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.…
Guang Ming shocks Diliman; CEU up 4-0
(Paco Arena, Manila) 12 noon – PCU-D vs CEU 2 p.m. – PWU vs DC 4 p.m. – LPU-B vs MCU Jerover Cabilla buried a triple with 1.4 seconds…
Series going the distance? Magnolia’s Victolero thinks so
By REYNALD MAGALLON Magnolia head coach Chito Victolero is seeing their PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals showdown against San Miguel Beer going the distance but conceded that the import match…
Japanese judo champions to train grassroots athletes
Four former world judo champions from Japan are scheduled to conduct a two-give training program for local athletes and coaches in the Judo Coach Dispatch Project over the weekend at…
Orioles icon Ripken part of group buying MLB club for $1.725 billion
BY AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE WASHINGTON (AFP) -- David Rubenstein said on Wednesday, Jan. 31, his proposed $1.725 billion purchase of the Baltimore Orioles is aimed at bringing "a World Series…
Eala downs Russian foe, books quarters
By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA Alex Eala recovered from a second-set hiccup and downed Russian qualifier Ekaterina Yashina, 7-6 (1), 6-7 (4), 6-0, to advance to the quarterfinals of the…
Blazers spoil Lillard’s return to Portland; Durant’s Suns eclipse Nets
BY AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Damian Lillard's emotional return to Portland opened with an ovation and ended in defeat as the Trail Blazers held off the Milwaukee…
Messi’s Miami faces double Mexican meeting in Leagues Cup
BY AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE MIAMI (AFP) -- Inter Miami and Lionel Messi will face Mexican teams Tigres and Puebla in this season's Leagues Cup, Major League Soccer announced on Wednesday,…
LIV Golf begins 2024 season with future at stake in merger talks
BY AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE WASHINGTON (AFP) -- Reigning Masters champion Jon Rahm will be LIV Golf's newest star when the Saudi-backed upstart series launches a third season on Friday, Feb.…
EASL Final Four to be hosted at Hoops Dome in Cebu
The undisputed champion of East Asian basketball will be crowned on March 8-10 in Cebu, Philippines, as the city plays host to the East Asia Super League 2023-24 Season Final…
Rain or Shine to retire James Yap’s No. 18 jersey
By REYNALD MAGALLON Rain or Shine is set to retire the No. 18 jersey number of James Yap, the team announced on Wednesday, Jan. 31. Expressing its gratitude to…
Capital1 Solar Spikers out to challenge PVL top guns
A good mix of young and veteran players will comprise Capital1 Solar Energy in its much-awaited debut in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino Conference which opens shop on Feb.…
PGA Tour makes deal worth up to $3 billion to create for-profit entity
BY AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE MIAMI (AFP) -- The US PGA Tour announced a deal worth up to $3 billion with a group of billionaire sports team owners on Wednesday, Jan.…
NBA Draft expands to two nights in 2024
BY AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE NEW YORK (AFP) -- The 2024 NBA Draft will expand to a two-night format next June, providing greater exposure for newcomers entering the league, the…
NBA fines T-Wolves guard Edwards for criticizing refs
BY AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE NEW YORK (AFP) -- Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards was fined $40,000 by the NBA on Wednesday, Jan. 31, for repeatedly publicly criticizing referees following a…
