Vangelis, the Greek composer whose rousing electronic theme music for the Oscar-winning 1981 film “Chariots of Fire” became one of the most loved movie scores, has died at the age of 79. The law firm representing the composer said he died late on Tuesd…
SEA Games: Filipino boxers eye golds vs home bets
If Rogen Ladon and Irish Magno need any reminders about how difficult the last hurdle to a gold medal will be, they only need to look within their team. Late Friday night, Olympic silver medalist Nesthy Petecio lost in a stunning upset to Thi Linh Tran…
SEA Games: With third place out of reach, Philippines looks to lock up No. 4
A weightlifting first-timer pumped fresh blood to Team Philippines, which was making a last-ditch attempt to salvage fourth place Saturday night in the 31st Southeast Asian Games here. Good thing the old reliables in tennis and billiards delivered on t…
Vanessa Sarno dismisses weightlifting rivals with ease, sets meet records in seizing gold
They call her the future of weightlifting. In the 31st Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, Vanessa Sarno’s time came. Securing the gold early in the final of the women’s 71-kilogram weightlifting, Sarno flexed her superiority by using up her attempts to reset…
Cebu pride Go makes PH motorsports history with FIA podium finish
William John Riley Go knows that one big win deserves another. So like the greats of any sport, the young karter understands that winning a major international competition is a doorway to bigger things. “Although my performance in this race was great, …
Start them young so athletes can bloom in international meets–PSC chief
Sports leaders should scout and train their athletes early so they can develop and flourish in international competitions such as the Southeast Asian Games, according to Philippine Sports Commission Chairman William “Butch” Ramirez. “Rome wasn’t built …
Gold hunt to test Eumir Marcial’s defense
Eumir Felix Marcial has been balancing his efforts between lure of a lucrative pro career and the chase for Olympic glory for quite sometime. And he’s getting more and more comfortable doing it. The Tokyo Olympics bronze medalist has taken what he desc…
Vanessa Sarno sets new SEA Games records in golden lift
Vanessa Sarno showed why she’s being considered in the Paris Olympics. Her numbers were way too much for just the Southeast Asian Games gold she won on Saturday. The 18-year-old Sarno, who hails from Bohol, carried a total of 239 kilograms on a 104kg (…
Unstoppable? Iga Swiatek ready to put streak to test at French Open
Iga Swiatek is the undeniable favorite for a second French Open title after winning her past five tournaments but says she won’t be “heartbroken” if her 28-match unbeaten run comes to an end at Roland Garros. Since the shock retirement of world number …
SEA Games: Nesthy Petecio leads charge as PH boxers secure medals
The wins continue to pile up for the Philippine boxing team in the 31st Southeast Asian Games on Wednesday. Tokyo Olympic silver medalist Nesthy Petecio assured herself of a bronze medal after beating Kay Thwe of Myanmar to reach the women’s 60kg semif…