The last time San Miguel Beer and Barangay Ginebra met in the PBA, Marcio Lassiter (right) had himself one helluva night. —AUGUST DELA CRUZ The teams left jockeying for the PBA Governors’ Cup title have been trimmed down to the final four, and no one seems to have an advantage over anybody, which makes these … Read more
IMs Chito Garma and Efren Bagamasbad, and Marlon Bernardino during the PSA Forum on Tuesday. Garma and Bagamasbad will compete in the FIDE World Senior Chess Championships next month. –HANDOUT PHOTO MANILA, Philippines– For senior players Chito Garma and Efren Bagamasbad, it’s never too late to become a grand master. The two Filipinos will try … Read more
Spanish footballer Andres Iniesta gestures as he announces his retirement aged 40 during an event to celebrate his career at the America’s Cup Experience venue in Barcelona on October 8, 2024. (Photo by LLUIS GENE / AFP) BARCELONA–Former Barcelona and Spain midfielder Andres Iniesta announced his retirement on Tuesday after a glittering trophy-laden career spanning … Read more
The imports of the semifinalists of the 2024 PBA Governors’ Cup. –PBA IMAGES San Miguel Beermen, Barangay Ginebra Gin Kings, TNT Tropang Giga and Rain or Shine Elastopainters are set to begin their respective 2024 PBA Governors’ Cup best-of-seven seminals. READ: PBA News, Scores, Schedules Article continues after this advertisement The semifinal doubleheaders will be … Read more
FILE – Rubilen Amit defeats Chezka Centeno 7-5 in the women’s 10-ball finals in the 31st SEA Games in Hanoi, Vietnam. SEA GAMES POOL Rubilen Amit and Chezka Centeno have always been a wellspring of success in the international women’s billiards scene. And in the 2024 VenBilliards WPA World 10-Ball Women’s Championship, they hope to … Read more
Hali Long: Kaya captain —CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Kaya-Iloilo battled College of Asian Scholars of host Thailand to a scoreless draw on Sunday to begin its campaign in the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Women’s Champions League in Pathum Thani. The winner of last year’s Philippine Football Federation Women’s League had its share of great chances to score … Read more
It took all of Beerman June Mar Fajardo’s (left) 40 points and 24 rebounds to deflate Justin Arana and the FiberXers. —AUGUST DELA CRUZ Basketball coaches usually take a day or two processing a botched campaign. But that wasn’t quite the case for Converge’s Franco Atienza, whose squad nearly toppled mighty San Miguel Beer in … Read more
Tottenham Hotspur’s Micky van de Ven, left, and Brennan Johnson look dejected after defeat in the Premier League match at the American Express Stadium, Brighton, England, Sunday Oct. 6, 2024. (Gareth Fuller/PA via AP) BRIGHTON, England — Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou described his team’s second-half collapse in the 3-2 loss at Brighton as “unacceptable” and … Read more
Manchester United’s head coach Erik ten Hag, front, and Aston Villa’s head coach Unai Emery react during the English Premier League soccer match between Aston Villa and Manchester United, at Villa Park in Birmingham, England, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024. (AP Photo/Rui Vieira) For Erik ten Hag, it’s very simple. “We are all on board, together, … Read more
La Salle’s Josh David against UP in UAAP Season 87.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — La Salle guard Josh David seems to enjoy playing against University of the Philippines. David emerged one of La Salle’s heroes in last season’s finals against UP and he was at it again on Sunday, playing a vital role in the … Read more