Manila Standard Sports

03/01/2024

Former NBA star Jeremy Lin did not disappoint his Filipino fans as he put on a show, scoring 23 points to lead the New Taipei Kings to an 89-77 win over the Meralco Bolts in the East Asia Super League the Philsports in Pasig on Wednesday night.

02/01/2024

Open water swimming in Sipalay. Register now!

02/01/2024

Pacquiao vs. Mayweather 2! Is it going to happen this year?

Former world boxing champion and senator Manny Paccquiao is expecting to face American rival Floyd Mayweather Jr. in a rematch this year. Pacquiao made the announcement at the Rizin 45 mixed martial arts event in Japan, along with Rizin chief executive Nobuyuki Sakakibara. The “Pacman” signed wi...

02/01/2024

From Tondo to world stage! EJ is the year's best and he's not done yet.

Ernest John Obiena was a dominant athletic force in 2023. The credentials of the 28-year-old Tondo-born pole vaulter in a 12-month span was indeed impressive, highlighting it by winning golds in three major international tournaments in record-breaking fashion. He made history anew in the World Athle...

31/12/2023

All is well that ends well.

Francis Lopez, a prominent member of the University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons basketball team, has taken responsibility for a regrettable incident that occurred two weeks ago. In an admirable display of accountability, Lopez, accompanied by teammate CJ Cansino, personally visited Subic Bay...

31/12/2023

How did the late Samboy Lim become the "Skywalker"?
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Years ago, a basketball court in a tranquil middle-class neighborhood in Quezon City captivated a modest audience as an emerging basketball talent showcased his skills, effortlessly sinking hoops and executing captivating maneuvers, much to the delight of the spectators. Avelino “Samboy” Lim Jr....

30/12/2023

Here's a special feature on Samboy Lim, written by retired sportswriter Joel Atencio.

Years ago, a basketball court in a tranquil middle-class neighborhood in Quezon City captivated a modest audience as an emerging basketball talent showcased his skills, effortlessly sinking hoops and executing captivating maneuvers, much to the delight of the spectators. Avelino “Samboy” Lim Jr....

30/12/2023

30/12/2023

"I want to move on,” said Caloy Yulo, who went separate ways with Japanese coach Munehiro Kugimiya, his trainer for seven years while in Tokyo.

OLYMPIAN and world champion Carlos Yulo, the country’s top gymnast, will start training under his new coach this January. That’s when Japanese mentor Tomoharu Sano returns to the country to personally oversee Yulo’s preparations for the 2024 Paris Olympics. For now, Yulo is taking it easy and ...

30/12/2023

Ipagdasal po natin ang ating kababayan at Gilas national player na si Renz Abandon🙏 for faster healing

Filipino high-flyer Rhenz Abando won’t be seeing action for a long period of time in the Korean Basketball League. Abando, who plays as an import for Anyang Jung Kwan Jang, sustained numerous injuries during the Red Boosters’ game against the Goyang Sono Skygunners on Saturday in an ongoing tour...

29/12/2023

A big name in Phil football is retiring and will help in a different, yet important capacity. Abangan!

29/12/2023

Cebuano Ramon Solis was the toast of PH weightlifting in 1990s, he's now coaching the Philippine team and young lifters in Cebu.

Filipino weightlifting icon Ramon Solis, since retiring in 1998, has never stopped inspiring the next generation of weighlifters to come up with their best lifts and heaviest heaves in all competitions that they join.And that’s what Solis did when he encouraged one of three young lifters from the ...

29/12/2023

Big salute, the Skywalker Samboy Lim!

IT was a night fit for a ‘fallen knight’ when Samboy “Skywalker” Lim came home to his alma mater, the Colegio de San Juan de Letran campus in Intramuros, Manila on Tuesday. Lim, 61, passed away on December 23, 2023, two days before Christmas. Samboy had three National Collegiate Athletic Ass...

29/12/2023

PLDT and Smart have been very active in promoting sports. More international events coming up in 2024!

TO say that 2023 was an eventful year for Philippine sports is an understatement. The country witnessed many great feats of national athletes in international tournaments, capped off by the country’s historic co-hosting of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023, supported by Smart Communications, Inc....

29/12/2023

This is what Filipino boxing fans are waiting for!

