Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) President Bambol Tolentino expressed his confidence in the Filipino athletes’ chances in next week’s Paris Olympics, believing that the country could eclipse its previous medal haul in Tokyo three years ago. POC President Bambol Tolentino belives the Filipino...
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Los Angeles Clippers had no problem with Kawhi Leonard playing for the U.S. in the Paris Olympics this summer and wanted him to remain on the team, general manager Lawrence Frank said Monday, July 15. Kawhi Leonard (AP) USA Basketball removed Leonard — whose NBA...
BASTAD, Sweden (AP) — Rafael Nadal returned to the clay courts in Bastad for the first time in 19 years by teaming up with Casper Ruud to win a first-round doubles match at the Nordea Open on Monday, July 15. Spain's Rafael Nadal in action during his and Norway's Casper Ruud's round of 16 double...
There was a lot for the U.S. Olympic team to like on Monday, July 15. And a lot not to like. Anthony Davis scored 17 points and grabbed 14 rebounds, Tyrese Haliburton came up with a pair of late 3-pointers that helped stop a freefall by the Americans, and the U.S. beat Australia, 98-92, on Monday,...
The country’s top sports official graces the final Forum of the Philippine Sportswriters Association (PSA) on Tuesday, July 16, prior to the kickoff of the Paris Olympics. Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) President Abraham ‘Bambol’ Tolentino will be appearing in the 10:30 a.m. session at...
ArenaPlus, your 24/7 sports betting app, proudly stands with the country’s athletes as it launches a TV Commercial in partnership with brand ambassadors Scottie Thompson of Team Gilas Pilipinas, four-time gold medalist Carlos Yulo, and boxing champion Eumir Marcial. This TVC acts as a...
Over the years, or even decades, boxing usually is the first sport that comes to mind every time there is one important international event coming. The Paris Olympics is no different. PH pugs Hergie Bacyadan, from left, Nesthy Petecio, Carlo Paalam, coach Ronald Chavez, Aira Villegas and...
By Jonathan Hicap Grammy-nominated K-pop group BTS’ Jin participated as an Olympic torchbearer in Paris, France on July 14. Jin was part of the 220 people who carried the Olympic torch in Paris on July 14, which was France’s Bastille Day. "It was an honor to be part of such a...
Gymnasts Aleah Finnegan and Emma Malabuyo, as well as fencer Samantha Catantan arrived in Metz, France over the weekend to join fellow Filipinos in their training camp for the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics. (From left) Aleah Finnegan, Samantha Catantan and Emma Malabuyo arrive in Metz, France...
The glow and excitement in Carlo Yulo’s eyes are palpable off and on the arena which is just good for the country’s world-class gymnast as he chases his Olympic glory in Paris 12 days from now. Carlos Yulo is bracing for Paris action. (File photo) The two-time world champion jumpstarts the...
By Jonathan Hicap Jin, a member of Grammy-nominated K-pop group BTS, will be carrying the Olympic torch in Paris. He has been selected as a torchbearer for the 2024 Paris Olympics, which will be held from July 26 to Aug. 11 in Paris, France. BTS' Jin (Big Hit Music) The...
Paris-bound EJ Obiena scored a twin kill in Poland as he led a rousing end to the first half of 2024 for Philippine athletes. EJ Obiena (File) Obiena, the second-ranked pole vaulter in the world, flashed his form in setting a season best of 5.97 meter on his way to gold in the Irena Szewinska...
