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By Waylon Galvez There is no rest for Hidilyn Diaz and other top Filipino weightlifters with two important events line up for them in a bid to make it to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Hidilyn Diaz and Filipino weightlifters are set to compete in the Roma World Cup on January next year and the 2020Continue reading “Hidilyn Diaz, lifters off to Rome for OQT”

By Jonas Terrado Game Saturday (Smart Araneta Coliseum) 6:30 p.m. — NorthPort vs Ginebra Coach Tim Cone believes the Southeast Asian Games stint won’t cause any problems for Barangay Ginebra San Miguel as it faces underdog NorthPort in the start of their best-of-five PBA Governors’ Cup semifinal series at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Gilas PilipinasContinue reading “PBA: Ginebra, NorthPort clash in best-of-five semis”

By Jonas Terrado Carlo Biado looks to make for his disappointing run in the 30th Southeast Asian Games when he competes in the World 9-Ball Championship which starts Saturday in Doha, Qatar. Philippines’ Carlo Biado, left, is out to redeem himself when he competes in the World 9-Ball Championship which Saturday in Doha, Qatar. (ContributedContinue reading “World Championship: Carlo Biado out for 9-ball redemption”

By the Associated Press MIAMI — Dion Waiters has been suspended yet again without pay by the Miami Heat, his third banishment of the season. Dion Waiters (File photo) The team made the announcement Thursday night, citing “his failure to adhere to team policies, violation of team rules and continued insubordination” as the reasons. TheContinue reading “NBA: Heat suspend Dion Waiters for 3rd time this season”

By the Associated Press NEW YORK — The NBA says former Commissioner David Stern suffered a sudden brain hemorrhage Thursday and had emergency surgery. FILE – In this Wednesday, May 15, 2013 file photo, NBA Commissioner David Stern takes a question from a reporter during a news conference following an NBA Board of Governors meetingContinue reading “NBA: Former Commissioner David Stern suffers brain hemorrhage, undergoes surgery”

By Jonas Terrado Reality must now be setting in for six Gilas Pilipinas players who took part in the recent 30th Southeast Asian Games as they resume pro duties at the start of the PBA Governors’ Cup semifinals this weekend. Philippines celebrates after winning against Thailand in the Basketbal finals during the SEA Games at MallContinue reading “PBA: Comrades turn rivals in semis”

By Nick Giongco After its overachieving performance in the 30th Southeast Asian Games, the Philippine Track and Field Association (Patafa) plans to trim the size of the national team to a level so it can increase the funds available to the elite athletes. Philippines’ Kristina Marie Knott, center, celebrates after winning in the women’s 200mContinue reading “Plans to downsize athletics up — Patafa”

By Kristel Satumbaga Samahang Kickboxing ng Pilipinas seeks to strengthen its grassroots program next year following a successful campaign at the recent 30th Southeast Asian Games. Philippines’ Jean Claude Saclag (red) wins against Malaysia’s Mohammed Mahmoud in Kickboxing -63.5kg Low Kick during the SEA Games at Cuneta Astrodome, December 10, 2019. (Rio Leonelle Deluvio / CanonContinue reading “Kickboxing in Palaro?”

Harlene Raguin, Hanniel Abella, Anna Gabriella Estimada and Mickyle Rein Bustos ruled the women’s team epee event in the 30th Southeast Asian Games. (Waylon Galvez) By WAYLON GALVEZ After an inspiring performance in the 30th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, the fencing national team is gearing up for two important tournaments next year, including the OlympicContinue reading “Tokyo OQT next for Pinoy fencers”

By Jan Carlo Anolin CAPAS, TARLAC — And the Fair Play Athlete award goes to… Roger Casogay! The 25-year-old surfer received the award in front of approximately 15,000 roaring spectators at the New Clark City Athletics Stadium late Wednesday night. Filipino surfer and Southeast Asian Games gold medalist Roger Casogay receives the Fair Play AthleteContinue reading “SEA Games: Surfing sensation Roger Casogay gets Fair Play Athlete award”