Category Archives: Sports

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”

By Nick Giongco CAPAS, Tarlac—Host Philippines pulled the curtains down to the 30th Southeast Asian Games the same spectacular way it opened 12 days ago. ‘WE WIN AS ONE’- Drone show lights up the night sky during the closing ceremony of the 30th Southeast Asian Games at the New Clark City Athletics Stadium in Tarlac,Continue reading “SEA Games: PH caps hosting in style”

By WAYLON GALVEZ The beach handball men’s national team gave the Philippines its 387th medal as the Filipinos earned a bronze in the event in the 30th Southeast Asian Games yesterday at the Subic Bay Beach Handball Courts. The national beach handball team receives the bronze medal in the 30th Southeast Asian Games. Also inContinue reading “Beach handball claims bronze, closes Team PH medal tally with 387th medal”