2014 in Philippine sports

none June 2018 June 2023 The following is a list of notable events that are related to Philippine sports in 2014. Events January 18: ABS-CBN's new UHF sports channel on Channel 23, ABS-CBN Sports+Action, was officially launched.http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/sports/01/16/14/abs-cbn-launches-new-sports-channel ABS-CBN launches new sports channel ABS-CBN News January 16, 2014 January 16, 2014 Dennis Gasgonia December 7, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141207004055/http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/sports/01/16/14/abs-cbn-launches-new-sports-channel dead http://www.mb.com.ph/abs-cbn-launches-sportsaction/ ABS-CBN launches Sports+Action Manila Bulletin January 17, 2014 January 17, 2014 Rowena Tan https://web.archive.org/web/20140117071213/http://www.mb.com.ph/abs-cbn-launches-sportsaction/ January 17, 2014https://www.abs-cbn.com/updates/PR-ABS-CBN-Sports-Action-All-New-Sports-Destination-For-Kapamilya-Sports-Fans?scid=9B864839-6F86-4D53-AB3C-9E75AFCDDA3D ABS-CBN Sports+Action, All New Sports Destination For Kapamilya Sports Fans ABS-CBN Corporation January 18, 2014 January 18, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140203004320/http://www.abs-cbn.com/updates/PR-ABS-CBN-Sports-Action-All-New-Sports-Destination-For-Kapamilya-Sports-Fans?scid=9B864839-6F86-4D53-AB3C-9E75AFCDDA3D February 3, 2014 live mdy-all February 7: Shell Eco-Marathon was held at the Rizal Park. 109 teams from countries across Asia and the Middle East competed for a vehicle that can travel farthest by using the least amount of fuel.http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/347442/scitech/technology/pinoy-eco-cars-go-head-to-head-vs-108-rivals-in-shell-eco-marathon-asia Pinoy eco-cars go head-to-head vs. 108 rivals in Shell Eco Marathon Asia GMA News February 7, 2014 February 7, 2014 Kim Luces April 10: The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) board formally approved the application letters of the three new expansion teams, including the NLEX Road Warriors (under Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation) and Blackwater Sports (under Ever Bilena) which previously played for the PBA D-League and Kia Motors (under Columbian Autocars Corporation). These teams will be start playing for the 2014–2015 season of the PBA.http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/sports/04/10/14/pba-adds-three-new-teams PBA adds three new teams ABS-CBN News April 10, 2014 April 10, 2014 April 26: The first NBA Cafe in the world located at the top floor of SM Aura Premier, Taguig was opened to the public. US Ambassador to the Philippines Philip Goldberg and Gordon Hayward of the Utah Jazz present on its opening.http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/lifestyle/04/26/14/look-inside-worlds-first-nba-cafe-ph A look inside the world's first NBA Cafe in PH ABS-CBN News April 26, 2014 May 10, 2014 April 30: Businessman and sports patron Manuel V. Pangilinan announced his interest to buy the minority stake of Los Angeles Clippers amid the impose of the association of lifetime ban for team owner Donald Sterling due to racist comments. But the plan did not push through after former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer acquired the ownership of the team on May 30.http://www.spin.ph/sports/basketball/news/manny-pangilinan-eyes-stake-in-la-clippers-after-nba-ban-on-owner-sterling Manny Pangilinan eyes stake in LA Clippers after NBA ban on owner Sterling Sports Interactive Network Philippines April 30, 2014 May 2, 2014 May 10: In the rankings by FIFA, the ranking of the Philippine Azkals was now up by 3 notches; due to this, the Philippine national football team is now at the 140th place.http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/sports/05/09/14/philippine-azkals-rise-fifa-rankings Philippine Azkals rise in FIFA rankings ABS-CBN News May 10, 2014 May 10, 2014 Twenty teams composing of poor communities in Metro Manila head-to-head in the first Ambassador's Cup organized by the University of Asia and the Pacific. Served as a grassroots project, the cup will help children learn from playing football.http://soccercentralph.com/news/ambassadors-cup-set-launch Ambassadors Cup set to launch Soccer Central May 9, 2014 May 10, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140512225451/http://soccercentralph.com/news/ambassadors-cup-set-launch May 12, 2014 dead May 14: The University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) board have submitted the proposal to foreign players in playing for the Basketball tournament to be implemented in the following season. Foreign players who have residency will still be allowed to play in the collegiate league.http://www.spin.ph/sports/basketball/news/uaap-boards-recommends-stop-to-recruitment-of-foreign-players-starting-in-2015 UAAP board recommends stop to recruitment of foreign players starting in 2015 Sports Interactive Network Philippines