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Mighty Sports survived the vintage performance of Fadi El-Khatib and pulled off a pulsating 88-82 win over host United Arab Emirates at the start of the Dubai International Basketball Championship Thursday at the Shabab Al Ahli Club. Renaldo Balkman goes for a layup during Mighty Sports Philippines’ win over United Aran Emirates. Still sharp andContinue reading “Dubai Invitational: Mighty Sports PH holds off Fadi El-Khatib-led UAE”

By Jonas Terrado Barangay Ginebra San Miguel forward Jared Dillinger is a firm believer that his former team Meralco will one day get over the hump and win its first PBA championship. Jared Dillinger acknowledges the crowd after being introduced during Barangay Ginebra San Miguel’s celebration of its PBA Governors’ Cup title. (PBA Images) TheContinue reading “PBA: Ginebra’s Jared Dillinger has encouraging words for his former team”

Games Today (The Arena, San Juan) 8:30 a.m. – Arellano vs San Sebastian (Junior’s) 10 a.m. – Arellano vs San Sebastian (Men’s) 12 noon – Arellano vs San Sebastian (Women’s) 2 p.m. – Lyceum vs JRU (Women’s) 3:30 p.m. – Lyceum vs JRU (Men’s) 5 p.m. – Lyceum vs JRU (Junior’s) By WAYLON GALVEZ CescaContinue reading “NCAA Volleyball: Lady Red Spikers in big fightback”

In photo, from left, are UTP board member Gerard Maronilla, UTP president Jean Henri Lhuillier, pioneer awardee Raul Guerrero, tennis stars Alex Eala and Francis Casey Alcantara, Alex’s father and coach Mike Eala, and UTP GM Jacinto Tomacruz during recognition rites for the athletes’ outstanding performances in 2019. Also honored was veteran player Jeson Patrombon.Continue reading “Unified Tennis Philippines honors 2019’s top tennis players”

By Jonas Terrado Ceres-Negros coach Risto Vidakovic is realistic about his team’s chances in next week’s AFC Champions League playoff against FC Tokyo at the Ajinomoto Stadium in the Japanese capital. Ceres-Negros before its AFC Champions League match against Port FC in Bangkok. (Photo from Ceres-Negros) The Busmen are heavy underdogs going into Tuesday’s matchContinue reading “AFC Champions League: Ceres-Negros coach expects tough match vs FC Tokyo”

Defending champion Arellano University. (Rio Deluvio)   Games Friday (Filoil Flying V Centre) 8:30 a.m. – Letran vs San Beda (Junior’s) 10 a.m. – Letran vs San Beda (Men’s) 12 noon – Letran vs San Beda (Women’s) 2 p.m. – Mapua vs Perpetual Help (Women’s) 3:30 p.m. – Mapua vs Perpetual Help (Men’s) 5 p.m. – Mapua vs PerpetualContinue reading “NCAA Volleyball: Lady Chiefs improve to 3-0”

By Jonas Terrado Game Sunday (Caloocan Sports Complex) 7:30 p.m. — Alab Pilipinas vs Mono Vampire San Miguel Alab Pilipinas overcame anxious moments in the second half to escape past host Hong Kong Eastern 77-76 Thursday night in the ASEAN Basketball League at the Southorn Stadium in Wan Chai district. San Miguel Alab Pilipinas guardContinue reading “ABL: Alab Pilipinas hangs on to beat Hong Kong Eastern”

By WAYLON GALVEZ The Philippine men’s volleyball team settles for the silver medal after yielding to Indonesia in the volleyball competition of the 30th Southeast Asian Games at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City, Dec. 10, 2019. (MB Photo / Alvin Kasiban) The Larong Volleyball sa Pilipinas (LVPI) remains the recognized national federation of theContinue reading “Int’l Volleyball Federation: LVPI stays as the ‘provisionally affiliate’ member”

By Nick Giongco The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) is pulling out all the stops in a bid to send a sizable contingent to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, chairman Butch Ramirez said. PSC Chairman Butch Ramirez speaks during a press conference alongside Tokyo Olympics Chief of Mission Nonong Araneta. (Rio Deluvio) Ramirez said a big numberContinue reading “PSC rallies behind Tokyo Olympic aspirants in quest to field sizeable contingent”

By Kristel Satumbaga   Rowing association chief Patrick Gregorio. (Rio Deluvio) Newly elected Rowing Association of the Philippines President Patrick Gregorio seeks to bolster its grassroots program to widen the athletes’ pool for future international tournaments. Gregorio said they plan to introduce coastal tournaments in nearby cities to discover potential athletes while reaching out toContinue reading “Rowing chief seeks to strengthen grassroots program”