Giant Taklobo!

Overcoming another sloppy finish amid Terrafirma’s serious upset bid, the Hotshots extracted a much-needed 89-84 victory at the resumption of their PBA Commissioner’s Cup campaign last night at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.

What’s in store for Philippine taekwondo for the year 2025 and beyond – its directions, goals and expectations – will be tackled as the Philippine Taekwondo Association (PTA) holds its annual National Instructor’s General Assembly Meeting tomorrow at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Manila.

There’s a lot on PSC chairman Dicky Bachmann’s plate for the new year but the challenge to get things done is a rallying cry for the government agency whose mandate is to provide direction for a national sports development program with emphasis on grassroots development.

Filipino bowling ace Grace Gella’s magical run in the IBF World Cup in Hong Kong ended yesterday after falling to a big-swinging Singaporean Daphne Tan, 2-0 (202-182, 245-207), in the quarterfinals.

World No. 2 Alexander Zverev insisted Friday he has the mindset to win a first Grand Slam – but admitted Jannik Sinner was red-hot favorite to defend his Australian Open title.