May 13, 2014 May 16, 2014 May 15–17: The University of Santo Tomas together with the International Korfball Federation was held the IKF Level 1 Coaching Certification for Sports Leaders of Universities and Schools and 2014 National Korfball Seminar-Workshop at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion, España, Manila.http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/sports/05/09/14/ust-host-korfball-national-conference UST to host 'korfball' national conference ABS-CBN News May 9, 2014 May 10, 2014 May 26: Committee Report No. 27 on House Bill No. 4084 on the naturalization of NBA player Andray Blatche as a Filipino citizen passed the third and final reading of the Senate with 20 affirmative votes. Blatche will settle to play for Gilas Pilipinas for the 2014 FIBA World Cup.http://www.philstar.com/sports/2014/05/26/1327522/senate-grants-filipino-citizenship-nba-center-andray-blatche Senate grants Filipino citizenship to NBA center Andray Blatche Philippine Daily Inquirer May 26, 2014 May 27, 2014 May 30: Former PBA broadcast analyst and Talk N' Text Tropang Texters consultant Andy Jao named as the newly appointed commissioner for the basketball tournament of the UAAP Season 77 which the University of the East is the host university for the season. Jao once held duties as the commissioner in 2011 when the Ateneo de Manila University was the host university.https://www.rappler.com/sports/uaap/59272-andy-jao-uaap-season-77-commissioner/ Andy Jao appointed UAAP Season 77 Commissioner Rappler May 30, 2014 May 31, 2014 June 1 – 15: "Pagpupugay: 100 Taon ng Philippine Sports", an event organized by former PBL commissioner and GMA 7 sportscaster Chino Trinidad featuring some of the memorabilia of the 19 legends of Philippine sports exhibited in the Resorts World Manila.http://www.philstar.com/sports/2014/05/28/1328197/pinoy-greats-hailed-pagpupugay Pinoy greats hailed in 'Pagpupugay' Philippine Star May 28, 2014 June 4, 2014 June 8: In a rare event, Vietnam's and the Philippines' Navies played football, tug of war and volleyball for the daylong sports and cultural festival held at the Southwest Cay Island in the West Philippine Sea.http://www.cortezjournal.com/article/20140608/API/306089902/Vietnam-Philippines-turn-to-sports-in-Spratlys Vietnam, Philippines turn to sports in Spratlys Cortez Journal June 8, 2014 June 9, 2014 June 9 Filipino boxing champion and Sarangani congressman Manny Pacquiao was announced as the newest head coach of the Kia Motors team, one of the three newest expansion teams in the PBA. Pacquiao says he really focused in coaching than act as a playing coach.http://www.spin.ph/sports/pba/news/its-official-manny-pacquiao-will-be-head-coach-of-kia-motors-in-pba-debut-next-season It's official: Manny Pacquiao will be head coach of Kia Motors in PBA debut next season Sports Interactive Network Philippines June 9, 2014 June 9, 2014 Filipino Chess Grandmaster Wesley So announced he is migrated to the United States to seek further studies at the Webster University and to accredit for the U.S. Chess Federation.http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/365011/sports/othersports/phl-loses-chess-whiz-wesley-so-to-the-us PHL loses chess whiz Wesley So to the US GMA News June 10, 2014 June 18, 2014 June 12: Filipino car racing champion Enzo Pastor was shot dead by an unknown suspect in Congressional Avenue, Quezon City. Racing enthusiasts mourned after the untimely death of Pastor.http://manila.coconuts.co/2014/06/19/qc-police-form-special-team-focus-enzo-pastor-case QC police form special team to focus on Enzo Pastor case Coconuts Manila June 19, 2014 June 22, 2014 June 16: NLEX Road Warriors will discontinued their option as an expansion team of the PBA but they chooses to buy an existing franchise in the league, particularly in Air 21 Express.http://www.spin.ph/sports/basketball/news/pba-player-turned-tv-analyst-jason-webb-join-tim-cones-coaching-staff-at-san-mig-as-assistant-v02 PBA player turned TV analyst Jason Webb joins Tim Cone in San Mig staff as assistant Sports Interactive Network Philippines June 18, 2014 June 18, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304062422/http://www.spin.ph/sports/basketball/news/pba-player-turned-tv-analyst-jason-webb-join-tim-cones-coaching-staff-at-san-mig-as-assistant-v02 March 4, 2016 dead June 18: Former PBA player turned PBA television coverage analyst Jason Webb joined the San Mig Super Coffee Mixers as their assistant coach. Webb joined fellow TV analyst Richard del Rosario for the coaching duties. July 22: Basketball fans were dismayed inside the Smart Araneta Coliseum and thru social media after the last-minute cancellation of the "PLDT The Last Home Stand" exhibition match of the Gilas Pilipinas and the team composed of NBA players including 2014 NBA Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard, James Harden, Tyson Chandler, Brandon Jennings, Matt Barnes, Damian Lillard, DeMar DeRozan, Kyle Lowry, and Terrence Ross. Instead