Fide Master Christian Gian Karlo Arca drew with countryman Oscar Joseph Cantela in the ninth and final round and then edged Turkmenistan’s Serdar Bayramov via tiebreak to snare the blitz gold in the 18th Asian Schools Chess Championships in Bangkok, Thailand Tuesday night. Arca wound up tied with Bayramov at first place with 7.5 points each but took the gold …
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Victoria Sports Pro Cycling (VSPC), the Philippines’ premier pro cycling team, is set to maintain its unstoppable momentum from 2024 and charge into 2025 with the goal of dominating new international racing circuits, bringing even greater honor and pride to the country. VSPC unveiled a busy schedule for the 2025 season, with around 20 races listed on the International Cycling …
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Cagayan de Oro City — Reigning MILO Marathon Queen Christine Hallasgo and Army standout Richard Salaño triumphed the 42K event of the National MILO Marathon during its final leg in Cagayan de Oro City. In recognition of their extraordinary grit, discipline, and perseverance, the two were awarded the prestigious titles of MILO Marathon Queen and King and secured the honor …
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By Robert Andaya Seventh heaven for St. Clare College of Caloocan. St. Clare achieved a rare milestone by winning their seventh straight title — and eighth overall since 2012 — in the National Athletic Association of Schools, Colleges, and Universities (NAASCU) men’s basketball tournament. Led by Finals MVP Ahron Estacio and Rookie of the Year JB Lim, St. Clare outlasted …
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While the midday sun is hot and shining brightly, it’s been raining gold for the Philippines Team A after asserting its dominance over local and foreign rivals with a huge haul of 30 gold, 37 silver and 32 bronze medals to claim the overall title in the 11th BIMP-EAGA Friendship Games Thursday, Dec. 5 here. La Salle tanker Philip Sahagun …
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The Philippine Bicycle Demo and Expo 2024, the country’s largest gathering of cycling enthusiasts, wrapped up with resounding success, undeterred by the rain. Cyclists from across the nation came together to celebrate their shared passion, turning the event into a vibrant hub of innovation, connection, and resilience. One of the standout exhibitors was Sprinto, a leading sports eyewear brand in …
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Athletics chief Agapito “Terry’’ Capistrano has been a quiet benefactor of hundreds of young athletes over the past two decades, genuinely worthy of being honored as Godfather of the Year of the Nickel Asia Corporation Siklab Youth Sports Awards on Thursday night. The Philippine Athletics Track and Field Association president and esteemed La Salle alumnus and sports patron received the …
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National University hopes its historic grand slam run in the 2024 Shakey’s Super League will translate into a second straight title conquest in the UAAP early next year. Led by Alas Pilipinas standouts Bella Belen and Alyssa Solomon and under a new decorated coach, Sherwin Meneses, the Lady Bulldogs capped a banner year with a three-peat in the Collegiate Pre-season …
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The Pampanga Giant Lanterns are the early birds in their historic MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) Six Season National Finals with the Quezon Huskers in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. All players, led by reigning MPBL MVP Justine Baltazar, and some members of the Giant Lanterns’ coaching staff left on Wednesday ahead of Game One of the best-of-five title series starting …
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By Robert Andaya Even in sports, there’s always the first time. First time is always something worth remembering. In the case of Gilas Pilipinas and multi-titled coach Tim Cone, it’s their first win over the New Zealand Tall Blacks in the FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City And the Filipinos did it after …
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