THE Philippines led by world champion Fierre Afan proved itself as the next big grappling country in the continent after finishing second overall in the 2024 United World Wrestling (UWW) Asian Grappling Championship recently at the Tagaytay Combat Sports Arena in Tagaytay City. Afan, 20, scored two gold medals in the weeklong tournament to lead the country to 16 gold …
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The Philippine Sports Commission is continuously relaying its national grassroots agenda region-by-region, this time in Kidapawan City to lecture local sports leaders and coaches of Region 12. Comm. Edward Hayco, the assigned lead commissioner for the agency’s grassroots initiative, already roamed within eight different places to conduct sports summits among leaders and coaches aimed to build inspiration on their pivotal …
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The Philippines is sending three teams to the Touch World Cup 2024 slated July 15-21 at the University of Nottingham in England. Though touch football has been in the country for more than 20 years, the sport is only becoming competitive in the past several years. The country has sent teams to two previous Worlds with the mixed open team …
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Sweeping the elimination round of the PBA Philippine Cup could arguably be a mere formality for the talent-laden San Miguel Beermen. But CJ Perez, whose consistent performance made him the latest winner of the PBA Press Corps-Pilipinas Live Player of the Week, cautioned that there’s still nothing to be assurance of for the rampaging Beermen. “Kailangan namin masustain yung nilalaro …
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Joseph Gabayni sustained what twins Jaycee and Jayvee Marcelino triggered as Zamboanga Master Sardines thwarted South Cotabato, 85-83, on Monday and wrested the solo lead in the MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) Sixth Season at the San Andres Sports Complex in Manila. The burly Gabayni poured nine points in the last 3 minutes and 20 seconds to power Zamboanga to …
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Two familiar faces have emerged triumphant in the 42K centerpiece event of the Manila Leg of the National MILO Marathon. Florendo Lapiz and Lizane Abella displayed an epic performance for leading the course throughout the race, besting hundreds of elite runners in the country’s grandest and longest-running footrace. The successful turnout of 20,000 has rendered the streets of Pasay and …
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Two-time champion San Juan Predators sustained their near-flawless showing in the 2024 PCAP All-Filipino Conference chess team championships. Flashing their old, deadly form, the Predators posted similar convincing victories over Negros Kingsmen, 17-4, and Tacloban Vikings, 19-2, to keep the solo lead in the prestigious 18-team, two-division tournamenr with 15 wins against only one loss. United States-based GM Rogelio Barcenilla …
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Paul Lee of Magnolia Chicken Timplados was officially welcomed to the elite club of 1,000 three-point shots made following a short but meaningful awarding ceremony held at halftime of the game between Magnolia and Meralco last Sunday. The 35-year-old Lee was presented his plaque by Commissioner Willie Marcial, Magnolia team governor Rene Pardo and Meralco team manager Paolo Trillo. Former …
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By Robert Andaya NINE down, two to go for San Miguel Beer in the PBA Philippine Cup. Led by Gilas Pilipinas mainstays CJ Perez and June Mar Fajardo, San Miguel blasted the Robert Bolick-less NLEX , 120-100, for its ninth straight win at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig. Perez scattered a game-high 30 points on 7-of-16 shooting, nine rebounds, two …
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Nueva Ecija flashed its fiery form while Abra and Pangasinan gained traction in the MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) Sixth Season on Saturday at the Calasiao Sports Complex in Pangasinan. The Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards subdued the Mindoro Tamaraws, 79-68, in the opener for their second straight win that revved up their drive toward regaining the 2022 national title. The …
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