FORMER three-division champion Johnriel Casimero is no stranger to controversy and his journey has been marked by twists and surprises, no thanks to his penchant for bold statements on social media. He is at it again. “Pagkatapos mo itumba si Nery next year, tayo na. Alam ko at alam ng lahat na ak...

27/12/2023

Retired scribe Joel Atencio writes about Samboy Lim.

IT was a night fit for a ‘fallen knight’ when Samboy “Skywalker” Lim came home to his alma mater, the Colegio de San Juan de Letran campus in Intramuros, Manila on Tuesday. Lim, 61, passed away on December 23, 2023, two days before Christmas. Samboy had three National Collegiate Athletic Ass...

27/12/2023

The Philippine Esports Organization (PESO) proudly reflects on a remarkable year marked by outstanding performances from team SIBOL and significant organizational milestones. | Manila Standard Sports

Read the full story: https://manilastandard.net/sports/sports-headlines/sports-plus/314401788/sibols-triumphs-highlight-banner-year-for-ph-esports.html

27/12/2023

Too much!! The end came in the tenth round with Inoue’s power and skill on full display once again as he managed to put Tapales down, sealing the match with a knockout at 1:02.

Japanese boxing sensation Naoya Inoue solidified his status as a global force in the boxing world by securing a remarkable two-division undisputed championship in a thrilling bout held at the Ariake Arena in Tokyo. Inoue delivered a spectacular performance, culminating in a 10th-round knockout of th...

26/12/2023

The Monster Naoya Inoue knocked out Filipino Marlon Tapales in the 10th round to become the undisputed, unified world bantamweight champion

23/12/2023

Samboy Lim, the Skywalker finally goes home, up in the sky.
So long Samboy, rest in God's loving arms in heaven.

By Peter Atencio Highflying phenom Avelino “Samboy” Lim has died on Saturday at the age of 61. Lim’s passing was confirmed by his family in a post on his page. “Our Hearts are broken… our dearly beloved Samboy passed away peacefully,” said the statement on the nine-time PBA cham...

21/12/2023

“I have no fear. That’s an advantage, I think, because most of his opponents got intimidated easily,” said Marlon Tapales, downplaying the considerable odds stacked against him.
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https://manilastandard.net/sports/sports-headlines/fightsports/314400953/tapales-not-intimidated-by-foe-monster-inoue.html

21/12/2023

Quendy Fernandez becomes the first quadruple gold medalist in the Philippine National Games at the Philsports pool in Pasig City.

Stung by a close loss in a previous event earlier in the day, Quendy Fernandez charged back strong in handily topping the women’s 18-over 200-meter backstroke event, becoming the first quadruple gold medalist in the Philippine National Games at the Philsports pool in Pasig City yesterday. In an in...

20/12/2023

Meet Eunice Cuestas, a soccer athlete and member of the World Amputee Football Federation, who found strength and confidence through sports after an unfortunate accident at the age of 12.

Eunice shares her journey of resilience, building confidence, and overcoming mental struggles. 🌟⚽️ "

Sports had always played a part in the life of 30-year-old Eunice Cuestas. As a child, she was very active in volleyball and badminton. But she had an unfortunate accident when she was 12, which resulted in her losing an arm. “Right after my accident, everything stopped. I looked for other things ...

20/12/2023

"Fourteen-year-old swimming prodigy James Ray Ajido breaks records with a torn wetsuit at the Batang Pinoy-Philippine National Games! 🏊‍♂️🥇 A rising star making waves! 🌊🌟 "

Fourteen-year-old James Ray Ajido tore his competition wetsuit and used his training outfit to break three of eight national age-group records that were surpassed after two days of the Batang Pinoy-Philippine National Games swimming meet at the Teofilo Yldefonso Memorial Pool inside the Rizal Memori...

20/12/2023

"Team Philippines dominates the Southeast Asian Sambo Championships in Kuala Lumpur! 🥇💪🇵🇭 Our incredible athletes, including SEA Games veterans Mark Striegl, Robin Catalan, and Chino Sy-Tancontian, showcased their skills and brought home a total of five gold medals. 🏆 "

Team Philippines showcased its indomitable power in sambo, winning five gold medals in the recent Southeast Asian Sambo Championships at the Viva Home Mall, Jalan Loke Yew in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Leading the charge were Southeast Asian Games combat sports veterans Robin Catalan, Mark Striegl and....

19/12/2023

ESPORTS in the Philippines is getting bigger and stronger! 9 medals in the SEA Games, overall crown in the World Championship, 200 million social media reach, the year 2023 is certainly for the Philippine Esports Organization.

