THE University of Santo Tomas Golden Tigresses won their opening game in Season 81 of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines, and while it did not come easy, forced by the Adamson Lady Falcons to a five-setter, the team took a lot from it to build on.

SECOND-ROUND action in women’s volleyball in Season 81 of the University Athletic Association of the Philippine begins today with the league-leading Ateneo Lady Eagles headlining the festivities.

FORMER ONE CHAMPIONSHIP strawweight champion Joshua “The Passion” Pacio of the Philippines makes his cage return later this week, barely three months since losing his title, with the intent of going back on top.

FOR the eighth straight time, Filipino IBF world super flyweight champion Jerwin “Pretty Boy” Ancajas will defend his title, an opportunity once again for the reigning champion to underscore he is a cut above the rest in the 115-pound division, one local fight analyst said.

THE TOWN of Palompon in Leyte has once again strengthened its positioning as a mecca for watersports with the successful staging of the recent Abre Grande sports festival which featured a 15-km kayak marathon and a mantaha regatta.

WITH their preparation for the FIBA Basketball World Cup officially starting on Monday, national men’s basketball team coach Yeng Guiao urged his wards to answer the call of duty and give their best in training and in the tournament proper.

ENTERING last weekend’s Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) rookie draft, the Meralco Bolts and Rain or Shine Elasto Painters were seeking to address some of the teams’ needs, something they felt they were able to achieve with the picks they got.

THE RP Blu Girls has split their doubleheader games Wednesday, blanking host Indonesia, 4-0, before losing to world number 5 Chinese Taipei, 3-2, in the women’s softball event of the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Michael Angelo S. Murillo

THE F2 Logistics Cargo Movers returned to the top of the heap of the Philippine SuperLiga (PSL) after bagging the PSL Invitational title on Saturday at the expense of rivals Petron Blaze Spikers at the Ynares Sports Center in Pasig.

COMMISSIONER Ramon Fernandez began work as officer-in-charge of the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) this week, looking to accomplish as much as he can while temporarily at the helm.

By Michael Angelo S. Murillo Senior Reporter REIGNING Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) featherweight champion Max “Blessed” Holloway makes his Octagon return this weekend against a familiar...