Diminutive Carlos Yulo stands tallest for PH sports in 2024

Ivan Stewart Saldajeno 01/01/2025

MANILA – Carlos Yulo was beyond doubt the giant man for the Philippines when it comes to sports in 2024. The Philippine News Agency picked five sports achievements that stood out among several other feats last year.…

PMNFT exits AFF Mitsubishi Electric Cup with heads held high

Glendale G. Rosal 12/31/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Philippine Men’s National Football Team or PMNFT bowed out of the 2024 AFF Mitsubishi Electric Cup, but not without delivering a performance that will be remembered for years to come. In their…

Moalboal concludes 2024 with action-packed tennis tilt

Glendale G. Rosal 12/31/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Before 2024 wrapped up, the Moalboal tennis community put up an exciting tennis tournament that concluded this week at the Moalboal Municipal Tennis Court. The tournament dubbed as the “Dr. Patsy Calderon Christmas…

NBA: Lebron James at 40 says he’s good for another 5 or 7 years, but…

Associated Press 12/31/2024

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — LeBron James celebrated his 40th birthday on Monday with gratitude for his basketball longevity and optimism about his future with the Los Angeles Lakers. And when James was asked how he’ll know when…

The triumphs and tribulations of Cebu’s sports scene in 2024

Glendale G. Rosal 12/31/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Cebu’s sports scene in 2024 was a rollercoaster ride. It highlighted a mix of incredible feats, controversies, and memorable performances. From surprising decommitments to historic victories on the court and hosting shortcomings, 2024 offered…

Tahnai Annis, PHL women’s football team captain retires

Glendale G. Rosal 12/30/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines— One of the Philippines’ women’s football icons, Tahnai Annis, officially announced her retirement from football. The announcement was made on Sunday, December 29, through an online interview. The 35-year-old Annis, who has been a…

IBF orders world title eliminator between Canoy and Zhu

Glendale G. Rosal 12/30/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The International Boxing Federation (IBF) has officially ordered a world title eliminator between Filipino contender Joey Canoy and Chinese fighter DianXing Zhu in the IBF minimumweight division. The announcement was made on Monday,…

Jerusalem set to defend title this March

Glendale G. Rosal 12/30/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Melvin “Gringo” Jerusalem, the reigning World Boxing Council (WBC) World Minimumweight Champion, is set to defend his title this March. This confirmation came from his trainer, Michael Domingo, who spoke with CDN Digital…

NBA: Herro leads Heat over Rockets in game marred by fight, ejections

Associated Press 12/30/2024

HOUSTON — Tyler Herro scored 27 points before being one of six people ejected after a fight in the final minute of the Miami Heat’s 104-100 victory over the Houston Rockets on Sunday night. Herro was thrown…

Snoop Dogg thrills the crowd in the bowl that bears his name

Associated Press 12/30/2024

TUCSON, Ariz. — Snoop Dogg climbed to top step of the bandstand and raised his arms, setting off a roar from the crowd. The marching bands fired up a version of “Who Am I,” the celebrity drum…

Portions of CCSC oval gets repainted as track events loom

Glendale G. Rosal 12/29/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City Sports Center (CCSC) rubberized track oval will have the 32nd Cebu City Olympics’ track events from January 3 to 5, but it will do so without the much-needed repainting of…

Dapitan hosts 200 arnisadors in 2nd Mayor Jalosjos Arnis Tourney

Glendale G. Rosal 12/29/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Over 200 stick-fighters are vying in the 2nd Mayor Seth Frederick Jalosjos Handuraw Invitational Arnis Tournament, which unfolded on Sunday, December 29, at the Cultural and Sports Center in Dapitan City, Zamboanga del Norte. The…

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