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Rupert Zaragosa capped his 72-hole campaign at 14-under 266. ICTSI PHOTO

Zaragosa silences big hitters, defends ICTSI Negros title

NEGROS OCCIDENTAL – Rupert Zaragosa proved once more that accuracy beats power, delivering a clinical 66 in the final round to seize back-to-back victories...
Ricky Hatton lies on the canvas after being knocked out by Manny Pacquiao during their world title fight at the MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA in May 2009. PA

Pacquiao leads tributes as boxing world mourns Hatton

MANILA – The boxing world is in shock following the sudden death of British legend Ricky Hatton, with Filipino icon Manny Pacquiao leading tributes...
Members of Don Bosco Technical Institute-Elan Vita in action. NORFA PHOTO

DBTI-Elan Vita reigns supreme in NORFA U-17 football

VICTORIAS City – Ten men, five goals, and absolute dominance. Don Bosco Technical Institute (DBTI)-Elan Vita stormed to the NORFA Champions League Under-17 crown...
Bryan Bagunas is the lone bright spot in Alas Pilipinas' loss to Tunisia. PHOTO COURTESY OF VOLLEYBALL PHILIPPINES

Alas Pilipinas falls to Tunisia in World Championship Opener

MANILA – Team captain Bryan Bagunas tried to rally Alas Pilipinas with clutch hits in the final stretch, but the Philippines fell short against...
Alex Eala is ranked No. 55 in the world. Her steady climb and her growing international reputation remain intact despite her loss in the SĂŁo Paulo Open. GDL OPEN

Indonesia’s Tjen stuns Eala, boots Filipina star out of São Paulo Open

MANILA – Fresh off her biggest career triumph in Mexico, Filipina tennis ace Alexandra Eala crashed out early at the São Paulo Open as...
Arwind Santos carries Basilan Starhorse Viva Portmasters to a convincing victory over Muntinlupa Cagers. MPBL PHOTO

MPBL: Basilan extends streak to six, Biñan smothers Bacolod

MANILA – The Basilan Starhorse Viva Portmasters shrugged off a sluggish start and unleashed a second-half rally to turn back the skidding Muntinlupa Cagers,...
Florence Bisera is showered with water after her come-from-behind win in ICTSI Negros Occidental Classic. ICTSI PHOTO

Bisera stages stunning six-shot comeback to rule Negros Classic

BACOLOD City – Florence Bisera turned the ICTSI Negros Occidental Classic into a showcase of grit and nerve, storming back from six strokes down...
Gabe Dinette (red shirt) tries to wrestle Jason Baucas during WAP’s national youth championships at the Tagaytay Combat Sports Center. PHOTO COURTESY OF JEBE GONZALES

Ancheta, Dargani spearhead gold rush in WAP Nationals

MANILA – Hayden Ancheta and Andre Dargani delivered statement victories to headline a dominant showing for San Francisco State RTC at the Wrestling Association...
Jiovani Jalalon and Justin Chua. PBA PHOTO

NorthPort, Blackwater in blockbuster PBA player swap: Jalalon for Chua

MANILA – Defensive ace Jiovani Jalalon is set for a new home as NorthPort Batang Pier and Blackwater Bossing finalized a straight swap that...
Alex Eala eclipsed her previous best ranking of No. 56 earlier this year, further cementing her status as one of the fastest-rising stars in women’s tennis. WTA PHOTO

Alex Eala soars to world No. 55, marches into São Paulo q’finals

MANILA – Filipina tennis sensation Alexandra “Alex” Eala continued her meteoric rise on the international stage, breaking into the world’s top 55 for the...