Games & Gaming

Amateur mixed martial arts action (MMA) got going on Monday night with Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino vowing to help nurture the sport that will make its debut in the Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games (AIMAG) next year in Saudi Arabia. Tolentino heads the newly-established Nasyonal Mixed Martial Arts Pederasyon ng Pilipinas (NMMAPP)—the highest governing body for amateur MMA in the country—which …

World Cup veteran IM Michael Concio Jr. came through with another brilliant performance as he held top seed and defending champion GM Aleksey Grebnev of Russia to a draw in the fifth round of the Asian Juniors and Girls Chess Championships at the Knights Templar Hotel here Wednesday. Concio, the country’s highest-rated junior player but seeded only eighth in the …

By Robert Andaya Standings after four rounds:Boys4 points — A. Grebnev (Russia)3.5 –M. Concio (Philippines)3 — S. Aswath (India), A. Uskov (Russia), M. Amilal (Mongolia), Y. Bharadia (India), A. Adireddy (India), A Dolorosa (Philippines).2.5 –K. Rohith (India), K. D. Dau (Vietnam), C. Arca (Philippines). I. Alkhibay (Kazakhstan)  C. S. Yu ( Vietnam) Girls4 — A. Shukhman (Russia).3 — G. Tajaswini …

Standings after three rounds: Boys3 points — A. Grebnev (Russia)2.5 — M. Concio (Philippines), K. Rohith (India), A. Uskov (Russia), M. Amilal (Mongolia), C. Arca (Philippines). 2 –Y. Bharadia (India), K. D. Dau (Vietnam), C. Manish (India), S. Aswath (India), S. Romualdez  (Philippines), A. Adireddy (India), A Dolorosa (Philippines), S. Akshat (India),  I. Alkhibay (Kazakhstan)Girls3 — A. Shukhman (Russia), H. …

FM Christian Gian Karlo Arca World Cup veteran IM Michael Concio and FM Christian Gian Karlo Arca swept their first two assignment to gain a share of the lead in the 2024 Asian Juniors and Girls Chess Championships at the Knights Templar Hotel here Monday. Concio, the country’s highest-ranked junior player with an ELO of 2368, swept No. 24 seed …

By Robert Andaya Games Sunday5 p.m. San Miguel vs. Barangay Ginebra7:30 p.m. Rain or Shine vs. TNT One semifinal series is now 2-0. The other is tied at 1-1. Whatever, all four teams expect a long and exciting battle in the PBA Governors Cup. With import Rondae Hollis-Jefferson and Calvin Oftana leading the charge, TNT brought down Rain or Shine,  …

Batangas struck from afar and subdued Davao, 76-66, on Thursday to move within a win of the South Division semifinal round in the MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) semifinal round at the Batangas City Coliseum. Levi Hernandez drilled in seven triples while Cedric Ablaza added two of the Batangas City Tanduay Rum Masters’ total of 12 that swamped the Davao …

Defending champion National University swiftly crushed hapless Emilio Aguinaldo College, 25-15, 25-7, 25-13, for a second straight win and a share of the Pool A lead in the 2024 Shakey’s Super League Collegiate Pre-season Championship Friday at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum. The three-peat-seeking Lady Bulldogs picked up from where they left off a week ago following a four-set win over …

John Amores may join NorthPort’s practices and other activities. PBA Commissioner Willie Marcial made the announcement in a press conference on Friday but stressed the NorthPort guard will remain suspended for the duration of the Commissioner’s Cup. “In coordination with the management of NorthPort, the Commissioner has decided that (John) Amores will be suspended for all his games in the …

Mark “The AntMan” Cruz stung the meanest as South Cotabato rallied to beat Biñan Tatak Gel, 85-82,  In Game 1 of their South Division quarterfinal playoff in the MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) Sixth Season at the Batangas City Coliseum. The 5-foot-6 Cruz, the smallest guy on the floor, went perfect on his field goals and pumped in 20 of …