PH archers eye success under S. Korean coach
MANILA – Expect the Filipino archers to shine on the international stage with the help of champion coach Ryu Su Jeng. Ryu, who coached South Korea to two golds at the Rio Olympics (2016) and three golds in Tokyo (2021), is training the Philippine team for the 33rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Thailand next month. […]
Yulo captures bronze in floor exercise at Junior Worlds gymnastics
MANILA – Filipino Karl Eldrew Yulo bagged the men’s floor exercise bronze medal in the 3rd FIG Artistic Gymnastics Junior World Championships Sunday at the Manila Marriott Hotel, Newport World Resorts in Pasay City. Yulo scored 13.733 points to secure third place, finishing behind China’s Lanbin Yang, who topped the event with 13.833 points, and Italy’s […]
Chua banners PH swimming team to Thailand SEA Games
MANILA – The Philippine Aquatics, Inc. (PAI) is eyeing four gold medals in the 33rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games scheduled to be held in Thailand from Dec. 9 to 22. Cambodia SEA Games gold medalist Xandi Chua, Filipino-Canadian Kayla Noelle Sanchez, Filipino-American Miranda Cristina Renner, Chloe Kennedy Anne Isleta, Micaela Jasmine Mojdeh, Heather White, Quendy Fernandez […]
Benefit concert set for Special Olympics athletes
MANILA – A benefit concert for the athletes of Special Olympics Pilipinas is set at the Hard Rock Café, Glorietta 3, Makati City on Dec. 5 at 7 p.m. Organized by advocate Martin Lichauco, president of private equity firm Warburg Pincus Philippines, 100 percent of the net proceeds from the concert will go to Special Olympics […]
Gregg Popovich Ends Legendary 29-Season Run as Spurs Coach, Retires as NBA’s Winningest Coach
Gregg Popovich stepped down as coach of the San Antonio Spurs on Friday, ending a three-decade run that saw him lead the team to five NBA championships, become the league’s all-time wins leader and earn induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame. “While my love and passion for the game remain, I’ve decided it’s time […]
NBA: Cavaliers make Magic disappear in 40-point rout
BY: JASON MUSNI — SPORTS ON AIR — CORRESPONDENT The Cleveland Cavaliers kept the best record in the league with a one-sided 122-82 clash against the Orlando Magic on Tuesday night at the Kia Center. It was a huge road win for the Cavaliers, who improved to a 48-10 by winning their eighth straight. They also […]
2025 NBA All-Star Weekend: McClung jumps to dunking immortality
BY: ROBERT ANTHONY MORALES — SPORTS ON AIR — CORRESPONDENT SAN FRANCISCO — Mac McClung became the first player in NBA history to win the slam dunk competition three years in a row following another jaw-dropping performance at the All-Star Weekend at the Chase Center. McClung, who plays for the Osceola Magic of the G League, […]
2025 NBA All-Star Weekend: Spurs’ Castle is Rising Stars Challenge MVP
BY: MICHAEL SALES — SPORTS ON AIR — CORRESPONDENT SAN FRANCISCO — If this year’s Rising Stars showcase at the NBA All-Star Weekend festivities in the Bay Area, it looks like the league’s future will continue to be bright with tomorrow’s stars. San Antonio Spurs rookie Stephon Castle scored 11 points and three assists to lead […]
NBA: Clippers climb out of 12-point deficit to tame Grizzlies
BY: VENANCIO VALENCIA — SPORTS ON AIR — CORRESPONDENT INGLEWOOD — All-Star point guard Ja Morant didn’t suit up for the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night with a knee issue. But even if he suited up at the Intuit Dome, the Grizz still would have had difficulty beating a Clippers team that showed the cohesion and promise […]
NBA: Lakers pounce on weary Celtics, 117-96
BY: VENANCIO VALENCIA — SPORTS ON AIR — CORRESPONDENT LOS ANGELES — The Boston Celtics entered the Crypto.com Arena on Thursday night playing their third game in four days, including an OT thriller against the LA Clippers just 24 hours before. The Lakers were quick to pounce on the defending champions and jumped to a 67-48 halftime lead before […]
