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 […]
Morris Garages to provide cars for SEA Games athletes, officials
MANILA — Morris Garages (MG) on Tuesday formally sealed an agreement with the Philippine Southeast Asian Games Organizing Committee (Phisgoc) to become the primary transportation means for the upcoming SEA Games. Representatives from MG and Phisgoc signed the memorandum of agreement on Tuesday at Enderun College in Taguig City that effectively makes MG the meet’s […]
Demecillo loses vacant IBA World featherweight title fight
DAVAO CITY — Marco “Singwancha” Demecillo of Iligan City lost in title bid by a unanimous decision for the vacant International Boxing Association World featherweight title against undefeated Ongen Saknosiwi of Indonesia on November 17 in Batu, Indonesia. It was the 9th setback suffered by Demecillo against 24 wins and one draw, while Saknosiwi posted […]
Formentera to fight Kawaura in Japan
DAVAO CITY — Southpaw Joy Joy Formentera of Cebu will face undefeated Ryusei Kawaura of Japan on Nov. 20 at the Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan. The 25-year-old Formentera recently knocked down Prince Andrew Laurio of Masbate in the first round on July 6 in Liloan to win the vacant Visayas Professional Boxing Association super […]
Letran ends San Beda’s dream run in sour note, wins NCAA title
MANILA — Letran gave another reminder that it’s not about how you start strong but to end strong. The Knights completely spoiled the San Beda Red Lions’ dream run in the NCAA men’s basketball tournament after clinching the championship with an 81-79 win in the final game of the best-of-three finals at the Mall of […]
NU Pep Squad stays as UAAP cheerdance champ
MANILA — The NU Pep Squad retained the UAAP Cheerdance Competition championship — their sixth crown — after another near-flawless routine on Sunday night at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. The NU Pep Squad, which paid tribute to the Philippines in their routine — dominated almost all the statistical points and finished […]
PFL commish elated by success of SEAG football test event
BIÑAN, Laguna — Philippines Football League commissioner Coco Torre could not help but be happy to see the Copa Paulino Alcantara final between Ceres Negros and Kaya Iloilo as a resounding success. “I’m very happy with the very good turnout,” Torre said after the match at the Biñan Football Stadium. The match was pitted as […]
Skateboarding venue for SEA Games almost complete
MANILA — The 30th Southeast Asian Games skateboarding competition venue in Tagaytay is now 99.5 percent ready. Skateboarding and Roller Sport Association of the Philippines (SRSAPI) president Monty Mendigoria said the national skateboarding team has already been practicing at the Tagaytay street and park courses since last week. Margie Didal and Kiko Francisco along with […]
