Sports

Did Dyan Castillejo persuade Manny Pacquiao to air his fight against Keith Thurman on ABS-CBN?

Manny Pacquiao entrusted his fight against Keith Thurman on broadcast channel ABS-CBN Dyan Castillejo was speculated to be the one who persuaded him GMA Network’s top executives were rumored to be infuriated by this move Senator and Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao entrusted his upcoming fight for the WBA Super Welterweight World Championship against Keith Thurman to be telecast on ABS-CBN platforms this July 20, 2019. As the official fight broadcaster, ABS-CBN will air the match from the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas, USA …

Jean Henri Lhuillier: Pushing Philippines to Softball and Tennis Glory

Jean Henri Lhuillier, a long-time Philippine Sports patron, was awarded last year as Sportsman of the Year in the 36th Sportswriter Association of Cebu Lhuillier was recognized for his efforts in sports grassroots development and support to national teams in softball and tennis in the country Lhuillier is also the man behind the 2020 Tokyo Olympics quest for the RP Blu Girls, who has made an impressive run in world–class softball tournaments securing wins over world’s top 10 teams such as Australia, Canada, China, Chinese-Taipei, …

TNT KaTropa, Terrence Jones, give back to community through first hoops camp

TNT KaTropa players and coaches from PBAgave back to the community by holding a basketball hoops camp for children and teens Around 50 young basketball players aged eight to 15 years old learned the fundamentals of the sport – from ball handling, defense, shooting skills, and footwork TNT KaTropa players and coaches from the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) gave back to the community by holding a basketball hoops camp for children and teens at the Kaingin II covered court in Barangay Pansol, Quezon City. Around …

Phenom and Team Gilas Women’s Crowned Red Bull Reign Philippine Champions

Two Philippine Champions emerged victorious at the Red Bull Reign Finals Teams will go to the Red Bull Reign Global Finals in Toronto, Canada, this August where they will represent the Philippines against 15 other nations from around the globe Two Philippine Champions emerged victorious at the Red Bull Reign Finals on Saturday, June 29th, 2019, at Kerry Sports Manila in Bonifacio Global City: Men’s Champions Phenom and Women’s Champions Team Gilas Women’s. Both teams advance to the Red Bull Reign Global Finals in Toronto, …

NCAA schools unite to rock Season 95 on ABS-CBN S+A and iWant

The entire NCAA community is coming together to welcome the 95th season of the NCAA this Sunday, July 7 Filipino rock icon Bamboo and NCAA Battle of the Bands winners led by champion Cherry Band of Mapua University (MU) are set to fire up the opening ceremony NCAA action begins with a double-header featuring the Colegio de San Juan de Letran Knights and Season 94 finalist, the Lyceum of the Philippines University Pirates at 2 pm, followed by Season 95 hosts Arellano University Chiefs and …

Young ballers set court ablaze at the Taiwan Excellence 3×3 Hoop Challenge 2019

Close to 800 young athletes competed for court supremacy at the Taiwan Excellence 3×3 Hoop Challenge 2019 Taiwan Excellence mounted the basketball tournament to find the best up and coming Filipino talents The brother duo of UP Fighting Maroons’ Kobe and Imus Bandera’s Andre Paras also took part in the action Athletic prowess and technological innovation were on full display once again as close to 800 young athletes competed for court supremacy at the Taiwan Excellence 3×3 Hoop Challenge 2019. Taiwan Excellence, an award-giving body …

Pacquiao-Thurman to air exclusively on ABS-CBN platforms

ABS-CBN will air the match from the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas, USA The anticipated match-up will air live on SKY Sports PPV and DZMM 630; Airs on ABS-CBN, S+A, and iWant ABS-CBN brings to the entire country the much-awaited fight between Filipino boxing pride Sen. Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao and World Boxing Association (WBA) super welterweight champion Keith Thurman on July 21 through its broadcast and digital platforms. As the official fight broadcaster, ABS-CBN will air the match from the MGM Grand Arena in …

Enchong Dee joins attempt to break a Guinness World Record

Enchong Dee joins attempt to set record for world’s largest swimming lesson Enchong is a competitive swimmer since his school days He said it was fulfilling to have taken part in teaching over 1,800 Filipino kids basic swimming skills and water safety Enchong Dee participated in the recent attempt of the Philippines to break the Guinness world record for the largest swimming lesson at a single venue. Enchong, with other swimmers, had set to beat the largest swimming lesson record at Aqua Planet in Clark, …

NCAA Icons and future Legends

New heroes will be rising soon to join these NCAA greats when the 95th Season of the NCAA opens on July 7 at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City NCAA, the oldest collegiate athletic meet in the land, is coming back soon on ABS-CBN S+A and it promises to be bigger than ever when it opens its 95th season at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on July 7. Before we go full-blast with another exciting season of schools battling for …

NBA rising star Collin Sexton graces AXA’s “Plan and Play”

AXA, the official insurance partner of the National Basketball Association (NBA) in the Philippines, recently featured Collin Sexton of the Cleveland Cavaliers “Plan and Play” was held to help Filipinos understand the importance of having the right financial game plan in life AXA, one of the leading insurance companies in the country and the official insurance partner of the National Basketball Association (NBA) in the Philippines, recently featured Collin Sexton of the Cleveland Cavaliers at its event dubbed “Plan and Play.” The activity was held …