Battle of the Future Grandmasters set in Pasig
Around 100 to 200 upcoming chess players are expected to participate when Pasig City hosts the Battle of the Future Grandmasters tournament on Dec. 9 to 10. The event will…
Tigresses roar back to dethrone Lady Bulldogs, end 17-year title drought
By NIKOLE JAVIER The dynasty in the UAAP women’s basketball was finally dismantled. This came after the University of Santo Tomas Tigresses roared back from a 14-point…
Rose Jean Ramos bags three silvers in weightlifting tilt in Doha
By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA Rose Jean Ramos gave the country its first podium finish in the 2023 International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) Grand Prix II in Doha, Qatar on Tuesday,…
LeBron sizzles as Lakers down Suns; Bucks romp past Knicks
LOS ANGELES (AFP) – LeBron James scored 31 points as the Los Angeles Lakers won a thrilling duel with the Phoenix Suns, 106-103, on Tuesday, Dec. 5, to advance to…
Magsayo battles Mexican fighter in heavier division in California
MARK “Magnifico” Magsayo will be debuting in a heavier super featherweight division on Dec. 9 in a non-title bout against Mexican Isaac Avelar at the Infinite Reality Studios in Long…
Sharon Cuneta, Alden Richards: Like mother, like son
Sharon Cuneta and Alden Richards forged a strong bond working on the film “A Family Of Two: A Mother and Son’s Story.” The multi-awarded actress-singer attested, “I never thought we’d…
AFAD sets its sights high in the 2nd Sporting Arms Show
The 29th Defense and Sporting Arms Show, organized by the Association of Firearms and Ammunition Dealers, Inc. (AFAD), is not merely an exposition of firearms, but also a strategic step towards…
Phoenix’s Perkins rises, named week’s best
A slimmer Jason Perkins is one of the major reasons behind the surprising rise of Phoenix in the PBA Commissioner's Cup. The former Rookie of the Year produced big numbers…
Messi named Time’s ‘Athlete of the Year’
LOS ANGELES (AFP) – Lionel Messi has been named Time magazine's "Athlete of the Year" for 2023 after a trailblazing season marked by an eighth Ballon d'Or award and his…
Imelda Papin’s big reveal
There’s more to Imelda Papin than her numerous jukebox hits. She is to enlighten people about this via her biopic, “Loyalista: The untold story of Imelda Papin.” As made obvious…
Cool Smashers dismantle Highrisers, complete 11-game sweep
Creamline completed an impressive 11-game sweep of the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference elims, shaking off a first-set slip with an overwhelming offensive display in the next three to log…
HD Spikers down Defenders, secure last PVL semis slot
Cignal recoiled from a lackluster start coming off a 10-day break, dispatching Gerflor, 25-22, 25-11, 25-10, and collaring the fourth and last semifinal berth in the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino…
Cardinals, Lions start war for NCAA crown
By MARK REY MONTEJO It will be an epic showdown for glory and history as Mapua and San Beda brace for an all-out-war to open their best-of-three NCAA Season…
UP, La Salle in game of no tomorrow for UAAP crown
By NIKOLE JAVIER For one last time, No. 1 seed University of the Philippines and second-ranked La Salle clash in an all-important game – one that would define their…
Haliburton shines as Pacers oust Celtics at NBA in-season tourney
LOS ANGELES (AFP) – The Indiana Pacers, fueled by Tyrese Haliburton's first career triple-double, beat the Boston Celtics, 122-112, on Monday, Dec. 4, to reach the semifinals of the NBA's…
More funding for Olympic-bound PH athletes – Go
Recognizing the importance of the country’s campaign in the 2024 Olympics in Paris, Sen. Christopher “Bong” Go said he will help seek additional funding for Olympiad-bound national athletes. Go, chairman…
