Aside from the Philippines’ upset win against Egypt in the 2025 FIVB Men’s World Championship, surprises also unfolded at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, where Olympic gold medalist France and defending champion Italy suffered stunning losses to Finland and Belgium, respectively. Both matches went the distance, with Finland defeating France in five sets, 25-19, 17-25, 29-27, 21-25, …
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Lago, Mendoza take full control in JPGT
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Ethan Lago and Denise Mendoza stamped their class in the opening round of the ICTSI Negros Occidental Junior PGT Championship, building commanding leads in the 7-10 age division at the Marapara Golf and Country Club in Bacolod City. Lago, the Mactan leg champion, fired an even-par 70 highlighted by three birdies …
North Negros Marathon debuts with Magbanua, Nobleza as first champions
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The first-ever North Negros Marathon successfully unfolded recently, drawing more than 150 runners as Randolf Magbanua and Jenelyn Nobleza topped their respective divisions. Magbanua, running for the Negros Road Runners, dominated the men’s category with a time of 2:33:33. Teammate Maclin Sadia placed second in 2:42:16, while Bacolod Road Stallion’s Jeson …
‘We have to improve,’ says Takahashi after Japan’s FIVB Worlds early exit
Japanese volleyball superstar Ran Takahashi took their early exit at the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship as a lesson learned for the team. Takahashi and company have been eliminated from title contention at the 32-nation contest, following a 20-25, 23-25, 22-25 loss to Canada in Pool G on Monday, September 15, at the Araneta …
PH drawn in tough group at FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup
The Philippine women’s national futsal team will be tangled with a tough group after being drawn with Argentina, Morocco and Poland during the FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup draw ceremony at the Bonifacio Global City Arts Center in Taguig City. Following its successful bid to host the first staging of the tournament, the Philippines is …
Don Bosco-Elan Vita rules NORFA U17
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Don Bosco Technical Institute (DBTI)-Elan Vita captured the Under-17 title of the NORFA Champions League after thrashing the Dolphins FC, 5-1, in the championship match in Negros Occidental’s Victorias City over the weekend. Playing before their home crowd, DBTI-Elan Vita struck first to set the tone of the finals. The Dolphins …
Victorias City dropped as FIFA Futsal World Cup host
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Victorias City in Negros Occidental will no longer be part of the venues for the FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup 2025, the Philippine Football Federation (PFF) announced. The development followed discussions between FIFA and the local organizing committee (LOC), which reviewed the logistical and operational demands of the tournament set from …
Alas men square off vs. Egypt in crucial match
The road only gets tougher for Alas Pilipinas men as they square off against African powerhouse Egypt on Tuesday, September 16, continuing their campaign in the 2025 FIVB Men’s Volleyball World Championship at the Mall of Asia Arena. The Filipinos (0-1) will lock horns against the reigning Men’s African Nations Volleyball champions Egypt (1-0) at …
Boxing world champion Ricky Hatton dead at 46
Former boxing world champion Ricky Hatton has died aged 46, just two months after announcing a comeback fight after a 13-year absence from the ring. Hatton was found dead at his home in Hyde, northwest England. Greater Manchester Police said they were not treating the death as suspicious. “There are not currently believed to be …
Biñan edges Bacolod in MPBL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Biñan Tatak Gel Motorcycle Tires GameX overwhelmed the Bacolod City Tubo Slashers, 85-56, to boost their playoff bid in the 2025 MPBL Season at the Alonte Sports Arena in Biñan, Laguna. Carlo Lastimosa led Biñan with 19 points, four rebounds and two assists as they climbed to 15-11, just behind …