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Isaac Go sees being PBA Draft top pick ‘challenging’

MANILA — Isaac Go thinks that it is very challenging to be the first overall pick of the PBA Draft. It was exactly what happened to him in the 2019 edition of the draft proceedings as Columbian made him the top pick on Sunday night at the Robinson’s Place Manila Atrium. “Of course, it is […]

Semifinal stint big boost for PH women’s indoor hockey team

LOS BAÑOS — The Philippines is not known as a major force in indoor hockey. In fact, at the close of the elimination round at the Centtro Mall and Convention Center here, the country women’s team finished with the worst goal difference of minus-20 and the most goals conceded with 24 highlighted by a 0-15 […]

From lifesaver to flag-bearer

SUBIC — It pays to be a man for others. Roger Casugay, virtual unknown in the sporting world outside the surfing community, became man of the hour of the 30th Southeast Asian Games when he threw his chances for the gold to save his Indonesian rival from pending tragedy. Casugay helped Indonesian Arip Nurhidayat back […]

Luisita walks to Seniors Champ title

BAGUIO CITY – It was virtually a walk in the park for former champion Luisita Golf and Country Club which won by an eye popping 50 points for the premiere Fil Seniors Championship crown here on Monday. A hero came forward by the name of Danny Cruz who broke par with 36 points to lead […]

PH tops taekwondo with 8 golds in SEA Games

MANILA — Kurt Bryan Barbosa scored a masterful 26-10 win over Reinaldy Atmanegara of Indonesia to rule the finweight division and give the Philippines its eighth gold medal Monday at the close of taekwondo action in the 30th Southeast Asian Games at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium here. Barbosa, 20, the reigning rookie-MVP of the University […]

Golf: Pagdanganan, Go strike gold; men’s team take bronze

December 8, 2019 – Bianca Pagdanganan bags two gold medals while Lois Kaye Go hands one for the Philippines in women’s golf at the Luisita Golf and Country Club. Pagdanganan secured a one-under-par 71 against Thailand to get the gold medal. The gold medalist also strucked the metal in the team event with Lois Kaye […]

Rowing: Ilas-Abala duo paddle for bronze

December 8, 2019 – The Philippines ended the rowing competition with a bronze medal in the men’s lightweight double sculls event at the Triboa Bay in Subic, Zambales. Edgar Ilas and Roque Abala Jr. finished the course within six minutes and 50 seconds, good for third place. The duo escaped the Thai combo of Methasit […]

Rugby: PH men’s team drubs Malaysia for gold; women’s team tackles silver

December 8, 2019 – The Philippines’ men and women rugby teams delivered medals for the country on the conclusion of the rugby sevens events at the Clark Parade Grounds in Pampanga. The Volcanoes, as they were known, claimed the first-place finish after blanking Malaysia with a 19-0 performance. The first half spelled the fate for […]

Waterski: Philippines cops three medals on wakeskate

December 8, 2019 – The Philippines end the waterski competitions on a high note at the DECA Wakeboard Park in Pampanga. The Philippines claimed the first and third places in men’s wakeskate category, sandwiching a Thai in second place. Jhondi Wallace tallied a 70.33-point performance in his second and best run to get the gold, […]