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Carlos Yulo wins bronze in Baku World Cup

MANILA, Philippines – Carlos Yulo managed to reach the podium in his first high-caliber foreign meet since a world championship stint nearly half a year back. The Filipino gymnastics star punctuated his stint in the Baku, Azerbaijan leg of the 2024 FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Cup Series with a bronze medal in the men’s floor.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 9th, 2024

Red-hot San Miguel rolls into finals as Ginebra suffers unprecedented sweep

San Miguel becomes the first team to sweep Barangay Ginebra in a best-of-five series in over a decade as it advances to the PBA Commissioner's Cup finals on a nine-game winning streak.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 28th, 2024

Tyler Bay at his best as Magnolia avenges playoff heartbreaks to TNT

Magnolia advances to the semifinals of the PBA Commissioner's Cup, redeeming itself after succumbing to TNT in their last four playoff encounters.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

Women s Voices Have Power to Drive Change

Every March 8, International Women's Day, women flood the streets in countries around the world to commemorate hard-won victories for women's rights and to fight for more. It's a time to celebrate advances while sharing our frustrations about too-slow progress or even backsliding.But we're only able to express our joy and rage when we enjoy freedom of expression. Without it, realizing other rights is nearly impo.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

World champion Collazo calls out Jerusalem for a unification bout 

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The reigning World Boxing Organization (WBO) world minimumweight champion Oscar “El Pupilo” Collazo didn’t give the newly-crowned World Boxing Council (WBC) world minimumweight Melvin “Gringo” Jerusalem enough time to celebrate.  Collazo immediately called out Jerusalem for a unification bout and a rematch following the latter’s split decision victory to dethrone erstwhile.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 1st, 2024

Jerusalem ends PHL’s world title drought in boxing, wins WBC minimumweight belt in Japan

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Finally, the Philippines ended its world title drought in boxing after Melvin “Gringo” Jerusalem dethroned Yudai Shigeoka via split decision to win the World Boxing Council (WBC) world minimumweight title on Sunday, March 31, in Nagoya, Japan. Jerusalem flexed his winning might against the heavily favored Japanese world champion after knocking.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 31st, 2024

Jerusalem, Amparo make weight for Japan world title bouts

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former world champion Melvin “Gringo” Jerusalem and world-rated Jake “El Bambino” Amparo will attempt to dethrone the vaunted Shigeoka brothers in their separate world title bouts on Sunday, March 31, in Nagoya, Japan.  Jerusalem eyes a repeat of his 2023 shocking world title victory against Masataka Taniguchi by taking on Yudai.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 30th, 2024

Andales cancels IBF world title fight in Japan

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Filipino ArAr Andales reportedly withdrew from his world title bout on March 31 in Nagoya, Japan. Andales was scheduled to fight the reigning International Boxing Federation (IBF) world minimumweight champion, Ginjiro Shigeoka of Japan. Their world title duel was supposedly a double-header world title bout with fellow Filipino Melvin Jerusalem gunning.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

Ancajas, Inoue make weight for WBA world title duel in Tokyo 

CEBU CITY, Philippines—- Former world champion Jerwin Ancajas had to strip off his undergarments during Friday’s weigh-in to get the contracted weight for his world title duel against Japanese Takuma Inoue. Ancajas and Inoue will fight for the World Boxing Association (WBA) world bantamweight crown on Saturday, Feb. 24 at the Kokugikan Arena in Tokyo,.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 23rd, 2024

Ancajas arrives in Japan for February 24 world title bout vs. Inoue 

CEBU CITY, Philippines — With less than a week before his much-anticipated world title fight, Jerwin “Pretty Boy” Ancajas arrived in Japan on Sunday, February 18. Ancajas guns to become a two-division world champion by taking on the reigning World Boxing Association (WBA) world bantamweight champion Takuma Inoue, the younger brother of Japanese boxing superstar Naoya.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 18th, 2024

Andales challenges Shigeoka for IBF world minimumweight title

CEBU CITY, Philippines— One-time world title challenger ArAr “Asero” Andales has earned another world title shot, this time against the reigning International Boxing Federation (IBF) world minimumweight champion Ginjiro Shigeoka of Japan. Andales and Shigeoka’s world title bout is scheduled for March 31 at the International Conference Hall in Nagoya, Japan. Shigeoka will be one.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2024

Gilas Youth joins Spain, Puerto Rico, Lithuania in FIBA U17 World Cup group

The battlefield — and the stacked opposition on the way — is set for the Gilas Pilipinas youth in its anticipated return to the FIBA U17 World Cup in Turkey on June 29 to July 7......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 30th, 2024

Asian qualifying results for 2026 FIFA World Cup

BEIJING, March 22 (Xinhua) -- Following are Thursday's results in Asian qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico: Group A At Doha Qatar bt Kuwait 3-0 At Abha, Saudi Arabia Afghanistan tied India 0-0 Group B At Tokyo Japan bt DPR Korea 1-0 At Yangon Myanmar tied Syria 1-1 Group C At Seoul South Korea tied T.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 22nd, 2024

PHL ready to face Iraq in FIFA World Cup qualifiers 

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Philippine Men’s National Football Team is ready to take on Iraq, according to its head coach, Tom Saintfiet. The team will face Iraq tomorrow, March 21, at the Basra International Stadium for the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers. Members of the Philippine Men’s National Football Team flew to Iraq recently.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 20th, 2024

PHL’s new football head coach tells players to enjoy the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers’ experience

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Newly-appointed head coach of the Philippine men’s national football team, Tom Saintfiet, told his players to enjoy the experience of being the underdog heading into the March 21 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers match against Iraq at Basra Stadium. Saintfiet, in a video interview published by the Philippine Football Federation (PFF) a.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 15th, 2024

P17.8 billion impact from FIBA World Cup

The numbers generated by the Philippines’ hosting of the 2023 FIBA World Cup are staggering and in his remarks during the SMC-PSA Annual Awards Night at the Manila Diamond Hotel last Monday, SBP president Al Panlilio said bringing the event back to the country after 45 years was “the beginning of many more good things to come for Philippine basketball.”.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 2nd, 2024

Hidilyn Diaz eyes World Cup campaign in buildup for ‘last Olympics’

Opting to pace herself this time, Hidilyn Diaz skips the Asian Championships to focus on the World Cup, where the Filipina weightlifter vies to punch a Paris Olympics ticket.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 28th, 2024

Suarez beats Coria in Texas bout 

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Charly “King’s Warrior” Suarez remained undefeated after prevailing against substitute Luis Coria during their fight on April 13 (April 14, Manila Time) at the American Bank Center in Corpus Christi, Texas. However, it wasn’t an easy fight for Suarez after he got knocked down in the last 10 seconds in the.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 14th, 2024

Tulfo beats Sara in 2028 ‘match-up’ polls – OCTA

If the 2028 presidential race would be down to two leading candidates, Sen. Raffy Tulfo will win by a significant margin against Vice President Sara Duterte, based on commissioned polls conducted by the OCTA Research group......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 10th, 2024

Asian legends tip Matsuyama to enjoy golden run

If Hideki Matsuyama beats the strongest field in golf and becomes the first Japanese winner at The Players Championship this week, those who blazed the trail for Asian golf before him will be the least surprised......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 13th, 2024