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BRAVE CF 74: Ayoub and Martins set for lightweight showdown

August 6, 2023Comments Off

The main event for BRAVE CF 74, the promotion’s debut in France, which takes place on September 7, will see Amin Ayoub and Lucas Martins in a lightweight fight for the ages.

Manila Chooks! seeks Constanta Masters berth in Yichang Challenger

August 5, 2023August 5, 2023Comments Off

With the highly anticipated World Tour Cebu Masters set next month at home soil, the Manila Chooks! 3×3 squad toughens up when it sees action in the FIBA 3×3 Yichang Challenger 2023.

PHILCYCLING and Philippine Olympic Committee head Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino (center) shares a light moment with current International Cycling Union president David Lappartient (left) and former chief Pat McQuaid at the sidelines of the UCI’s 192nd Congress in Glasgow on Thursday.

POC Chief, NOC heads recognized at International Cycling Union congress

August 5, 2023Comments Off

Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) chief Rep. Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino and three other national Olympic committee (NOC) presidents who heads of their respective cycling federations were recognized by the International Cycling Union (UCI) during its Congress on Thursday, Aug. 3, in Glasgow, Scotland.

(L-R) Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Executive Director Paulo Francisco Tatad and Chairman Richard Bachmann during the press conference at the PSC Admin Bldg., Rizal Memorial Sports Complex in Manila on Friday.

PSC puts premium on return of Batang Pinoy and PNG

August 5, 2023Comments Off

The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Chairman Richard Bachmann said on Friday that the return of the Batang Pinoy (BP) and Philippine National Games (PNG) will be on December 17 to 22 this year.

Sangia vs Baatarkhuu [ONE Championship photo]

MMA: Sangiao Suffers First Loss in ONE Championship Career

August 5, 2023August 5, 2023Comments Off

Jhanlo “The Machine” Sangiao absorbed the first blemish to his erstwhile immaculate record, falling to Enkh-Orgil Baatarkhuu at ONE Fight Night 13: Allazov vs. Grigorian on Aug. 5 at Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.

FIBA World Cup All-Time Scoring Greats

August 3, 2023August 9, 2023Comments Off

Explosive scoring by a player in the FIBA World Cup may be hard to come by nowadays but if one goes back to the olden days, there is much to feast on.

Bogs Adornado was the top gun with Crispa in the MICAA and PBA during the 1970s but it was with the U-Tex Wranglers that the UST alum notched his PBA career-high of 64 points against San Miguel Beer in 1980.

PBA Flashback: U-Tex’s Miracle Comeback Against Toyota For The 1980 First Conference Crown

August 2, 2023August 2, 2023Comments Off

For hoop fans, this is best known as the celebrated comeback win of the Wranglers who were trailing by four, 94-90, with 16 seconds left in regulation.

CJ Perez, Kiefer Ravena and Thirdy Ravena of Gilas Pilipinas [FIBA.com photo]

2023 FIBA World Cup – Love the Philippines

August 2, 2023Comments Off

The Philippines will host the FIBA World Cup for the second time in its history when the country, along with Japan and Indonesia, co-host the 19th edition from August 25-September 10.

Enjoy the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 with Smart this August

August 1, 2023Comments Off

As the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 sweeps the Philippines in the next few weeks, FIBA global partner and mobile services provider Smart Communications, Inc. is giving Filipino basketball fans the chance to witness and experience this historic sports event, live and exclusive.