Hope for the Christian is a certainty – because its basis is Christ.

The NorthPort Batang Pier survived a furious rally by Barangay Ginebra, 119-116, to remain on top of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup standings Wednesday  at the PhilSports Arena.

Philippine Olympic Committee president and Tagaytay City Mayor Bambol Tolentino yesterday called on the private and public sectors to increase their support in improving the quality and development of athletes and coaches as the country gears to participate in the World Games on Aug. 7-17 in Chengdu, China and SEA Games on Dec. 9-20 in Bangkok, Chonburi and Songkhla, Thailand. Tolentino said the backbone of the effort is unity among sports stakeholders.

The Rain or Shine Elasto Painters won their fifth straight game in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup, blasting the Blackwater Bossing, 122-106, Wednesday at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City.

Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino expressed sadness over the death of obstacle sports racing (OCR) champion Mervin Guarte as he sought for a speedy investigation of the crime.

Gilas Pilipinas headlines a stacked cast made up of local and foreign teams in the third season of the Manila Hustle 3x3 from February 8-9 at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall.