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The Gatorade Draft Combine has been moved to Dec. 5 and 6 due to inclement weather brought by Typhoon Tisoy. CJ Perez, second from left, leads a group of hopefuls that took part in last year’s PBA Draft Combine. (PBA Images) The two-day event was supposedly to take place Wednesday at the Gatorade Hoops CenterContinue reading “PBA: Draft Combine moved to Dec. 5 due to Typhoon Tisoy”

By Nick Giongco CLARKFIELD, Pampanga—Agatha Wong snared her second wushu gold medal Tuesday after topping the taijijian event in the 30th Southeast Asian Games. Agatha Wong in Wushu Taolu Tajijian during the SEA Games at World Trade Center, December 3, 2019. Captured using Canon 1DX Mark II with 400mm f2.8 lens. (Rio Leonelle Deluvio) AsContinue reading “SEA Games: Wong captures 2nd gold, PH pulls away from pack”

By Kristel Satumbaga Carlos Yulo proved he was a cut above the rest by capturing the floor exercise gold medal in the men’s artistic gymnastics on Tuesday in the 30th Southeast Asian Games at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum. Carlos Yulo performs in the floor exercise to bag the gold medal in the 30th Southeast AsianContinue reading “SEA Games: Carlos Yulo strikes again, captures gold in floor exercise”

By Waylon Galvez Margaret Colonia surpassed expectations when she captured the silver medal in 59kg women’s category in weightlifting competition in the 30th Southeast Asian games Tuesday at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Manila. Margaret Colonia goes for the clean and jerk attempt to bag the silver medal in the women’s 59 kg division ofContinue reading “Margaret Colonia wins silver medal in first SEA Games”

The 30th SEA Games billiards competition opened early Tuesday at the Tent City of the historic Manila Hotel. Our local team for billiards hopes to boost the already impressive medal drive of the Philippines. The billiards competitions are being held in the 2,400 sqm multi-purpose venue that hosts everything from concerts, banquets, corporate events, andContinue reading “SEA Games: Billiards competition opens at Tent City of Manila Hotel”

By Joseph Almer Pedrajas Philippines bet Agatha Wong secured back-to-back gold medal in the 30th Southeast Asian Games wushu competition after delivering in the women’s taolu taijijian Tuesday morning at the World Trade Center in Pasay City. Agatha Wong performs during the wushu taolu taijijian to bag the gold medal in the 30th Southeast Asian Games atContinue reading “SEA Games: Agatha Wong secures back-to-back gold”

By the Associated Press After becoming the first six-time winner of the Ballon d’Or, Lionel Messi said he’s far from finished. Barcelona’s soccer player Lionel Messi holds the trophy of the Golden Ball award ceremony in Paris, Monday, Dec. 2, 2019. Messi won the Ballon d’Or for sixth time. (AP Photo/Francois Mori) “I hope toContinue reading “Messi, US captain Rapinoe win Ballon d’Or awards”

By Kristel Satumbaga Some Tuesday events are postponed due to typhoon Tisoy. (MB Photo / Jansen Romero) The Philippine Southeast Asian Games Organizing Committee (PHISGOC) has postponed several events for Tuesday as a precaution for the typhoon Tisoy. In a statement released late Monday, some events in Subic were adjusted in anticipation of heavy rainsContinue reading “PHISGOC reschedules events due to weather conditions”

By Jonas Terrado Former world champion Carlo Biado is scheduled to see action today at the start of billiards competitions in the 30th Southeast Asian Games at The Manila Hotel Tent. Carlo Biado (Ali Vicoy | Manila Bulletin) Biado will team up with Johann Chua in the quarterfinals set 4 p.m. as he aims toContinue reading “SEA Games: Biado, Chua fire off 9-ball doubles bid”

By Jan Carlo Anolin The Philippine polo team starts its gold medal campaign in the 0-2 goals event in the 30th Southeast Asian Games at the Miguel Romero Polo Field in Calatagan, Batangas should a fair weather side with the country Tuesday. The Philippine polo team, from left, Coco Garcia, Nicole Eusebio, Jam, Eusebio, SantiContinue reading “SEA Games: Polo 0-2 goals event kicks off action”