So outplays Carlsen to win Fischer Random Chess title
MANILA — Wesley So is now a world chess champion. The US-based Filipino chess wizard stunned fellow super grandmaster Magnus Carlsen to win the first official global title in Fischer Random Chess Championship at the Henie Onstad Kunstsenter in Bærum, Norway early Sunday (Philippine Time). So, currently world No. 6 player based on 2019 FIDE […]
Tokyo Olympics qualifier Yulo picked ‘Athlete of the Month’
MANILA — Carlos Yulo, who made history by winning the country’s first-ever gold medal in the World Artistic gymnastics championships in Stuttgart, Germany, is “Athlete of the Month” for October by the Tabloids Organization in Philippine Sports (TOPS). Already assured of a coveted ticket to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Yulo did the country proud by […]
PH to play in FIBA 3×3 OQT
A SPOT FOR PH. Chooks-To-Go Pilipinas 3×3 owner Ronald Mascariñas gives a message to the participating teams in a previous leg. Mainly due to the league, the Philippines earned a spot in the FIBA 3×3 Olympic Qualifying Tournament in India. (Photo courtesy of Chooks-To-Go) MANILA — The Philippines gets a chance to qualify for the […]
James, Doncic trades triple-double as Lakers win over Mavs
Box Scores: LA LAKERS 119 — James 39, Davis 31, Green 14, Bradley 11, Kuzma 9, Caruso 7, Howard 4, McGee 2, Caldwell-Pope 2, Cook 0, Daniels 0. DALLAS 110 — Doncic 31, Porzingis 16, Powell 14, Wright 12, Hardaway Jr. 11, Kleber 8, Finney-Smith 7, Marjanovic 4, Curry 4, Brunson 3, Jackson 0. Quarters: […]
Ancajas-Rodriguez bout canceled due to visa problems
MANILA — Jerwin Ancajas’ scheduled defense of his IBF junior bantamweight title on Sunday (Philippine Time) will not take place anymore as Top Rank announced on Friday (Philippine Time) the cancellation of his bout against Mexican challenger Jonathan Rodriguez. In a statement, Top Rank said Rodriguez encountered visa issues while he was set to depart […]
NorthPort’s Standhardinger earns PBA Player of the Week plum
MANILA — Sophomore Christian Standhardinger didn’t lose time in showing his real worth, making an immediate impact right in his first outing for new team NorthPort in the PBA Governors Cup. That his breakout game for the Batang Pier came at the expense of former ballclub San Miguel Beer made the experience all the more […]
SEAG info system to push through despite possible TRO
MANILA — The Philippine SEA Games Organizing Commitee (Phisgoc) will push through with its information system for the upcoming biennial meet even in the face of a possible temporary restraining order (TRO). “There is no TRO or injunction by the court to date, which means there is no legal obstacle for the SEA Games Information […]
Balanga wins final leg of Chooks 3×3 MelMac Cup
MANILA — Wilkin’s Balanga took home the championship in the sixth and final leg of the second season of the Chooks-To-Go Pilipinas 3×3 MelMac Cup on Thursday at Gold’s Gym in Mandaluyong City. Balanga edged Big Boss Cement Porac, 21-19, in the final after finishing the game with three straight points to preserve a hot […]
Slippery Navotas floor due to rains washes out MPBL games
MANILA — The Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) fell prey to the slippery floor of the Navotas Sports Complex anew, prompting the league to call off its entire Monday tripleheader. Due to the rainy weather, the venue’s hardwood became too moist and slippery that Commissioner Kenneth Duremdes had to stop the ongoing match between Batangas […]
NorthPort’s Standhardinger earns PBA Player of the Week plum
MANILA — Sophomore Christian Standhardinger didn’t lose time in showing his real worth, making an immediate impact right in his first outing for new team NorthPort in the PBA Governors Cup. That his breakout game for the Batang Pier came at the expense of former ballclub San Miguel Beer made the experience all the more […]
