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The GlobalPort-PH team members, led by Rep. Mikee Romero (3rd from left), pose with Thailand Polo Association president Kanoksakdi Bhinsaeng after a runner-up finish in the 5th All Asia Cup 2020 at the VS Sports Club & Siam Polo Park in Preng, Thailand. Also shown (from left) are Adrian Garcia, AirAsia vice chairwoman Sheila Romero,Continue reading “Polo: GlobalPort-PH 2nd in All Asia Cup”

By Kristel Satumbaga Coaches and players of the 2020 Philippine Superliga Grand Prix, which will fire off on Feb. 29 at The Arena in San Juan City. (Manny Llanes)   The Philippine Superliga is pushing through with its Grand Prix Conference on Feb. 29 at The Arena in San Juan City with eight teams battlingContinue reading “PSL Grand Prix fires off Feb. 29 with 8 teams”

By WAYLON GALVEZ A total of six Filipino fencers have made it to the national team that will aim for a spot in the Tokyo Games via the Olympic Qualifying Tournament set April 15 to 22 in Seoul, South Korea. Amat Canlas, the national fencing coach, said that 30th Southeast Asian Games champion in women’sContinue reading “Six Filipino fencers aim for Olympic spots in Seoul”

By Jonas Terrado PBA players CJ Perez and Mo Tautuaa will join forces with Joshua Munzon and Alvin Pasaol to form the national team roster for next month’s FIBA 3×3 Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Bengaluru, India. CJ Perez, Mo Tautuaa, Joshua Munzon and Alvin Pasaol will join forces to form the Philippine team in theContinue reading “FIBA 3×3 OQT: CJ Perez, Mo Tautuaa join Joshua Munzon and Alvin Pasaol on PH roster”

By Jonas Terrado TNT KaTropa is set to acquire the services of center Poy Erram from sister team NLEX in a three-way trade which also involved Blackwater. Poy Erram is set to join forces with Jayson Castro, right, at TNT KaTropa if the proposed three-team trade gets the approval of the PBA Commissioner’s Office. (PBAContinue reading “PBA: NLEX pushing through with Poy Erram trade to TNT KaTropa”

By Jonas Terrado TNT KaTropa finally came to terms with Ray Parks Jr. after the two sides agreed on a one-year contract extension worth P5.04 million on Monday. Ray Parks Jr. will stay with TNT KaTropa for at least another year after agreeing to a contract extension. (PBA Images) Team manager Gabby Cui confirmed theContinue reading “PBA: Ray Parks Jr. agrees on one-year extension with TNT”

By Nick Giongco Wrestling chief Alvin Aguilar is upbeat about the chances of sending qualifiers to the Tokyo Olympics since he is dispatching the crème dela crème of his sport to Morocco and Bulgaria in the next few months. Philippine wrestling team during the SEA Games 2019 Greco-Roman practitioners Jason Baucas (72 kg.) and NoelContinue reading “PH wrestlers bound for Morocco, Bulgaria to train for Tokyo Olympics qualifiers”

By Jonas Terrado NLEX coach Yeng Guiao admitted that he will be in a dilemma if rumors of a trade that will send center Poy Erram to TNT KaTropa will push through. NLEX center Poy Erram has been a subject of a possible trade to TNT KaTropa. (PBA Images) Details have been sketchy about theContinue reading “‘Wala ako masabi diyan kasi ako, ayoko i-trade si Poy [Erram]’ — NLEX coach Yeng Guiao”

Vic Manuel is having second thoughts on whether to join Gilas Pilipinas’ preparation for the 2021 FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers or use the extra time to make up for sleepless hours while taking care of his newborn child. Gilas Pilipinas’ Vic Manuel drives past Thai defenders (MB Photo / Rio Leonelle Deluvio / Canon 1DXContinue reading “PBA: Vic Manuel torn between two tough choices”

By WAYLON GALVEZ With the possible postponement of the Asian Beach Games in China, the handball coaching staff is looking at holding local tournaments to continue the progress of the sport in the hopes of building a stronger national team for the 2021 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Vietnam. Philippine handball mentor Jana Franquelli talksContinue reading “Handball lines up local tournaments to sustain progress”