Rappler · Sports

Philip Juico, former Philippine Sports Commission chair, dies

Juico held various leadership positions in Philippine sports, notably heading the country’s sports program in the late ’90s

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The Manila Times · Sports

Alciso upsets Olympic champion Vaast

SIARGAO, Philippines — Filipino wildcard Jayuard Alciso upset French Olympic gold medalist Kauli Vaast to advance to Round 2 of the World Surf League (WSL) Championship Tour Philippines Pro at Cloud 9 on Sunday. The…

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The Manila Times · Sports

Polo, Ajido in position for podium in Dakar YOG

DIAMNIADIO, Senegal—Angel Polo ranked third in the preliminaries of women’s Taijishan of wushu and Jamesray Mishael Ajido qualified for the men’s 100 meters butterfly of swimming for a potential start for Team…

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GMA News Online · Sports

Canelo Alvarez beats Christian Mbilli to regain WBC super middleweight title

Canelo Alvarez of Mexico returned to the ring on Saturday in the main event of a Ring Magazine show in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and won a unanimous decision over Cameroon native Christian Mbilli.

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The Manila Times · Sports

WNBA offseason begins with search for first commissioner

UNCASVILLE, Connecticut — With Golden State the newly crowned WNBA champion, the league turns its attention to a pivotal offseason. Unlike last year when a new collective bargaining agreement dominated the offseason…

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The Manila Times · Sports

Yamaha pulls out of Qatar MotoGP over 'Middle East situation'

SEPANG, Malaysia — Yamaha said on Sunday it won't participate in next weekend's Qatar MotoGP, citing "the situation in the Middle East". "Yamaha has not identified sufficient grounds to change its existing company-wide…

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GMA News Online · Sports

Diana Shnaider downs Leylah Fernandez in Pan Pacific Open final in Tokyo

Russia's Diana Shnaider overcame a second-set collapse to beat Canada's Leylah Fernandez 6-4 5-7 6-2 on Sunday and claim the Pan Pacific Open title in Tokyo.

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The Manila Times · Sports

Shnaider beats Fernandez to win Tokyo title

TOKYO — Russia's Diana Shnaider won her first title of the year with a hard-fought victory over Leylah Fernandez in Tokyo on Sunday and couldn't wait to tell her mum all about it. The world number 13 beat Canada's…

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GMA News Online · Sports

NCAA: Jimboy Estrada steps up as Letran claims Group B top seed

Filling the void left by injured star guard Titing Manalili, Jimboy Estrada took charge as he powered Colegio de San Juan de Letran to the top seed in Group B of the NCAA Season 102 men's basketball tournament.

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Philstar · Sports

Tokong shines at home, advances to World Surf League Tour Round 2

John Mark “Marama” Tokong gave the Filipino crowd plenty to cheer about after beating Brazilian World No. 11 Samuel Pupo to advance to Round 2 of the World Surf League (WSL) Championship Tour Philippines Pro.

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The Manila Times · Sports

Tokong surges into PH Pro Round 2 in Siargao

MANILA, Philippines – John Mark “Marama” Tokong gave the Filipino crowd plenty to cheer about after beating Brazilian World No. 11 Samuel Pupo to advance to Round 2 of the World Surf League (WSL) Championship Tour…

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Philstar · Sports

Learning never stops for Ateneo prized rookie after falling short anew vs La Salle

Another Ateneo-La Salle game, another learning experience for Kieffer Alas.

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GMA News Online · Sports

Jamesray Ajido, Riannah Coleman lead PH in Youth Olympic Games opening ceremony

Young swimming standouts Jamesray Mishael Ajido and Riannah Chantelle Coleman led the Philippine delegation during the opening ceremony of the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal.

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Rappler · Sports

Unbeaten Martin clinches world crown with stunner over Picasso

Tagged as a huge underdog, Ifugao boxer Carl Jammes Martin captures the WBC Silver featherweight crown with a split-decision win over Mexican David Picasso

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The Manila Times · Sports

Wembanyama has 43 points and 6 blocks to lead Spurs past short-handed Timberwolves 121-111

SAN ANTONIO — Victor Wembanyama had 43 points, seven rebounds, six blocks and four assists as the San Antonio Spurs beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 121-111 on Saturday night for their fourth straight victory. Dylan…

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Philstar · Sports

Eala plunges back into action vs Parks in Hong Kong Open

With only a short breather, Alex Eala takes her act to the Hong Kong Open against another familiar opponent in Alycia Parks of the United States in Round 1 at the Victoria Park Tennis Stadium.

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GMA News Online · Sports

Alex Eala draws Alycia Parks in Hong Kong Tennis Open first round as No. 2 seed

Alex Eala enters the Hong Kong Tennis Open as the No. 2 seed and faces American Alycia Parks in the first round for their third meeting this year.

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The Manila Times · Sports

Rockets beat Thunder 119-98

HOUSTON — Jabari Smith Jr. had 30 points and nine rebounds, Marcus Smart added 24 points and the Houston Rockets beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 119-98 on Saturday night. Smith shot 10 of 18 from the field, including 6…

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GMA News Online · Sports

NBA Scores today: Hornets vs 76ers, Spurs vs Timberwolves, Rockets vs Thunder, and other games

Here are the scores for the NBA games held on Saturday, October 31 (US time).

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GMA News Online · Sports

Valkyries capture WNBA title in 2nd season, topping Dream in Game 7

On a night when Gabby Williams scored 30 points, the WNBA held its first Game 7 in a championship series and the Golden State Valkyries earned their first championship, strength in numbers was credited for propelling…

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Philstar · Sports

UCAL volleyball: Immaculada Concepcion, LPU-B end elims first round with a blast

Defending champion Immaculada Concepcion College completed a seven-game sweep of the women’s division, while Lyceum of the Philippines University Batangas topped the men’s side at the end of the elimination round.

