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Could this 20-year-old from Ifugao be the next Manny Pacquiao?

Nissi Icasiano
Posted at Jan 23 11:18 AM

Having not tasted defeat in his entire albeit young career, Chris Jammes Martin is beginning to turn heads in Philippine boxing. Both experts and fans think he might be the next standard bearer for the sport, and is even drawing comparisons to the pambansang kamao. Read more »

MVP foundation ramps up support for Diaz, PH weightlifters

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 22 03:20 PM

The MVP Sports Foundation has solidified its support for Hidilyn Diaz so she can focus on her training and bring pride to the country on the grandest stage in sports. Read more »

Conor McGregor: 'The whole world lights up when I fight'

Nissi Icasiano
Updated as of Jan 23 12:29 PM

Amidst issues surrounding him outside of the cage, the fighter from Dublin regained some composure inside it, winning over the weekend in UFC 246.  Read more »

Kai Sotto posts 20-10 average in 3-day US tilt en route to title, MVP

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 21 09:13 PM

Sotto helped The Skills Factory win 3 straight in a US basketball tournament, where he led his squad to the championship and won most valuable player.   Read more »

PSC to identify 'priority athletes' with influx of new sports, more athletes

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jan 21 07:48 PM

The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) plans to classify local athletes according to priority with the influx of more sports and athletes that seek financial help from the government. Read more »

Kai Sotto won't play for Mighty in Dubai tourney

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 21 03:20 PM

Kai Sotto will not be able to join Mighty Sports in the 2020 Dubai International Basketball Tournament, the team announced on Tuesday. Read more »

Sinulog 2020: A first-timer’s survival guide to Cebu’s happiest, rowdiest day of the year

Clint Holton Potestas
Updated as of Jan 18 12:47 PM

The parties are back in Sinulog this year, thanks to the city’s new mayor. Here’s a guide on where to pray, where to dance, and where to let it all hang out  Read more »

THE DAY IN PHOTOS: January 17, 2020

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jan 18 03:27 AM

Here are the big stories today in photos Read more »

Evacuees fill Tagaytay sports complex

Fernando G. Sepe Jr., ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 17 11:04 PM

Evacuees use foldable tents per family as they stay at the Tolentino Sports Complex and Activity Center in Tagaytay City on Friday in the aftermath of Taal's eruption. Read more »

Alex Eala tumaas ang ranking sa International Tennis Federation

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 17 08:55 PM

Number 9 na kasi ang Pinay sa lahat ng babaeng junior tennis players sa buong mundo. Read more »

National sports coaches, trainers to get significant salary hike

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 17 06:36 AM

The government has approved a substantial pay hike for national coaches to convince them to train their athletes full time. Read more »

Taal ashfall hampers training of Pinoy windsurfers, skateboarders

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 16 06:26 PM

The Philippine Sports Commission has maintained its order on all national athletes to suspend outdoor training 4 days after Mt. Taal spewed ashes that blanketed Batangas and nearby provinces. Read more »

I choose to pedal around Metro Manila—here's why and how I do it

Jeeves de Veyra
Posted at Jan 16 11:15 AM

"On a bike, zipping by 10… 20…. 30… cars super-glued to the road during rush-hour is like being the proverbial turtle beating the hare." Read more »

‘The Score’: Rivals no more as Thirdy, Jamie Malonzo team up in Dubai tilt

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 15 08:11 PM

Former Blue Eagle Ravena and Green Archers alumnus Malonzo join forces for Filipino club Mighty Sports in next week's Dubai International Basketball Tournament. Read more »

'Deeper, more talented' Mighty Sports eyes better result in Dubai

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 15 03:37 PM

Mighty Sports head coach Charles Tiu is upbeat about his team's chances in the Dubai International Basketball Tournament, given his squad's mix of young and veteran players. Read more »

Ilang Taal volcano evacuees, nanuluyan muna sa mga simbahan at sabungan

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 15 01:26 AM

Ilang mga evacuees sa simbahan at sabungan muna maninirahan. Read more »

Ilang residente sa Batangas, ngayong gabi lang lumikas

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 14 01:00 AM

May mga residente sa Batangas na ngayong gabi lang lumikas mula nang pumutok ang Bulkang Taal kahapon. Read more »

The day Efren “Bata” Reyes destroyed me at chess

Gian Lao
Updated as of Jan 12 04:31 PM

Challenging the billiards legend to any game at all is a huge mistake. Writer Gian Lao, visiting Bata on New Year's Day in his hometown Pampanga, should have known better. Read more »

Basketball: Blatche, Mighty Sports hard at work ahead of Dubai tilt

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 12 10:43 AM

Determined to improve on its third place finish last year, Mighty Sports has been training daily since Andray Blatche arrived on Thursday. Read more »

Historic Rizal Memorial Coliseum to host PSC's 30th anniversary

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 10 08:10 PM

The historic Rizal Memorial Coliseum (RMC) is expected to welcome several events in its newly-refurbished facility this 2020, and among them is the Philippine Sports Commission's 30th anniversary.  Read more »