[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] What Are Fil-Am Eric Cray’s Chances for a Medal in Rio? Inquirer reports: “The fastest man in Southeast Asia is just a fraction of a second away from reaching the podium in the men’s 400m hurdles in the Games with his 48.98-second clocking.” Read more here. – Philippines Defeats Iraq to Remain Competitive in Fiba Asia […]
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38th William Jones Cup Bid Underway for PH-Mighty Sports The Philippine team Mighty Sports faces a tought first assignment at the tournament as they go against host country Taiwan on Sunday at New Taipei City. Read more here. _ Fiipina golfer Wins at Symetra Tour in New York According to Spin.ph, Filipino golfer Clariss Guce “made a […]
Some updates on the men’s national basketball team, the ICTSI Bacolod Golf Challenge, and upcoming big fights for Pinoy boxers: – De Ocampo and Castro Retire from Gilas After the Olympic Qualifying Tournament run for the 2016 Rio Olympics, which ended abruptly last Wednesday for Gilas Pilipinas after losing to New Zealand, star point guard […]
Some updates on the men’s national basketball team, breaking news on the untimely death of professional baller Gilbert Bulawan, and promising developments in Philippine sports, according to new PSC chairman. – The Gilas Gallery Rappler presents the 12-man strong team of Gilas Pilipinas, who shall be facing the likes of France and New Zealand at […]
Pinoy Weightlifter Wins Bronze in World Championships Nestor Colonia increases his 2016 Rio Olympics bid after winning the bronze medal in clean-and-jerk 56-kg. Division of the 2016 World Weightlifting Championships in Texas this week. Read more here. PH Swimmers Aim for SEA Comeback Inquirer Sports reports: “Denied of victory last year in Singapore, Filipino swimmers shoot for […]
Philippine Gold Medalist to Receive P10 Million Reward As authored and sponsored by Senator Sonny Angara, Republic Act 10699 aims to increase the amount of cash incentives given to winning national athletes, coaches, and trainers, as well as athletes with disabilities. Read more here. Ateneo de Cebu Wins U-15 STC Futsal Cup Title According to Sun […]
Donnie Nietes Wins Eighth World Title Defense “Donnie Nietes, the only reigning world Filipino champion, successfully defended his WBO junior flyweight title” against Mexican fighter Juan Alejo. Read more here. Bobby Ray Parks Gets “Right Opportunity” As He Is Drafted in NBA D-League According to Memphis Grizzlies Scout Mike Schmidt, “I think it’s a great stepping stone […]
Legendary Basketball Coach Baby Dalupan Gets Honored In his 92nd birthday, multititlist coach Baby Dalupan receives an honor from the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) for his exemplary contribution in Pinoy basketball, gathering 52 championships, 15 of which were from the PBA. Read more here. 2015 Philippine Superliga Champ Qualifies in the Asian Women’s Club Championship PSL Grand […]
Pacquiao’s Shoulder 80 to 90 Percent Healed Sustained from his most recent match against Floyd Mayweather, Jr. last May, Manny Pacquiao announced that he is almost ready to start training for another fight in March as his right rotator cuff gets close to being fully healed. Read more here. Viloria Loses to Gonzalez Via TKO Brian Viloria […]
Azkals Held Their Own in North Korea Resulting to a Draw Amid a 50,000-strong support at the Kim Il-sung Stadium for their North Korea football squad last Thursday, the Philippine national men’s football team was able to show grit, ending the FIFA World Cup qualifiers match with a scoreless draw. Read more here. Nietes Ready for Pinoy […]