Race to semis on today
Twice-to-beat squads San Miguel Beer and Barangay Ginebra go for the express lane to the PBA Governors’ Cup semifinals as they quickly shift from Friday’s eliminations windup to today’s quarterfinals kickoff......»»
Explosive PVL semis gets going
Defending champion and top seed Creamline battles No.4 F2 Logistics while second-ranked Petro Gazz slugs it out with No. 3 PLDT today in a pair of explosive semifinal matches in the PVL All-Filipino Conference at PhilSports Arena......»»
PVL brings action to Iloilo
Chery Tiggo tries to keep its semis hopes alive when it meets Petro Gazz today in the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference at the San Agustin Gym-nasium in Iloilo City......»»
F2 targets outright semis slot
F2 Logistics shoots for an outright semifinal berth as it tackles Army Black Mamba while PLDT tries to close in on a semis ticket when it meets Cignal today in the PVL All-Filipino Conference at the Filoil EcoOil Center......»»
Zamboanga Valientes out of semis race in ABL Invitational
The Valientes only needed a win to book the last semifinal ticket but they fumbled the golden chance owing to a second-half meltdown, finishing at fifth place with a 7-7 card. Singapore climbed to 9-5......»»
Zamboanga Valientes ay wala sa semis race sa ABL Invitational
MANILA, Philippines — Bumagsak ang Zamboanga sa Singapore, 97-87, sa virtual knockout tiff at bumagsak sa paligsahan sa 2023 ASEAN Basketball League (ABL) Invitationals sa Nguyen Du Stadium sa Vietnam. Nangangailangan lamang ng panalo ang Valientes para mai-book ang huling semifinal ticket ngunit kinapos sila sa ginintuang pagkakataon dahil sa paghina sa 2nd half, nagtapos […] The post Zamboanga Valientes ay wala sa semis race sa ABL Invitational appeared first on REMATE ONLINE......»»
Brahmans stay in semis race
University of Batangas drubbed Lyceum of the Philippines University-Batangas, 108-90, and stayed in the hunt for the last semis spot in the fifth PG Flex Linole-um-Universities and Colleges Basketball Leagueat the Paco Arena in Manila yesterday......»»
Angels eye outright semis passage
Petro Gazz guns for an outright semifinal berth as it tackles United Auctioneers Army even as Cignal and F2 Logistics battle for semis survival today in the Premier Volleyball League Reinforced Conference at the Smart Araneta Coliseum......»»
Hunt resumes for last 3 UAAP semis berths
At 9-1, reigning champion University of the Philippines was the first team to secure its slot in the playoffs before UAAP’s break for Gilas Pilipinas, leaving a wide-open race for the rest of the pack in a fight for survival starting with a crucial four-game bill Thursday......»»
Cignal, F2 resume hunt for semis slots
Cignal and F2 Logistics aim to stay in the semifinal hunt when they tackle PLDT and Akari, respectively, today in the Premier Volleyball League Reinforced Conference at the Smart Araneta Coliseum......»»
St. Benilde, Adamson eye V-League semis
St. Benilde and Adamson take on separate rivals today, looking for victories and spots in the semifinal round of the V-League Women’s Collegiate Challenge at the Paco Arena in Manila......»»
Subic Bay hosts Alveo 5150 and Go for Gold sprint races this Sunday
SUBIC BAY, Pampanga — Following its successful 5150 events in Bohol and Tagum City, Sunrise Events marks the end of an exciting 2022 triathlon season with the ALVEO 5150 Triathlon and Go for Gold Sprint in Subic Bay on October 23, 2022. As an added pre-race highlight, an IRONKIDS race was held earlier today. The […] The post Subic Bay hosts Alveo 5150 and Go for Gold sprint races this Sunday appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Petro Gazz, Sta. Lucia boost PVL semis bids with similar 3-set wins
By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA Petro Gazz and Sta. Lucia made the race for semis berths more interesting with straight-set wins over their respective rivals Tuesday in the Premier Volleyball League Open Conference at the PVC Socio-Civic & Cultural Center in Bacarra, Ilocos Norte. The Petro Gazz Angels outplayed the BaliPure Water Defenders, 25-20, 26-24, 25-23, to […].....»»
Nievarez resumes quest against heavyweights
Rower Cris Nievarez is up against bigger monsters in a bigger race today......»»
Nievarez faces tougher test in chase of semis spot in Olympic rowing
Rower Cris Nievarez is up against bigger monsters in a bigger race Sunday......»»
Cycling is booming – Philcycling exec on number of cyclists at MTB race in Danao
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The record number of cyclists participating on June 13’s national mountain bike championships in Danao City shows the booming popularity of cycling in Cebu and the country today. A surprised PhilCycling Vice President Oscar “Boying” Rodriguez Jr. said this after witnessing the record-setting number of participants in the 2021 Philippine National […] The post Cycling is booming – Philcycling exec on number of cyclists at MTB race in Danao appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Time to break semis deadlocks
In a dead heat after two games, the semifinalists aim for the pivotal edge today in a sprint finish toward the PBA bubble’s Philippine Cup finals......»»
