LA TRINIDAD, Benguet — Farmers in these highlands are pushing for the revival of anti-smuggling task forces at the national and provincial levels to stem the wanton entry of smuggled vegetables, especially carrots, into the Philippine market. Benguet-based Augusta Balanoy, speaking on behalf of the League of Associations at the […]
WG Frayna shares second midway the National Chess Championship
JANELLE MAE FRAYNA’S (right) last victim was Olympiad veteran International Master (IM) Barlo Nadera — a 68-move, seventh-round triumph of a Torre Attack — that catapulted her to a share of No. 2 with IM Jem Garcia. — FACEBOOK.COM/NCFPCHESS JANELLE MAE FRAYNA, the country’s first and only chess Woman Grandmaster […]
Tiu, Goorjian join forces for Strong Group Athletics in Dubai Basketball tourney
CHARLES TIU — NCAA/GMA FILE PHOTO BUDDING tactician Charles Tiu will leave no stone unturned in sharing the bench with a world-renowned mentor in Brian Goorjian. Joining forces for Strong Group Athletics, Mr. Tiu as head coach and Mr. Goorjian as consultant will steer the ship for the Philippine representative […]
NorthPort Batang Pier target Commissioner’s Cup quarterfinals against Blackwater Bossing
Games FridaySmart Araneta Coliseum4 p.m. — Blackwater vs NorthPort8 p.m. — Rain or Shine vs TNT EVEN with a campaign marked by alternating streaks of two wins, two losses, three wins and two losses, NorthPort (5-4) is within range of its primary target — the PBA Commissioner’s Cup quarterfinals. So […]
Lady Archers beat Thai club Supreme VC in friendly match
DE LA SALLE University is priming up for a title retention bid in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament this February. Shifting to higher gears a month before the net wars, the Lady Spikers scored a big win against decorated Thailand club Supreme […]
Lin, New Taipei Kings outscore undermanned Meralco
MERALCO faltered in its mission to overcome “Linsanity” as the Bolts bowed to Jeremy Lin and the New Taipei Kings, 77-89, the East Asia Super League at the PhilSports Arena Wednesday night. Mr. Lin, the biggest draw in the well-attended Group B match, lived up to expectations and delivered a […]
Mbappe undecided on his future as contract winds down
PARIS ST GERMAIN (PSG) forward Kylian Mbappe said he has not made up his mind about where he will play next season as his contract enters its final six months. Mr. Mbappe said last year he would not renew his contract at PSG, which expires at the end of the […]
Mavs win third straight game over Blazers this season
LUKA Doncic scored a game-high 41 points to lead the Dallas Mavericks to a 126-97 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night in Dallas. Kyrie Irving added 29 points for the Mavericks, who rebounded from a season-worst 37-point loss to the host Utah Jazz on Monday. Tim Hardaway […]
Scheffler voted PGA Tour Player of the Year again
SCOTTIE Scheffler has been voted the PGA Tour Player of the Year for a second consecutive season, making him the first back-to-back winner since Tiger Woods won three straight from 2005-07, the US-based circuit said on Wednesday. World number one Scheffler, who successfully defended his Phoenix Open title and won […]
Rudiger earns leaders Real Madrid narrow win against Mallorca
MADRID — Antonio Rudiger’s second-half goal earned La Liga leaders Real Madrid a 1-0 home win over Mallorca on Wednesday, extending their unbeaten league run to 13 games. The win moved Real up to 48 points, three ahead of surprise package Girona, who host third-placed Atletico Madrid later on Wednesday. […]