Category Archives: Sports

By Kristel Satumbaga Philippine Davis Cuppers are reuniting to get back at the podium in the 30th Southeast Asian Games. Francis Casey Alcantara, left, and Treat Huey during one of the Davis Cup ties. (MB File Photo) Treat Huey rejoins the squad composed of Ruben Gonzales, Francis Casey Alcantara, Jeson Patrombon and AJ Lim inContinue reading “PH Davis Cuppers reunite for SEA Games”

By Nick Giongco When the cauldron is set ablaze on Saturday night at the New Clark City (NCC) in Tarlac, Manny Pacquiao would probably be sitting comfortably on a couch in General Santos City, marveling at his handiwork that signaled the formal opening of the 30th Southeast Asian Games. Manny Pacquiao takes center stage duringContinue reading “Manny Pacquiao: Let there be light!”

By Jonas Terrado Nonong Araneta and Ricky Yanson will contest the presidency of the Philippine Football Federation in Friday’s national congress at the Century Park Hotel. (Photo courtesy of PHISGOC) Araneta is seeking a third and final term as head of the national football federation opposite Yanson, who serves as president of the Negros OccidentalContinue reading “Philippine football to choose: Nonong Araneta or Ricky Yanson for president”

By Jonas Terrado Games Friday  (Sta. Rosa, Laguna) 3 p.m. — Philippines vs Brunei 5 p.m. — Malaysia vs Singapore The Philippines shoots for a spot in the semifinals against Brunei in Friday’s netball competitions of the 30th Southeast Asian Games at the City of Sta. Rosa Multi-Purpose Complex in Laguna. National netball player JhianneContinue reading “SEA Games: Pinay netball players gun for semifinal spot”

The Philippine SAG-1 Dragon Boat team bagged two overall championships in the 4th Guam Thanksgiving Day Dragon Boat Festival held November 23-24 in Guam. (Photo courtesy of SAG1 DragonBoat Team) The mixed 200 and 400-meter standard (categories) were completed by the Filipinos in two minutes, two seconds, and forty-six milliseconds (2:02.46) and four minutes, forty-one seconds, andContinue reading “PH Dragon Boat team rules Guam tourney”

By Jonas Terrado The bitter taste of defeat was still the same as it was 20 years ago but Asi Taulava reacted differently this time as NLEX joined a list of No. 1 seeds that were forced to take an early vacation by the No. 8 team. NorthPort’s Sean Anthony and NLEX’s Asi Taulava sawContinue reading “PBA: History repeats itself for Sean Anthony, Asi Taulava”

By Rey Lachica The Philippine team stamped its class over Indonesia, 6-4.5, and arranged a gold medal match with defending champion Malaysia in the 4-6 high goal competition of polo in the 30th SEA Games on Thursday at the Calatagan Polo Field in Batangas. (MANILA BULLETIN) The game was tight in the first two chukkers beforeContinue reading “SEA Games: Philippines edges Indonesia, eyes finals”

By Agence France-Presse Lionel Messi marked his 700th game for Barcelona by scoring his 613th goal on Wednesday as the Catalans beat Borussia Dortmund 3-1 to go through as group winners to the Champions League last 16. Lionel Messi scored on his 700th appearance for Barcelona on Wednesday in a 3-1 win over Borussia Dortmund.Continue reading “Messi toasts 700 games with a goal as Barca make last 16”

By the Associated Press Anthony Davis capped a 41-point performance in his return to New Orleans by intercepting Jrue Holiday’s inbound pass with 5 seconds left and making a pair of game-sealing free throws, and the Los Angeles Lakers extended their winning streak to nine games with a 114-110 victory over the Pelicans on WednesdayContinue reading “NBA: Anthony Davis helps Lakers rally in New Orleans return”

By the Associated Press Another healthy body sure helped the Golden State Warriors, especially when that guy coming back was Draymond Green — an emotional, vocal leader of this young group who brings it on both ends. Eric Paschall scored 25 points and the Warriors emphatically closed out a tight game after their failure twoContinue reading “NBA: Eric Paschall scores 25 points as Warriors hold off Bulls”