Category Archives: Sports

By Jonas Terrado Game Tuesday (The Arena, San Juan) 4 p.m. — Alab Pilipinas vs Fubon San Miguel Alab Pilipinas is hoping to be more prepared after a bad start to 2020 as it takes on former NBA player OJ Mayo and Taiwan’s Fubon Braves in the ASEAN Basketball League at The Arena in SanContinue reading “ABL: Jimmy Alapag takes blame for loss against Macau, hopes to bounce back vs Taiwan”

By Jan Carlo Anolin ‘Gi-neb-ra! ‘Gi-neb-ra! ‘Gi-neb-ra!’ The classic roaring chant starts to rock every court where the Kings stand, whether the odds are against them or not. From red and white banners, shirts and letters spelled out ‘G-I-N-E-B-R-A’ and lifting huge face props, win or lose, the fans have their backs. Barangay Ginebra SanContinue reading “PBA: Ginebra owes ‘Never say die’ spirit to the fans — LA Tenorio quoting Mark Caguioa”

By Jan Carlo Anolin Answers to questions “Is there a rivalry?” or “Who is the underdog?” between Ginebra and Meralco are left hanging on the edge. But they don’t stop there. In this file photo, Allen Durham, left, of the Meralco Bolts and Greg Slaughter of Barangay Ginebra try to position for a rebound duringContinue reading “PBA Finals: Can Meralco silence the Ginebra crowd playing good defense? Game One will tell.”

By Jonas Terrado Mike DiGregorio is on the move again after TNT KaTropa agreed to send the shooting guard to Alaska in exchange for fellow 2015 draftee Simon Enciso. Mike DiGregorio’s stint with TNT KaTropa lasted just nine games. (PBA Images) The PBA Commissioner’s Office on Monday approved the deal that will also see theContinue reading “PBA: TNT KaTropa deals shooter Mike DiGregorio to Alaska for Simon Enciso”

By Waylon Galvez The last time coaches Tim Cone and Norman Black met in the Finals, they needed a Game 7 to resolve the impasse, with Cone’s Barangay Ginebra San Miguel edging Black’s Meralco for the 2017 PBA Governors’ Cup title. Barangay Ginebra San Miguel and Meralco clash in Game 1 of the PBA Governors’Continue reading “PBA: Governors’ Cup Finals to pit coaching Grandmasters”

By Jonas Terrado University of the Philippines and De La Salle are among the 12 teams that have declared their intent to participate in the PBA D-League Aspirants’ Cup which begins Feb. 13. In this file photo, UP celebrates in the UAAP Season 82 Round 2 match against La Salle at the Ynares Sports CenterContinue reading “PBA D-League: UP, La Salle lead 10 other teams seeing action in Aspirants’ Cup”

By Jonas Terrado Game Tuesday (Smart Araneta Coliseum) 7 p.m. — Ginebra vs Meralco Support for their hardworking imports and rebounding are key elements Barangay Ginebra San Miguel and Meralco believe will determine the outcome of their third PBA Governors’ Cup Finals meetings which starts tonight at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.   Import rivalry betweenContinue reading “PBA: Local support, rebounding key components in Ginebra-Meralco series”

In this file photo, former Bulldogs Dave Ildefonso, left, tries to drive past UST’s Rhenz Abando in the UAAP Season 82 at Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay, September 15, 2019 (MB Photo / Rio Deluvio, File) By Jonas Terrado Dave Ildefonso has  left National University after just two UAAP seasons with the school, aContinue reading “UAAP: After 2 seasons, Dave Ildefonso exits National University — source”

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) acknowledges the crowd after their overtime win over the New Orleans Saints in an NFL wild-card playoff football game on Sunday. (AP) WASHINGTON (AFP) — Minnesota’s Kirk Cousins threw a 4-yard touchdown pass to Kyle Rudolph 4:20 into over-time Sunday and the Vikings upset New Orleans 26-20 to reachContinue reading “Vikings upset Saints, Seahawks oust Eagles in NFL playoffs”

In this May 4, 2019, file photo, Flavien Prat on Country House, left, racing against Luis Saez on Maximum Security, third from left, during the 145th running of the Kentucky Derby horse race at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. (AP) HALLANDALE BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Horse of the Year finalist Maximum Security was one ofContinue reading “Maximum Security invited to Pegasus World Cup race”