the game turned-out to a sessions of practices and drills with Gilas and the FIBR All Stars. PLDT chairman Manny V. Pangilinan expresses his deepest apologies to the fans and he promised to give refunds for the ticketholders of the 2-day event.http://rivals.ph/basketball/2014/07/mvp-says-sorry-promises-full-refund-for-last-home-stand-tickets https://archive.today/20141025051803/http://rivals.ph/basketball/2014/07/mvp-says-sorry-promises-full-refund-for-last-home-stand-tickets usurped October 25, 2014 MVP says sorry, promises full refund for Last Home Stand tickets Rivals Sports Network July 23, 2014 July 28, 2014 July 25: Philip Ella Juico, former Philippine Sports Commission chairman (1996–1998), replaced Go Teng Kok as the chairman of the Philippine Amateur Track and Field Association (PATAFA).http://www.manilatimes.net/former-psc-chairman-juico-is-new-patafa-president/114082/ Former PSC Chairman Juico is new Patafa president Manila Times July 25, 2014 August 3, 2014 August 4: Stephan Schrock announced he was "resigning" from the Philippines national team, effectively announcing his international retirement to "pursue new challenges".http://www.interaksyon.com/interaktv/azkals-star-stephan-schrock-resigns-from-national-team-duty Azkals star Stephan Schrock 'resigns' from national team duty InterAkyson August 4, 2014 August 4, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140806193251/http://www.interaksyon.com/interaktv/azkals-star-stephan-schrock-resigns-from-national-team-duty August 6, 2014 dead mdy-all He then revealed that he resigned as a protest against perceived internal problems in the Philippine Football Federation. He went on to say that he felt the veteran players of the national team were not being respected and won't play for the national team as long as Thomas Dooley is head coach.Pöhlmann Florian Schröck: "Ich musste jetzt Rückgrat zeigen" http://www.nordbayern.de/nuernberger-zeitung/nz-sport/schrock-ich-musste-jetzt-ruckgrat-zeigen-1.3805242 August 4, 2014 Nürnberger Zeitung August 2, 2014 de September 15: Teen actor Daniel Padilla was named as the #15th round draft pick for the AMA University for the 2014 PBA D-League Rookie Draft. Padilla said he will not suit up for AMA. Fil-Tongan Moala Tautuaa named as the first round pick of the draft.http://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2014/09/15/1369388/daniel-padilla-thumbs-down-pba-d-league-stint Daniel Padilla thumbs down PBA D-League stint September 15, 2014 Philippine Star September 15, 2014 November 28 – 30: The 2014 Manila Mavericks season of the International Premier Tennis League (IPTL) was held in Mall of Asia ArenaPasay, Metropolitan Manila, Philippines.Schedule http://www.iptlworld.com/schedule.html International Premier Tennis League November 20, 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20141123102308/http://www.iptlworld.com/schedule.html November 23, 2014 On November 30, the Mavericks earned their first victory in franchise history with a 27–19 home win over the Singapore Slammers.Day 3 Match 6 – Report: Manila Mavericks vs. DBS Singapore Slammers http://www.iptlworld.com/pdf/IPTL-Manila-Day-3-Match-6-30Nov14.pdf November 30, 2014 International Premier Tennis League December 2, 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20141212022241/http://www.iptlworld.com/pdf/IPTL-Manila-Day-3-Match-6-30Nov14.pdf December 12, 2014 Multisports Asian Games September 19 – October 4: The Philippines participated in the 2014 Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea from September 19 to October 4, 2014. For the first time since Bangkok in 1998, the country produced only one gold medal in the history of the country's participation in the games. Daniel Caluag, a Filipino Olympian in London 2012 Games, saved the Philippine team from the gold medal drought by winning first place in the BMX cycling. This is also the Philippine's first gold medal in cycling in the entire history of Asian Games. http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/asiangames2014/story/381669/asian-games-olympian-daniel-caluag-wins-first-gold-for-team-philippines Asian Games: Olympian Daniel Caluag wins first gold for Team Philippines 2014 Asian Games Special Coverage - GMA News Online Olympics February 7–23: The Philippines competed at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. The team consists of one athlete in figure skating. The country competed at the Winter Olympics for the first time in 22 years and fourth time overall.Noguera Emil January 29, 2014 Teener lone Philippine entry in Sochi Winter Olympics http://manilatimes.net/teener-lone-philippine-entry-in-sochi-winter-olympics/71600/ The Manila Times February 2, 2014 August 24: Luis Gabriel Moreno, grandson of German Moreno delivered the first medal for the Philippines in the 2014 Youth Olympic Games held in Nanjing, China. Moreno together with China's Li Jiaman won the gold in the archery mixed team event.https://ph.sports.yahoo.com/news/filipino-archer-gabriel-moreno-bags-gold-in-youth-olympic-games-112301271.html