Tallo set for reunion with Ayo at Converge
MANILA, Philippines — 3x3 star Mac Tallo has been released by Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas, clearing the path for his likely PBA return and stint with Converge.
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Caloy jersey in FIBA House
MANILA, Philippines — The late Caloy Loyzaga’s used No. 14 Philippine team jersey is on display in the Hall of Fame gallery of the FIBA Patrick Baumann House of Basketball in the Swiss village of Mies, a 10-minute drive from Geneva. SBP interim executive director Erika Dy was recently in the House to attend the Olympic Qualifying Tournament draw and FIBA World Cup debriefing sessions.
Miss Universe Philippines 2023 Michelle Dee to have homecoming parade
MANILA, Philippines — Miss Universe Philippines 2023 Michelle Dee will have her homecoming parade this Sunday, December 10.
Olivarez eyes 2nd Open title at home
MANILA, Philippines -- Eric Jed Olivarez is poised for another “double,” including the singles Open crown, as he spearheads a stellar field in the Rep. Edwin Olivarez Cup, set to kick off Monday, December 4, at the Olivarez Sports Center in Sucat, Parañaque.
Robbins, Rep. Tolentino, Quinto banner POC Golf Cup victors
MANILA, Philippines – Ronald Robbins, Rep. Aniela Tolentino, Giro Tan and Aldrin Quinto led the winners of the first Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) Golf Cup held Monday for the benefit of the National Athletes’ Trust Fund at the Luisita Golf and Country in Tarlac.
Meet Abraham Lawyer, Michelle Dee's youngest half-brother
MANILA, Philippines — Abraham "Abe" Lawyer, half-brother of actress-beauty queen Michelle Dee, has been garnering attention lately after videos of the model went viral supporting his sister during her Miss Universe stint.
Harlem Globetrotters versus Ilonggos | The Freeman
Don’t look now but did you know the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters, the wizards of basketball, played in Bacolod City when they first came to the Philippines in 1953?. In his book “Harlem Globetrotters 50 years of fun and games!”, author Chuck Menville wrote that a Filipino plantation owner later identified as J. Amado Araneta, owner of Araneta Coliseum, offered the Trotters an all-expense paid trip to one of his sugar plantations for an exhibition game in the “midst of jungle” which was later contradicted by Ateneo Sports Hall of Famer Ando Hernaez that the game was played in the still existing Paglaum Stadium in heart of Bacolod City and not in the “midst of the jungle”. Hernaez confirmed that a wooden court was built for the game. On the other hand, George Vecsey of the New York Times said Araneta offered the Trotters $5,000 with Araneta selling the tickets at $4 to $10 each. The Trotters were bannered by Goose Tatum and Marques Haynes while the Bacolod selection came from Bacolod Murcia. Araneta owned the Bacolod Murcia Sugar Central. 1948 Olympian Manolet Araneta, father of current first lady Lisa Marcos, was named head coach. Manolet, together with Lauro Mumar, Ramoncito Campos and the Fajardo brothers, were in the Philippine team to the 1948 London Olympics. Hernaez said that at that time, there were only a few college players, so Manolet reinforced the team with four high school players including him (Hernaez), who was only 15 then. One of their teamates was Dodo Dela Rama who would later play for Ysmael Steel. Hernaez recalled that it was raining hard during the game thus, preventing the Trotters from making fun of them. Of course, the game was lopsided in favor of the Trotters. By the way, on January 5, 1971, the Trotters lost to the New Jersey Reds 100-99, snapping their consecutive-games winning streak at 2, 495.
Hustle Squad trounces Mordeno in OT to reign as Throwdown champ
MANILA, Philippines – Hustle Squad beat Mordeno Basketball Academy in overtime, 96-88, to rule the 12-under division of the Throwdown Basketball League recently at the Hampton Court in Hillsborough Village in Alabang.
Pague, Olivarez banner field in Iloilo Open netfest
MANILA, Philippines – Top seed Jose Maria Pagua seeks redemption from a last finals trip slip while Eric Olivarez fuels his own drive for another major crown as the first MITF National Open Tennis Championships unwraps Wednesday, November 15, at the Metropolis courts in Iloilo City.