Two female boxers meet Paris Olympics rules after gender test issue at world championships, IOC says
By ASSOCIATED PRESS PARIS (AP) — Two female boxers at the Paris Olympics who were disqualified at the 2023 world championships after being judged to have failed gender eligibility…
Villegas determined to mark 29th birthday in style
By REY C. LACHICA PARIS – Birthdays are always celebrated with sumptuous food with loved ones and dear friends around. But as Aira Villegas marks her 29th birthday on Thursday,…
Tushova resets PVL record with historic 45 points as Solar Spikers survive Flying Titans
By MARK REY MONTEJO Marina Tushova set a new PVL record after firing 45 points to power Capital1 over Choco Mucho in a five-set thriller, 13-25, 25-21, 18-25, 25-20,…
Yulo, Bambol saddened by Marcial’s sudden exit
By REY C. LACHICA PARIS — Boxer Eumir Marcial and gymnast Carlos Yulo have been friends a long time ago – being at the forefront of many great wars…
GMA probes Sandro Muhlach issue
Sandro Muhlach is hot topic in social media. This, after he posted on Instagram a quote card that read: “God is never late. He sees the cries of the helpless…
Finnegan grateful to represent PH in Paris Olympics
By MARK REY MONTEJO Fil-American Aleah Finnegan was dreaming of becoming an Olympian when she was still a little girl. In 2024, she turned it into reality in the…
Paalam getting ready for next important match
By REY C.LACHICA PARIS – It’s business as usual for boxer Carlo Paalam a day after removing one of the thorns in his journey back to Olympic glory. Paalam…
New Kings Abarrientos, Holt, Garcia star in clutch as Ginebra nips New Taipei
By REYNALD MAGALLON New Kings Abarrientos, Holt, Garcia star in clutch as Ginebra nips New Taipei The new Kings on the block were quick to introduce themselves to…
Nadal isn’t sure whether he will play in Paris again after his Olympics end in a doubles loss
By ASSOCIATED PRESS PARIS (AP) — When it was over, when Rafael Nadal’s Paris Games — and his Olympic career — ended with a doubles loss in a stadium…
US humbles South Sudan, secures men’s basketball quarterfinals spot
By ASSOCIATED PRESS VILLENEUVE-D’ASCQ, France (AP) — In the rematch, the U.S. had an easier time with South Sudan than it did when the teams first met a couple…
Paalam ends carnage, beats fancied Irish fighter
By REY C. LACHICA PARIS – Carlo Paalam ended a string of disappointments for Team Philippines in style, scoring an impressive win over what he perceived to be…
Bacyadan loses Olympic debut, but accepts defeat positively
By REY C. LACHICA PARIS – The dream Olympic debut was not a pleasant one for Hergie Bacyadan but the warrior from Tabuk, Kalinga accepted her defeat positively. Shorter…
Villegas determined to mark 29th birthday in style
By REY C. LACHICA PARIS – Birthdays are always celebrated with sumptuous food with loved ones and dear friends around. But as Aira Villegas marks her 29th birthday…
One Meralco Foundation conducts relief operations for typhoon ‘Carina’ victims
One Meralco Foundation (OMF), the corporate social responsibility arm of the Manila Electric Company (Meralco), immediately extended help to families following the onslaught of the southwest monsoon or Habagat enhanced…
PH campaign steadfast, strong despite Marcial’s shock exit
PARIS—The Philippine campaign at the Paris Olympics remains strong and steadfast despite Eumir Felix Marcial’s emotional exit in men’s boxing on Tuesday night, July 30. “Full speed ahead,” said Philippine…
Ukrainian fencer Olga Kharlan secures her country’s first medal at Paris Games
By ASSOCIATED PRESS PARIS (AP) — A handshake could have cost Olga Kharlan her place at the Olympics. Instead, she won Ukraine’s first medal of the Paris Games to…
