Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Chairman Richard Bachmann and Private Schools Athletic Association (PRISAA) National Chairman Rev. Fr. Vicente Uy formally signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) in strengthening the agency’s grassroots sports initiative. (Seated from left) PSC Commissioner Edward Hayco, Chairman Richard Bachmann, PRISAA National Vice Chairman Rev. Fr. Jessie …
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Sinner enjoying life as Grand Slam breakthrough beckons
MELBOURNE (AFP) — Jannik Sinner credited master coach Darren Cahill on Friday, Jan. 12, with helping him rise up the rankings, saying the Australian gave him a different perspective on tennis. Italy’s Jannik Sinner (AFP) The Italian brought Cahill on board in June 2022 and he has overseen the 22-year-old’s …
Read More »Ex-Barcelona kid Kubo set for lift-off with Japan at Asian Cup
DOHA (AFP) — Takefusa Kubo was tipped for stardom after joining Barcelona’s academy aged 10 and the Japanese attacking midfielder now looks poised to realize his potential by taking the Asian Cup by storm. Japan midfielder Takefusa Kubo (AFP) The 22-year-old, who was once signed by Real Madrid, has found …
Read More »SMB downs Blackwater, clinches quarters bonus
Bennie Boatwright continued to wax hot as San Miguel Beer rolled past Blackwater, 125-117, to formally clinch one of the remaining twice-to-beat armors in the 2023-’24 PBA Commissioner’s Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Friday, Jan. 12. Bennie Boatwright sustains his fiery form for the Beermen (PBA Images) It …
Read More »Former PBA exec blasts collegiate recruitment practice: ‘Nasira na ang UAAP’
Former basketball executive and now newspaper columnist JB Baylon weighed in on the current recruitment process of collegiate teams particularly in UAAP schools, stressing that current practice of acquiring players is actually ruining the league. Jared Bahay is one of the top amateur talents UAAP schools are eager to add …
Read More »St. Jude favorites as PCYAA opens 10th season
St. Jude Catholic School (SJCS) will be the team to beat when the Philippine Ching Yuen Athletic Association (PCYAA) Season 11 juniors basketball tournament kicks off on Tuesday, Jan. 16. Ethan Kaw (PCYAA) Flanked by Ethan Kaw, the Green Knights are seeking to remain at the pinnacle after winning the …
Read More »Pacquiao named honorary president of Taiwan boxing league
Former eight-division boxing world champion Manny Pacquiao is up for a huge task ahead of his exhibition match in Thailand after he was named as the honorary president of Taiwan’s Carry Fighting Championship. Manny Pacquiao (AFP / File photo) The 45-year-old Pacquiao is expected to promote the professional boxing league …
Read More »Malixi fights back but fades in the stretch
Rianne Malixi battled back from four shots down with a determined frontside rebound but blew a two-stroke lead with a faltering finish, hobbling with a one-over 74 and sliding to joint second after three rounds of the Australian Master of the Amateurs Championship in Melbourne on Thursday, Jan. 11. Rianne …
Read More »Son set to light up Asian Cup as Qatar takes center stage again
DOHA (AFP) — The Asian Cup begins on Friday, Jan. 12, with defending champions Qatar the hosts, Japan favorites and Son Heung-min’s South Korea vowing to win the title for the first time in 64 years. South Korea’s Son Heung-min (AFP) The 24 teams spanning Australia to Palestine will battle …
Read More »Wright, nine other Pinoy imports join Asian All-Stars in B.League
Matthew Wright and nine other Filipino imports were chosen to spearhead the Asian squad in the 2024 Japan B.League All-Star Weekend on Jan. 13 and 14 at the Okinawa Arena. Asia All-Stars (Japan B. League) The squad will be composed of Wright (Kyoto Hannaryz), Dwight Ramos (Levanga Hokkaido), Kiefer Ravena …
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