PBA: Aces win, but coach unhappy
Coach Alex Compton wasn’t pleased with the way the Alaska Aces played despite getting another big game from import Mike Harris that keyed their 104-94 victory over the Columbian Dyip…
As we prepare to reopen Boracay to int’l tourists
DESPITE the closure of Boracay island for six months this year, Philippine tourist arrivals rose 8.5 percent to 4.85 million in the last eight months, the Department of Tourism said…
QCBL execs confident of success
There is still a room for one more league in this hoop-crazy nation. Officials of the soon-to-be launched Quezon City Basketball League (QCBL) are confident about getting positive reception for…
Perpetual, ATC triumph in opener
University of Perpetual Help Dalta System-Binan whipped San Pedro College of Business Administration, 75-48, while Asia Technological College subdued San Pablo College, 81-75, at the start of the Philippine University…
UFC: Asian star slams Vegas brawl
SEOUL (AFP) – Asia’s highest-ranked mixed martial artist said fighters must remember they’re idols for children as he slammed last week’s “shocking” scenes after Conor McGregor’s defeat to Khabib Nurmagomedov.…
Curry, Durant lead Warriors past Thunder
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) – Stephen Curry had 32 points, nine assists and eight rebounds, Kevin Durant added 27 points, eight rebounds and six assists, and the Golden State Warriors opened…
Brazil wins
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (AFP) – Brazil snatched a dramatic injury-time winner over Argentina with a header from Miranda in their friendly match in front of a sell-out crowd in Jeddah,…
MLB: Boston raps Houston
LOS ANGELES (AFP) – Jackie Bradley Jr.’s eighth-inning grand slam sealed the Boston Red Sox’ 8-2 triumph over the reigning World Series champion Astros in Houston on Tuesday. The Red…
Alab-SMB braces for rough sailing
By Jonas Terrado A mix of holdovers and fresh blood will comprise the roster of the San Miguel Alab Pilipinas for its defense of the ASEAN Basketball League crown which…
Saso, 2 other PH bets lose
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina – Archer Nicole Tagle closed out the country’s stint in the 2018 Youth Olympic Games without any medal to show on Monday along with golfers Yuka Saso…
Velez, Milliam post 3-title Buglasan feats
John David Velez and Alexa Milliam dominated their peers and older rivals, scoring a pair of three-title romps in the Palawan Pawnshop-Palawan Express Pera Padala Buglasan Festival national age-group tennis…
St. Clare in semis
Defending champion St. Clare College and last year’s runner-up De Ocampo Memorial College hurdled their respective quarterfinal opponents to reach the semis in the National Athletic Association of Schools, Colleges…
Specialized at SM
Specialized – a bicycle brand made for riders, by riders – gears up for its store’s grand opening today at the SM by the Bay at the Mall of Asia…
Metro League: Tabi, Saret week’s best
Cyrus Tabi of Quezon City and Joshua Saret of Solid San Juan-Big Chill were named World Balance Players of the Week in their respective divisions in the Metro League Open…
