Baluyot needs only 71 seconds to dispatch Catalan in URCC fight

Two-time jiu-jitsu world champion Eros Baluyot won by submission over veteran Rene Catalan in the first round of their match in the Universal Reality Combat Championship (URCC) 87: Heroes Tuesday…

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Early Christmas bonus as Marcos doubles cash incentives for SEAG, Para Games medalists

By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA Filipino athletes received an early “Christmas bonus” plus a promised extra incentive Wednesday, Aug. 9, to their sheer delight. This, as President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. said…

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Former FEU star Ken Tuffin joins PBA Rookie Draft

By MARK REY MONTEJO Filipino-Kiwi Ken Tuffin is set to resume his playing career in the Philippines after applying for the PBA Rookie Draft set Sept. 17 at the Market!…

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Pinay golfer sails into US Women’s Amateur Match Play

Rianne Malixi turned in a second straight 70 and cruised to the US Women’s Amateur Match Play as she finished tied for 18th after the 36-hole stroke play qualifying at…

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Nueva Ecija, Quezon rally past MPBL foes

Nueva Ecija greeted the fourth quarter with a 15-point binge, while Quezon closed it with a similar cluster as both teams rallied to prevail on Tuesday in the OKBet-MPBL (Maharlika…

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19 PH swimmers competing in 45th SEA age group championships

A 19-man Philippine team – two of them Fil-Americans – will take part in the 45th Southeast Asian Age Group Aquatics Championship slated Aug. 24-26 in Jakarta, Indonesia. Fil-Americans Clark Kent…

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TNT foils Cavitex’s bid for PBA 3×3 history, tops Leg 6

TNT Triple Giga denied Cavitex a piece of PBA 3x3 history as they foiled the Braves, 21-17, to rule Leg 6 of the Season 3 First Conference on Tuesday at…

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‘Topakk’ to premiere at the 76th Locarno Film Festival

Richard V. Somes' action spectacle "Topakk," which has been turning heads internationally, is set to premiere at the 76th Locarno Film Festival in Switzerland. The film's star, Arjo Atayde, will…

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Ifugao pride aims for KO win against Tanzanian foe

By REYNALD MAGALLON Ifugao wonder boy Carl Jammes Martin is aiming for a spectacular return to the ring when he aims for a knockout finish against Tanzanian foe Oscar Duge…

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PBA begins prepping for 48th Season

After successfully getting its footing back from the after-effects of the pandemic with a record-breaking season last year, the PBA has now begun its preparations for the upcoming 48th season.…

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La Salle, Adamson start SSL title showdown

La Salle attempts to make another statement while Adamson is out to try usher in a new era as they lock horns in the opening salvo of the 2023 Shakey’s…

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Young US NBA stars too classy for Puerto Ricans

LOS ANGELES (AFP) ˗ Anthony Edwards and Cameron Johnson each scored 15 points to lead a young United States NBA squad over Puerto Rico, 117-74, on Monday, Aug. 7, and…

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Clarkson’s arrival a shot in the arm for Gilas – Chot

By REYNALD MAGALLON Jordan Clarkson is definitely not coming in short of confidence heading into the 2023 FIBA World Cup, now that he has already arrived in the country and…

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Braves advance to PBA 3×3 knockout stage

Cavitex bolstered its bid for a third straight championship in the PBA 3x3 First Conference after marching outright to the knockout stage of Leg 6 Monday at the Ayala Malls…

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Magical Messi scores twice as Miami moves past Dallas after shootout

FRISCO (AFP) ˗ Lionel Messi scored twice, including a brilliant late equalizer, as Inter Miami advanced past FC Dallas to the quarterfinals of the Leagues Cup on penalties after an…

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Jordan Clarkson arriving Tuesday, eager to reconnect with Gilas members

By REYNALD MAGALLON Gilas Pilipinas is finally getting its big gun ready for the 2023 FIBA World Cup. The national team's most potent weapon in NBA star Jordan Clarkson is…

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