Rowing awaits big break amid growing popularity

BY TITO S. TALAO TOKYO — Magnum Membrere, the former Ateneo Blue Eagle sharpshooter, polished off his breakfast omelet, answered a few questions, allowed two quick photos and was off…

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PVL: Layug, Jaja dazzle for Chery; Sta. Lucia bounces back

By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA Chery Tiggo stayed extra hot and crushed Cignal HD, 25-16, 25-13, 25-19, to seize the early solo lead in the Premier Volleyball League Open Conference at the…

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Veteran Gaco delivers big, records tumble in Chooks Mindanao leg

PAGADIAN, ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR ‒ Jumbo Plastic-Basilan racked up another dominant win, thrashing Kapatagan, 118-84, in the 2021 Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas VisMin Super Cup Monday at the Pagadian City Gymnasium here.…

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PH athletes: Calm before the storm

By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA Filipino athletes in Tokyo are already feeling the Olympic vibe at the Games Village with only four days left before the grandest stage in sports officially opens.…

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A father’s dream fulfilled for taekwondo’s Barbosa

By TITO S. TALAO TOKYO – Given his own way, taekwondo jin Kurt Bryan Barbosa of Bangued, Abra would probably be draining three-point shots today and then whooping, instead of…

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Ando raising bar as Hidilyn’s heir apparent

By TITO S. TALAO TOKYO — Let it not be said that Cebuana Elreen Ando never lifted a finger to gain entry to the Olympic Games which starts on July…

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Lovi Poe, Rhen Escaño fight over Joem Bascon in ‘The Other Wife’

By NEIL RAMOS Lovi Poe said she accepted her role in "The Other Wife" deeming the whole vehicle "different," "unique." Same with Rhen Escaño, who actually believes it is something…

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‘Ikaw At Ako At Ang Ending,’ something new for KimJe

By NEIL RAMOS Fresh from their successful team up in “Ang Babaeng Walang Pakiramdam,” real-life sweethearts Kim Molina and Jerald Napoles otherwise known as #KimJe, team up for their second…

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Eala caps glorious week in Milan with singles crown

By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA Teen sensation Alex Eala highlighted a wondrous week in Milan by winning the JA Milan 2021 Tennis Tour girls crown over the weekend. Still on cloud nine…

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Duterte extols 10 new Pinoy Sports Hall of Famers

The Philippine Sports Hall of Fame (PSHOF) formally immortalized 10 more Filipino sporting greats on Sunday in a glittering digital enshrinement ceremony that paid homage to their praiseworthy achievements. No…

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Inspiring!

FIRST TIMER By JUN NARDO Determinasyon at sipag ng asawang si Dave Almarinez ang dahilan kung bakit minahal siya ni Ara Mina. Ayon nga kay Ara, biktima ng bullying si…

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PetroGazz outlasts Black Mamba-Army in rain-delayed PVL match

By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA PetroGazz banked on its rock-solid defense to edge Black Mamba-Army, 25-19, 22-25, 25-20, 25-21, in the Premier Volleyball League Open Conference at the PVC Socio-Civic & Cultural…

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Clarin, MisOr down Chooks Super Cup rivals

PAGADIAN, ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR ‒ MisOr went to its veterans anew and scored a 111-105 win over Kapatagan in the 2021 Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas VisMin Super Cup Sunday at the Pagadian…

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Nambatac stars anew for ROS, Alas, Ravena for NLEX

Rey Nambatac sustained his fiery scoring as Rain or Shine turned back Blackwater, 71-62, to gain a share of the early lead in the 2021 PBA Philippine Cup on Sunday night,…

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Carlos Yulo calm and ready – Carrion

BY TITO S. TALAO MANILA — Less than an hour before she boarded a Philippine Airlines flight for Tokyo where she is to meet up with gymnastics pride Carlos Yulo…

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