National jins triumphed in the Asian Open Taekwondo Championships
Several members of the Philippine National Taekwondo – Poomsae & Kyorugi team reigned supreme in the 2021 SMART / MVP Sports Foundation Asian Online Open Taekwondo Championships held last July 10-12, organized by the Philippine Taekwondo Association. The country’s top jins, majority of which played in the recent Asian Taekwondo Championships in Lebanon last June, […]
Hidilyn’s thoughts on her gold medal finish; future plans after Olympics divulged
With her firepower and determination to give honor to God and the Filipino sporting community, Pinay weightlifting star Hidilyn Diaz successfully lifts 127 kg in her final attempt at Clean & Jerk in what could be her biggest moment in her 2-decade long weightlifting career, the gold medal triumph in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics last […]
After winning Olympic gold, Hidilyn Diaz blessed that she’s back home
“There no place like home” , said in a quote from The Wizard of Oz. And Hidilyn Diaz feels that she is back home as she made history as the first Filipino to snatch the gold medal in the Olympics. After 19 months of training in a backyard gym in Malaysia and joining two major […]
Betting odds against Pacquiao take a deep dive
LOS ANGELES — Oddsmakers are no longer so bullish about Manny Pacquiao being a steep underdog in his August 21 championship showdown versus Errol Spence at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Pegged as a plus 350 underdog (meaning a $100 wager wins $350) just two weeks ago, the current odds against the Filipino ring icon has […]
Jordan Clarkson, Apl.De. Ap visit Wild Card Gym
LOS ANGELES — Like bees to a pollen, stars attract stars. Such was the case on Saturday afternoon here in the city of angels where NBA guard Jordan Clarkson and singer Apl.De Ap made the familiar beeline to the Wild Card gym to visit ring icon and current Philippine senator Manny Pacquiao. The 32-year old Clarkson plays for the Utah Jazz and […]
Casimero dares Rigondeaux: “Don’t run”
LOS ANGELES — For the sake of action-loving, blood-thirsty fight fans who will troop to the Dignity Sports Health Park in Carson, California or watch the bout on television, reigning WBO bantamweight champion Johnriel Casimero only has one wish when he fights Guillermo Rigondeaux this coming August 14. “I want this to be a fight. […]
PBA: Meralco holds off San Miguel to pick up their second straight win
PASIG – The Meralco Bolts won their second game of the 2021 PBA Philippine Cup against the San Miguel Beermen, 93-87, at the Ynares Center. Newly acquired Beerman CJ Perez made his presence felt early with 5 points and the returning six-time league MVP June Mar Fajardo came in the game at the 3:35 mark […]
PBA: Belo catches fire as Meralco dominates NorthPort by 22
The Meralco Bolts flexed their muscles early with a 22-point blowout victory over NorthPort Batang Pier, 85-63, in their first match of the 2021 PBA Philippine Cup at the Ynares Center in Pasig. The Bolts’ newcomer Mac Belo had a strong output leading the team with 27 points, nine rebounds and three assists. Allein Maliksi […]
PBA: Nambatac, Belga leads Rain or Shine in a nail-biter win over NLEX
The Rain or Shine Elasto Painters escape the NLEX Road Warriors, 83-82, to pick up their first win of the 2021 PBA Philippine Cup at the Ynares Center in Pasig. Both teams came out firing from the let go and the game is tied at 26 points heading to the second quarter. Kevin Alas was […]
PBA: Alaska takes opening day blowout victory over Blackwater
The Alaska Aces open up the 46th PBA season with a victory over the Blackwater Elite, 103-77, at the Ynares Center in Pasig City. Simon Enciso came off the gates firing nine of Blackwater’s 15 points but Alaska’s total team effort gives them the one-point lead to end the first quarter. Both teams went neck-and-neck […]
