The Batang Pier’s ship finally got past the turbulent waters. Robert Bolick and import Kevin Murphy joined hands in steering NorthPort to its first win in the 2023 PBA Governors’ Cup, taking down Terrafirma with a wire-to-wire 115-100 decision on Wednesday, Feb. 22, at the PhilSports Arena in...
The Philippine national women's football team (Photo from PFF website) By NIKOLE JAVIER The Philippine women’s national team made a gallant stand but just couldn't push through into the win column after absorbing a 2-1 loss at the hands of the higher-ranked Scotland in the 2023 Pinatar Cup...
Frederick Salamat of Judiciary takes his shot against two NHA defenders. Former PBA player Chester Tolomia once again defied Father Time, exploding for 35 points as the Judiciary Magis ended a two-game skid with a 70-60 win over the NHA Home Masters Thursday, Feb. 16, in the 9 th UNTV Cup at...
Scottie Thompson celebrates his Perpetual jersey retirement with wife, former teammate and the school's director. By NIKOLE JAVIER Scottie Thompson has immortalized his journey in the collegiate ranks as Perpetual retired his No. 6 jersey on Thursday, Feb. 16. On his alma mater’s 48th...
By NIKOLE JAVIER The Philippine national women’s football team got into a rocky start in its 2023 Pinatar Cup campaign after absorbing a 1-0 loss to the higher-ranked Wales at the Pinatar Arena in Spain on Wednesday, Feb. 15 (Thursday, Manila time). The Filipinas couldn’t convert an...
House Deputy Speaker and Las Piñas City lone district Rep. Camille Villar has promised to organize more sports events in the city in order to teach valuable lessons to the youth as well as to keep the community tightly knit. Deputy Speaker Camille Villar (center) leads the ceremonial jump ball at...
Antonio Hester of Magnolia shoots over the outstretched arms of Ginebra’s Scottie Thompson. (PBA Images) By NIKOLE JAVIER Magnolia caught a big fish in the brightest of lights, dominating rival Barangay Ginebra with a 118-88 triumph in the 2023 PBA Governors’ Cup edition of their Manila...
Greg Smith II drives to the basket. (PBA Images) By NIKOLE JAVIER Rain or Shine fended off the gutsy Blackwater side to pick up its first win with a 122-117 victory in the 2023 PBA Governors’ Cup at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on Sunday, Feb. 12. The Elasto Painters, who were...
Gilas Pilipinas and head coach Chot Reyes are now in an anxious waiting game regarding the availability of prized big man Kai Sotto for the sixth and final window of the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers. Kai Sotto (FIBA) A cloud of uncertainty surrounds Sotto, who, according to earlier reports, is...
Gilas Pilipinas head coach Chot Reyes is planning with caution when it comes to the formation of the national team for the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China in September. Chot Reyes (FIBA photo) The veteran mentor said that nothing’s cast in stone when it comes to the composition of Gilas for...
There’s no stopping EJ Obiena. EJ Obiena shows off his trophy after winning the 2023 Orlen Copernicus Cup in Torun, Poland. (Photo from EJ Obiena's Facebook page) Showing he was a cut above the rest, the world No. 3 pole vaulter continued his winning ways after capturing the 2023 Orlen Copernicus...
Pole vaulter EJ Obiena captured his second gold medal in the indoor season after ruling the Orlen Cup 2023 in Lodz, Poland Saturday, Feb. 4 (Sunday in Manila). EJ Obiena captures his second gold medal in the indoor season after topping the Orlen Cup 2023 in Poland. (From EJ Obiena's Facebook page)...
