POC hoping PSC will fastrack completion of WADA code
Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) President Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino is hoping the Philippine Sports Commission will beat the deadline in completing all the necessary requirements to satisfy the World Anti-Doping Agency…
Oliver Almadro to call shots for UP WVT; Vip Isada tapped for MVT
Oliver Almadro, named University of the Philippines volleyball program director in August of last year, will also be calling the shots for the team in the coming UAAP Season 86. "I'm…
Sixers fined for Embiid injury report but no NBA policy violation
BY AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE NEW YORK (AFP) -- The Philadelphia 76ers were fined $75,000 by the NBA on Thursday, Feb. 1, for violating injury reporting rules but were found not…
USA grabs control of Ukraine tie in Davis Cup
BY AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE PARIS (AFP) -- Sebastian Korda and Davis Cup debutant Chris Eubanks won Thursday's singles matches as the United States moved 2-0 up against Ukraine in their…
FIFA to reveal World Cup final venue
BY AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE MIAMI (AFP) -- FIFA will announce which city will host the final of the 2026 World Cup when they unveil schedule details for the first ever…
Copied but never equalled
It has been said that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Not when it is actually causing terrible havoc. This is the dilemma of Anna Magkawas, CEO and Founder of Luxe…
Petecio overpowers rival, but Paalam bids goodbye
By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA Nesthy Petecio opened her title campaign in style while Carlo Paalam’s medal bid was scuttled on Thursday, Feb. 1, in the 2024 Boxam Elite Tournament…
Quiambao thrilled to be part of Gilas under coach Tim
By REYNALD MAGALLON La Salle star Kevin Quiambao was thrilled to be part of the new Gilas Pilipinas under head coach Tim Cone. Quiambao, who was fresh off…
Belgian Detry grabs PGA Pebble Beach lead with late birdie binge
BY AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE SAN FRANCISCO (AFP) -- Belgium's Thomas Detry pitched in from the greenside rough on the last hole to grab a one-stroke lead after Thursday's opening round…
Hamilton leaving Mercedes for Ferrari in 2025
BY AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE PARIS (AFP) -- Seven-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton will make a surprise switch to Ferrari next year, after Mercedes announced on Thursday, Feb. 1,…
Curry, Davis among NBA All-Star reserves
BY AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE NEW YORK (AFP) -- Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry gained a 10th NBA All-Star nod and Lakers star Anthony Davis a ninth as reserves for…
SMB, Magnolia begin title showdown
By REYNALD MAGALLON Love is maybe in the air but there will be none even between sister teams San Miguel and Magnolia. Both teams may have showered each other with…
Malixi trails Thai, Taiwanese by 3 in Asia-Pac amateur tourney
Rianne Malixi banked on a solid backside start to card a 70 but trailed Thai Navaporn Soontreeyapas and Chun-Wei Wu from Chinese-Taipei by three after 18 holes of the Women’s…
Perpetual paddlers triumph in NCAA women’s and juniors tourneys
Perpetual Lady Altas and Junior Altas topped the table tennis competitions after dethroning San Beda Thursday, Feb. 1, at Emilio Aguinaldo College (EAC) Sports Center in Ermita here. The Las Pinas City-based…
23 entries advance to World Slasher Cup 1 finals
Twenty-three entries are heading to the grand finals of the first edition of the 2024 World Slasher Cup 9-Cock Invitational Derby after scoring impressive wins in the elimination and semi-final…
Junior golfers reflect on TCC Invitational experience
For some of the country’s junior golfers, the recent competitive showdown between seasoned pros Tony Lascuña and Miguel Tabuena at The Country Club Invitational provided a rare and invaluable experience.…
