Mona Sarines outdueled Precious Zaragosa in a gripping duel of skills and nerves, topping the putting challenge while finishing second both in chipping and driving to claim the top honors in the girls' 11-12 category of the Junior PGT 2023 Series at the Sta. Elena Golf and Country Club in …
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TNT import Rondae Hollis-Jefferson to play for Jordan in FIBA World Cup
A familiar face in Rondae Hollis-Jefferson will be coming back to the Philippines as he reinforces the Jordanian national team in the 2023 FIBA World Cup. The explosive former Arizona forward was just four months removed from leading TNT to the 2022-23 PBA Governors' Cup championship after dethroning Barangay Ginebra …
Read More »Chot glad to finally see fruits of labor
CHOT Reyes is convinced that Gilas Pilipinas' dominant win over Ivory Coast in their tune-up match on Friday night was a product of the lessons the Filipinos learned during their Europe training camp and participation in the China pocket tournament. Playing with energy and fervor, Gilas rode on the charged-up …
Read More »Alcaraz, Djokovic line up all-star Cincinnati final
CINCINNATI: Carlos Alcaraz saved a match point on the way to a three-set victory over Hubert Hurkacz Saturday as he lined up title clash with Novak Djokovic at the ATP Cincinnati Masters. World number one Alcaraz held on for a 2-6, 7-6 (7/4), 6-3 victory over Hurkacz, rallying to beat …
Read More »Gilas’ FIBA WC foe Angola arrives in Manila
The Angola national team has landed in Manila on Saturday, just nearly a week before the opening of the 2023 FIBA World Cup, which the Philippines is co-hosting with Japan and Indonesia. Team Angola FIBA PHOTO Bruising power forward Bruno Fernando of the Atlanta Hawks leads the Angola side, which …
Read More »Kai Sotto extra motivated to play in front of home crowd in FIBA World Cup
Kai Sotto said he gets an extra shot of energy and motivation whenever he plays for Gilas Pilipinas at home. True is the same for the 7-foot-3 cager in the upcoming FIBA World Cup where he is expected to help anchor the paint for the home team Gilas Pilipinas. Kai …
Read More »Saavedra shines as Tams upend Green Spikers
Far Eastern University survived the first match that went the distance in the week-long V-League Men's Collegiate Challenge marked by straight-set romps, repelling De La Salle University, 25-22, 20-25, 25-23, 16-25, 17-15, on Sunday at the Paco Arena. The FEU Tamaraws V-LEAGUE PHOTO The Tams overcame huge deficits to upend …
Read More »Who will guard Karl-Anthony Towns?
WITH exactly a week to go before the Philippines opens its 2023 FIBA World Cup campaign against Dominican Republic, former national coach Norman Black said on Friday, August 18, that Gilas Pilipinas will have to bring its A-game on defense to overcome the Karl-Anthony Towns-led squad. Appearing as guest at …
Read More »Eala beats Defalco to enter ITF UK semis
Filipino tennis ace Alexandra “Alex” Eala continues her dominance at the International Tennis Federation (ITF) Aldershot tournament in the United Kingdom, after beating American Jenna Defalco in 2 sets, 6-1, 6-2 during the quarterfinals on Friday night. Alex Eala PHOTO FROM EALA’S FB PAGE This will mean the 3rd-seeded Eala …
Read More »Megan Paragua wins tournament, earns Woman Fide Master title
Filipino-American Megan Althea Obrero Paragua emerged champion in her age group and earned an outright Woman Fide Master (WFM) title by virtue of her excellent showing in the 33rd Pan-American Youth Chess Festival 2023 that concluded on Friday (Manila time) in Chicago, Illinois. Filipino-American Megan Paragua (right), niece of Grandmaster …
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