Filipino archer Gabriel Moreno bags gold in Youth Olympic Games Yahoo! Sports August 24, 2014 August 26, 2014 Palarong Pambansa May 4–10: 2014 Palarong Pambansa, the 57th edition of the multi-sports competition for the youth athletes was held at Laguna Sports Complex, Santa Cruz, Laguna; other sporting events were also held in Pila and Los Baños. Laguna Governor E.R. Ejercito, Manila Mayor Joseph Estrada, and prominent athletes led the opening ceremonies at the second day of the games. It was followed by the unveiling of the 26-foot-tall statue of Jose Rizal as an eskrima swordsman, the tallest monument of Rizal in the world.http://www.mb.com.ph/2014-palarong-pambansa-kicks-off/ 2014 Palarong Pambansa kicks off Manila Bulletin May 5, 2014 May 6, 2014 Ina Malipot Zeanne Faith Cabrera of the Calabarzon delegation won the first gold medal of the competition after she ruled the girls javelin throw event,http://sports.inquirer.net/152215/laguna-athlete-nails-first-palaro-gold Laguna athlete nails first Palaro gold Philippine Daily Inquirer May 5, 2014 May 6, 2014 Marc Anthony Reyes Approximately more than 11,000 participants and 1,000 trainers, coaches and sports officials from 17 regions joined the event.https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/2014/03/14/deped-finalizing-details-of-2014-palarong-pambansa/ DepEd finalizing details of 2014 Palarong Pambansa Official Gazette March 14, 2014 May 1, 2014 The competition ended with the National Capital Region team proclaimed as the over-all champion. The host region CALABARZON settled at second place. Philippine National Games May 16–24: More than 7,000 athletes joined the 4th Philippine National Games, organized by the Philippine Sports Commission held at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex, Manila. The games will be the preparation stage of the PH delegation for the 2014 Asian Games in Korea.http://www.philstar.com/psn-palaro/2014/05/13/1322352/priority-athletes-kailangang-magpakita-ng-maganda-sa-png Priority athletes kailangang magpakita ng maganda sa PNG Pilipino Star Ngayon tl May 14, 2014 May 14, 2014 Cagayan Friendship Games June 22–30: The 2014 Alvaro A. Antonio Friendship Basketball & Volleyball Games was commenced at the People's Gym in Tuguegarao, Cagayan. Asian Beach Games November 14–21: The 2014 Asian Beach Games will be held in Phuket, Thailand.October 27, 2014 Phuket ready to host the 4th Asian Beach Games 2014 https://www.visitsoutheastasia.travel/activity/phuket-ready-to-host-the-4th-asian-beach-games-2014/ 2024-06-01 Southeast Asia Travel en-US Collegiate sports March 19: De La Salle University was hailed as the general champions of the UAAP Season 76 on its culmination ceremonies held at the Century Hotel Ballroom, Pasay. La Salle chess player Jan Jodilyn Fronda and FEU women's basketball team player Camille Sambile named as the Senior's Athletes of the Year of the season.http://www.spin.ph/sports/multi-sport-events/news/chess-fronda-perlas-pilipinas-sambile-divine-romero-uaap-athletes-of-the-year Woman Fide Master Fronda, Perlas Pilipinas star Sambile named UAAP Athletes of the Year Sports Interactive Network Philippines March 19, 2014 May 11, 2014 June 28: The 90th season of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (Philippines) (NCAA) with the theme "Today's Heroes, Tomorrow's Legends. NCAA@90: We Make History" was commenced at the Mall of Asia Arena.http://www.spin.ph/sports/basketball/news/former-crispa-ace-and-stags-coach-bai-cristobal-succeeds-joe-lipa-as-ncaa-commissioner Former Crispa ace and Stags coach Bai Cristobal succeeds Joe Lipa as NCAA commissioner Sports Interactive Network Philippines April 10, 2014 April 10, 2014 Karlo Sacamoshttps://www.rappler.com/sports/60727-ncaa-90-opening/ NCAA Season 90 kicks off on June 28 Rappler June 16, 2014 June 16, 2014 Naveen Ganglani July 12: The colorful season kick-off of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Season 77 with the season theme "Unity in Excellence" was held at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. University of the East will be the host university for the whole season.http://www.spin.ph/sports/uaap/news/hosts-ue-warriors-to-take-on-up-maroons-in-july-12-opening-game-of-uaap-season Hosts UE Warriors to take on UP Maroons in July 12 opening game of UAAP season Sports Interactive Network Philippines March 19, 2014 April 10, 2014 Reuben Terrado Individual sports Athletics June 1: Alaska World Milk Day Family Run was held at the Bonifacio Global City in Taguig.http://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/lifestyle/2014/06/04/500-join-world-milk-day-346531 500 join World Milk Day Sun.Star June 4, 2014 June 4, 2014 Reuel John F. Lumawag July 20: The second installment of "Botak at Kadla ni Pidol 2014" fun run was held at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila, in commemoration of the 2nd death anniversary of comedian Dolphy