Eala humbles American foe, barges into quarters
By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA Alex Eala trounced American Amy Zhu, 6-4, 6-3, and barged into the quarterfinals of the W25 El Espinar/Segovia International Tennis Federation (ITF) tournament Wednesday in Spain. The…
QC bets dominate PPS Apalit age-group netfest
Mateo Rivas upended No. 2 Darwin Cosca in the semis then clipped Joshua Diva, 6-3, 6-2, to snare the boys’ 16-and-under crown while fellow Quezon City bet Mica Emana re-stamped…
Clarkson arriving Aug. 15; SBP rejects Reyes resignation after SEAG debacle
By REYNALD MAGALLON Gilas Pilipinas head coach Chot Reyes is expecting Jordan Clarkson to arrive on August 15 to join the national team preparation for the fourth window of the…
Yulo, Obiena are PSA’s top athletes for June
World champion gymnast Carlos Yulo and fast-rising world No. 6 pole vaulter EJ Obiena made waves overseas during the month of June, feats that convinced the Philippine Sportswriters Association (PSA)…
‘Shot Doctor’ Chip Engelland joining Thunder coaching staff
BY REYNALD MAGALLON Former Philippine national team member and now NBA's top shooting coach Chip Engelland will be joining Oklahoma City Thunder according to reports. Engelland who was regarded as…
Ailing former track queen Lydia de Vega-Mercado gets financial help
Two-time Olympian and Asia's former sprint queen Lydia De Vega-Mercado on Wednesday received another boost in her gallant battle with the dreaded Big C. Thanks to Chooks-to-Go President Ronald Mascariñas,…
Already richer by P1.2 M for his bronze, Obiena stands to receive more
By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA Like any big winners, the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) is also giving cash incentive to pole vaulter EJ Obiena for his record-breaking performance in the 2022 World…
LOOK: Sports icons reunite in Diaz-Naranjo wedding
By CARLO ANOLIN Several sports icons graced the wedding of Tokyo Olympic gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz and Julius Naranjo on Tuesday, July 26, at the St. Ignatius Church at the…
A song for the brokenhearted
"The Clash" Season 4 Grand Champion Mariane Osabel is finally making her mark in the music scene. She just released her debut single under GMA Music titled "Pira-piraso." Composed by Issa Rodriguez, the…
Pinoy chessers vie in 44th Olympiad in India
By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA The 12-member Philippine team left the country Wednesday to participate in the 44th World Chess Olympiad that begins Friday and ends Aug. 10 in Chennai, India. Members…
‘First Nanny’ on Netflix
"First Yaya" is now "The First Nanny." GMA Network's top-rating romantic-comedy series willb etitled as such when it debuts on Netflix Philippines, July 29. Starring Gabby Concepcion and Sanya Lopez, "The…
Ex-NBA players reinforce Dragons in PBA, EASL campaigns
The Bay Area Dragons are dead-serious both in their coming campaigns in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup and the East Asia Super League (EASL) inaugural Season 1. The club announced on…
Hot-shooting Williams, TNT agree to 3-year deal
By REYNALD MAGALLON The back-and-forth negotiation finally came to an end after TNT and high scoring guard Mikey Williams reached an agreement with a contract extension just in time for…
Why oh why SBP chief pins blame on Baldwin for Gilas predicament?
By REYNALD MAGALLON Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) President Al Panlilio made scathing remarks against former Gilas Pilipinas coach Tab Baldwin, claiming he should be the one to be blamed…
EJ Obiena out to sail over 6-meter as he seeks more glory
By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA There are only 24 pole vaulters who have sailed over the 6-meter barrier and EJ Obiena is determined to become the 25th as he seeks for more…
Akiko aims to help athletes through scientific method
New role, same mission for three-time Olympian and former Philippine Sports Commissioner Akiko Thomson-Guevara. The most decorated swimmer in PH history will be busy as a bee in the coming…
