Masterful Hergie Bacyadan batters foe to punch Olympic ticket
Hergie Bacyadan becomes the fifth Filipino boxer to qualify for the Paris Games as the Philippines sends its biggest boxing delegation to the Olympics in nearly three decades.....»»
Vargas hopeful of more Olympics spots
ABAP chairman Ricky Vargas said yesterday he’s hoping for at least two more Olympic slots from boxing to add to the list of Paris entries Eumir Marcial, Nesthy Petecio and Aira Villegas with Rogen Ladon, Carlo Paalam and Hergie Bacyadan tipped to vie for tickets at the final qualifiers in Bangkok on May 23-June 3......»»
PH boxers taking ‘goods steps’ in qualifying for Paris Olympics
Golden wins by Nesthy Petecio, Rogen Ladon, Aira Villegas, and Hergie Bacyadan in Spain highlight the Filipino boxers' bid to qualify for the Paris Olympics.....»»
Jhack Tepora knocks out Mexican foe in comeback fight
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former interim world champion Jhack “El Kapitan” Tepora put on a masterful comeback performance by scoring a first technical round knockout against Mexican David Banda Leal on April 19 (April 20 Manila Time) at the Auditorio Municipal in Tijuana, Mexico. The Cebuano Tepora, who is now based in Las Vegas, Nevada,.....»»
Esteban eyes Paris Olympic fencing berth
Filipino-Ivorian fencer Maxine Esteban will compete in a final Olympic-qualifying tournament in Washington DC on March 15, looking to officially book a ticket to the Summer Games slated in Paris this year......»»
Beijing 2008 Olympics: one world, one dream
For the 2008 Olympic Games, Beijing advocated the idea of "One World, One Dream." However, the dream of the Chinese government is not the dream of everyone. In a vast social system long known for its tight control over its population, it's difficult for controllers and the controlled to share the same ideas.It had been a dream for Beijing to host the Olympic Games ever since the International Olympic Committee (.....»»
Bacolod Tay Tung gets crack at GVIL crown
Bacolod Tay Tung High School trounced Kings’ Montessori School, 25-18, 25-14, 25-23, to punch the first ticket in the 2024 Shakey’s Girls Volleyball Invitational League (GVIL) final yesterday at the Paco Arena......»»
Shakey’s girls volley: Bacolod Tay Tung sweep Kings Montessori to book finals berth
Bacolod Tay Tung High School trounced Kings’ Montessori School, 25-18, 25-14, 25-23, to punch the first ticket in the 2024 Shakey’s Girls Volleyball Invitational League (GVIL) finals Thursday at the Paco Arena......»»
NUNS, KMS spikers punch semis tickets
Powerhouse National University-Nazareth School rolled past UAAP colleague Far Eastern U-Diliman, 25-6, 25-23, 25-17, and punched a semifinal ticket in the 2024 Shakey’s Girls Volleyball Invitational League yesterday at the Adamson University Gym......»»
Tropang Giga edge Hotshots to book quarters berth
The TNT Tropang Giga vented their ire on the Magnolia Hotshots, 98-93, to punch their ticket to the quarterfinals of the PBA Philippine Cup Sunday at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Manila......»»
Ando in, Hidilyn out for Paris Olympics weightlifting tilt
Filipina weightlifter Elreen Ando is expected to punch her ticket to the Paris Olympics after a strong finish in the International Weightlifting Federation World Cup in Phuket, Thailand on Wednesday......»»
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.....»»
Bound for Paris: Nesthy Petecio, Aira Villegas punch Olympic tickets
Boxers Nesthy Petecio and Aira Villegas emerge triumphant in their respective divisions in the World Qualification Tournament, increasing the Philippines' athlete roster for the Paris Games to six.....»»
Cebu Football Club obliterates Maharlika Taguig FC in the PFL
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu Football Club (CFC) Gentle Giants put on a masterful 10-0 performance against the visiting Maharlika Taguig FC in the ongoing Philippines Football League (PFL) on Saturday, April 27, at the Dynamic Herb-Borromeo Sports Complex, here. With the victory, the Gentle Giants now have nine points from their unbeaten 3-0.....»»
With Jeremiah Estrada in tow, Padres set for opener vs. Royals
(Photo credit: David Frerker-USA TODAY Sports) As the San Diego Padres arrive in Kansas City to begin a three-game series with the Royals on Friday night, all the buzz is about Jeremiah Estrada's video-game like streak. Indeed, striking out 13 consecutive batters -- an expansion-era record -- is part of his (video) game plan for the Padres' right-handed reliever. "The goal wasn't to make the team," Estrada said. "It was.....»»
Padres host Marlins with new bullpen standout on call
(Photo credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports) The San Diego Padres have hovered around .500 all season, but maybe their newest weapon can help them string together some wins. In Sunday's 5-2 victory over the visiting New York Yankees, flamethrowing right-hander Jeremiah Estrada jumped to prominence, striking out all five batters he faced and setting a Padres franchise record by fanning his past 10. The Padres, who ha.....»»
WBO Oriental title: Saludar KOs Thai foe, becomes new champion
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former world champion Vic “Vicious” Saludar made easy work of his Thai foe, Sanchai Yotboon to capture the vacant World Boxing Organization (WBO) Oriental minimumweight title in the co-main event of the “Engkwentro 13” fight card on Wednesday evening, May 1, at the Mandaue City Sports Complex. Saludar needed only 37.....»»
Mike Plania scores first round K.O versus Nicaraguan foe
CEBU CITY, Philippines — “Magic” Mike Plania successfully put himself back on the winning track after an easy work against his Nicaraguan foe on Saturday, April 27 (April 28 Manila Time) in Miami, Florida in the United States. The 27-year-old Plania of General Santos City scored an easy first-round knockout against Martin Diaz of Nicaragua......»»
Jerusalem strips Japanese foe of WBC crown
Filipino boxer Melvin Jerusalem captured the WBC minimumweight championship after dealing Japanese foe Yudai Shigeoka his first professional loss last night in Nagoya, Japan......»»
Jerusalem dethrones Japanese foe to wrest WBC minimumweight belt
Filipino boxer Melvin Jerusalem took home the WBC minimumweight championship after dealing Japanese foe Yudai Shigeoka his first professional loss Sunday evening in Nagoya, Japan......»»
Putin foe buried in Moscow
Putin foe buried in Moscow.....»»