Richie bats for 50 bets

By JONAS TERRADO Philippine Sports Commission chairman Richie Garcia reiterated his proposal to send a token delegation composed of no more than 50 athletes for the Myanmar Southeast Asian Games later this month. Although he admitted that the Philippine Olympic Committee has the final say on the composition of the national contingent, Garcia said he will insist on a lean group capable... 

Beermen prevail in triple overtime

Game Thursday (Ynares Sports Arena, Pasig City) 8 p.m. – SMB vs Thailand The San Miguel Beermen survived the first triple overtime game in ASEAN Basketball League history, defeating the Westports Malaysia Dragons, 107-104, Friday night at MABA Stadium in Kuala Lumpur. Reigning Most Valuable Player Leo Avenido shattered a 104-all tie by hitting a tough floater with a minute left... 

Stallion triumphs

Game Today (Emperador Stadium, McKinley Hill) 8:30 p.m. – Green Archers vs Army Stallion Sta Lucia bucked the suspension of Spanish striker Rufo Sanchez and blanked Philippine Air Force, 6-0, Thursday night to extend its lead in the United Football League at the Emperador Stadium in McKinley Hill.  Read More »

Global booters learn lesson the hard way

By JONAS TERRADO CEBU CITY – Global FC learned a harsh lesson when it comes to playing international football after failing to enter the final round of the AFC President’s Cup. The United Football League champions wasted a pair of chances to enter the next stage of the Asia’s third-tier club tournament following losses to Pakistan’s Khan Research Laboratories and... 

Wanted: Foes for Azkals

CEBU CITY – Only one match has been confirmed in the Philippine Azkals’ plan to have three friendlies next month and coach Michael Weiss hopes that opponents can be found to fill the schedule. Weiss, who is here to watch Global FC’s participation in the AFC President’s Cup, said it is important to have the three matches to weigh in the national side’s early preparation for... 

Option on UAAP rule

The UAAP has included a release option on its controversial two-year residency rule that will allow high school graduates who will transfer from one member school to another to play immediately. Under the explanatory rule that was approved by the league’s board of trustees, affected student athletes are not required to undergo the lengthy residency provided that a release was issued... 

ABL: Beermen battle Thais at Ynares

Game Today (Ynares Sports Arena, Pasig City) 4 p.m. San Miguel vs Thailand League-leading San Miguel wants to keep its winning mentality despite earning the No. 1 spot in the ASEAN Basketball League playoffs as it takes on the Sports Rev Thailand Slammers in a possible semifinal preview at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City. Incoming search terms:san miguel beermen (3)ynares (1)ynares... 

Shanghai Sharks test RP Gilas

Former Houston Rockets star and Shanghai Sharks owner Yao Ming gave a subtle warning to the Gilas Pilipinas by saying they will not treat their game with Gilas Pilipinas today as a mere exhibition. The 7-foot-6 Yao, who arrived only last Saturday, emphasized they are not here as tourists but as serious opponents of the Gilas squad in their 7:30 p.m. showdown at the at the Mall of Asia... 

ABL: No letup for Beermen

Despite clinching the No. 1 spot and the homecourt advantage throughout the ASEAN Basketball League playoffs, San Miguel coach Leo Austria wants his team to keep its winning mentality with three games left in the regular season.  Read More »

Global XI wins

Game Today (Emperador Stadium, McKinley Hill) 8 p.m. Pasargad vs Pachanga Defending champion Global blanked Green Archers United Globe, 4-0, at the Emperador Stadium Thursday night in the club’s final United Football League match before next week’s AFC President’s Cup group stage. Jeff Christieans and Denis Wolf returned from injuries and scored in the 58th and 71st minutes, respectively,...