Category Archives: Sports

By Jonas Terrado BINAN, Laguna — The Philippines put itself in a good position to reach the semifinals after holding Myanmar to scoreless draw as women’s football action in the 30th Southeast Asian Games began Tuesday at the Binan Football Stadium here. Sarina Bolden, left, and Quinley Quezada watch as the ball sails past them duringContinue reading “SEA Games: Pinay booters hold fancied Myanmar to a scoreless draw”

By Jan Carlo Anolin Several sports personalities urged the public to continue supporting the Filipino athletes amid the accommodation and venue fiascos hounding the 30th Southeast Asian Games days before the opening ceremony. Workers rush to finish the football field at the Rizal Memorial Stadium in Manila ahead of the 30th SEA Games. (MB PhotoContinue reading “SEA Games: Focus on games, not problems, sports personalities urge”

By Nick Giongco MABALACAT, Pampanga—Carter Lilly will have about five to ten chances to earn a slot to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics but securing a spot in the 800 meters here during the 30th Southeast Asian Games would mean a lot to him. Fil-Am Carter Lilly, competing in the 800 meters, blows into town forContinue reading “SEA Games: Fil-Am recruit sets sights on Tokyo Olympics”

Games Wednesday (New Clark City Aquatic Center, Tarlac) 10 a.m. – Philippines vs Singapore (Women’s) 5 p.m. – Thailand vs Indonesia (Men’s) 7 p.m. – Malaysia vs Singapore (Men’s) After earning a bye on the first day of action, the Philippine women’s water polo team opens its gold medal bid against Singapore Wednesday at theContinue reading “PH women’s water polo team meets Singapore”

By Jonas Terrado PBA Commissioner Willie Marcial on Tuesday suspended NLEX’s Poy Erram and Paul Varilla for their do-or-die Governors’ Cup quarterfinal match against NorthPort at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. NorthPort’s Sean Anthony had to restrain import Michael Qualls after getting involved in a scuffle with NLEX’s Paul Varilla and Poy Erram, first and second fromContinue reading “PBA suspends Poy Erram, Paul Varilla for crucial QF tiff”

By Kristel Satumbaga Eighteen of the 24 Filipino gold medalists at the previous Southeast Asian Games will be returning to defend their title in this year’s 30th edition of the biennial meet. Gilas Pilipinas pool huddles during their practice at Meralco Gym in Ortigas, October 28, 2019. The basketball national team seeks to cement itsContinue reading “SEA Games: Filipino champions from KL set to defend the gold”

By the Associated Press Once Chris Paul gets in midrange jumper territory he considers it “my version of a layup.” “I’ll take that,” he said. Paul hit a 19-footer with 36 seconds left to put Oklahoma City ahead and Alec Burks missed a contested shot in the paint moments later on the other end, sendingContinue reading “NBA: Chris Paul, Thunder rally past Warriors for first road win”

By Jonas Terrado The Philippine Football Federation has made efforts to resolve issues that hounded the football competitions of the 30th Southeast Asian Games. Philippine Football Federation President Nonong Araneta talks with the media after being named Chief of Mission for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. (Kristel Satumbaga) PFF president Nonong Araneta said the federation wasContinue reading “Football chief helps resolve SEAG arrival mess”

By Nick Giongco MABALACAT, Pampanga—As the country’s hosting of the 30th Southeast Asian Games receives a beating, athletics chief Philip Juico called on the track and field squad to rise to the occasion and repair the “distorted image” of the biennial sportsfest. Team Pilipinas Athletics for the 30th SEA Games 2019 makes a “We WinContinue reading “SEA Games: Sendoff held for PH track and field bets”

By Agence France-Presse Pool isn’t just a game in the Philippines but a way to make a living, driving a fiercely competitive scene that has produced some of the world’s top players. In this photo taken on November 7, 2019, Filipino Efren “The Magician” Reyes, a multiple world champion, plays pool at a billiard hallContinue reading “Win or don’t eat: Philippines’ poverty-driven, world-beating pool stars”