18/12/2023

“There’s so much value in having a seasoned coach like Jong Uichico joining the Road Warriors,” said NLEX governor Ronald Dulatre. “He’s a two-time PBA Coach of the Year and is one of the finest coaches the country has ever produced.”

NLEX announced that nine-time PBA champion coach Jong Uichico will be joining the Road Warriors as the team’s first assistant coach effective immediately. Uichico, who is tied with Chot Reyes and Leo Austria as the third winningest coach in PBA history, will bring with him his incomparable experie...

18/12/2023

"Not to be arrogant, but in our circle, we know our capabilities and have each other’s back,” said San Beda coach Yuri Escueta moments after their series and title-clinching win.

17/12/2023

Look! The San Beda Red Lions celebrate their 23rd title conquest in the 99th NCAA men’s basketball tournament on Sunday at the Araneta Coliseum.

17/12/2023

🏐 Sisi Rondina Shines Bright! The 5-foot-6 spiker from Cebu claims the spotlight as the Most Valuable Player in the Premier Volleyball League 2nd All-Filipino Conference. 🏆 "

Sisi Rondina was crowned as the star of stars in the Premier Volleyball League 2nd All-Filipino Conference. The 5-foot-6 spiker from Cebu was hailed as the Most Valuable Player of the Conference on Saturday evening at the SMART Araneta Coliseum. Rondina, in only her second conference in the country....

17/12/2023

Swinging Through Time with Lacoste: From indoor tennis to golf challenges, Mall of Asia and The Podium pulsed with energy during the Lacoste Watch Roadshow. Celebs like Maika Rivera, Luis Hontiveros, and Heaven Paralejo brought glamour, as attendees explored the newest Lacoste fall collections and engaged in thrilling activities.


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Manila Standard Sports | Lacoste's recent Watch Roadshow emerged as a dynamic celebration of the active lifestyle, introducing the latest timepieces in a vibrant setting.

Full story at: https://manilastandard.net/spotlight/314399571/lacoste-watch-unveils-fall-winter-2023-collection-with-a-contemporary-twist.html

16/12/2023

Brace for a high-stakes confrontation between the Mapua Cardinals and the San Beda Red Lions in their winner-take-all Game 3 of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA Philippines) men’s basketball. Witness the duel of Season 99 rookie MVP Clint Escamis and the Red Lion's star Jacob Cortez.

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13/12/2023

Nearly 18,000 athletes are seeing action in the Philippine Sports Commission's 2023 Batang Pinoy (BP) and Philippine National Games (PNG), which opens on December 17.

The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) is making an unprecedented collaboration with esteemed private partners to further boost the simultaneous staging of the 2023 Batang Pinoy (BP) and Philippine National Games (PNG), which opens on December 17. In a groundbreaking move, the PSC has joined forces....

13/12/2023

Wow! Historic 11th WNCAA championship for the Mendiola-based Centro Escolar University Lady Scorpions.

The Mendiola-based Centro Escolar University Lady Scorpions achieved a remarkable feat by winning their 11th straight championship title at the Women’s National Collegiate Athletic Association Season 54 basketball finals held at Chiang Kai Shek College Main Campus. The team secured the championshi...

13/12/2023

“I’m busy with other things right. I’m focused on putting up a coffee shop,” said Annie Ramirez, Asian Games jiujitsu gold medalist, after she got a P1-million check from the Philippine Olympic Committee .

Asian Games gold medallist Annie Ramirez is getting ready to start her own business with the incentives that she has received from both the government and the private sector. The 33-year-old Ramirez, who won her first Asian Games` gold medal after ruling the women’s -57kg. in women’s jiujitsu, h...

13/12/2023

The Flying Titans enter the 6 p.m. match at the Philsports Arena in Pasig with a surge of momentum, having rebounded from a Game One mishap with a straight-set victory over the weekend.

READ:
https://manilastandard.net/sports/314398127/flying-titans-hd-spikers-dispute-last-finals-berth.html

10/12/2023

Athletes from the Philippine Canoe Kayak Dragonboat Federation - PCKDF led the top finishers in the national athletes selection for the Pinoy Strong 100.

Full story at: https://manilastandard.net/sports/sports-headlines/sports-plus/314397571/pckf-athletes-lead-pinoy-strong-100-qualifiers.html