Bianca Pagdanganan, of the Philippines, acknowledges the crowd after putting on the 1st green during the final round of the women’s golf event at the Paris Olympics 2024, Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, at Le Golf National, in Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, France. (AP Photo/Matt York) Wearing totally different outfits, Bianca Pagdanganan and Dottie Ardina went the right direction … Read more
FILE–The LA28 Olympics mural by Artist Steven Harrington is displayed on the corner of Stanley street and Sunset Boulevard on September 01, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. –Frazer Harrison/Getty Images/AFP Los Angeles 2028 organizers said Saturday they will force spectators to take public transportation to Olympic venues and encourage remote working in a bid to … Read more
Cignal’s MJ Perez (15) in the PVL Reinforced Conference.–PVL PHOTO MANILA, Philippines–Cignal chalked up a bounce-back win to open its second round assignments in the PVL Reinforced Conference on Saturday at PhilSports Arena. Coming off a first loss this conference against unbeaten Akari, the HD Spikers beat Farm Fresh, 25-23, 28-26, 25-27, 25-15, to secure … Read more
Alas Pililinas in the SEA VLeague. –Photo frkm MANILA, Philippines — Alas Pilipinas absorbed its second straight loss in the SEA VLeague Leg 2 after getting swept by Vietnam anew, 25-16, 25-20, 25-22, on Saturday in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand. The Filipino Spikers’ gallant stand wasn’t enough in the last two sets, especially in the third … Read more
Run part of the Ironkids Duathlon event at Davao Coastal Road. –HANDOUT PHOTO DAVAO – Euan Ramos and Eleora Avanzado showcased their athletic prowess in the RLC Residences Ironkids Duathlon at Davao Coastal Road on Saturday, ruling their respective divisions and continuing their winning streak from previous events. Despite the event’s emphasis on participation, official … Read more
Creamline’s Michele Gumabao at the PVL Reinforced Conference.–PVL PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — Creamline may be fielding a different starting six as it continues to miss the troika of Alyssa Valdez, Tots Carlos, and Jema Galanza but its winning tradition is still in full display, winning four straight games to top Pool A in the 2024 … Read more
Marck Espejo.–Photo from Kubota Spears Osaka MANILA, Philippines — Marck Espejo returns to Japan for the third time after signing a contract with Kubota Spears Osaka. The team, which played in the V.League Division 2 last season, on Friday announced the signing of the Filipino Outside Spiker for the 2024-25 season. Espejo, who won a … Read more
TNT’s Calvin Oftana.–PBA IMAGES Calvin Oftana didn’t get the amount of playing time he’s so used to having at TNT during Gilas Pilipinas’ bid in the Fiba Olympic Qualifying Tournament (OQT) last month in Latvia. But the Tropang Giga ace, who hails from Dumaguete, is not looking at the Riga tour as a wasted stint. … Read more
The stage is set for an electrifying encounter as Manchester City and Manchester United prepare to clash at Wembley Stadium on Saturday afternoon, just a week before the Premier League season kicks off. This Community Shield showdown is more than just a curtain-raiser; it’s a battle for supremacy between two of England’s most storied clubs. … Read more
The boat carrying team Philippines makes its way down the Seine in Paris, France, during the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympics, Friday, July 26, 2024.(AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson) The first-ever Olympic gold in boxing may have eluded the Philippines once more, but the two bronze medals secured at the Paris Games in the ring … Read more