What’s in store for both the coming PBA 48th season and a rising Filipino boxer are going to be tackled in the Philippine Sportswriters Association (PSA) Forum on Tuesday (August 8) at the conference hall of the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex. Commissioner Willie Marcial will be on hand to answer questions about the league’s 2023-24 season set to start on …
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Eros Baluyot, one of Philippine mixed martial arts’ rising prospects, looks to continue the hot start to his MMA career as he battles veteran fighter Rene Catalan in the main event of URCC 87: Heroes on Tuesday night at the Xylo at the Palace in BGC in Taguig City. In an exciting striker-versus-grappler clash in the flyweight division, Baluyot, a …
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By Robert Andaya Top favorite De La Salle and Adamson University will dispute the championship in the Shakey’s Super League (SSL) National Invitational at the Filoil EcoOil Centre in San Juan. La Salle showcased its championship caliber in a thrilling, come-from-behind 22-25, 25-18, 14-25, 26-24, 26-24 victory over University of Santo Tomas. And Adamson came away with a business-like 25-19, …
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By Robert Andaya Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino was formally recognized by the International Cycling Union (UCI) during its 192nd Congress in Glasgow, Scotland on Thursday. “It’s a rare and historic event and opportunity,” said Tolentino during the event in Glasgow attended by 203 member countries of the international federation. The UCI was founded 123 years ago …
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Former national coach Rolando “Amat” Canlas Jr. said behind the current crop of young fencers, there is a strong possibility of making it to the Olympics on a consistent basis. To do that, however, there should be a stable program starting at the grassroots level all the way to the national team to be able for Filipinos to compete in …
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Rain or Shine is bringing in one more import to bolster its campaign as the country’s representative to the coming 42nd Jones Cup. Head coach Yeng Guiao told the Philippine Sportswriters Association (PSA) Forum on Tuesday the Elasto Painters are tapping 6-foot-10 Nick Evans to team up with naturalized player Ange Kouame in reinforcingthe squad for the August 12-20 meet …
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By Robert Andaya UAAP champion La Salle and Adamson demonstrated their dominance as they secured victories against their respective rivals to advance to the quarterfinals of the 2023 Shakey’s Super League (SSL) National Invitational at the Filoil EcoOil Centre in San Juan on Tuesday. Alleiah Malaluan of DLSU over Kat Inot and Vanessa Lou inoza of USPF. Photo courtesy of …
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By Robert Andaya “As you take part in your chosen sport, remember you are already champions. And now, you represent your respective schools and localities. Compete with excellence, fairness, and integrity.” Thus said President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr. during the opening ceremony of the 2023 Palarong Pambansa at the Marikina Sports Center in Marikina City. Marcos encouraged the …
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Fighting for its survival, Norway vented its wrath against the Philippines Sunday night with a clinical 6-0 win that ended the Filipinas campaign in the FIFA Women’s World Cup on a downbeat note at the close of Group A action at Eden Park here. Finally living up to their lofty pedigree, the Grasshoppers were dominant from start to finish, with …
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By Robert Andaya UAAP champion La Salle and CESAFI Titlist University of San Jose Recoletos displayed superb forms in hurdling their rivals at the start of the 2023 Shakey’s Super League (SSL) National Invitationals at the Filoil EcoOil Centre. Despite missing UAAP Rookie-MVP Angel Canino and libero Justine Jazareno, the Lady Spikers proved too strong for University of Perpetual Help …
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