16-year-old chess wonder Canino rules ‘Battle of Masters’
Ruelle Canino confirmed her new-found status as the next big thing in women’s chess by winning the Philippine National Women’s Chess Championship dubbed “Battle of Women Masters.” Given little chance…
Sinner survives scare to advance in Miami
By AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE MIAMI (AFP) -- World number three Jannik Sinner survived a scare from Dutchman Tallon Griekspoor as he moved into the fourth round of the Miami Open with a…
Rombawa, Diaz score big in Escudero jrs netfest
Aljhon Rombawa proved to be an unstoppable force at home, claiming two titles in the boys’ category, while Bacoor, Cavite’s Jana Diaz dominated the girls’ division in the Don Arsenio…
USA outclasses Adamson late to score breakthrough 2024 NBTC Nationals Division 1 title
Fil-Am Nation Select-USA wrapped up the total domination by global teams in the 2024 Smart-NBTC National Finals presented by SM Supermalls by besting UAAP king Adamson High School, 79-71, on…
Giannis leads Bucks over Thunder; 76ers beat Harden’s Clippers
By AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Giannis Antetokounmpo sparked the Milwaukee Bucks over Oklahoma City in a Sunday, March 24, showdown of NBA contenders while James Harden…
Vern Kaye offers Albie Casiño a hot ride in ‘Kasalo’
Vivamax takes you on a hot ride with its latest offering. Titled “Kasalo,” it stars Albie Casiño and Vern Kaye as Rudy and Lanna, two souls entwined by fate’s seductive…
NU ends UST’s 8-game winning run as Belen outshines Poyos
National University slowed down rookie sensation Angge Poyos and avenged its first round loss to University of Santo Tomas in the biggest of ways. Playing ferociously this time, the Lady…
Original Viva babies reunite in ‘Sunny’
Friendship, love, nostalgia. Viva Film’s newest offering, “Sunny,” is all about these and more. A local adaptation of a hit Korean movie, “Sunny,” features Viva’s original babies Vina Morales, Candy…
American Malnati snaps nine-year PGA drought with Valspar win
By AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE MIAMI (AFP) -- Peter Malnati snapped a nine-year victory drought on Sunday, March 24, making a key birdie on the penultimate hole to win the…
Swiatek keeps nerve to fight past Noskova; Gauff advances in Miami
By AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE MIAMI (AFP) -- World number one Iga Swiatek kept her nerve to beat 26th-ranked Linda Noskova of the Czech Republic, 6-7 (7-9), 6-4, 6-4, at…
NBA bans Utah’s Dunn for two games and Houston’s Smith one
By AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE NEW YORK (AFP) -- Utah Jazz guard Kris Dunn was suspended two games and Houston forward Jabari Smith Jr. was banned for one game by…
Nelly Korda nabs another LPGA playoff win to return to number one
By AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Nelly Korda drilled a birdie putt at the first playoff hole to beat Ryann O'Toole in the LPGA Seri Pak Championship,…
Bolick the hero as Team Barroca, Team Japeth settle for draw
BACOLOD CITY – Robert Bolick nailed two clutch four point shots in the end game – one even a rare five-point play – as Team Barroca salvaged a draw against…
Almazan credits pal Paul Lee for surprising three-point shootout crown
BACOLOD CITY – Meralco big man Raymond Almazan emerged as the surprise champion in the three-point shootout in the 2024 PBA All-Star and he has a lot to thank to…
As expected, Marcial beats Thai foe via 4th round KO won
By MARK REY MONTEJO Eumir Marcial displayed his readiness for the 2024 Paris Olympics after a brutal fourth-round knockout victory over Thailand’s Thoedsak Sinam in his homecoming fight at…
Renewed hope and confidence for Justin Arana after RSJ MVP plum
By REYNALD MAGALLON BACOLOD CITY -- Justin Arana finally tasted victory again when Team Greats essayed a 142-133 win over Team Stalwarts -- a breath of fresh air from the…
