Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics dunks the ball against Bam Adebayo of the Miami Heat during the first quarter in Game Four of the 2022 NBA Playoffs Eastern Conference Finals at TD Garden on May 23, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. (AFP) Jayson Tatum rediscovered his scoring touch with 31 …
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PH SEAG finish in Vietnam nothing to be ashamed of — Ramirez
Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) chairman Butch Ramirez lauded the athletes’ overall performance at the recent 31st Southeast Asian Games where they went home with a fourth-place finish. BUTCH RAMIREZ Ramirez said there was nothing to be ashamed of finishing behind Vietnam, Thailand and Indonesia in the overall medal tally considering …
Read More »Arms show returns after 3 years
AFAD directors Edwin Ańo, Imelda Reyes and Duke De Leon express optimism that the Sporting Arms Show will boost the industry and strengthen the program for responsible gun ownership. For the first time since 2019, the Association of Firearms and Ammunition Dealers of the Philippines, Inc. (AFAD) is back with …
Read More »Big man Justin Arana eager to learn under PBA great Danny Ildefonso
Just days after getting drafted to the PBA, incoming Converge rookie Justin Arana is already relishing his chance to learn under the wings of assistant coach and two-time league MVP Danny Ildefonso. Photo from PBA Arana hopes to carry his impressive final season with Arellano that saw him bag the …
Read More »Hot finish lifts Tabuena; Avaricio takes early lead
LAUREL, Batangas – Far from reaching peak form, Miguel Tabuena still flourished and got to the top with a scorching finish, birdying the last three holes to shoot a six-under 66 and get past Clyde Mondilla at the start of the ICTSI Splendido Taal Championship here on Tuesday, May 24. …
Read More »PH team expects to return bigger and better in 2023 SEAG
The fourth-place performance in the recent 31st Southeast Asian Games in Hanoi, Vietnam was impressive in itself considering the pandemic situation everyone faced the past years. Team Philippines during the opening ceremony (AFP) But expect the Filipinos to return with a vengeance as they set their sights on a brighter, …
Read More »PSC vows full support to SEAG wonder Vanessa Sarno
Vanessa Sarno, the rising star of Philippine weightlifting, would need all the help she can get if the country wants to realize her full, boundless potential. Vanessa Sarno (PSC-POC Images) And the Philippine Sports Commission has answered the call by providing her with the same formula it did that produced …
Read More »Rain or Shine signs rookies Mamuyac, Ildefonso, Clarito
Rain or Shine signed rookies Gian Mamuyac, Shaun Ildefonso and Jhonard Clarito to contracts a week after they were selected by the Elasto Painters in the PBA Rookie Draft. Gian Mamuyac (UAAP Media) Mamuyac, Ildefonso and Clarito signed on the dotted line Monday, May 23, with the presence of Elasto …
Read More »Azkals set to name new coach as Cooper steps down
The Philippine Azkals will have a new man in charge ahead of next month’s AFC Asian Cup Third Round Qualifiers after Scott Cooper stepped down as coach. Scott Cooper His departure was confirmed Sunday, May 22 by the Philippine Football Federation, adding that a new coach is set to be …
Read More »Converge acquires rookie Kurt Lojera from Blackwater
Converge made another roster move ahead of its maiden season in the PBA with the acquisition of rookie Kurt Lojera from Blackwater. Photo from PBA The FiberXers got the No. 9 pick in last week’s Rookie Draft in exchange for veteran center Yousef Taha in a deal the league approved …
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