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.
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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.
Filipinas hurdle Hong Kong in Asian Games opener on late goals
September 22, 2023
The Philippine women"s national football team got off on the right foot after hurdling Hong Kong in a 3-1 win on Friday night to kick off its 19th Asian Games campaign in Hangzhou, China.
Rower Delgaco advances to medal round in Asiad
September 22, 2023
Joanie Delgaco booked a spot to the medal round following her impressive semifinal showing in the rowing competition at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China on Friday, Sept. 22. The 25-year-old Delgaco, who won silver at the 2021 Southeast Asian Gam...
Olympians to show wares in Chooks-to-Go FIBA 3×3 World Tour Cebu Masters
September 22, 2023
CEBU CITY— The Manila Chooks! 3×3 squad’s biggest goal is to bag a slot to the Paris Olympics next year. Seeing action in the 2023 Chooks-to-Go FIBA 3×3 World Tour Cebu Masters will certainly serve as a big inspiration for the charges of head trainer Chico Lanete. Olympians Dejan Majstorovic and Dutch Dimeo van der […]
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Climbing Centre is Hangzhou’s answer to Beijing’s Bird’s Nest
September 22, 2023
By REY C. LACHICA HANGZHOU, China – China has one again flaunted its immense wealth and power with its state-of-the-art venues for the 19th Asian Games here. During the 2008 Beijing Olympics, the world’s second-most populous countr...
Perpetual Altas focused on elusive NCAA crown
September 22, 2023
AT the end of the last NCAA season, the Perpetual Altas Men’s Basketball team took a long hard look at the lessons they learned and trained harder, fiercer than ever. With the start of Season 99 just around the corner, Perpetual Altas head coach Michael ‘Myk’ Saguiguit said his wards are itching to hit the […]
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Donny Pangilinan got game
September 22, 2023
Donny Pangilinan’s upcoming film, “GG (Good Game)” focuses on esports. Dubbed the first full-length esports film in the Philippines, “GG” tells the story of an aspiring gamer Seth (Donny) who gets into a “competitive barkada gaming” while facing a “cha...
Gilas Pilipinas fends off Korea’s LG Sakers in friendly
September 22, 2023
Gilas Pilipinas survived the LG Sakers of the Korean Basketball League (KBL), 86-81, in its final tuneup before competing in the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China.
Gatorade fuels FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 milestones
September 22, 2023
The FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 concludes with Europe as the new powerhouse in the biggest sports spectacle anticipated by more than 12,000 fans. Gatorade, the World’s No. 1 Sports Drink in the World, congratulates Germany for it sweeping campaign, capped off by an 83-77 triumph over Serbia at the finals match. As the official […]
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TIME TO SHINE: 19th Asian Games unfurl in Hangzhou
September 22, 2023
By REY C. LACHICA HANGZHOU, China –– With all its might and wealth, the host nation made a grand introduction in the sporting world by staging the 2008 Olympics in Beijing. Almost 14 years since that landmark event, Beijing once again mad...
Learning process must have no limits for PH spikers
September 22, 2023
By REY C. LACHICA HANGZHOU, China – For the men’s volleyball team, the learning process should have no limits. That was stressed by Bryan Bagunas and Marck Espejo after the team’s 9-25, 14-25, 23-25 defeat at the hands of Japan’s Team B i...
Target remains the same – Bambol
September 22, 2023
By REY C. LACHICA HANGZHOU, China – A minimum of four gold medals for Team Philippines. Judging the physical conditions and recent performances of the country’s top representatives in the 19th Asian Games here, Philippine Olympic Committe...
Letran opens four-peat bid vs host JRU; Benilde, Lyceum tangle in NCAA Season 99 opener
September 22, 2023
Two big and important games highlight the opening day of the NCAA Season 99 men's basketball tournament when the league takes flight on Sunday, September 24, at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.
Paris Olympics berths up for grabs at Asian Games boxing
September 22, 2023
Flyweight world champion Hasanboy Dusmatov will be one of the favourites for gold when boxing gets under way at the Asian Games on Sunday, with qualification for the Paris Olympics also up for grabs.
New Filipinas coach Mark Torcaso talks about impact of football on kids
September 22, 2023
Mark Torcaso is aware of the impact the Philippine women's national football team, the Filipinas, has brought to the country's sports history.
Gilas Pilipinas Boys through to FIBA Asia U16 QFs after knocking out Korea
September 22, 2023
Gilas Pilipinas Boys advanced to the quarterfinals of the FIBA U16 Asian Championship after knocking out Korea with a 95-71 win in a playoff early Friday morning (Philippine time) in Doha, Qatar.
La Salle’s Justine Jazareno joins Akari Chargers
September 22, 2023
De La Salle University's Justine Jazareno will join the Akari Power Chargers in the Premier Volleyball League.
Pacers willing to discuss trading Buddy Hield — report
September 22, 2023
The Indiana Pacers have begun talks with guard Buddy Hield on a potential trade after failing to extend his contract that expires after the 2023-24 season, The Athletic reported Wednesday citing league sources.
Boxer Tagalog still in ICU after surgery on Wednesday
September 21, 2023
Amateur boxer Anselmo Tagalog Jr.'s condition is still being closely watched in the intensive care unit of a hospital in Davao City.
NCAA Season 99 Preview: ‘Trust in system’ to be Perpetual ALTAs’ mantra
September 21, 2023
Jielo Razon, who was the second leading scorer last season behind Kim Aurin, stressed that trust in Saguiguit's system would be the key this upcoming season.
Norman Black joins San Beda Red Lions staff as consultant
September 21, 2023
San Beda University added another weapon into its arsenal as it tapped champion coach Norman Black as the Red Lions' team consultant.
Uratex Dream finishes among top 8 teams in Red Bull Half Court World Final
September 21, 2023
Uratex Dream 3x3 finished among the top eight teams in the Red Bull Half Court World Final held last weekend in Belgrade, Serbia.
JRU coach Louie Gonzales happy as JL Delos Santos, John Amores get drafted in PBA
September 21, 2023
Jose Rizal University head coach Louie Gonzales said he was happy when his players JL Delos Santos and John Amores were selected in the 2023 PBA Rookie Draft.
Jiri Prochazka vs Alex Pereira added to UFC 295, Edwards vs Covington headlines UFC 296
September 21, 2023
UFC 295 just got bigger after UFC CEO Dana White announced that former world champs Jiri Prochazka and Alex Pereira will fight in the co-main event for the vacant UFC light heavyweight world title on November 11 at Madison Square Garden in New York.
Pinoy spikers bow out of Asian Games contention after loss to Japan
September 21, 2023
The Philippine men's volleyball team bid its playoffs chances goodbye after falling prey to Japan in straight sets, 19-25, 14-25, 23-25, in the final day of the preliminary round of the 19th Asian Games on Thursday in Hangzhou, China.