Reactivation of Malonzo a good news for Ginebra and Gilas
By REYNALD MAGALLON Injured Ginebra forward Jamie Malonzo seemed to be nearing his return after getting activated to the Kings’ lineup ahead of their clash against the San Miguel Beermen…
Billiards ace Jeff De Luna earns berth to World Games
By MARK REY MONTEJO Veteran Jeffrey De Luna will be donning the country’s colors for the first time in more than a decade after booking a ticket to the 12th…
Jiu Jitsu star Meggie Ochoa retires from being national athlete, focuses on coaching
By MARK REY MONTEJO Margarita “Meggie” Ochoa, the face of Jiu Jitsu for years being a multiple world champion starting in 2014, dropped a bombshell on Saturday, Jan. 4,…
Gymnastics group is NSA of the Year
IT was a year like no other for the Gymnastics Association of the Philippines (GAP). The 62-year-old federation was responsible for giving the country a truly memorable 2024 behind the…
Muchova turns on style, helps Czechs advance to semis against US at United Cup
By ASSOCIATED PRESS SYDNEY (AP) — Karolina Muchova turned on the style during a 6-2, 6-2 victory over fourth-ranked Jasmine Paolini at the United Cup on Friday, Jan. 3,…
LBJ shatters Jordan’s record for 30-point games, sparks Lakers over Hawks
By ASSOCIATED PRESS LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James scored 30 points to become the NBA’s career leader in 30-point games, surpassing Michael Jordan’s record during the Los Angeles…
‘We’re ready for 2025’: PSC chief looks forward for another successful year for PH sports
By MARK REY MONTEJO The Philippines Sports Commission (PSC) vowed to be ready to implement and accomplish all its projects and programs once it has received its budget for the…
Matsuyama sets target at Kapalua, gets one-shot lead over Morikawa
By ASSOCIATED PRESS KAPALUA, Hawaii (AP) — Collin Morikawa has played Kapalua enough to know that trailing Hideki Matsuyama by seven shots early in the second round was no…
Moran, Hermans remain committed to Pinay5
The national women’s futsal team formally opened its training camp last Saturday despite the unceremonious transfer of its coach – Vic hermans – to the men’s team over the holidays.…
At 17, UK’s Luke Littler becomes youngest world darts conqueror
By ASSOCIATED PRESS Luke Littler became the youngest world champion in darts history on Friday, Jan. 3, when the 17-year-old Englishman lived up to his billing as Britain’s latest…
Heat suspend Jimmy Butler for 7 games, will seek trade partner
By ASSOCIATED PRESS MIAMI (AP) — Jimmy Butler was Miami’s best player for five years, the leader of a team that went to the NBA Finals twice in his…
End of the road for Barbie Forteza, Jak Roberto
Celebrity couple Barbie Forteza and Jak Roberto have called it quits. Barbie confirmed this via Instagram on January 2, posting a goodbye message to her ex. “Having you in my…
Over 11,000 foreign POGO workers hunted
A total of 11,254 foreigners who worked for the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) and have not left the country as of the Dec. 31 deadline will be arrested and…
NorthPort out to keep hot form, create PBA history
By REYNALD MAGALLON NorthPort is hoping to sustain its strong end to 2024 and keep its impressive performance so far in the PBA Season 49 Commissioner’s Cup…
A healthy lineup is Meralco’s New Year’s wish
By REYNALD MAGALLON Meralco head coach Luigi Trillo and star guard Chris Newsome only have one fervent wish for the new year – a complete lineup for the team’s…
Young Converge is up for the task – Atienza
By REYNALD MAGALLON Converge may have ended the year on a hot streak but coach Franco Atienza is refusing to be carried away as he preaches for continuous improvements and…
