PH athletes out to sustain hot start as action goes full blast

By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — Hostilities in 17 sports, including the centerpiece athletics, heat up Saturday, May 6, with Filipino athletes determined to pull off surprise wins in…

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Filipino boxers vow to go all-out for ‘Sir Ed’

By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA PHNOM PENH, Cambodia—The Philippine boxing team has more reasons why it needs to perform extraordinarily in the 32nd Southeast Asian Games when hostilities fire off Saturday, May…

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Uniprom, FIBA sign deal making Big Dome one of playing venues

Uniprom, Inc., the company that manages the Smart Araneta Coliseum, has signed an agreement with the local organizing Committee of the FIBA Basketball World Cup, April 19. The international tilt…

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Abu Dhabi Jiu-Jitsu Pro to stage high-level tournament in Manila

ONE of the world’s renowned Jiu-Jitsu organizations will hold its flagship event in Manila next month. Abu Dhabi Jiu-Jitsu Pro (AJP) will host the AJP Tour Philippines - National Jiu-Jitsu…

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PH bows out of medal contention in men’s volleyball

By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — The Philippines bowed out of medal contention in men’s volleyball at the 32nd Southeast Asian Games after yielding to host Cambodia, 25-18, 25-18, 25-17,…

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Keeping the faith with Emil Sumangil

Many know Emil Sumangil for his work as journalist. But did you know he is also a devout Christian and that he actually doesn’t miss mass? Indeed, despite his busy…

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‘FPJ’S Batang Quiapo’ to unveil new chapter

 Coco Martin revealed that his character in "FPJ's Batang Quiapo," Tanggol, will transform into a good and better person as he begins a new chapter in his life in the…

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Thompson buries 8 triples as Warriors maul Lakers to tie series

SAN FRANCISCO (AFP) – Klay Thompson caught fire Thursday, drilling eight of Golden State's 21 three-pointers in a crushing 127-100 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers that leveled their NBA…

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4 Fil-foreign players beefing up UE Red Warriors

University of the East isn't letting itself fall behind in the recruitment wars, securing the commitments of four Fil-foreign talents. Fil-Canadians Devin Fikes, brothers Hunter and Jack Cruz-Dumont, and Fil-Am…

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MILO launches nationwide Barangay Basketball League

As part of its grassroots program, MILO once again launched its Barangay Liga to support and empower young athletes at the barangay level. Held on April 29 at the Alapan…

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OKBet-Makati stuns Zamboanga Family’s Brand in MPBL

Makati caught Zamboanga Family's Brand Sardines flat-footed in the fourth quarter and posted a 95-75 stunner on Thursday in the OKBet-MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) Fifth Season at the Cuenta…

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4 aces target 2nd win at ICTSI Luisita

The ICTSI Luisita Championship will see an assembly of stars who have dominated the Philippine Golf Tour the past two years go head-to-head beginning Tuesday (May 9), including four top…

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Pinay bet shocks Cambodian to nail 2nd SEAG gold for Team PH

By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — Angel Gwen Derla surprised herself in a sport she only learned a few months back after capturing the gold medal in kum bokator…

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La Salle wins UAAP 3×3 crown; Duremdes is top rookie player

CALATAGAN, Batangas ˗ La Salle captured the UAAP Season 85 men's 3x3 basketball championship with a 21-18 win over Adamson while University of Santo Tomas’ Kenji Duremdes bagged the top rookie…

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Jiu jitsu fighter Napolis delivers first SEAG gold for Team PH

By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — Jiu jitsu fighter Jenna Kaila Napolis set the tone for the Philippines’ gold medal drive at the 32nd Southeast Asian Games Thursday, May…

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CamSur 5150 braces for grand homecoming

  The IRONMAN Group and Sunrise Events, Inc. give the next Olympic-distance triathlon in August a touch of nostalgia as it stages the CamSur 5150 right where the first internationally-renowned…

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