Quizon.http://www.takbo.ph/2014/07/botak-kadla-ni-pidol-2014-race-results/ Botak at Kadla ni Pidol 2014 Race Results Takbo.ph June 20, 2014 June 20, 2014 July 21: Marestella Torres after delivering her first child, and under the tutelage of James Michael Lafferty returned to competition at the Hong Kong Open, winning Gold with a leap of 6.24 meters August 3: 2014 Cobra Ironman 70.3 Philippines will be held in Cebu. Boxing thumbnail|200px|right|Manny Pacquiao is the only boxer who had held eight titles during his professional boxing career.. March 2: Genesis Servania won the WBO Intercontinental Junior Featherweight Championship after defeating Alexander Muñoz of Venezuela at the end of the 12 round of the Pinoy Pride XXIV main event held at the Solaire Resort & Casino in Parañaque. Albert Pagara also won against Isack Junior of Indonesia in the undercard event; while Arthur Villanueva lost to Fernando Aguilar of Mexico, also in the undercard event.http://sports.inquirer.net/146669/closes-in-on-world-title-crack-after-punishing-venezuelan Closes in on world title crack after punishing Venezuelan Philippine Daily Inquirer March 3, 2014 March 3, 2014 Roy Luarca March 31: Filipino-Hawaiian boxer Brian Viloria won via unanimous decision on his comeback fight against Puerto Rican boxer Juan Herrera at the Texas Station Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada.http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/sports/03/31/14/viloria-marks-return-win-over-puerto-rican Viloria marks return with win over Puerto Rican ABS-CBN News March 31, 2014 March 31, 2014 April 12: In a unanimous decision, Manny Pacquiao defeated Timothy Bradley in a boxing rematch held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, United States. Being a championship match, Pacquiao also regained the WBO Welterweight title against Bradley.http://ca.reuters.com/article/sportsNews/idCABREA3C02W20140413?sp=true https://web.archive.org/web/20140413125903/http://ca.reuters.com/article/sportsNews/idCABREA3C02W20140413?sp=true dead April 13, 2014 Pacquiao defeats Bradley to regain title Reuters April 13, 2014 April 13, 2014 Kieran Mulvaney 2 Las Vegas May 3: Despite being overweight by 5 pounds over the 108-pound limit in the official weigh-in & losing his IBF light flyweight belt, Johnriel Casimero won via technical knockout in the 1st round against Colombian Boxer Mauricio Fuentes in the main event of "Pinoy Knockout" held at the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino in Cebu City.http://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/sports/2014/05/04/casimero-kos-foe-after-losing-scales-341229 Casimero KOs foe after losing in scales Rappler May 4, 2014 May 5, 2014 Edri Aznar May 11: Donnie Nietes defeats Mexican boxer Moises Fuentes in a 9th-round technical knockout on their rematch fight held at the Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay.http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/sports/05/10/14/nietes-tkos-foe-retain-wbo-title Nietes TKOs foe to retain WBO title ABS-CBN News May 11, 2014 May 11, 2014 Rey Bautista also won against Sergio Villanueva of Mexico in the undercard event; while Milan Melindo won against Martin Tecuapetla of Mexico, also in the undercard event.Bonsubre Jr. Rene May 11, 2014 MELINDO BEATS TECUAPETLA AND OTHER UNDERCARD RESULTS http://m.philboxing.com/news/story-95260.html 2024-06-01 m.philboxing.com May 31: Nonito Donaire, Jr. defeated South African boxer Simpiwe Vetyeka and proclaimed as the new titleholder of IBF featherweight championship belt via 4th round fight stopping and unanimous technical decision in the main fight at the Cotai Arena in Macau, China SAR.https://www.rappler.com/sports/boxing/59364-donaire-jr-defeats-vetyeka-in-headbutt-marred-fight/ Donaire Jr defeats Vetyeka, wins featherweight title Rappler May 31, 2014 June 1, 2014 June 22: Jason Pagara defeats Mexican boxer Mario Meraz in a 4th-round technical knockout in the main event held at the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino in Cebu City.http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/video/sports/06/22/14/watch-pagara-brothers-score-ko-wins WATCH: Pagara brothers score KO wins ABS-CBN News June 22, 2014 June 22, 2014 Albert Pagara also won against Hugo Partida of Mexico in the 1st-round TKO while AJ Banal won via 2nd Round TKO against Indonesian Boxer Defry Palulu.http://www.boxingscene.com/pagara-brothers-aj-banal-get-ko-wins-cebu-city--79135 Pagara Brothers, AJ Banal Get KO Wins in Cebu City BoxingScene.com June 21, 2014 June 22, 2014 July 19: Filipino-Hawaiian boxer Brian Viloria won via 5th-round knockout on his fight against Mexican boxer José Alfredo Zúñiga at the CotaiArena in Macau, China.https://ph.sports.yahoo.com/news/brian-viloria-wins-by-knockout-against-mexican-in-macau-123805593-boxing.html Brian Viloria wins by knockout against Mexican in Macau Yahoo Sports Philippines July 19, 2014 July 19, 2014 October 19: Nonito Donaire made the first defense of his WBA (Super) Featherweight