2 Japanese boxers die from brain injuries in separate bouts
TOKYO (AP) — Two Japanese boxers have died from brain injuries sustained in separate bouts on the same card at Tokyo’s Korakuen Hall. Shigetoshi Kotari, 28, collapsed shortly after completing…
Ildefonso fires 27 as Abra batters Pampanga; Quezon, Caloocan win
The Abra Solid North Weavers flaunted their firepower and battered the Pampanga Giant Lanterns, 94-80, on Saturday to share the lead in the MPBL 2025 Season at the Lucena City…
Tolentino reiterates call for establishment of PH Olympic House
With three gold medals and a total of 18 — five silvers and 10 bronzes — medals won at the Olympics, it’s the most appropriate time for the Philippines to…
Wild finish in crucial IIT Round 3 seen at Pradera Verde
LUBAO, Pampanga – With titles and final berths on the line, players in both the men’s and ladies’ divisions brace for a nerve-wracking test as Round 3 of the ICTSI Intercollegiate Tournament…
Win over Iraq a huge boost as Gilas embraces longer, more challenging path ahead
By REYNALD MAGALLON The win against Iraq was not only big for Gilas Pilipinas' chances in the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup but more importantly for their morale heading into the…
Lady Tams launch redemption quest with sweep of Lady Cards
Far Eastern University, determined to move past the heartbreak of last season’s runner-up finish, began its 2025 V-League Collegiate Challenge campaign with a dominant straight-sets win over Mapua University, 25-15,…
GM title up at ASEAN chessfest in November
Titles including Grandmaster and norms will be on the line when the National Chess Federation of the Philippines and Misamis Occidental stage the ASEAN+ Individual Chess Championships (Gov. Henry Oaminal…
Cone glad to see shades of NSD spirit amid Gilas slow starts
Gilas Pilipinas continues to deal with sluggish starts in the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup and while head coach Tim Cone admitted it is becoming a cause of concern for the…
Alas Women give mighty scare before bowing to Thailand
By MARK REY MONTEJO Alas Pilipinas gave reigning champion Thailand a scare before yielding, 25-22, 25-17, 24-26, 25-16, to remain winless in the 5th SEA Women’s V.League Leg 2…
Military athletes sorely missed in Chengdu
By RAMON BONILLA CHENGDU, China — Philippine Canoe Kayak Dragonboat Federation President Len Escollante offered no excuses after the team lost five of its events in succession on Saturday, Aug.…
Abubakar forfeits bronze match vs Moroccan due to injury
By RAMON BONILLA CHENGDU, China — Rudzma Abubakar has forfeited her bronze medal match in women's muay thai -47-kilogram division after dislocating her nose during her semifinal bout against…
Trinidad into wakeboard finals
By RAMON BONILLA CHENGDU, China — Raph Trinidad served as the light in an unfortunate day for most of the Filipino athletes here in the 2025 World Games, barging into…
Dwight Ramos the spark as Gilas stays alive in Asia Cup
By REYNALD MAGALLON Dwight Ramos provided the huge spark that Gilas Pilipinas badly needed to pull away from a hard-fighting Iraq, 66-57, and pick up its first win in…
Manhit dominates, powers UP to Round 2 sweep of IIT
CAVINTI, Laguna – University of the Philippines’ Addie Manhit seized every scoring opportunity under near-ideal but still testing conditions at the Caliraya Springs Golf Club on Saturday, running away with…
Ateneo, provincial stops for BEST Center
The BEST Center's basketball and volleyball clinics fire off on Aug. 16 at the Ateneo covered courts. Lessons are from 8:30 am to 12 p.m. Applicants may contact [email protected]. Meanwhile,…
Perez, Da Silva pull off IRONKIDS nail-biters
MACTAN, Cebu – What was billed as a fun and lighthearted RLC Residences IRONKIDS aquathlon turned into a pulse-pounding, action-packed showdown as young triathletes transformed the event into a battlefield…
