In the duel between two proud schools, it was Hope Christian High School which displayed remarkable grit and poise down the stretch to emerge victorious over Xavier School – not once but twice. First to draw blood was Al-Cars-Hope’s 30-39 years squad which rode the red-hot shooting of Jobert...
The national 3x3 basketball program gets a timely boost with the launching of the MelMac Sports in Imus, Cavite recently. Owned by Mel Macasaquit, the 3,500-square-meter establishment is designed to elevate both the 3x3 and 5-on-5 basketball in the country, while also catering other disciplines...
The main bulk of the 101-strong Team Philippines flies to China (Monday, April 20, two days ahead of the opening ceremony for the 6th Asian Beach Games that are returning after a 10-year hiatus on the popular resort island city of Sanya. But anticipation on the opening ceremony at the Yasha Park...
Meet the “Magnificent Seven.” After a thorough selection process and extensive deliberations, the Philippine Sports Commission and Philippine Olympic Committee on Monday, April 13, announced the names of seven exemplary athletes who will be enshrined to the Philippine Sports Hall of Fame. In...
Lawrence Wu, Karl Villaflor and Wowie Evangelista continued their red-hot shooting and led their respective schools to the knockout semis matches in Smart Sports Fil-Chinese Athletic Association Inc. presented by Tanduay Athletics held recently at the Tanduay gym in Quiapo, Manila. The...
EDITORS DESK It must be the April heat, the burning sensation of the summer fever that keeps the tired legs going. Or perhaps the adrenaline — and oh boy, these gentlemen pack an extra dose to thread through the melting asphalt road, for 14 punishing stages. It could be the prize, now exceeding...
San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora shared that the construction of the much-awaited Makabagong San Juan Sports Center is right on track and is now on its third floor on Tuesday, March 24, which aims to be the center of sports and health development of San Juaneño youths. After the city government...
Seven sporting greats will be enshrined into the Philippine Sports Hall of Fame, with a special ceremony fitting for heroes set on May 20 at a venue yet to be announced. Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) chairman Patrick “Pato” Gregorio and Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Abraham...
Chiang Kai Shek College closed out its elimination campaign with a bang, stunning erstwhile undefeated Al Cars-Hope Christian High School, 91-78, in the Smart Sports Fil-Chinese Athletic Association Inc. presented by Tanduay Athletics held Monday, March 23, at the Tanduay gym in Quiapo, Manila....
President Marcos was all praises for boxing legend Manny Pacquiao as the latter handed over some of his memorabilia to the National Sports Museum. In a handover ceremony on Tuesday, Feb. 24, Marcos highlighted Pacquiao’s illustrious boxing career and his role in bringing pride and unity among...
Hidilyn Diaz-Naranjo, the first Filipino to win an Olympic gold medal, has officially joined the University of the Philippines Diliman (UPD) as a faculty member—marking a new chapter in the career of the country’s most decorated weightlifter. In an article posted on its website on January 19,...
Several sports facilities around the country will be completed and upgraded under a collaboration between the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) and the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC). Executive Secretary Ralph Recto announced this on Monday, Jan. 19, following a meeting with...
