Category Archives: Sports

By Nick Giongco The Elorde Sports Center in Sucat, Paranaque, a sprawling property put up by boxing immortal Gabriel ‘Flash’ Elorde in the 1970s, continues to operate even while the country is gripped by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Marty Elorde’s boxers get ready for dinner inside their quarters at the Elorde Sports Complex in Paranaque.Continue reading “Amid COVID-19 pandemic, Elorde Sports Center hangs tough in these trying times”

By Waylon Galvez The Philippine Sports Commission is urging national sports associations to update its list of national team members who receive monthly training allowances after getting inquiries regarding this matter. Participants and athletes from the Philippines parade in the 30th SEA Games opening at Philippine Arena, Bocaue, Bulacan, November 30, 2019. (MB File Photo)Continue reading “PSC to NSAs: Check list of PH athletes’ training allowances”

By Kristel Satumbaga Grandmaster Joey Antonio has made it a habit to top Chess 960, or Fischer-Random, tournaments. The 54-year-old Antonio Thursday claimed his second title after ruling the third leg of the Cesar Orbe Memorial Chess 960 Series done on online app, chess.com. GM Joey Antonio Antonio bested Jan Roldan Oriendo of Marikina CityContinue reading “GM Joey Antonio rules 3rd leg of Orbe Chess 960”

By Kristel Satumbaga Fans and players expressed their heartbreak over the cancellation of the UAAP Season 82 due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic as it affected the semester’s centerpiece sport — volleyball. “UAAP” trended on Twitter on Tuesday night moments after the league’s announcement, saying that “the conditions for the resumption… can no longer beContinue reading “Fans, players saddened over cancellation of UAAP Season 82 remainder”

By Nick Giongco To keep ultra-active athletes like him pre-occupied and always on-the-go, Filipino boxer Eumir Felix Marcial is going into growing vegetables like eggplant, bitter gourd (ampalaya) and bottle gourd (upo) in his third-floor home that is undergoing renovation in Imus, Cavite. Filipino boxer Eumir Felix Marcial attends to his ‘plantation’ on the thirdContinue reading “Boxer Eumir Felix Marcial tries hand growing veggies, making ‘tuyo’ amid COVID-19 pandemic”

By Waylon Galvez Rio Olympics silver medalist Hidilyn Diaz is doing her part in raising funds for frontliners fighting COVID-19. Hidilyn Diaz, 2nd from right, with, from left, nutritionist Jeaneth Aro, coach Julius Naranjo and Chinese mentor Kaiwen Gao in training camp in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. With them is Malaysia’s Chinese coach Wang Zhi-quan. (PhotoContinue reading “Weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz raising funds for frontliners fighting COVID-19”

By Kristel Satumbaga Long-time Philippine Tennis Association president Salvador “Buddy” Andrada passed away Wednesday morning due to cardiac arrest. He was 83. Long-time Philippine Tennis Association president Salvador “Buddy” Andrada Considered as one of the pillars of the sport in the country, Andrada served as tennis chief from 1986 to 2005. He was also aContinue reading “Former PH tennis chief Buddy Andrada passes away”

By Agence France-Presse The Olympic flame will be removed from display in Japan, officials said Tuesday, as the country braces for a state of emergency due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) that also forced the historic postponement of Tokyo 2020. The logo for the Tokyo 2020 torch relay is pictured as the Olympic flame goes onContinue reading “Japan ends Olympic flame display due to COVID-19”

By Jonas Terrado The PBA Board of Governors agreed on Tuesday to shorten the 45th season to one or two conferences due to the COVID-19 pandemic that continues to affect the country. PBA Commissioner Willie Marcial. (PBA Images) PBA Commissioner Willie Marcial said a two-conference season is the most logical option at this point, thoughContinue reading “PBA board agrees to shorten season due to COVID-19 crisis”

By Kristel Satumbaga The UAAP on Tuesday cancelled its 82nd season due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic that has been going on for months. UAAP has canceled the remainder of Season 82 due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. (UAAP Images) In a statement, UAAP officials said “the conditions for the resumption… can no longerContinue reading “UAAP cancels Season 82 due to COVID-19 pandemic”