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A young chess player from Antique takes a huge step forward in his bid to earn a title as he joins the 2nd AQ Prime FIDE Standard Chess Open Tournament on August 19-21 at the Robinsons Metro East Level 3 in Pasig City. Hans Lee Villorente CONTREIBUTED PHOTO Here, 13-year-old …

Gilas Pilipinas pool members AJ Edu and Calvin Oftana have no doubt that the presence of NBA star Jordan Clarkson in the national team's practices in recent days, have elevated their play and competitiveness as the build up continues for the 2023 FIBA World Cup. “When you have high-level players …

With just two weeks to go before Gilas Pilipinas makes it's much-awaited 2023 FIBA World Cup debut versus Dominican Republic, former national player LA Tenorio has one piece of advice to the players— “shut yourselves from social media.” LA Tenorio FIBA PHOTO The 39-year-old Tenorio remembered that during their build …

Chip Engelland, Filipino basketball fans in the 1980's sure do recognize him but the younger generation might not. And so, here's a little trivia for the younger ones. Chip Engelland AFP FILE PHOTO Engelland, Team USA's assistant coach for the upcoming FIBA World Cup, used to be a naturalized player …

True to its identity, Magnolia has tapped a defense-oriented player in Tyler Bey as the Hotshots' import when the PBA's Season 48 kicks off with the Commissioner's Cup on October 15. Tyler Bey AFP FILE PHOTO The Hotshots team governor Rene Pardo said they have come to terms and have …

(UPDATE) IT'S not over until it's over. The Adamson Lady Falcons understood this adage and embraced it Wednesday night. Down by nine points at 11-20 in the fourth set against the La Salle Lady Spikers, the Lady Falcons mustered the strength to extend Game 1 of the Shakey's Super League …

NBA star Jordan Clarkson of the Utah Jazz had his first practice with the Philippine men's basketball team behind closed doors Wednesday night at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City. The Utah Jazz shooting guard hit the ground running with the national squad, less than 48 hours after arriving in …

Wellington: Salma Paralluelo hit an extra-time winner as Spain beat the Netherlands 2-1 at the Women's World Cup on Friday to set up a semi-final clash with Japan or Sweden. Spain’s forward Salma Paralluelo (10) celebrates scoring her team’s second goal during the 2023 Women’s World Cup quarterfinals football match …

(UPDATE) KAI Sotto's status with Gilas Pilipinas is still up in the air as far as coach Chot Reyes is concerned. For one, Reyes said he was told that the 7-foot-3 youthful big man is scheduled to see his doctor on Thursday. “The last we've heard, he's going to see …

Danry Seth Romualdez CONTRIBUTED PHOTO The lone Filipino entry at the 7th Eastern Asia Youth Chess Championship will go home with the bronze medal after finishing third in the standard chess 8-under division. Danry Seth Romualdez, a grade 3 student of MGC New Life Christian Academy, scored 7.0 points in …