So far, so good for Team PH in Paris
By REY C. LACHICA PARIS – So far, so good. Halfway through the Paris Olympics, the Philippines remains on track to matching, if not bettering its successful run in…
Obiena puts nation on the edge before advancing to finals
By REY C. LACHICA PARIS – EJ Obiena put the entire nation on the edge after bungling twice to clear the initial bar he set at 5.60 meters in…
Yulo shoots for the stars in floor exercise
By REY C. LACHICA PARIS – For Carlos Yulo, this could be it – the realization of a cherished childhood dream. But first things first, Yulo should have the…
Petecio battles Frenchwoman in Paris
By REY C. LACHICA PARIS – While she was brilliant in her win over a taller Jaismine Lamboria of India on Tuesday, Nesthy Petecio needs to raise her level…
EJ Obiena starts own journey to Olympic greatness
By REY C. LACHICA PARIS – The EJ Obiena show in the Paris Olympics begins Saturday, Aug. 3, at the host nation’s largest stadium – the Stade…
Paalam seeks first boxing medal in Paris
By REY C.LACHICA PARIS – Carlo Paalam tries to become the first “sure” medalist among Filipino boxers when he battles Australian fourth seed Charlie Senior in the quarterfinal round…
Rower Delgaco get slice of history; Fil-Am swimmer dead last
By REY C. LACHICA PARIS – Rower Joanie Delgaco got a slice of history after finishing second best among Asian entries in the women’s single sculls in the Paris…
With Olympic doubles exit, Andy Murray heads into retirement
By ASSOCIATED PRESS PARIS (AP) — Tears welled in Andy Murray’s eyes as he walked alone onto the court to wave goodbye to professional tennis, his career over after…
Biles makes history with second all-around Olympic gymnastics title, 8 years after her first
By ASSOCIATED PRESS PARIS (AP) — Simone Biles huddled with Sunisa Lee. She looked to her husband Jonathan Owens in the stands. Lost in the moment. And maybe a…
Ledecky cops 13th Olympic medal with a silver; McIntosh, Douglass strike gold
By ASSOCIATED PRESS NANTERRE, France (AP) — It wasn’t the medal Katie Ledecky would’ve preferred. Still, it was good enough for the record books. On a night when Canadian…
PTTF Intercollegiate Interscholastic Challenge set
The biggest inter-school table tennis tournament of the year is taking place with the staging of the PTTF Intercollegiate Interscholastic Challenge from Aug. 29 to Sept. 1 at the Home…
Meet the Olympics superfan who spent her savings to get to her 7th Games
By ASSOCIATED PRESS PARIS (AP) — Covered with pins and adornments, Vivianne Robinson is hard to miss in the streets of Paris. The Olympics superfan has attended seven Summer…
Chocolate and flowers are good, but a win is more important for birthday girl Villegas
REY C. LACHICA PARIS – First, there was a bouquet of flowers that looks very royal, then a small but delectable chocolate cake followed. In the tradition of the…
Imene Khelif, Algeria boxer who had gender test issue, wins first Olympic fight when opponent quits
By ASSOCIATED PRESS VILLEPINTE, France (AP) — Imane Khelif of Algeria won her opening Olympic boxing bout Thursday, Aug. 1, when opponent Angela Carini of Italy quit after just…
Bacyadan may continue her journey in boxing
By REY C. LACHICA PARIS – Olympic rookie Hergie Bacyadan is not going anywhere as far as Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) Secretary-General Wharton Chan is concerned. “She will remain…
Marchand pulls off one of the most audacious doubles in swimming history at Paris Olympics
By ASSOCIATED PRESS NANTERRE, France (AP) — Turns out, those comparisons to Michael Phelps weren’t farfetched at all when it comes to Léon Marchand. They certainly weren’t a burden…
