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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

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

LTU to aid Gilas’ Olympic bid?

One of the top basketball countries in the world has offered to help Gilas Pilipinas in its quest to qualify for the basketball tournament of the Paris Olympics. In an exclusive interview with The Star, Dr. Mindaugas Balciunas, secretary-general of the Lithuanian Basketball Federation (Lietuvos Krepsinio Federacija), revealed that they have invited the Philippine men’s national team to a series of tune-up games in Lithuania prior to the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament which is in Latvi, just  across their border......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024

La Salle, San Beda headline 6-team cast in PBA D-League

La Salle and San Beda are billed as favorites in the PBA D-League Aspirants' Cup after their respective title romps in the UAAP and NCAA.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsMar 11th, 2024

UST adds chapter to storied rivalry off shock thriller over La Salle

It’s never easy battling La Salle, yet UST finds a way to pull through in five heart-stopping sets to emerge as the surprise leader and only unbeaten team in the UAAP women’s volleyball tournament.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 25th, 2024

Cortez leaving San Beda for La Salle

It’s an open secret that, even before San Beda’s remarkable Season 99 NCAA title run last year, King Lion Jacob Cortez would eventually jump over to La Salle in the UAAP......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 11th, 2024

Melvin Jerusalem vows to end PHL’s world title drought in boxing 

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Before Filipino boxers lost devastatingly in Japan, there was one who stood out and went on to become a world champion. He’s no other than Melvin “Gringo” Jerusalem, who wrested the World Boxing Organization (WBO) world minimumweight title in the hands of erstwhile champion Masataka Taniguchi. Jerusalem did it in a.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 23rd, 2024

UAAP men’s volleyball: Bulldogs clip Falcons; Blue Eagles sweep Maroons

The National University Bulldogs won their second straight game in the UAAP Season 86 men’s volleyball tournament after scoring a four-setter over the Adamson Soaring Falcons, 25-19, 25-27, 25-21, 25-18, Wednesday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 28th, 2024

UAAP men s volleyball: Falcons swoop down on Maroons for 1st win

The Adamson Soaring Falcons notched their first win in the UAAP Season 86 men’s volleyball tournament after making quick work of the UP Fighting Maroons, 27-25, 25-15, 25-22 Saturday morning at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 24th, 2024

Bulldogs vent ire on Blue Eagles in UAAP men’s volleyball

The NU Bulldogs bounced back from a surprising opening-day loss and manhandled the Ateneo Blue Eagles, 25-22, 25-15, 25-17, in the UAAP Season 86 men’s volleyball tournament Saturday at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 24th, 2024

Blue Eagles soar past Red Warriors in UAAP men s volleyball opener

The Ateneo Blue Eagles kicked off the UAAP Season 86 men’s volleyball tournament with a win over the UE Red Warriors, 25-16, 22-25, 25-15, 25-14, Saturday morning at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 17th, 2024

Maroons gain new backer, head overseas for UAAP buildup

The UP Fighting Maroons received a big boost in their UAAP Season 87 men’s basketball buildup as BPI joined the list of backers for the Diliman-based team earlier this month......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 29th, 2024

UAAP debuts junior high school hoops

Junior high school basketball players will be on the spotlight as the UAAP starts the inaugural junior high school basketball tournament this weekend......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 8th, 2024

UAAP MVP Kacey dela Rosa spearheads Gilas 3×3 as women’s basketball returns to PBA

Ateneo's 20-year-old UAAP MVP Kacey dela Rosa hones her craft in 3x3 basketball after dominating 5-on-5 play as the PBA revives its women's division.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 20th, 2024

Spotlight on men’s volley too

The bigger spotlight in the UAAP Season 86 volleyball tournaments may be on the women’s play but the men’s side – led by champion National U and the rising Santo Tomas – vow to deliver the same show, if not better, starting this weekend......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

Australian Open: Osaka out, Gauff, Medvedev in for next round

Two-time Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka’s Grand Slam comeback ended at the first hurdle on Monday but US Open winner Coco Gauff and men’s third seed Daniil Medvedev surged on in Melbourne. On a baking-hot day, men’s seventh seed Stefanos Tsitsipas and women’s sixth seed Ons Jabeur also tasted first-round victory. But Wimbledon champion Marketa.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 16th, 2024

Philippines hosting 2025 FIVB world meet

After the world’s best in men’s basketball in 2023, the cream of men’s volleyball is converging in the country next......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 20th, 2024

France: Ensure Muslim Women, Girls Can Play Sports

(Nyon, Switzerland, March 8, 2024) - French basketball authorities should ensure equal access to sport for Muslim women and girls by overturning the discriminatory ban on wearing the hijab, the Sport & Rights Alliance said today. On International Women's Day, The Alliance urges sports officials across the globe to ensure that everyone can play sports free of discrim.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

Manila to host squash SEA Cup

The eighth SEA Cup Squash Championships will be held at the National Squash Center, Rizal Memorial Sports Complex, in June with 11 gold medals at stake in men’s singles, women’s singles, mixed team, men’s jumbo doubles, women’s jumbo doubles, mixed jumbo doubles, U23 jumbo doubles, U23 international doubles, men’s international doubles, women’s international doubles and mixed international doubles......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

Down Under Promotions supports ICC Bluehawks and BPBL

CEBU CITY, Philippines —The Sydney-bound Immaculada Concepcion College (ICC) Bluehawks senior men’s basketball team has earned the support of Down Under Promotions Sports and Events in their preparation for the Australian Chinese Basketball Association (ACBA). To recall, the ICC Bluehawks will represent the Philippines in the upcoming ACBA, which kicks off tomorrow. Besides the Philippines,.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024