PSC, Patafa appeal for Obiena's visa extension to continue training in Italy EJ Obiena (TED ALJIBE / AFP) The Philippine Sports Commission and Philippine Amateur Track and Field Association are appealing for a visa extension for Olympic-bound pole vaulter EJ Obiena for him to be able to continue...
(Photo by Chris DELMAS / AFP) NFL playoff teams could compete for a championship next January in a playoff bubble to better protect players from COVID-19, NFL vice president of football operations Troy Vincent said Wednesday. Vincent said on a conference call that New Orleans Saints coach Sean...
'Not a player and asymptomatic,' says USTA medical officer In a statement, the USTA revealed that the person who has contracted the virus "is not a player" and is asymptomatic. (TIMOTHY A. CLARY / AFP) A positive test for coronavirus has been found in the New York tennis bubble where the US Open is...
PSC chairman Butch Ramirez Philippine Sports Commission chairman Butch Ramirez said the government sports agency is committed to its employees especially during this time of the coronavirus pandemic. Ramirez said no regular and contractual employees will be removed under his leadership as part of...
Members of the Philippine Rowing Association, led by president Patrick Gregorio, in an online seminar regarding ISO certification. (PRA Image) The Philippine Rowing Association (PRA), as the national governing body for the sport , is gearing towards excellence, professionalism and transparency...
Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas 3x3 league commissioner Eric Altamirano, top left, and national player Alvin Pasaol, top right, during Tuesday's PSA Forum webcast. (PSA Forum screenshot) Commissioner Eric Altamirano is hoping that Gilas Pilipinas can find ways to have a favorable solution for both the...
Noel Agra No mere child play this traditional street activity is now being envisioned to be. From a mere pastime and a training sidelight, jump rope is becoming a serious sport in the country with the creation of the Philippine Jump Rope Association (PJRA). PJRA president Noel Agra said the idea of...
By Jonas Terrado Eric Altamirano Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas 3x3 commissioner Eric Altamirano is taking necessary steps possible to ensure the safety of those who will take part in the planned resumption of league activities amid the COVID-19 pandemic. “In anything we do, there’s going to be risks...
June Mar Fajardo San Miguel Beer center June Mar Fajardo doesn’t mind sporting long hair. But once a salon or barbershop is allowed to reopen, he may consider getting a trim. “Bagay naman yata. Pero mahaba na din, kaya kung makalabas na at pwede na, baka magpagupit na nga din...
World champion gymnast Carlos Yulo (MB File Photo) The Manny V. Pangilinan Sports Foundation has extended additional funding of P800,000 to Olympic gymnast Carlos Yulo to cover his training expenses in preparation for next year’s Tokyo Games. The amount will be given to the Gymnastics Association...
Games and Amusements Board chairman Baham Mitra, top, during Tuesday's PSA Forum webcast. (FB screenshot) Games and Amusements Board chairman Baham Mitra remains optimistic despite the delay of pro sports’ training resumption due to the recently-imposed Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine...
In this file photo taken on September 8, 2019, Rafael Nadal of Spain serves to Daniil Medvedev of Russia during their men's Singles Finals match at the 2019 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York (Photo by Don EMMERT / AFP) US Open organizers say they are confident...
