PBA opens today
MANILA--B-MEG Derby Ace faces Meralco while Alaska meets Barako Bull in the opening of the import-laden 37th PBA Commissioner’s Cup today at the Araneta Coliseum.
The Llamados, who traded veteran Kerby Raymundo to Ginebra in exchange for JC Intal , will collide with the Bolts at...
Nestea gears up for beach volley tilt
NCAA champion University of of Perpetual Help Systen Dalta is highly favored to annex the 15th Nestea Beach Volleyball Metro Manila elimination leg slated to be held March 25-27 at the First Asia Institute of Technology and Humanities (Faith) campus in Tanauan City, Batangas.
The UPHSD...
Pinoy coaches help boost Brunei’s sports programs
MANILA—Filipino coaches are being tapped to help develop sports in Brunei Darussalam as part of its effort to prepare the tiny oil-rich nation for their scheduled hosting of the Southeast Asian Games in 2017.
Philippine Sports Commission chairman Richie Garcia and Brunei Minister of...
PBA earns P39 million in tickets
MANILA--The Philippine Basketball Association recorded a ticket revenue of P39 million in the recent 37th Philippine Cup that featured Talk N’ Text and Powerade in the finals.
PBA chairman Mamerto Mondragon of Rain or Shine said that the figure indicates a three percent increase...
Patriots seek 3rd straight win
MANILA - After back-to-back victories, the AirAsia-Philippine Patriots expressed confidence in beating newcomer Saigon Heat today in the 3rd AirAsia Asean Basketball League (ABL) at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City.
Patriots coach Glenn Capacio said he is satisfied with his...
Reyes credits destiny for win
MANILA — Coach Chot Reyes said destiny helped Talk ‘N Text retain the 37th Philippine Cup crown last Sunday.
Heavily burdened by players’ injuries, including the startling shooting incident of Ali Peek early in the elimination round, the Tropang Texters defied the odds to beat...
Mandaue nabs 3 finals spots, Cebu crashes
BAGO City sent four boxers into the finals, while defending titlist Mandaue had only three in the 2012 PLDT-ABAP Visayas Area Championships at the Robinson’s Mall in Dumaguete City.
The Ilonggos are set to reclaim their old glory in amateur boxing as lightweight James Palicte, pinweight...
TNT retains All-Filipino crown
MANILA - Talk ‘N Text wasted no time and shoved Powerade Tigers, 110-101, Sunday to retain the 37th PBA Philippine Cup crown at the Araneta Coliseum last night.
Jimmy Alapag, Ryan Reyes, Larry Fonacier and Ranidel de Ocampo combined for 64 points to secure their fifth title since...
6 Mandaue pugs make semis
MANILA—Defendingchampion Mandaue City sent six boxers into the semifinal round to keep on track with its title-retention bid in the 2012 PLDT-ABAP Visayas Area Championahip at the Robinson’s Mall in Dumaguete City.
Rolan Servania and Ronald Bryan Remedio won against separate foes in...
Texters try to end finals series tonight
MANILA—After getting derailed the other day, defending champion Talk ‘N Text will again shoot for its fifth crown when it faces Powerade in Game 5 of the best-of-seven titular series of the 37th PBA Philippine Cup at the Araneta Coliseum today.
Coach Chot Reyes said he will see to it...
Mosuway na sab
Duwa karon: 6:00 p.m. – Powerade batok Talk ‘N Text (Game 5)
HUMAN nasanta sa miaging gabii, ang defending champion Talk N’ Text Tropang Texters mosuway na sab paglabni sa korona sa ilang pagpakigharong og balik sa Powerade Tigers karong gabii sa Game 5 sa best-of-seven...
Tigers avoid sweep, extend PBA finals series
MANILA—Gary David fired 35 points and Powerade Tigers survived a 100-97 win over Talk ‘N Text to extend the best-of-seven series into Game 5 in the 37th PBA Philippine Cup at the Araneta Coliseum.
The Tropang Texters had enough time to send the game into overtime with a few seconds...
Mandaue, Cebu pugs start with wins
MANILA - Defending champion Mandaue City and archrival Cebu City secured two victories each in the opening day of the 2012 PLDT-ABAP Visayas Area Amateur Boxing Championships at the Robinson’s Mall in Dumaguete City.
