In a sensational showdown at Korakuen Hall, Gabriel Santisima of ZipSanman boxing delivered a stunning performance to dethrone the previously unbeaten Subaru Murata and capture the WBO Asia Pacific super bantamweight title. Entering the fight, Murata had an unblemished record of 10 wins, all by knockout. Santisima came out aggressive from the opening rounds, pressing the action with jabs and …
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The Philippine Senate held a courtesy call with Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) esports athletes who recently won in the MLBB events at the 33rd Southeast Asian (SEA Games) and the M7 World Championship, marking a milestone moment that reflects the growing institutional recognition of esports within one of the world’s most competitive MLBB regions. Through the Philippines’ Twentieth Congress Senate Resolution No. 34 and …
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Travis Smyth of Australia shot a three-under par 69, while Jeunghun Wang and Wooyoung Cho of South Korea had similar 70 to force a four-way tie at the top with first day leader Sarut Vongchaisit of Thailand at the end of second round action of the Asian Tour’s Philippine Golf Championship presented by the Philippine Sports Commission on Friday, February …
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FIERY Colombian Camila Osorio battled from a set down to vanquish Croatian Donna Vekic 2-6, 6-3, 7-5 last night, crowning herself as the historic first Philippine Women’s singles queen at the packed Rizal Memorial Tennis Center. In a match truly worthy of a championship, Osorio, seeded fifth, clawed back courageously after being blown out in the first set, gaining sweet …
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THE PBA All-Star teams for the 50th Season are continuing to take shape as their coaches have been determined. Chot Reyes is set to handle the South squad, while Leo Austria is calling the shots for the Northern All-Stars in the midseason showcase from March 6 to 8 in Candon City, Ilocos Sur. Candon City Mayor Eric Singson determined the …
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No less than Mike Eala, tennis star Alex Eala’s father, congratulated Philippine Sports Commission Chairperson Patrick “Pato” Gregorio for the successful hosting of the inaugural Philippine Women’s Open at the Rizal Memorial Tennis Center. “What a winner event. You have gifted the nation. Continue to gift the nation with these wonderful sporting events. The inspiration it (the Philippine Women’s Open) …
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The MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) is intensifying its drive against game-fixing in coordination with the GAB (Games and Amusement Board) for the MPBL Eighth Season. Due to the enormity of the task, the country’s top regional league has renewed its partnership with the Philippines’ professional sports regulatory body to purge players, coaches, officials and referees found to be involved …
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THE PBA gave the triumphant men’s baseball team in the last Southeast Asian Games a well-deserved recognition in Game 4 of the Season 50 Philippine Cup finals at the SM Mall of Arena Wednesday night. Commissioner Willie Marcial, PBA treasurer Atty. Raymond Zorrilla, team governors Robert Non of San Miguel, Jason Webb of Magnolia and Ronad Dulatre of NLEX gratefully …
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THE Asian Beach Games (ABG) are back this summer after a 10-year hiatus with host Sanya putting the same premium on sports tourism—the very same campaign that’s being advocated by both the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) and the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC). The games—hosted by the popular resort city situated in south China’s Hainan province—programmed 15 disciplines with a total …
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June Mar Fajardo and Japeth Aguilar extend their rivalry to the PBA All-Star game as the two emerged with the most number of fan votes to lead the South and North teams, respectively. Fajardo, the nine-time league MVP, garnered the highest votes from the fans with a total of 33,360 for the South squad, while Aguilar received 24,104 for the …
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