The Painters’ Aaron Fuller (right) got a lot of attention from Hotshots defenders like Calvin Abueva. —AUGUST DELA CRUZ At the heart of Rain or Shine’s deep campaign run thus far in the PBA Governors’ Cup is a returnee whose efforts would pale in comparison to the numbers being put up by imports on powerhouse … Read more
San Miguel Beermen’s June Mar Fajardo against Converge defenders during the PBA Governors’ Cup quarterfinals. –PBA IMAGES There was a very good reason for June Mar Fajardo and coach Jorge Gallent to be in a very lighthearted mood after San Miguel Beer survived an underdog Converge squad that made good on its promise to fight … Read more
Philippines’ Hidilyn Diaz competes during the women’s 53kg weightlifting event at the Rio 2016 Olympic games in Rio de Janeiro on August 7, 2016. (Photo by GOH Chai Hin / AFP) It’s quite ironic that the sport where the nation first secured an Olympic gold medal still isn’t—and hasn’t been—part of the Palarong Pambansa calendar. … Read more
La Salle Green Archers’ star Kevin Quiambao during the game against UP Fighting Maroons in the UAAP Season 87 men’s basketball tournament. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Kevin Quiambao believes the stunning loss to University of the East fueled La Salle Green Archers back to the top of the standings at the end of the … Read more
Wello Lingolingo, right, celebrates after hitting the game-winner at the buzzer to push UE past Adamson in UAAP Season 87 men’s basketball.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Wello Lingolingo was in the right place and at the right time to save the day for University of the East in the UAAP Season 87 men’s basketball tournament … Read more
New York Mets’ Pete Alonso, lower left, high fives a teammate after hitting an RBI sacrifice fly during the eighth inning of Game 1 of an MLB NL Division Series against the Philadelphia Phillies, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola) PHILADELPHIA— Mark Vientos and Brandon Nimmo keyed another late New York comeback, … Read more
Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick, left, shakes hands with guard Bronny James as he comes out of the game during the first half of a preseason NBA basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Friday, Oct. 4, 2024, in Palm Desert, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) PALM DESERT, California — Bronny James said his … Read more
President Marcos has declared the fourth week of October of every year as “Moving Forward Paddling Week Philippines” as part of efforts to promote the Philippines as a top paddling destination and to encourage it as a sport or leisure activity. Signed on Oct. 2, Proclamation No. 699 tasked the Philippine Sports Commission to lead, … Read more
UST Tigresses celebrate during a win over Lyceum in the Shakey’s Super League.–SSL PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — Less than 24 hours after winning the V-League crown, University of Santo Tomas overcame a second-set hiccup to beat Lyceum, 25-16, 28-30, 25-17, 25-14, and open its Shakey’s Super League (SSL) Collegiate Pre-season Championship campaign on a high … Read more
NU Bulldogs’ forward Kenshin Padrones during a game against Ateneo in the UAAP Season 87 men’s basketball tournament.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—What a difference a year makes for National University forward Kenshin Padrones. Almost exactly a year ago, Padrones was filled with uncertainties as far as his young basketball career was concerned after he took an … Read more