Bulacan to fight Sabalde in Davao Norte Nov. 23
DAVAO CITY – Undefeated Richard Bulacan of Davao del Norte will fight Anthony “Zorro” Sabalde of Cebu on Nov. 23 at the Davao del Norte Sports Complex in Tagum City. The 20-year-old orthodox Bulacan recently TKO’d Vergel Deguma of General Santos City in the 5th round last Sept. 7 in Digos City. It was the […]
Formentera loses by unanimous decision vs. Kawaura
DAVAO CITY — Southpaw Joy Joy Formentera of Cebu lost by a unanimous decision to undefeated super flyweight Ryusei Kawaura of Japan on Wednesday at the Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan. All the Japanese judges scored the fight 79-73. It was the 4th loss by Formentera against 11 wins, while Kawaura tasted his seventh victory. […]
30th SEA Games’ torch run final leg set Nov. 23
MANILA — The final leg of the 30th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games Torch Run will be held at the Bayanihan Park inside the Clark Freeport Zone in Pampanga on November 23. The torch, which symbolizes unity and celebrates a common message of sportsmanship, athletic superiority and artistic achievements, was designed by the country’s foremost metal […]
Baguio to host CAR athletic games anew
BAGUIO CITY – Baguio will host anew the annual Cordillera Administrative Region Athletic Association (CARAA) meet next year, two years after it last hosted the event. “We will host it again,” city sports coordinator Gaudencio Gonzales told the Philippine News Agency (PNA) on Thursday. Baguio hosted the event for three straight years from 2015-2017, until […]
Baguio braces for 70th Fil-Am golf tourney
BAGUIO CITY – Baguio is once again bracing for the arrival of hundreds of golfers from the Asia-Pacific rim who will troop here for the world’s oldest and biggest amateur golf tournament. The Fil-Am Invitational Golf Tournament is expected to have 1,340 players or about 264 teams in the 18-day golfing event that starts on […]
San Miguel suspends 3 players for commotion in practice
MANILA — San Miguel suspended three of its players for a brawl that took place during the team’s practice on November 17. The management on Wednesday announced an indefinite suspension for Arwind Santos, Kelly Nabong, and Ronald Tubid for their role in the commotion. According to eyewitnesses, injured import Dez Wells, who still practiced despite […]
Task force assures safety for 30th SEA Games in Southern Luzon
CAMP GEN. VICENTE LIM, Calamba City – The top commander of the Security Task Force (STF) in Southern Luzon for the 30th Southeast Asian Games on Wednesday assured the safety of participants during events to be held south of Manila from Nov. 30 to Dec. 11 this year. In a media interview, Police Brig. Gen. […]
Phil Younghusband retires from football
MANILA — One of the catalysts for the renaissance of Philippine football has called it quits. Phil Younghusband, arguably the most decorated local footballer in recent history, announced his retirement from playing at age 32 on Monday night. “[I’m] hanging up my boots!” Younghusband said via his social media account. Younghusband still played earlier this […]
Filipina gymnasts strike gold in Hungary
MANILA — Two young female gymnasts from the Philippines captured gold medals during the Magic Cup Rhythmic Gymnastics meet in Hungary recently. Breanna Labadan and Daniela dela Pisa took the top spot in their respective events to give the Philippine gymnastics community another reason to celebrate. The 13-year-old Labadan won the gold in the junior […]
UB retains top post in Baguio-Benguet athletic games
BAGUIO CITY — Riding high on its win of the men’s basketball crown, University of Baguio (UB) Cardinals got things going for its overall title retention bid of the Baguio-Benguet Educational Athletic League (BBEAL) by striking gold in various sports events over the weekend. Despite the loss of the women’s basketball crown, UB won in […]
