Momowei precious for UE Warriors
MANILA, Philippines -- The late addition of Nigerian big man Precious Momowei for the UE Red Warriors was an "answered prayer," head coach Jack Santiago said.
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Despite challenges, UC Webmasters upbeat on their chances in CESAFI | The Freeman
CEBU, Philippines — The University of Cebu (UC) Webmasters look forward to an exciting season ahead in the 23rd Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (CESAFI) men’s basketball tournament despite making a last-minute overhaul in their lineup because of injuries to their key players.
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HANGZHOU – Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) chairman Richard Bachmann said there’s no need to sound the alarm on Team Philippines, which has yet to strike gold after Day 6 of the competition here. He said it’s too early for that. “I’m still hoping,” Bachmann said. The gold has been elusive so far, even for skateboarder Margie Didal, who delivered one of the four golds in the 2018 edition. She came here nursing an ankle injury that required surgery 11 months ago, and finished eighth and last in her event last Wednesday. In 2018, the Philippines struck gold only after three days of competition through Hidilyn Diaz in women’s weightlifting. Also around that time, the Filipinos had four bronze medals on hand. No wonder that some people, six days into the Games, are set to push the panic button. “I’m looking at EJ Obiena (pole vault) and others who can pull off a surprise. You still have weightlifting. Hopefully, they can add,” Bachmann said. “Madami pa ‘yan.” That’s the spirit.
Adamson retires Jerom Lastimosa's jersey number
MANILA, Philippines – The Adamson Soaring Falcons retired the No. 7 jersey of point guard Jerom Lastimosa on Friday.
Gutsy Eala roars to semis
HANGZHOU - Tennis sensation Alex Eala guaranteed Team Philippines of at least a bronze in individual play while skateboarder Margielyn Didal lost grip of her crown as she tumbled and limped out of the street event Wednesday in the 19th Asian Games here. It was a roller-coaster ride for the Filipinos on
Rain and a wrong address delayed firefighters reaching a Philippine factory blaze. 15 people died
A fire killed 15 people Thursday in a small apparel factory in a Philippine residential area, where firefighters were delayed by flooding, traffic and a wrong address, a fire protection official.
Mixed emotions for UP's Cansino as UAAP return looms
MANILA, Philippines — There are conflicting feelings for UP Fighting Maroons senior CJ Cansino as he is expected to make a return to the UAAP after missing the whole of last year due to injury.
Olympic champions Chopra, Barshim primed for Asian Games glory
HANGZHOU, China – Olympic and world javelin champion Neeraj Chopra says mind and body are primed to defend his Asian Games title when the athletics starts in Hangzhou on Friday at the end of a grueling season.