Championship against undefeated Jamaican, WBA (Regular) Featherweight Champion Nicholas Walters. The fight took place in Carson, California. Donaire lost to Walters by TKO in the 6th round.http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/384207/sports/boxing/donaire-suffers-ko-loss-against-walters Donaire suffers KO loss against Walters GMA News October 19, 2014 October 19, 2014 November 23: Manny Pacquiao is scheduled to fight against undefeated American boxer Christopher Algieri. The WBO Welterweight title fight will be held at the CotaiArena in Macau, China SAR.http://www.bomboradyo.com/news/sports-news/item/58737-nov-16-susunod-na-laban-ni-pacquiao-sa-macau-china-arum Nov. 16, susunod na laban ni Pacquiao sa Macau, China – Arum Bombo Radyo tl May 14, 2014 May 15, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140514184816/http://www.bomboradyo.com/news/sports-news/item/58737-nov-16-susunod-na-laban-ni-pacquiao-sa-macau-china-arum May 14, 2014 dead mdy-all Pacquiao defeated Algieri in a unanimous decision to retain the World Boxing Organization (WBO) welterweight title in 12th round.http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/pacquiaovsalgieri/story/389404/pacquiao-dominates-algieri-to-retain-world-title Pacquiao dominates Algieri to retain world title GMA News November 23, 2014 November 23, 2014 Chess May 21: Filipino chess grand master Wesley So hailed as the champion of the Capablanca Memorial Chess Open 2014 held in Havana, Cuba.http://sports.inquirer.net/153403/wesley-so-clinches-capablanca-crown-with-a-round-to-go Wesley So clinches Capablanca crown with a round to go Philippine Daily Inquirer May 21, 2014 May 21, 2014 Roy Luarca Cycling February 1–16: Ronda Pilipinas International 2014's first of all the sixteen stages was held at the Quezon City Memorial Circle.http://www.philstar.com/sports/2014/02/02/1285774/kiwi-flying-start-ronda-pilipinas Kiwi off to flying start in Ronda Pilipinas Philippine Star February 2, 2014 February 12, 2014 Joey Villar It ended with Reimon Lapaza declared as the winner. Peter Pouly ended as the runner-up, while Mark Galedo ranked third place.http://www.philstar.com/sports/2014/02/17/1291324/last-stage-mere-formality-lapaza-ronda-pilipinas-champ Last stage a mere formality: Lapaza Ronda Pilipinas champ The Philippine Star February 17, 2014 March 16, 2014 Joey villar April 21–24: The 5th Le Tour de Filipinas bikeathon, organized by the Lina Group (Air 21 and UBE Media) was officially started at the Clark Field, Pampanga to Olongapo, Zambales, other following routes are Olongapo to Cabanatuan, Cabanatuan to Bayombong and Bayombong to Baguio. The 610.6 kilometer international cycling race is sanctioned by the Union Cycliste Internationale.http://sports.inquirer.net/148228/le-tour-de-filipinas-hits-road-april-21 Le Tour de Filipinas hits road April 21 Philippine Daily Inquirer March 21, 2014 April 10, 2014 June Navarro It ended with Mark Galedo declared as the winner of the bikeathon. Galedo was the 2nd Filipino to win in the competition.https://www.rappler.com/sports/56316-galedo-second-filipino-le-tour-de-filipinas/ Galedo becomes second Filipino to win Le Tour de Filipinas Rappler April 24, 2014 April 24, 2014 Mike Myravite May 16–18: Alaska Cycle Philippines was held at the Bonifacio Global City in Taguig.http://manilastandardtoday.com/2014/05/25/cyclists-take-over-bgc-to-promote-fun-and-health/ Cyclists take over BGC to promote fun and health Manila Standard Today May 25, 2014 May 25, 2014 Dragonboat June 14: The Cobra Philippine Dragon Boat Federation Team won two gold medals for the 100-meter mixed standard boat and 500-meter mixed standard boat categories in the recently concluded International Dragon Boat Federation (IDBF) World Cup in Fuzhou, China. PDBF Team also have one silver medal and one bronze medals.http://dzmm.abs-cbnnews.com/news/Sports/PH_Team%2C_nag-uwi_ng_2_ginto_mula_sa_Dragonboat_World_Cup_sa_China.html PH Team, nag-uwi ng 2 ginto mula sa Dragonboat World Cup sa China DZMM June 16, 2014 June 17, 2014 tl https://web.archive.org/web/20150427143647/http://dzmm.abs-cbnnews.com/news/Sports/PH_Team%2C_nag-uwi_ng_2_ginto_mula_sa_Dragonboat_World_Cup_sa_China.html April 27, 2015 dead Figure skating thumb|200px|right|Michael Christian Martinez, the first Southeast Asian and Filipino figure skater to take part in the Winter Olympics. February 13–14: On February 13, Michael Christian Martinez competed in the figure skating short program event at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia scoring 64.81 points making him advance to the free skate program.http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/sports/02/13/14/michael-martinez-advances-winter-olympics-finals Michael Martinez advances to Sochi Olympics finals ABS-CBN News February 14, 2014 February 14, 2014 Dennis Gasgoniahttps://www.rappler.com/sports/50569-michael-martinez-olympics-free-skate/ Will Martinez win Olympics medal? Rappler February 14, 2014 February 14, 2014 By February 