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 …
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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 …
Rupert Zaragosa rules ICTSI Classic by 2 shots
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Rupert Zaragosa leaned on his precision iron play and steady putting to capture the ICTSI Negros Occidental Classic title, finishing with a 14-under 266 for a two-shot victory over Keanu Jahns, Aidric Chan and Clyde Mondilla at Marapara Golf and Country Club. Zaragosa, who closed with a four-under 66, pocketed P354,000 …
Alas Pilipinas’ FIVB Worlds debut spoiled by Tunisia
Alas Pilipinas men tried to hold their ground, but could not stop the surge of World No. 43 Tunisia in their opening match at the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship on Friday, September 12, at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. The Bryan Bagunas-paced squad fell to its first rival, 13-25, 17-25, …
Alex Eala bows out of São Paulo Open
Filipina tennis star Alex Eala saw her São Paulo Open campaign come to an end on Friday, September 12, after falling to Indonesia’s Janice Tjen, 4-6, 1-6, in their quarterfinal clash in Brazil. The 20-year-old Eala, seeded third in the tournament, got off to a strong start, racing to a 3-0 lead in the opening …
Bisera rallies from 6 strokes down to rule ICTSI Classic
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Florence Bisera pulled off a come-from-behind victory in the ICTSI Negros Occidental Classic, carding a tournament-best 67 in the final round to edge Princess Superal and Korea’s Seo Yun Kim by one stroke at the Marapara Golf and Country Club in Negros Occidental on Thursday, September 11. She started the day with …
DBTI-Elan Vita, Dolphins FC to clash in NORFA U17 Champions League finals
By ADRIAN STEWART CO DBTI-Elan Vita and Dolphins FC will dispute the championship of the NORFA Champions League U17 category after coming out victorious in their respective semifinal matches. DBTI-Elan Vita cruised to the finals after a 13-0 demolition of NOHS, a performance that highlighted their dominance and offensive depth. In the other semifinals, Dolphins …
Young gunners to provide energy for Alas Pilipinas men in FIVB Worlds
Alas Pilipinas men won’t be short of youthful talent as they brace for a historic participation in the FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship 2025. Alas men have, at their disposal, young gunners Michaelo “Buds” Buddin, Jade Disquitado, Louie Ramirez, and Eco Adajar — who are all vying to make it to the final roster of …
Petallo fuels Lady Tams past Blue Eagles into V-League semis
Gerzel Petallo submitted an all-around performance to power Far Eastern University (FEU) past Ateneo de Manila University in the 2025 V-League Collegiate Challenge at the Paco Arena Sports and Events Center in Manila. The Lady Tamaraws dropped the opener but dominated the Blue Eagles the rest of the way, 22-25, 25-12, 25-17, 25-15, to secure …
Almendralejo called up for PH 18-U in Asian Youth Games
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Bacolodnon standout Rhose Vianne Almendralejo has been called up for the Philippine women’s 18-U national volleyball team competing in the 3rd Asian Youth Games slated for October 19 to 29 in Bahrain. According to Bacolod Tay Tung High School Thunderbolts team manager Jose Montalbo, he recently received a letter from the …