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UAAP men’s volleyball: Bulldogs roll past Maroons for 7th straight win

The National University Bulldogs keep on rolling......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 20th, 2024

Lady Falcons drub Fighting Maroons

High school champion coach JP Yude finally claimed a breakthrough win in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament as the Lady Falcons drubbed their UP counterparts, 25-22, 25-22, 28-26, yesterday at the Mall of Asia Arena......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 25th, 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

Apolinario, Thai foe, make weight for 8-rounder bout in Tokyo

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Sanman Boxing’s Dave “Dobermann” Apolinario and his opponent Tanes Ongjunta of Thailand successfully made the contracted weight for their undercard bout on Thursday, February 22 at the Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan. Apolinario and Ongjunta faced each other for the first time during Wednesday’s official weigh-in. The 25-year-old Apolinario tipped the weighing scales.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 21st, 2024

Marcial to train in the United States for upcoming pro bout

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Tokyo Olympics bronze medalist Eumir Marcial will spend his training camp in the United States for his homecoming professional bout tentatively slated in March at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Malate, Manila. The 28-year-old boxer, probably the lone middleweight prospect in the Philippines, flew to the United States on Friday, January.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024

Cong. Duke Frasco Cup kicks off May 18

CEBU CITY, Philippines — One of the biggest sports events in northern Cebu, the Cong. Duke Frasco Cup, will unwrap its third leg on May 18 at the sports complex in Liloan town. This sports event, which features basketball and volleyball tournaments, is organized by sports patrons of the 5th District of Cebu, headed by.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 11th, 2024

Ruiz hires veteran basketball coach for “Sports for All” program 

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Notable basketball coach and skills trainer Giovanni “Jojo” Romarate Teves has officially joined the “Sports for All” program of former Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency in Central Visayas (PDEA-7) director Yogi Filemon Ruiz.  He is one of the Cebuano sports personalities that Ruiz tapped to handle his soon-to-launch “Sports for All” program.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 31st, 2024

Torion to spearhead Yogi’s ‘Sports for All’ basketball program 

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former PBA star Jimwell Torion will oversee the basketball program of the soon-to-be-launched “Sports for All” advocacy of former Customs Commissioner Yogi Filemon Ruiz. Ruiz has officially announced that he will be launching a comprehensive and city-wide sports program in March as part of his “Sports for All” advocacy. This was.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 18th, 2024

In Tim Cone’s list, Johnny A still reigns supreme: ‘Unequivocally’

Tim Cone spent a lot of time chatting with members of the Inquirer sports staff earlier this week, talking of how “adventurous” his flight to the Philippines was as a 9-year-old back in 1966. He talked about how he and Alaska owner Fred Uytengsu got together and created a PBA dynasty. He talked about Gilas.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 9th, 2024

NBA: Knicks get come-from-behind win against Sixers

The New York Knicks came from behind to beat the Philadelphia 76ers 104-101 in their first round playoff series as the Knicks take a 2-0 lead in their first round playoff series. The Knicks still managed to take the win after they were down by five with a minute left in the game. Philadelphia’s NBA.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 23rd, 2024

Lady Spikers UAAP title defense gets tougher with Canino in limbo

Reigning champion La Salle just clinched a Final Four slot but it has to shore up its drive to a successful UAAP women’s volleyball title retention bid in a tougher journey ahead, without the reigning Most Valuable Player Angel Canino......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 5th, 2024

Baby Falcons end 3-decade UAAP hoops title drought, rout Bullpups

After 31 years, the UAAP juniors’ basketball title is back in San Marcelino......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 11th, 2024

Blue Eagles starting to find their groove with 1st UAAP Season 86 win

Following the Ateneo Blue Eagles’ first win in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament, everything's coming up roses for the Katipunan-based squad, opposite hitter Lyann de Guzman said......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 29th, 2024

Astrolabio-Nakatani world title bout set in July in Japan

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Vincent “Asero” Astrolabio gets another world title shot, this time it’s against one of Japan’s best boxers, Junto Nakatani, on July 20 at the Ariake Arena in Tokyo. This was confirmed by Astrolabio’s promoter and manager Sean Gibbons and was posted on Viva Promotions’ Facebook page on Wednesday, May 15. His.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 18th, 2024

Macado trains hard, thrilled for May 1 WBO regional title duel

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Unbeaten prospect Ramil “The Sharp” Macado isn’t leaving a single stone unturned in preparing for his May 1 regional title bout against Lorenz Dumam-ag in the main event of “Engkwentro 13” fight card at the Mandaue City Sports Complex. In an interview, Macado of the ARQ Boxing Stable revealed that he’s.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 10th, 2024

Amparo falls short vs. Shigeoka in last minute world title bout

CEBU CITY, Philippines — World-rated Boholano Jake “El Bambino” Amparo faltered in his first world title shot in the hands of the defending International Boxing Federation (IBF) world minimumweight champion Ginjiro Shigeoka on Sunday, March 31, in Nagoya, Japan.  Shigeoka made easy work against his last minute opponent by scoring a second round knockout. He.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 31st, 2024

Villanueva decks American foe, but loses via 4th round stoppage

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Two-time world title challenger “King” Arthur Villanueva failed to upset American prospect Elijah Pierce in their edge-of-your-seat showdown in Atlanta, Georgia, United States on March 29 (March 30, Manila).  Villanueva was on the brink of victory after knocking down the bigger Pierce in the second round of their eight-rounder non-title bout.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 30th, 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

Gaballo faces Indonesian in February in Manila

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former interim world champion Reymart “Assassin” Gaballo ends his eight-month hiatus with a regional title bout in Manila on February 13, 2024.  This will be Gaballo’s fight since June 17, 2023, where he won the World Boxing Organization (WBO) Oriental bantamweight title against fellow Filipino Michael Bravo via a split decision.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 20th, 2024

Sultan fights in Inoue-Ancajas undercard

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former world title challenger Jonas “Zorro” Sultan joins former world champion Jerwin “Pretty Boy” Ancajas in the same fight card on February 24, 2024, in Tokyo, Japan. Sultan will face Japanese newcomer Riku Masuda in an eight-rounder bout in the undercard of Ancajas’ world title duel against Takuma Inoue. READ: Inoue.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 12th, 2024