ABAP observes situation in Wuhan ahead of Olympic qualifier
MANILA – The Association of Boxing Alliances in the Philippines (ABAP) is closely monitoring the situation in Wuhan, China following an outbreak of pneumonia just weeks ahead of the Asia and Oceania boxing qualifier for this year’s Tokyo Olympics. Ed Picson, secretary-general of ABAP, said those from the host city and the participating countries are […]
Standhardinger wins Best Player plum; Durham gets Best Import
MANILA — Chris Standhardinger captured the Best Player of the Conference award for the PBA Governors’ Cup. The NorthPort big man received the award prior to Game 4 of the Finals at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City on Wednesday night. Standhardinger got a total of 1,011 points, way ahead of San Miguel’s June […]
Ginebra takes 3-1 Finals lead over Meralco
MANILA — Ginebra took a commanding 3-1 lead in the PBA Governors’ Cup Finals after pipping Meralco, 94-74, in Game 4 of the series at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City on Wednesday night. The Barangay outscored the Bolts, 28-17, in the second quarter to break a 14-all tie at the end of the […]
Dave Ildefonso confirms transfer to Ateneo
MANILA — Spitfire combo guard Dave Ildefonso confirmed on Monday night that he will move out of National University to Ateneo. Ildefonso, the son of Philippine Basketball Association legend Danny, took to social media his transfer decision. “I have made the decision to return to Ateneo to continue my basketball journey,” said Ildefonso, who played […]
NCAA volleyball games still postponed
MANILA — The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) postponed anew its scheduled volleyball games for the second straight day due to the eruption of the Taal Volcano. San Beda and Lyceum’s volleyball teams were to face off in the first set of games, while Perpetual Help and Letran will collide in the other set of […]
Public schools to house 7K CAR sports delegates
BAGUIO CITY – Seven of the biggest elementary and high schools here will be utilized as sleeping quarters for the more than 7,000 athletes and delegates to the Cordillera Administrative Region Athletic Association (CARAA) meet from Feb. 16-21 in various venues. Host Baguio’s athletes will be billeted at the Baguio City High School (BCNHS) campus […]
Meralco likely to play Finals Game 4 sans injured Almazan
MANILA — Meralco’s bid for its first-ever Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) title took a major hit as center Raymond Almazan suffered a knee injury in Game 3 of the Governors’ Cup Finals. Alamzan’s injury was later revealed to be a lateral meniscal tear in his left knee after the result of the magnetic resonance imaging […]
Taal eruption postpones NCAA volleyball games
MANILA — The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) announced the postponement of its supposed volleyball schedule on Monday due to the phreatic eruption of Taal Volcano. With the ashfall from the volcano’s eruption on Sunday already reaching Metro Manila, the cities of Manila and San Juan had suspended classes. NCAA management committee chairman Peter Cayco […]