14, Martinez scored 119.44 points in the free skating program. He placed 19th place overall with the score of 184.25 total points.https://www.rappler.com/sports/50624-hanyu-wins-japan-first-mens-gold/ Hanyu wins Japan's first men's figure skating gold at Winter Olympics Rappler Agence France-Presse February 15, 2014 February 15, 2014 Martinez was the lone Filipino athlete competing in the Olympics,http://sports.inquirer.net/144928/michael-christian-martinez-skates-feb-13 Michael Christian Martinez skates Feb. 13 Philippine Daily Inquirer February 12, 2014 February 12, 2014 Beth Celis and the first Southeast Asian to compete in the figure skating event. April 6: Olympian figure skater Michael Martinez won the Triglav Trophy International Figure Skating Tournament of the senior's division in Jesenice, Slovenia.https://www.rappler.com/sports/54833-michael-martinez-gold-triglav-trophy/ Martinez overcomes injuries to win gold at Triglav Trophy Rappler April 7, 2014 April 8, 2014 Ryan Songalia Golf April 11: With eight strokes and a total of 301 shots, Japanese young golfer Gen Nagai was proclaimed the winner of the 2014 Philippine Junior Amateur Golf Championship held in Trece Martires, Cavite.http://www.spin.ph/sports/golf/news/gen-nagai-wins-philippine-junior-amateur-golf-championship Japan's Nagai wins Philippine Junior Amateur golfest by eight strokes Sports Interactive Network Philippines April 11, 2014 April 11, 2014 May 15–18: The 2014 Philippine Open, organized by the MVP Sports Foundation was held at the Wack-Wack Golf & Country Club. Several Asian Tour champions including former champion Angelo Que joined the tournament.http://www.mb.com.ph/ph-open-all-eyes-on-que/ PH Open: All eyes on Que Manila Bulletin May 10, 2014 May 10, 2014 Australian guest golfer and one-time Asian Tour champion Marcus Both, won this year's tournament.http://www.spin.ph/sports/golf/news/invitee-marcus-both-feels-born-again-after-winning-philippine-open-at-wack-wack Invitee Marcus Both feels born again after winning Philippine Open at Wack Wack Sports Interactive Network Philippines May 18, 2014 May 18, 2014 Mixed martial arts March 1: Team Lakay Mark Eddiva won against Featherweight Jumabieke Tuerxun via unanimous decision in the Preliminary Card of The Ultimate Fighter China Finale in Macau, China.https://ph.sports.yahoo.com/news/team-lakay-s-mark-eddiva-scores-first-ufc-victory-125201919-mma.html Team Lakay's Mark Eddiva scores first UFC victory Yahoo! Sports Philippines March 1, 2014 March 1, 2014 Carlo Pamintuan May 2: One Fighting Championship 15: Rise of Heroes was held at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. Filipino-American boxer Ana Julaton won against Aya Saber via 2nd-round technical knockout on her first fight inside the cage of ONE FC. Team Lakay's Edward Folayang also won the co-main event against Kotetsu Boku via unanimous decision. In the main event, Bibiano Fernandes scores a unanimous decision winning on the main fight of ONE FC 15 against Masakatsu Ueda.https://www.rappler.com/sports/boxing/57087-filipino-mma-fighters-folayang-docyogen-one-fc-wins/ Filipino MMA fighters Folayang, Docyogen score ONE FC wins Rappler May 3, 2014 May 3, 2014 Nissi Icasiano May 31: Filipino-American MMA artist Mark Muñoz suffered a loss to light heavyweight champion Gegard Mousasi due to rear naked choke in the 1st round of their main event of UFC Fight Night 41 in Berlin, Germany.http://www.mmafighting.com/2014/5/31/5768082/ufc-fight-night-41-results-gegard-mousasi-dominates-submits-mark-munoz UFC Fight Night 41 results: Gegard Mousasi dominates, submits Mark Munoz MMA Fighting May 31, 2014 June 1, 2014 MMA artist Mark Eddiva suffered a loss to Featherweight Kevin Souza due to Technical Knockout in the 2nd round of the Preliminary Card of The Ultimate Fighter Brazil Finale in São Paulo, Brazil.https://www.rappler.com/sports/boxing/59382-eddiva-loses-souza-ultimate-fighter-brazil/ Eddiva loses to Souza in The Ultimate Fighter Brazil finale Rappler June 1, 2014 June 1, 2014 June 12: Mark Muñoz's new four-fight contract with UFC was announced.http://www.mmamania.com/2014/6/12/5804208/hes-back-mark-munoz-inks-four-fight-ufc-contract-mma He's back! Mark Munoz inks four-fight UFC contract Jesse Holland June 12, 2014 mmamania.com Surfing February 21–22: The first Asian Surfing Championship was held at the Urbiztondo beach in San Juan, La Union.http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/347428/sports/othersports/la-union-to-host-first-asian-surfing-championship-contest-in-the-phl La Union to host first Asian Surfing Championship contest in the PHL GMA News February 7, 2014 February 7, 2014 Team sports Basketball February 26: The NLEX Road Warriors achieved their 5th title of the PBA D-League after their winning against Big Chill Super Chargers in Game 2 of the 2014 PBA D-League Aspirants Cup Finals, 88–70.https://www.rappler.com/sports/51640-nlex-puts-away-big-chill-seize-6th-d-league-title/ NLEX puts away Big Chill to seize 5th