Barrios opts to defend title vs Ramos instead of Pacquiao
APPARENTLY or indirectly as a result of Manny Pacquiao’s lackluster showing in a boxing exhibition match in Japan last July, reigning American World Boxing...
Jerusalem unruffled by Mexican challenger Castillo’s boast
NEAR the end of the Philippine Sportswriters Association forum yesterday, unbeaten Mexican challenger Luis Castillo, through an interpreter, told Melvin Jerusalem to “count his...
Winning with borrowed guns
WITH no support from his association and using borrowed pistols, young shooter Carlo Valdez banked on his excellent skills and talent to buck the...
Valdez hits target in Bangkok
UNDERLINING his status as a strong medal prospect in next year’s 33rd Thailand Southeast Asian Games, shooter Carlo Valdez bagged a gold and silver,...
Foreign-based para bets to bolster national team?
PHILIPPINE Paralympic Committee president Mike Barredo is exploring the possibility of scouting for promising para athletes with Filipino blood overseas to expand the national...
Spanish tactician named new men’s football coach
WITH extensive coaching experience in Spain, Israel, Denmark, Netherlands and China, among others, Spanish tactician Albert Capellas has been tapped as the new coach...
Paris Paralympic Games an eye-opener for Bachmann
PHILIPPINE Sports Commission chairman Richard Bachmann says seeing the world’s best para athletes in action in the 17th Paris Paralympic Games was an eye-opener.
“Madami...
Pinoy booters lose in penalty shootout
THE Philippines battled Tajikistan tooth-and-nail to a scoreless draw before losing 3-4 in a penalty shootout in their riveting battle for third place at...
Asusano, Otom new leaders of para team
PARIS. – Wheelchair thrower Cendy Asusano and para swimmer Angel Mae Otom could be the next vanguards of the national para squad in major...
Otom faces biggest test in Paris
PARIS. – Don’t expect para swimmer Angel Mae Otom to blink when she performs side by side with Chinese star and defending champion Lu...