Mandaue’s Kevin Jake Cataraja and 14-year-old Hipolito Banal led...
Mandaue City to battle Cebu City in Abap meet
MANILA—Defending champion Mandaue City is expected to encounter tough opposition from rival Cebu City in the PLDT-ABAP Visayas Area Tournament which kicked off yesterday at the Robinson’s Mall in Dumaguete City.
Nine local government units (LGU) are sending 53 boxers in the four-...
TNT goes for sweep
MANILA—Defending champion Talk ‘N Text, armed with a 3-0 lead, will gun for a sweep of the finals in the All-Filipino Cup in Game 4 against the Powerade Tigers tonight at the Araneta Coliseum.
The Tropang Texters leaned on Ranidel de Ocampo’s surge in the overtime period to beat...
Eagles field big men vs. Archers in friendly
MANILA - A big team that can run.
That is how Norman Black describes his Ateneo All-Star selection that will go up against Franz Pumaren and De La Salle in the “Blue vs. Green: Dream Game 2012’ exhibition match on Feb. 5.
The Blue Eagles are parading an imposing frontline in...
Tigers dogged by Texters
DEFENDING champion Talk ‘N Text tries to establish a commanding 3-0 against Powerade Tigers Wednesday in game three of the best-of-seven titular series of the 37th PBA Philippine Cup at the Araneta Coliseum.
The Tropang Texters remained firm in the crucial stretch to beat the Tigers, 102-...
Delos Santos, Kiptanui stamp class in Unity Run
FAMILIAR names ruled in the Kahit Isang Araw Unity Run yesterday at the Sumilon Road, Cebu Business Park.
Joshphat Kiptanui and Mary Grace Delos Santos conquered the 10K division, while Abraham Missos and Mary Joy Tabal prevailed in the 5K.
Texters nakauna sa PBA finals
GIPAGAWAS sa Talk N’ Text Tropang Texters ang kasingkasing sa usa ka defending champion sa ilang paglampornas sa Powerade Tigers, 116-100, niadtong Biyernes sa gabii sa Game 1 sa 37th PBA Philippine Cup best-of-seven champion series sa Davao del Sur Coliseum sa Digos City.
Sukwahi sa...
Texters, Tigers start clash in PBA finals
MANILA—Defending champion Talk ‘N Text and Powerade Tigers start their best-of-seven titular series today in the 37th PBA Philippine Cup at the Davao del Sur Coliseum in Digos City.
Both teams, which just came from the rigors of their respective semifinal matches will collide at 6:30 p.m...
Rival teams hold match for charity
MANILA — It’s only a goodwill game, but one can never tell every time La Salle and Ateneo go out to the court and play.
“There’s no such thing as an exhibition game for La Salle and Ateneo,” said coach Franz Pumaren, when asked for his thoughts about the Feb. 5 match dubbed “Blue...
Powerade takes Game 7, advances to PBA finals
MANILA — Powerade ended the hope of Rain or Shine by pulling off a 107-98 win Wednesday in Game 7 of PBA Philippine Cup semifinal series at the Cuneta Astrodome.
Better cohesion and execution of plays enabled the Tigers to strengthen their defense all throughout to clinch the...
Petron faces Talk ‘N Text in knockout Game 7
IT’S a day of reckoning for the four semifinalists as Talk ‘N Text faces Petron and Powerade meets Rain or Shine today in a knockout match of the best-of-seven series of the 37th PBA Philippine Cup at the Cuneta Astrodome.
Boosters giusban sa Texters sa G#6
MIPABUTO og tres si Larry Fonacier sa katapusang 1:09 segundos ang nahabilin, ug midugang si Jimmy Alapag og duha ka free throws sa himatyong segundos ug ang Talk ‘N Text mipatapsing sa Petron Blaze Boosters, 111-108, sa Game 6 sa 37th PBA Philippine Cup best-of-seven semifinals sa Araneta...
Petron, Powerade mosud sa finals
Mga duwa karon 4:15 p.m. – Talk ‘N Text batok Petron (Game 6) 6:30 p.m. — Rain or Shine batok Powerade (Game 6)
SUWAYAN paglangkat sa Petron Blaze Boosters ug Powerade Tigers ang duha ka mga puwesto sa finals sa ilang pagpakigbatok og balik sa ilang tagsatagsa ka...
