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Filipina Yani Alexii Lopez made another sampling of her grappling prowess under the most challenging circumstances, powering the Philippine team to a second-place finish in the 2026 United World Wrestling (UWW) Asian & Oceania Grappling Championships that took place in Danang, Vietnam recently. The 16-year-old Lopez who was forced to fight three divisions higher than what she used to be, …

The Philippines will welcome more than 350 foreign delegates when the 10th Senior Aerobic Gymnastics Asian Championships presented by the Philippine Sports Commission is held Aug. 4 to 7 at the modern and massive Tagaytay City Velodrome. Organized by the Gymnastics Association of the Philippines (GAP) and sanctioned by World Gymnastics and the Asian Gymnastics Union (AGU), the event features …

When Justin Brownlee was on the floor, Filipino fans naturally placed their faith in him. When he wasn’t, that confidence shifted almost instantly to Dwight Ramos. This was according to the latest data from ArenaPlus, the No. 1 PAGCOR-licensed online sportsbook in the Philippines operated by DigiPlus Interactive Corp. The said data showed Brownlee and Ramos emerging as the most-backed …

MAGNOLIA responded well to coach LA Tenorio’s call while taking the cue from KJ Buffen to snap out of its rut with a 112-98 win over Meralco Friday in the PBA Governors’ Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Buffen scored 22 of his 26 points in the first half and the rest of the Hotshots followed suit with some heads-up …

The Gardner College Knights capped a dominant unbeaten campaign by sweeping all five of their games to capture the Under-25 championship of the Cheng Hoo Cup International Basketball Tournament held July 5 to 11 in Cirebon, Indonesia. The Diliman-based squad, backed by Quezon City First District Rep. Juan Carlos “Arjo” Atayde as part of his continuing support for youth sports, …

Strong Group Athletics has tapped former NBA center Boban Marjanovic to strengthen its frontcourt as the club gears up for its quest to capture a third straight William Jones Cup title in Taiwan. The team officially announced the signing of the 7-foot-4 Serbian veteran on Friday, making him the first confirmed addition to its roster for the prestigious annual tournament. …

BAGUIO CITY—The long-envisioned Sports University project of Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Chairman Patrick “Pato” Gregorio is gaining traction, with Bloomberry Cultural Foundation Inc. signaling its willingness to support the initiative alongside the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (Pagcor). Bloomberry Cultural Foundation President Donato C. Almeda expressed openness to align with Gregorio’s vision, noting the synergy between sports development and tourism. …

BORACAY’S  fame as the country’s premier island beach resort will lure more entries and visitors to witness the 4th Southeast Asian Open Water Championships presented by the Philippine Sports Commission from Aug. 21 to 23 off the Boracay Newcoast in Malay, Aklan. “Indonesia had its Bali, Thailand had its Pattaya, and now the Philippines has Boracay to be proud of …

New grounds will be broken as the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has found a new broadcast partner with the Philippines’ leader in sports broadcasting Cignal. The landmark partnership will usher in a new era of coverage for the country’s oldest collegiate league beginning with Season 102 this September. “We’ve long been eyeing the NCAA to be added to our …

Members of the Philippine archery team paid a courtesy call on Philippine Sports Commission chairman Patrick Gregorio on Wednesday following their remarkable showing in the recent Singapore Youth Archery Championships at the Bukit Gombak Stadium. Gregorio welcomed the Filipino archers who proudly displayed the medals they won in the three-day event for archers aged 18 years and below. Gregorio was …