Commitment to Philippine Basketball Reinforced by Strong Group After Jones Cup Win
From The Wires Strong Group-Pilipinas emerged victorious in a dramatic overtime showdown against host Chinese-Taipei A, securing an 83-79 win in what was a ‘virtual championship’ match for the 43rd William Jones Cup on Sunday evening. In a game marked by a raucous crowd, contentious calls, and a challenging fourth quarter deficit, Strong Group displayed […]
Bellator Paris Showdown Between Patchy Mix vs. Leandro Higo for Bantamweight Championship
From The Wires Paris (July 23) – The Professional Fighters League (PFL), the fastest growing and most innovative sports league, today announced that Bellator Champions Series Paris will see the return of Bellator Bantamweight World Champion Patchy “No Love” Mix (20-1) as he looks to defend his title against Brazilian challenger Leandro “Pitbull” Higo (23-6) in the headline event at the Adidas […]
President Marcos Rallies Support for Filipino Olympians in 3rd SONA
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday gave Filipino athletes participating in the 2024 Paris Olympics a much-needed morale booster ahead of the Summer Games in his third State of the Nation Address (SONA). Speaking at the Batasang Pambansa in Quezon City, Marcos addressed the 28 Filipino athletes who qualified for the Olympics and […]
NGBL Launches under Alfrancis Chua, Highlighting Filipino High School Basketball Talent
From The Wires TOP sports executive Alfrancis Chua has been a long-time supporter of Filipino student-athletes and their journey to the professional ranks. Chua, who is the Next Generation Basketball League (NGBL) Executive Committee Chairman, previously helped Colegio de San Juan de Letran in winning a three-peat in the NCAA, and is now aiding his […]
Iglupas and Madis Secure Singles Titles for PH in Debut Week of PHINMA Junior ITF Tournament
From The Wires The Philippines secured all championships in the first week of the PHINMA Group’sinternational junior tennis tournament with Filipino netters dominating the boys’ and girls’singles finals a day after sweeping the doubles categories. On Sunday, Miguel Iglupas bagged his second championship at the J30 PHINMAInternational Junior Tennis Championships after defeating John Benedict Aguilar […]
Rhenz Abando and Ange Kouame to Play Through Injuries in Jones Cup Finale
From The Wires Strong Group-Pilipinas will have a complete lineup when it takes on Chinese-Taipei A in the virtual championship match of the 43rd William Jones Cup tonight at 7:00 p.m. Rhenz Abando and Angelo Kouame will play through their respective injuries while Tajuan Agee was discharged from the hospital on Saturday after suffering from […]
Filipino Players Sweep First Week of PHINMA Junior ITF Doubles Championships
From The Wires The Philippines conquered both the boys’ and girls’ doubles finals of the PHINMA Group’sinternational junior tennis tournament, as its first week nears its close. Filipino duo Miguel Iglupas and John Benedict Aguilar defeated Taiwan’s Hung-Jul Chenand Yu-Hsiang Chuang 7-5, 6-1 on the penultimate day of the J30 PHINMA InternationalJunior Tennis Championships 2024 […]
After Taiwan Setback, Jordan Heading Targets Jones Cup Success with Strong Group
From The Wires After two years, Jordan Heading has returned to Taiwan. This time around, the 6-foot-2 sharpshooter is representing the Philippines, playing for Strong Group-Pilipinas in the 43rd William Jones Cup. “I’m super happy to be back in Taiwan. I love the food and the people,” said the 28-year-old Filipino-Australian guard. “It’s just fun […]
Great Athletes Remind the World There’s Nothing Wrong With Wanting to Win
From The Wires What to know: The world’s best athletes aren’t just motivated by the idea of winning — they are relentlessly fueled by it. That mindset is on display in Nike’s summer 2024 campaign, “Winning Isn’t for Everyone.” Nike and a collective of its elite athletes are showing the world what passion for winning […]
3 Filipino Duos Advance to Doubles Finals, Pinoy Faces Top Seed in Boys’ Singles Semis at PHINMA Junior ITF
From The Wires Some of the Philippines’ most promising young tennis players are making waves in thecountry’s first International Tennis Federation-recognized junior tournament since the heightof the COVID-19 pandemic. Three Filipino teams made it to the first-week finals of the J30 PHINMA International JuniorTennis Championships, held at the Manila Polo Club. This July 20, girls’ […]
