Games & Gaming

ASIA’S first GM Eugene Torre  makes another rare appearance when holds simultaneous exhibition chess matches with select students of E. Rodriguez Jr. High School in Mayon Ave., Quezon City on May 22. Torre will join ERJHS Alumni Sports Hall of Fame awardee IM Angelo Young in the special simultaneous exhibition matches organized by the ERJHS Alumni Sports Club in cooperation …

The Philippine Star sports editor Nelson Beltran has been elected as new president of the Philippine Sportswriters Association (PSA). Beltran, from Valenzuela City, who’s been a sportswriter for over three decades, succeeded Tempo sports editor Rey Lachica as head of the country’s oldest media organization. The PSA election of officers was held during its general assembly Tuesday at the conference …

By Robert Andaya Japan emerged as champions of the BPI AIA Asia 7s. Takaharu Nakagawa scored the winning goal in the last minute of regulation time as Japan defeated India, 3-2, in the final held at McKinley Hill Stadium in Taguig. Nakagawa had earlier scored Japan’s first goal just before halftime, but Johnson D’Silva of India equalized at the start …

By Robert Andaya Rain or Shine is not taking the latest antics of veteran center Beau Belga lightly. Belga was fined 15 days worth of salary by his PBA team following a thorough investigation by the Elasto Painters management, In a statement, Rain or Shine said Belga played in several unsanctioned exhibition games held in Cebu, Davao and Laguna. “Rain …

By Robert Andaya Another much-awaited e-sports event awaits fans as the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Professional League Philippines (MPL PH) Season 11 playoffs get underway on May 4-7. Venue of the MLBB playoffs is the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City, with more than 2,000 fans expected to watch the best teams in the country as they compete for top …

Despite only making his debut this MPL Philippines Season 11, John “Irrad” Abarquez was quick to prove why he belongs to the big league in Week 8. The young pro dazzled in his return to the pros with an electrifying performance at the jungle to knock Nexplay EVOS out of playoff contention, 2-0, and effectively help RSG Slate Philippines solidify …

By Robert Andaya Game Friday: (Smart Araneta Coliseum) 5:45 p.m. TNT vs Ginebra TNT Tropang Giga is now one win away from winning the PBA Governors’ Cup. With NBA veteran Rondae Hollis-Jefferson leading the way, the Tropang Giga hammered out a  pivotal 104-95 victory over Barangay Ginebra to take a 3-2 lead in  their best-of-seven series at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Hollis-Jefferson, …

On the lookout for another scoring threat to back him up, Mac Tallo, the country’s No. 1 3×3 player, finally got what he wanted. Former University of the Philippines standout and Cebuano guard Paul Desiderio will beef up the Manila Chooks! 3×3 squad set to do battle in the FIBA 3×3 Ulaanbaatar Super Quest. Aside from Tallo and Desiderio, the …

The ‘Eugene Torre Chess Museum’, the first chess museum in the country in honor of the living legend and famed Filipino Chess Player opened in Marikina City.  Torre, a living legend and Filipino pride in sports was issued with a Postage Stamp recently in honor of his achievement in the international sporting arena.     At the age of 22 years …

The success of more women in the  wonderful world of sports in recent years should serve as an inspiration to all, regardless of age and stature. This was stressed by three-time Quezon City Councilor and leading women sports advocate Mayen Juico during her appearance in the recent E. Rodriguez Jr. High School Alumni Sportsfest 2023 at the Barangay N.S. Amoranto …