Nigerian center Israel Osamudiame Friday recently transferred to UP after starring for Centro Escolar University in the University and Colleges Athletic League (UCAL).–Photo from UCAL MANILA, Philippines—Israel Osamudiame Friday, a University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons recruit, passed away on Tuesday. He was 19. Friday collapsed during practice, according to a statement released by the […]

Vietnam’s Nguyen Thi Bich Tuyen in the FIVB Challenger Cup. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Vietnamese sports media reported on Tuesday that Nguyen Thi Bich Tuyen, the team’s top scorer and first outside hitter, has withdrawn from the 2025 Women’s Volleyball World Championship to be held in Phuket, Thailand, from August 22 to September 7. The Volleyball Federation

Tim Cone When Barangay Ginebra selected RJ Abarrientos in last year’s PBA Rookie Draft, it was his uncle Johnny who came up the stage to receive a symbolic jersey before a group photo alongside coach Tim Cone and the rest of the Gin Kings was taken. At that time, there was a what-if feeling of

Norman Black The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) said Norman Black will have a free rein to build a different Gilas Pilipinas for the 2025 Southeast Asian Games. “On the men’s side, I know it’s already been announced but coach Norman will be the one handling the team. In terms of the composition, we’re allowing

Aby Maraño (left) and Ara Galang (middle) are ready for another crack at glory with Chery Tiggo. —MARLO CUETO Ara Galang and Aby Maraño relished the opportunity to share the PVL on Tour big stage with their former La Salle and F2 Logistics teammates in front of longtime coach Ramil De Jesus in an epic

The Philippines’ performance against Asian powerhouse Iran gives officials reason to be optimistic about the women’s team in the World Cup. The goal is simple: Whether it is through competition or the hosting itself, the Philippines hopes to make an impression when it brings the Fifa (international football federation) Women’s Futsal World Cup to its

Ronee Dungca: Seven birdies —CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Playing with poise that belies her youth, Ronee Dungca on Tuesday took a step closer to make the North’s 7-10 girls’ team for the National Elite Finals after shooting a three-over-par 72 for an eight shot lead after the opening round of the ICTSI John Hay Junior Championship in

Ranked world’s 24th in polo two months ago, Mikee Romero exudes the aura of doing his country proud as GlobalPort-PFP finds its place in the USPA Midwest Open semi-finals. — Photo by Jan Escosio ELGIN, Illinois — Filipino polo star and businessman Mikee Romero scored four goals including the match-winner as GlobalPort-PFP edged Beaver Creek,

Photos from Hero dela Peña/ Pilipinas United 3×3 League MANILA, Philippines—A new battleground for 3×3 basketball will open this weekend with the launch of the Pilipinas United 3×3 League. Spearheaded by champion coach Eric Altamirano and co-founder Andrew Combate, the two-day event features games in both the men’s and women’s divisions. Article continues after this

PLDT libero Kath Arado during the PVL on Tour final against Chery Tiggo.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Kath Arado savored her first-ever championship as the heart and soul of PLDT, which rose from previous heartbreaks to sweep the PVL on Tour. Arado didn’t reach the Final Four when she was the leader of the University