Category Archives: Sports

By Rizal Obanil After a disappointing showing at the 2019 UAAP Cheer Dance Competition (CDC), the University of the Philippines (UP) Pep Squad has seemingly redeemed itself by winning two medals in an international competition. (The University of the Philippines Varsity Pep Squad / FACEBOOK / MANILA BULLETIN) The UP Pep Squad won silver inContinue reading “UP Pep Squad in fruitful stint at cheerleading world championships”

Rafael Nadal holds the tournament’s best player award after Spain defeated Canada in the Davis Cup final on Sunday. (AP) MADRID (AP) — Rafael Nadal gave all he had on the Caja Mágica center court in Madrid. The top-ranked Spanish star even admitted he risked getting injured by playing eight matches — five singles, threeContinue reading “Nadal, Bautista Agut lead Spain to Davis Cup title”

By Marjaleen Ramos The management of Century Park Hotel released a statement on Monday after football teams from Cambodia and Thailand encountered hotel arrangement problems upon their arrival in the country over the weekend. (FA Thailand Official Facebook page) In a Facebook post, the management said that the Cambodian football team was not accommodated immediatelyContinue reading “SEA Games: Hotel releases statement on plight of Cambodia, Thai athletes”

By Jonas Terrado Games Monday (Rizal Memorial Football Stadium) 4 p.m. – Malaysia vs. Myanmar (Men’s Group A) 8 p.m. – Philippines vs. Cambodia (Men’s Group A) (Biñan Stadium, Laguna) 2 p.m. – Vietnam vs Brunei The men’s football competitions of the 30th Southeast Asian Games gets underway amid of cloud of controversy surrounding problems encounteredContinue reading “SEA Games: Football action kicks off amid arrival, accommodation controversies”

By Jonas Terrado Games Monday (Smart Araneta Coliseum) 4:30 p.m. — NorthPort vs NLEX 7 p.m. — TNT KaTropa vs Magnolia NLEX’s Manny Harris drives past TNT’s Ryan Reyes. Revenge will be on the minds of both teams as they aim to secure semifinal spots against their quarterfinal opponents in the PBA Governors’ Cup atContinue reading “PBA: Revenge in the air as NLEX, TNT eye semis”

By Jonas Terrado Barangay Ginebra once again ended San Miguel Beer’s Grand Slam dreams after carving out a 100-97 win in a pulsating quarterfinal duel Sunday to reach the PBA Governors’ Cup semifinals at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Ginebra celebrates after eliminating San Miguel in the PBA Governors’ Cup quarterfinals at Smart Araneta Coliseum, NovemberContinue reading “PBA: Ginebra once again shatters San Miguel’s Grand Slam dreams”

By Kristel Satumbaga Graduating players of the National University Lady Bulldogs believe the team’s legacy will continue in UAAP women’s basketball. The NU Lady Bulldogs celebrate after capturing their sixth consecutive crown at the expense of UST 66-54 in Game 2 of the best-of-three finals series. (UAAP Images) Monique Del Carmen, Rhena Itesi, Kaye PingolContinue reading “UAAP: Brand of selfless basketball key to Lady Bulldogs dynasty”

By the Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS — Devin Booker had the ball, and a defensive switch left him staring at an old friend on the perimeter. Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1)  lays up as Minnesota Timberwolves’ Jaylen Nowell (4) and Kelan Martin defend during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game on Saturday, Nov.Continue reading “NBA: Devin Booker scores 35 as shorthanded Suns nip Timberwolves”

WORLD renowned DOTA 2 player Pan ‘Ruru’ Jie is coming over to the country to personally oversee the launching of the biggest esports tie-ups in the Philippines and Southeast Asian region. Pan ‘Ruru’ Jie is coming over to the country for the launching of the ‘LGD International Launch Party: A Collab of LGD and EsportsplayContinue reading “DOTA 2 star player flying in for esports tieup”

By Waylon Galvez With familiarity on the golf course, the national team hopes to score a clean sweep on all the four gold medals at stake in golf competition in the 30th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games here. Philippine Team members Lois Kaye Go, left, and Bianca Pagdanganan with NGAP secretary-general Bones Floro during the SantiContinue reading “SEA Games: PH golfers shooting for golden sweep”