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Lipa City ready for 1st Barako Cup

LIPA CITY — A new mixed-team competition will happen this week as the city launches the inaugural Lipa City Fiesta Barako Golf tournament slated on Jan. 15 to 18 at the Summit Point Golf and Country Club and Mount Malarayat Golf and Country Club here. The inaugural Lipa City Fiesta …

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Pacquiao, Elorde unite in Awards Night on March 25

Future world boxing hall of famer Manny Pacquiao will be collaborating with the Elordes for the biggest annual boxing awards which celebrates its 24th anniversary this year on March 25. Former world title challenger Miguel Elorde, Manny Pacquiao, Liza and Johnny Elorde Pacquiao, the eighth time world champion and an …

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Groseclose arrives in Gangwon for Winter Youth Olympics

Speed skater Peter Groseclose has arrived in South Korea on Sunday, Jan. 14, ahead of this Friday’s opening ceremony of the 2024 Winter Youth Olympic Games in Gangwon. Peter Groseclose (File Photo/Philippine Skating Union) Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino said the two other Filipino athletes will follow …

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American Navarro beats Mertens in Hobart for first WTA title

HOBART (AFP) — Fast-rising American Emma Navarro upset two-time champion Elise Mertens to secure her first WTA title on Saturday, Jan. 13, with a battling 6-1, 4-6, 7-5 win at the Hobart International. USA’s Emma Navarro (AFP) In their first career meeting, the 22-year-old outlasted the Belgian top seed over …

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Fajardo, Bolden to be feted in PSA Awards

Two great individuals who excelled in their respective fields will be a big part of the San Miguel Corporation-Philippine Sportswriters Association (SMC-PSA) Awards Night at the Diamond Hotel. San Miguel Beermen’s June Mar Fajardo (left) and Filipinas’ Sarina Bolden (PBA Images/AFP) Cager June Mar Fajardo and booter Sarina Bolden have …

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Que targets record win at TCC Invitational

Angelo Que is putting emphasis on mental preparation as he gears up for a record victory against a formidable field in The Country Club Invitational reeling off on Jan. 23 at the demanding TCC course in Canlubang. Angelo Que Despite not winning on home soil since routing the field by …

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Dilao, Diaz shine in PPS Kasadyahan netfest

France Dilao and Jana Diaz pounded out victories in contrasting fashions in 16-and-under play as they shared the MVP honors in the Gov. A. R. Defensor Kasadyahan national juniors tennis championships at the LaPaz courts in Iloilo last Thursday, Jan. 11. Winners show their trophies and medals during awards rites …

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Ledecky, McIntosh post wins at Knoxville Pro Swim

WASHINGTON (AFP) — Seven-time Olympic gold medalist Katie Ledecky cruised to victory in the women’s 400m freestyle Thursday, Jan. 11, her second win in as many nights at the Pro Swim series meeting in Knoxville, Tennessee. Katie Ledecky looks on after finishing the Women’s 400 Meter Freestyle prelims on Day …

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