Category Archives: Sports

By Jonas Terrado A female weightlifter gave life back to the country’s dream of finally winning an Olympic gold, a legendary boxer figured into high profile fights while dabbling in endeavors outside of the ring while professional cagers saw themselves compete against the world’s best. Weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz smiles after receiving her silver medal inContinue reading “Plenty of memories to remember for PH sports as decade draws to a close”

By Kristel Satumbaga National University and Ateneo de Manila capped off the end of UAAP Season 81 in May with titles in men’s and women’s volleyball. Ateneo Lady Eagles celebrate after defeating the UST Tigresses in Game 3 of the UAAP Season 81 Volleyball Finals at the Mall of Asia Arena. (MB photo / RioContinue reading “MB Sports Yearender: Bulldogs, Lady Eagles reign supreme in UAAP”

EJ Obiena EJ Obiena -first gold medal in SEA Games (2019, 30th edition) -broke SEAG record of Thailand’s Porranot Purahong (5.35m) after leaping 5.45m -first Filipino athlete to qualify for 2020 Tokyo Olympics (5.8m) Carlos Edriel Yulo (Photo courtesy of Janeth Tenorio) Carlos Yulo -2 gold medals (individual all-around and floor exercise) and 5 silversContinue reading “MB Sports Yearender: Special mentions for Philippine sports”

By Waylon Galvez The leadership of the Philippine Olympic Committee got a fresh start following the election of Rep. Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino in a special election held last July. Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Bambol Tolentino (MB File Photo / Alvin Kasiban) Tolentino, head of the cycling association, won over athletics chief Philip Ella JuicoContinue reading “MB Sports Yearender: A new man at the POC reins”

By Waylon Galvez and Kristel Satumbaga The two biggest collegiate leagues in the country had contrasting endings – though both were accomplished in historic fashion. The Ateneo Blue Eagles, left, and the Letran Knights. (MB Photo / Rio Deluvio) The coveted NCAA championship is back to Intramuros as Letran ruled the 95th season, while AteneoContinue reading “MB Sports Yearender: Knights to remember; Eagles to new heights”

By Jonas Terrado Bittersweet could be the best description of San Miguel Beer’s campaign in 2019 as the chance of completing a rare Grand Slam slipped away once again. From left, San Miguel’s June Mar Fajardo, Chris Ross, John Holland, Alex Cabagnot and Kelly Nabong huddle during their match against Rain or Shine in PBAContinue reading “MB Sports Yearender: Mission unaccomplished for Beermen”

By Nick Giongco Ring icon Manny Pacquiao continued to make heads turn at a time when just about everyone of his contemporaries had been saying their goodbyes one by one. Manny Pacquiao celebrates his split-decision victory over Keith Thurman in their WBA welterweight title fight at MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 20, 2019 inContinue reading “MB Sports Yearender: An ageless ring warrior and a rising star provide fireworks”

By Kristel Satumbaga Philippine gymnastics and women’s boxing took centerstage this year after producing two world champions in Carlos Yulo and Nesthy Petecio. World champions boxer Nesthy Petecio and gymnast Carlos Yulo (AIBA / AP) Yulo came through with a performance to remember in the floor exercise and captured the historic first gold medal inContinue reading “MB Sports Yearender: Of somersaults and left hooks”

By Nick Giongco After 14 long years, the Philippines returned to the summit of Southeast Asian Games supremacy when it garnered 149 gold medals in the 30th staging of the SEAG on home soil. Officials and athletes of Team Philippines parade during the closing ceremony of 30th Southeast Asian Games at the Athletics Stadium inContinue reading “MB Sports Yearender: Feats, milestones seen and heard around the world”

By Jonas Terrado Christian Standhardinger could end up winning his first Best Player of the Conference award despite finishing third in the Statistical Points race at the end of the PBA Governors’ Cup eliminations. Christian Standhardinger, right, guards June Mar Fajardo in the post during his debut with NorthPort. Standhardinger and Fajardo lead the BestContinue reading “PBA: NorthPort’s Christian Standhardinger running third in BPC race but has inside track”