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The Manila Times · Sports

Bisera's ace seals thriller; Que rules PGT OOM anew

MANILA, Philippines — A clutch ace at the most crucial moment saved Yvon Bisera's season and delivered one of the narrowest victories in Ladies Philippine Golf Tour Order of Merit history, while Angelo Que relied on…

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GMA News Online · Sports

NBA: Grizzlies stay unbeaten as Cameron Boozer shines vs. Kings

Rookie forward Cameron Boozer scored a career-high 27 points and Isaiah Stewart added a season-high 24 off the bench as the Memphis Grizzlies remained the NBA's only unbeaten team with a 136-105 victory Saturday night…

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The Manila Times · Sports

World No. 1 Molly Picklum praises 15-year-old Mara Lopez after Siargao Showdown

MANILA, Philippines – Despite bowing out of the World Surf League (WSL) Championship Tour Philippines Pro, 15-year-old Filipino surfer Mara Lopez earned something more meaningful than a victory after drawing praise from…

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GMA News Online · Sports

NBA: Blazers blow out Jazz with Ja Morant sidelined

Deni Avdija and Damian Lillard combined for 46 points, including 13 in an early 17-0 run, and the Portland Trail Blazers eased to a front-running, 112-90 victory over the Utah Jazz in a Halloween matinee Saturday…

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GMA News Online · Sports

NBA: Evan Mobley, Jarrett Allen lead Cavaliers to first road win at Bucks

Evan Mobley scored a season-high 27 points and Jarrett Allen had 25 points and 11 rebounds as the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers rolled to a 136-111 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night.

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Philstar · Sports

UST's Akowe cries foul over officiating in loss to NU

“Be fair.”

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GMA News Online · Sports

NBA: Saddiq Bey provides lift for Pelicans in victory over Hawks

Saddiq Bey came off the bench to score a season-high 25 points and spark the New Orleans Pelicans to their second straight win, a 121-99 victory over the visiting Atlanta Hawks on Saturday.

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GMA News Online · Sports

Carl Jammes Martin upsets Alan David Picasso, remains unbeaten with biggest career win

Carl Jammes Martin scored the biggest victory of his career, upsetting Mexico"s Alan David Picasso via split decision in their 10-round featherweight showdown on Sunday morning (Philippine time) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

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The Manila Times · Sports

Martin paints upset win against Picasso

MANILA, Philippines -- Filipino boxer Carl Jammes Martin painted an upset split decision win against Mexican David Picasso to claim the World Boxing Council (WBC) silver featherweight belt at the Kingdom Arena in…

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GMA News Online · Sports

NBA: Jabari Smith Jr., Rockets overwhelm undermanned Thunder

Jabari Smith Jr. scored 30 points, Marcus Smart added 24 with seven 3-pointers, and the host Houston Rockets rolled to a 119-98 victory over the depleted Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday.

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Philstar · Sports

Laopakdee rides rare 4-shot swing to retain Asia-Pacific crown; Dumdumaya squanders Top 6 bid

Jaden Dumdumaya's familiar late-round woes resurfaced at the worst possible time, while Fifa Laopakdee produced a stunning comeback capped by a pivotal four-shot swing to retain his crown in the Asia-Pacific Amateur…

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Philstar · Sports

Bisera's ace seals thriller; Que rules PGT OOM anew

A clutch ace at the most crucial moment saved Yvon Bisera's season and delivered one of the narrowest victories in Ladies Philippine Golf Tour Order of Merit history, while Angelo Que relied on consistency and a strong…

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GMA News Online · Sports

Former PSC chair Philip 'Popoy' Juico passes away at 78

Former Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) chairman and Philippine athletics chief Philip “Popoy” Juico passed away on Saturday, October 31. He was 78.

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Philstar · Sports

Falcons Academy books MCT SEA berth with breakthrough MDL PH title

Team Falcons finally has a championship to show for its patience as its academy team captured the Mobile Legends Development League (MDL) Philippines Season 8 title after defeating Team Fuego, 4-1, in the Grand Finals.

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Philstar · Sports

Philippine Open boasts added firepower from foreign bets

The foreign contingent seeing action in the 108th Philippine Open will not lack the firepower, with former Asian Tour Order of Merit winners John Catlin of the United States and Thailand's Jazz Janewattananond leading…

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GMA News Online · Sports

NBA: Sixers' late surge secures comeback win over Hornets

Tyrese Maxey poured in a season-high 38 points and the Philadelphia 76ers scored 13 consecutive points down the stretch to defeat the host Charlotte Hornets 109-104 on Saturday night.

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GMA News Online · Sports

NBA: Victor Wembanyama, Spurs handle short-handed Wolves

Victor Wembanyama poured in a season-high 43 points to help the host San Antonio Spurs defeat the short-handed Minnesota Timberwolves 121-111 on Saturday for their fourth straight victory.

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The Manila Times · Sports

Former PSC, Patafa chief Juico, 78

MANILA, Philippines — Former Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) chairman and Philippine Athletics Track and Field Association (Patafa) president Philip Ella Juico passed away on Saturday, his son, Quezon City 1st…

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The Manila Times · Sports

Sovereignty wins Breeders' Cup Classic

LOS ANGELES, United States — Sovereignty won the $7 million Breeders' Cup Classic at Keeneland on Saturday, denying Forever Young a rare repeat in the showpiece of the racing extravaganza. Trained by Bill Mott and…

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