grunt work in the tough offseason.
Did KaladKaren just throw shade at GMA’s AI sportscasters?
September 26, 2023
KaladKaren sent netizens abuzz when she appeared to throw shade at GMA Network's use of artificial intelligence (AI) in sports broadcasting, then she called out a basher for misgendering her.
In a video captured by one @justbbangkyu on X (former...
San Beda rips Arellano to open NCAA Season 99 bid in style
September 26, 2023
San Beda University opened its redemption bid in style after eking out a lopsided victory against Arellano University, 85-61, in the NCAA Season 99 men's basketball tournament on Tuesday at the FilOil EcoOil Centre.
‘Frontline Pilipinas’ hosts make a sideswipe at AI sportscasters
September 26, 2023
GMA Network’s introduction of AI sportscasters, continue to generate waves of reactions both from industry practitioners and regular netizens, alike. It seems the overwhelming response to GMA Network’s bold move to inaugurate AI (artificial intelligence) sportscasters, is likely to go on for an indefinite period of time. While GMA Sports already assured that Marco and [...]
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Brownlee tows Gilas Pilipinas past Bahrain in Asian Games 2023 opener
September 26, 2023
Justin Brownlee led Gilas Pilipinas past Bahrain, 89-61, to open its campaign in the 19th Asian Games men's basketball tournament on Tuesday in Hangzhou, China.
Skater Margielyn Didal, swimmer Kayla Sanchez advance to Asian Games 2023 finals
September 26, 2023
Two elite Filipino athletes have qualified to the finals of skateboarding and swimming events of the 19th Asian Games on Tuesday in Hangzhou, China.
‘Underdog’ San Beda takes on rebuilding Arellano; San Sebastian, Mapua square off
September 26, 2023
San Beda University will have an underdog mentality when it opens its NCAA Season 99 campaign against Arellano University on Tuesday while San Sebastian College-Recoletos and Mapua University will begin their respective journeys.
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.
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...