The future of Philippine bowling looks promising following the rousing success of the boys’ team in the recent 21st Asian Youth Tenpin Bowling Championships in Bangkok, Thailand. The quartet of Art Barrientos, Stephen Luke Diwa, Marc Dylan Custodio and Singapore-based Zach Sales Ramin clinched the gold in the four event after a come-from-behind win against South Korea, 4933-4922, and then …
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By Robert Andaya “IT’S God’s gift.” This is how Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) President Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino described the historic 1-0 win of the Philippine women’s team over host New Zealand in the FIFA Women’s World Cup at the jampacked Sky Stadium in Wellington last Tuesday. Tolentino said fate has again presented a valuable gift to Philippine sports on almost …
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Wellington – Don’t count Filipinas out just yet. In front of a stunned packed crowd 32,357 of mostly hometown fans at the Sky Stadium, the Filipinas pulled the rugged from the under the fancied Ferns 1-0 Tuesday to achieve another historic-making victory while staying very much alive in Group A of the FIFA Women’s World Cup. And once again it …
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THE Nueva Ecija snipers struck when needed as the Rice Vanguards bested the Caloocan Batang Kankaloo, 67-60, on Monday in the OKBet-MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) Fifth Season at the Caloocan Sports Complex. Jonathan Uyloan drilled in two triples and John Bryon Villarias added one in a 9-point cluster that swayed the balance Nueva Ecija’s way, 59-51, with 3 minutes …
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By Robert Andaya Despite tough challenges, the Phuket Waves showcased their resilience by securing a thrilling third consecutive victory in the Thailand Basketball League (TBL). The Waves of playing coach James Martinez emerged triumphant with a close 96-93 win against the Ban Bueng Devil Rays at the Multi-Purpose Building, Office of The Permanent Secretary for Defence. Drawing inspiration from their …
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Farm Fresh-Letran eased past Sherilin Unisol City of Naga, 101-71, to go 2-0 in the 2023 Manila Bankers Life-Pilipinas Super League 18-Under Battle of the Champions on Monday at Bren Z. Guiao Convention Center in Pampanga. Coming off an equally-dominant 93-67 win against Max Ballers Davao on opening day, the Milkers, the NCR champions, did not let up against Visayan …
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By Robert Andaya ATENEO hardly worked out a sweat in beating Uratex, 96-63, to open its title campaign on a high note in the 2023 Bola.TV AsiaBasket Las Piñas Championship at the Villar Coliseum in Las Piñas City. Kainoa Ballungay, Mason Amos, Jason Credo and Joseph Obasa carried the fight for the Eagles, who pulled away with strong offensive game …
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For the love of the beautiful game and spending on her own, former national player Miriam Merlin endured a taxing 23-hour plane journey just to show her support for the Filipinas making their debutin the FIFA Women’s World Cup here. “I am here because sobrang history, eh. Something na hindi dapat i-miss ng mga sports fans,” Merlin, who once played …
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Sinag Liga Asya, the newest competitive basketball league, will open its doors starting July 24 to provide more opportunities for homegrown basketball players across the Philippines. Spearheaded by chairman Rocky Chan, head of basketball operations for Visayas and Mindanao Paul Joven, chief operating officer Leo Isaac, and commissioner Salvador Cortez Jr., the Sinag Liga Asya aims to give more pathways …
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By Robert Andaya A whooping cash prize of US$100,000 will be at stake in the Sharks International 9-Ball Open, according to event organizer Hadley Mariano. The prestigious competition is scheduled on July 24-29 at the Sharks Arena along Tomas Morato in Quezon City with a total of 128 players, including 64 foreigners, seeing action. But the bigger picture is that organizers led by Hadley …
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