The regional finals of the 2012 PBA Coca-Cola Youngstars tournament are on, with provincial champions filling up slots for the homestretch leading to the national finals.
Thai import Pornmipol Kunbang rose to the occasion not only once, but many times as University of Perpetual Help downed University of St. La Salle, 26-24, 19-25, 24-26, 28-26, 15-12, and clinched the third semifinals berth in the 9th Shakey’s V-League presented by Smart at The Arena in San Juan.
Far Eastern University and Mapua (Malayan) completed the semis cast in the FCBL-Freego Cup by downing their respective rivals at the close of the elimination round Saturday at the Buddhacare Gym in Quezon City.
From hero to villain, to man of the match --- Didier Drogba went through the full range of emotions on a night when he delivered the first Champions League title to Chelsea, in perhaps his last match for the London club.
Kevin Durant hit the go-ahead three pointer with 13 seconds left to lift the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 103-100 win over Los Angeles to put the Lakers on the brink of elimination.
Rain or Shine coach Yeng Guiao knows it very well that it’s important for his team to start strong in another shortened-conference.
Filipino-Swiss racecar driver Marlon Stöckinger marked another milestone in Philippine racing history, finishing second with the Status Grand Prix Team at the first round of the 2012 Grand Prix 3 (GP3) series held in Barcelona, Spain.
Local bet Gio Gandionco recovered from a sluggish start with a fiery final round while Rupert Zaragosa survived a last day struggle in clinching the titles in their respective divisions in the recent second leg of the Frankie Minoza Junior Golf Circuit at the rolling Alta Vista Golf and Country Club course here.
Emmanuel Mbe scored the game-winning basket in the dying seconds as National University squeezed past Adamson, 69-67, to complete an eight-game elimination round sweep of the Filoil Flying V Preseason Hanes Cup at The Arena in San Juan.
Semifinalists Ateneo and UST clash Sunday in a duel of unbeaten teams tipped tSemifinalists Ateneo and UST clash today in a duel of unbeaten teams tipped to slug it out for the crown even as Perpetual Help guns for the third Final Four berth against University of St. La Salle-Bacolod in the ninth Shakey’s V-League Presented by Smart at The Arena in San Juan City.
Indonesian National bowler and Storm staff Ryan Lalisang was consistent the whole afternoon as he led the top 24 semi-finalist in the 9th Euro-Med Storm International Masters Challenge Friday at the Pearl Bowling Center Sports Center.
Joper Escueta and Malvinne Ann Alcala proved their worth as national team members as they lorded it over the Open singles field to rule their respective divisions in the Philippine National Open-Ming Ramos Youth Camp Badminton Championships at the Rizal Memorial Badminton Hall late Friday.
Manny Pacquiao has weathered the storm.
The gold medal in the World Women’s Boxing Championship is within reach for the Philippines’ Josie Gabuco, but a Chinese champion stands in the way.
Marcio Lassiter reunites with Smart-Gilas teammate Chris Lutz when Petron Blaze begins its title defense against Powerade at the start of the PBA Governors’ Cup at the Ynares Sports Center in Antipolo City.
Philadelphia's Andre Iguodala scored five straight points in the final 90 seconds as the 76ers stormed back from 15 points down to stun the Boston Celtics 92-83 on Friday and square their NBA Eastern Conference semifinal series at 2-2.
A three-week prison stand-off that pitted armed inmates against troops ended on Friday as the last of more than 1,600 inmates filed out and agreed to be moved to other prisons, Venezuelan officials said.
PCCL champion San Sebastian outlasted Lyceum, 78-72, to claim its third straight victory yesterday in the Filoil Flying V Preseason Hanes Cup at The Arena in San Juan.
National University ended Adamson’s semifinal hopes with a 29-27, 25-20, 25-23 victory Thursday night in the ninth Shakey’s V-League presented by Smart at The Arena in San Juan.
