Eddie Alinea
1,667 articles · PhilBoxing.com
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Manila world basketball championship remembered
Not many, perhaps, still remember that the recently concluded FIBA (International Basketball Federation) World championship won by the U.S.A was once played on these shores. Simply called the World Basketball Championship then,…
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Asian Games Countdown
It?s still 44 days into the coming Asian Games, but the City of Guangzhou in China has declared its readiness to host the 16th edition of the quadrennial event set Nov. 12--27…
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Lower House gives tribute to Youth Olympic Games Delegation
The tiny Philippine delegation to the recent First Youth Olympic Games will be honored today by members of the Lower House in a fitting ceremony at the House of Representatives in Quezon…
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Blu Girls target Asian Games
A rookie-laden team that is fresh from the recent Asean Women?s Softball Championship title conquest hopes to barge into the medal standing in the coming Asian Games this November 12-27 in Guangzhou,…
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R.P. Tennis Team faces South Korea in Davis Cup Tie
The Philippine Davis Cup team leaves for Changwon, South Korea for their crucial tie against Korean counterparts to remain in Group I of the Asia-Oceania Zone of the world?s most prestigious series.…
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Puwersa ng Bayaning Atleta at SCOOP
Saying that the Puwersa ng Bayaning Atleta Partylist in congress will work to ensure the legacy of the Filipino athletes, its lone nominee vowed to work at laws aimed at creating a…
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Suarez, Albania shine in U.S.
SAN FRANCISCO, CA -- Local amateur boxing's hottest properties Charly Suarez and Annie Albania showed why they're are the country's brightest hopes of ending its Olympic gold medal thirst with convincing victories…
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PBA Legends Foundation gives scholarship grants to poor Pinoy students
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - The PBA Legends USA Foundation is giving out educational and scholarship grants to three educational institutions as its initial attempt to help less-endowed students in the Philippines. Ruffy…
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Bacolod’s non-appearance in softball World Series draws flak
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (via Pera Padala) -- Disgusted and very angry. ? This was how leaders and members of the Filipino Community in Portland, Oregon reacted in the non-appearance of the Bacolod…
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Shame and scandal in Little League Series
PORTLAND, Oregon (via Pera Padala) -- There seems no end in sight to the scandals marking Bacolod City's participation in the Little League International's regional and World Series tournaments resulting in immeasurable…
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Manilenyas settle for silver medal finish anew
KALAMAZOO, MI (via Pera Padala) ? Grand Rapids of host State Michigan bored a big hole on Team Manila?s defense in a whooping 14-4 regulation six-inning victory Wednesday (Thursday in Manila) to…
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Team Manila enters Softball World Series Finals
KALAMAZOO, MI (via Pera Padala) ? Team Manila made mince meat of West Monroe of Louisiana, 6-1, Tuesday (Wednesday in Manila) to complete an amazing story-book comeback from two early setbacks in…
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No. 5 and counting: Manila continues hot winning streak
KALAMAZOO, MI (via Pera Padala) -- Fighting heart and and brilliance was how best describe Team Manila's come-from-behind 6-4 victory over defending champion Kalamazoo Sunday that moved the Golden Girls to within…
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Team Manila battles Michigan in Big League World Series opener
The first acid test in Team Manila?s quest for the Big League girls softball World Series for the 16-18 age division comes right in the opening day Thursday (Friday in Manila) when…
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Resurgence of RP sports under Tita Cory?s watch
Last Sunday, the nation commemorated the first death anniversary of the late President Cory Aquino, who succumbed to lung cancer August 1, 2009. People from all walks of late paid tribute to…
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Blu Girls still Asean softball champs
JAKARTA ? The Philippines went into the formality of extending its reign as the ASEAN women?s softball champion with a 5-0 blanking of Indonesia-Red in their title showdown Sunday at the Senayan…
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Blu Girls mangle Thais, Indons in Asean softball tilt
JAKARTA ? The Philippines continued wreaking havoc on the opposition on Day 2 Friday when the Blu Girls swept pretenders Thailand and Indonesia to assure themselves of a seat in the gold…
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Donaire offers help in RP?s quest for first Olympic gold
Frustrated Olympian and now two-time world champion Nonito Donaire Jr. still dreams of gifting his country of origin, the Philippines, its first Olympic gold medal. Having turned pro, he is aware though…
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R.P. Amateur Boxing Team Members to train in the U.S.
A pair of training stints in the Unites States await the Philippine men?s and women?s boxing teams as part of their preparations for the coming Asian Games. The Nationals, who had just…
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RP offered to host pair of int?l boxing meets
If plans do not misconstrue, the Philippines could well be the site of two international boxing competitions next year, including what could be the biggest sporting event ever the country will be…
