Carlos Yulo fails in floor exercise, but gains final in vault
By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA Carlos Yulo failed to qualify in the final round of his pet event, the mens' floor exercise, but earned a spot in the vault of the artistic…
China claims early golds at Olympics; Carapaz wins cycling crown
TOKYO (AFP) ‒ China claimed the first two gold medals of the Tokyo Olympics on Saturday as cyclist Richard Carapaz became just the second competitor in Ecuador's history to top…
Rule falls in 100-m butterfly preliminary heats
By CARLO ANOLIN Remedy Rule failed to advance to the semifinal round after placing 25th overall in the 100-meter butterfly in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre…
Feisty Rain or Shine rips Meralco, grabs solo PBA lead
By Jeremiah Sevilla Spearheaded by Beau Belga and Javee Mocon, Rain or Shine trampled on Meralco, 85-72, to wrest the solo lead in the 2021 PBA Philippine Cup yesterday at…
Easy win for boxer Petecio, but Barbosa loses badly
Cap: Nesthy Petecio reacts after being declared a huge winner over her taller rival. (AFP) BY TITO S. TALAO TOKYO – True to her word, Nesthy Petecio, the Philippines’ featherweight…
Kiefer Ravena gets OK to play in Japan B.League
By JEREMIAH SEVILLA Kiefer Ravena is now about to take his talents to the Shiga Lakestars in the Japan B.League. NLEX assistant vice president Ronald Dulatre bared in a virtual press…
Understanding Maranao culture
By NEIL RAMOS Culture, not unlike religion, is a touchy topic. More often than not, when people harp on it, passionate, if sometimes, heated discussions ensue. So why did GMA7…
Obiena feeling good, excited
TOKYO – A few days before the biggest fight of his sporting life, pole vaulter Ernest John Obiena is relaxed and laser-sharp focus which may well decide his destiny in…
Chinese shooter Yang wins first medal of Tokyo Olympics
TOKYO (AFP) – Chinese shooter Yang Qian won the first gold of the Tokyo Olympics on Saturday as Novak Djokovic prepared to launch his quest for tennis glory on day…
Nico Antonio gets big break on GMA
Nico Antonio is out to prove his acting mettle anew in GMA-7’s weekly drama anthology “Magpakailanman.” He will star in the episode dubbed “From Russia With Love: The Eric Baylosis/Anna…
Flag-bearers Marcial, Watanabe lead parade of Team PH
By TITO S. TALAO TOKYO — A quadrennial gathering of nations for unity and camaraderie that honors the ideals of higher, faster and stronger in the field of sports was…
Parks heading to Japan after getting release papers from TNT
By JONAS TERRADO Ray Parks Jr. was finally released by the TNT Tropang Giga, paving the way for his reported move to Japan’s B.League TNT Governor and PBA Chairman Ricky…
Basilan rips own record for 5th straight win in Minda leg of Super Cup
PAGADIAN, Zamboanga del Sir ‒ Jumbo Plastic-Basilan continued its assault of the 2021 Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas VisMin Super Cup records, this time scoring an easy 140-106 win over MisOr Friday at the…
PVL: Flying Titans nail 2nd win; Petro Gazz wins
By CARLO ANOLIN The Choco Mucho Flying Titans swept the Sta. Lucia Lady Realtors, 25-17, 25-22, 25-20, for their second straight win in the 2021 PVL Open Conference at the…
Ginebra, San Miguel bounce back, rap rivals in PH Cup
By WAYLON GALVEZ Defending champion Ginebra San Miguel and San Miguel Beer bounced back from opening game defeats by trouncing their respective rivals in the PBA Philippine Cup Friday at…