Ginebra, TNT going for 2-0 vs rivals in PBA semis
By JONAS TERRADO Games Today (AUF Gym powered by Smart 5G) 3:45 p.m. – Ginebra vs Meralco (Ginebra leads series 1-0) 6:30 p.m. – TNT vs Phoenix (TNT leads series 1-0) Barangay Ginebra San Miguel and TNT are stressing the need to play sharper as they aim for a 2-0 lead […].....»»
Wide open race
The PBA kicks off its season restart at the Angeles University Foundation gym in the Clark bubble today with no soothsayer daring to predict who’ll make it all the way to the top......»»
When the Speaker is chosen, wake me
My column today about the Speaker of the House of Representatives was unduly delayed for two reasons: (1) the race for the speakership had taken a sudden detour to Malacañang and (2) whenever I sat down to type out my thoughts I often got sleepy......»»
Noose found in stall of Bubba Wallace at Alabama NASCAR race
By JOHN ZENOR AP Sports Writer TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) — NASCAR said late Sunday that a noose was found in the garage stall of Bubba Wallace at the NASCAR race in Talladega. Wallace is the only full-time Black driver in NASCAR’s elite Cup Series. Two weeks ago, he successfully pushed for NASCAR to ban the Confederate flag at its tracks and properties. NASCAR said it has launched an immediate investigation into the noose. The series says it was “outraged” and said there is no place for racism in NASCAR. On Twitter, Wallace said the “the despicable act of racism and hatred leaves me incredibly saddened and serves as a painful reminder of how much further we have to go as a society and ow persistent we must be in the fight against racism.” “As my mother told me today, ‘They are just trying to scare you,'” he wrote. " This will not break me, I will not give in nor will I back down. I will continue to proudly stand for what I believe in. THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP's previous story is below It cost $40 to get into Talladega Superspeedway if you were one of 5,000 people to purchase a ticket and live within 150 miles of the NASCAR staple. But to get to the seat in Row 26A, Seat 12W, you first likely passed dozens of people outside the track proudly displaying Confederate flags, some flying them from pickup trucks. Look up, and you might spot a plane pulling a banner of the Southern symbol, now banned from being displayed inside race tracks, with the words “Defund NASCAR” The Confederate flags that once flew openly around the infield and stands are still for sale across the street. NASCAR hasn't disclosed how it will handle fans flying flags. With the most fans allowed into a NASCAR race during the Coronavirus pandemic it put the spotlight on the Confederate flag ban. There weren't any immediate reports of how many, if any, flags were confiscated or taken down at the venue. NASCAR two weeks ago said it would ban the Confederate flag at its tracks and venues following a call from Bubba Wallace, the series’ only full-time Black driver in the Cup Series. The ban was not tested last week at a track near Miami, where 1,000 military members attended the race. This weekend was seen as a much bigger challenge in the heart of the South with up to 5,000 fans allowed in and a relatively small number of RVs cleared to camp nearby. The ban drew informal protests Saturday and Sunday alike, with cars and pickup trucks driving along nearby roads flying the flag and parading past the entrance to the superspeedway, along with the plane. NASCAR did not acknowledged the plane or its banner, though executive Steve O’Donnell Tweeted a picture of black and white hands shaking: “You won’t see a photo of a jackass flying a flag over the track here...but you will see this...Hope EVERYONE enjoys the race today.” Rapper Ice Cube even tweeted about the plane saying, “(Expletive) him NASCAR, you got new fans in this household.” The race was pushed back to Monday afternoon because of heavy rain and lightning. But before the rain came, the scene was a dramatic departure from the Talladega norm. “It’s weird. It’s eerie,” said David Radvansky, 32, from suburban Atlanta, who brought his wife and boys, 3 and 6. Radvansky, who started coming to Talladega in the 1990s when his father parked cars at races, applauded NASCAR’s decision to ban the Confederate flags. “I don’t think there’s a place for it in NASCAR, to be honest with you,” the 32-year-old said. “That doesn’t sit well with all the good ole boys but it is what it is.” Fans had to go through screening and wear masks to get in for the race, though a few were walking around inside without theirs on. But lines seemed to flow quickly and the sun was shining until about an hour before the race, when rain and lightning started. Bathrooms had arrows directing patrons which way to enter or exit, and attendants lined the way holding signs urging them to “please wear your masks.” Directly across from the track, Ed Sugg’s merchandise tent flew Confederate flags prominently in a display alongside Trump for 2020 banners and an American flag. “They’re doing very well,” said the Helena, Alabama resident, who has been selling an array of wares at NASCAR races for 21 years. “People are disappointed that NASCAR has taken that stance. It’s been around for as long as all of us have been. I don’t think anybody really connects it to any kind of racism or anything. It’s just a Southern thing. It’s transparent. It’s just a heritage thing.” Longtime racing fan Faron Elam, meanwhile, wasn’t thrilled by the fan restrictions and more minimal atmosphere. “This ain’t racing,” said Elam, a 50-year-old from Cottondale, Alabama. “This is nothing like it used to be. You used to come up here and have fun, go to all the souvenir trucks, everything. “You’ve got two out front now. That’s all you’ve got and if you don’t like who’s in it, then you don’t get anything.” Then again, it was to provide the key element for the fan of everything from dirt track to drag racing. “Just anything with speed,” Elam said......»»