PBA D-League title Rappler February 26, 2014 February 27, 2014 The San Mig Super Coffee Mixers were crowned as the champions of the 2013–14 PBA Philippine Cup after beating Rain or Shine Elasto Painters in the Game 6 of the finals series, 93–87. Mark Barroca was crowned as the Finals MVP.http://www.philstar.com/sports/2014/02/27/1295086/san-mig-great-blend-great-champ San Mig: Great blend, great champ Philippine Star February 27, 2014 February 27, 2014 March 5: The opening of the 2014 PBA Commissioner's Cup, the second conference of the 2013-14 PBA season.http://www.philstar.com/sports/2014/03/02/1296138/pba-commissioners-cup-fires-wednesday-aces-see-crowded-room-top PBA commissioner's cup fires off Wednesday, Aces see crowded room at the top The Philippine Star March 2, 2014 March 3, 2014 Nelson Beltran The tournament allowed teams to hire foreign players or imports with a height limit of 6'11 for the bottom two of the last conference,http://ph.sports.yahoo.com/news/meet-the-imports-of-the-2014-pba-commissioner-s-cup-085538932-nba.html Meet the imports of the 2014 PBA Commissioner's Cup Yahoo! Sports Philippines February 22, 2014 March 3, 2014 Chris Lagunzad and a limit of 6'9 for other teams.https://www.rappler.com/sports/51924-2014-pba-commish-cup-import-lowdown-herve-lamizana-brian-butch/ PBA Commish Cup Import Lowdown: Lamizana and Butch Rappler March 2, 2014 March 3, 2014 Enzo Flojo March 24–29: A charity 5-day non-stop basketball marathon held in the Meralco Gym in Pasig for the victims of Typhoon Yolanda was recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records as the Longest Basketball Game beaten the record of the Missouri Athletic Club last 2012. Team Bounce Back won the game against Team Walang Iwanan, 16,783–16,732.https://www.rappler.com/sports/54188-ph-basketball-marathon-new-guinness-record/ PH Basketball Marathon sets new Guinness record Rappler March 29, 2014 March 30, 2014 April 4–6: The 2014 PBA All-Star Weekend was held at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay. Rey Guevara of the Meralco Bolts and Justin Melton of the San Mig Super Coffee Mixers tied as champions of the Slam-Dunk contest. Gilas Pilipinas won their exhibition game against the PBA All-Star Selection, 101–93. Gary David, currently playing for the Meralco Bolts was the game's Most Valuable Player.http://sports.inquirer.net/149222/tickets-for-2014-pba-all-star-weekend-still-available Tickets for 2014 PBA All-Star weekend Philippine Daily Inquirer April 2, 2014 April 5, 2014 Celest R. Floreshttp://www.spin.ph/sports/basketball/news/seldom-used-rey-guevarra-says-pba-all-star-performance-wasnt-meant-to-prove-a-point-to-his-coaches Seldom-used Rey Guevarra says PBA All-Star performance wasn't meant to prove a point to his coaches Sports Interactive Network Philippines April 5, 2014 April 6, 2014 Mei-lin Lozadahttp://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/355738/sports/basketball/pba-david-shines-as-strong-third-quarter-propels-gilas-past-all-star-selection David shines as strong third quarter propels Gilas past All-Star selection GMA News April 6, 2014 April 7, 2014 Renee Fopalan May 16: The San Mig Super Coffee Mixers beat the Talk N' Text Tropang Texters as the team proclaimed as champions of the 2014 PBA Commissioner's Cup and gave their 3rd straight titles on the game 4 the Finals series held at the PhilSports Arena, 100–91. James Yap named as the Finals MVP with an average of 11.5 points in the whole series.http://sports.inquirer.net/153083/san-mig-coffee-mixers-halt-talk-n-text-to-clinch-3rd-straight-pba-title San Mig Coffee Mixers halt Talk 'N Text to clinch 3rd straight PBA title Philippine Daily Inquirer May 16, 2014 May 16, 2014 Celest R. Flores May 18: The 2014 PLDT Home Telpad PBA Governor's Cup, will be the third and last conference of the 2013-14 PBA season. The conference will start on May 18 and is expected to end in the last week of June 2014 to give way for the preparations of the Gilas Pilipinas for the 2014 FIBA World Cup. 2014-05-17 PBA Gov.’s Cup starts today https://www.sunstar.com.ph/more-articles/pba-govs-cup-starts-today 2024-06-01 SunStar Publishing Inc. en June 2: The NLEX Road Warriors achieved their 6th title of the PBA D-League after their winning against Blackwater Sports in Game 2 of the 2014 PBA D-League Foundation Cup Finals, 81–78.http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/363812/sports/basketball/nlex-stays-perfect-earns-sixth-d-league-title-at-blackwaters-expense-alas-named-mvp NLEX stays perfect, earns sixth D-League title at Blackwaters' expense; Alas named MVP GMA News June 2, 2014 June 4, 2014 June 21: Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kevin Love was visited the country for the 2014 Master GameFace Challenge. Team Chris, headed by Chris Tiu dominated the three-point-shootout challenge and the all star game against Team Marc of Marc Pingris. The event was held at the Smart Araneta Coliseum and organized by a facial cleanser brand. Team Chris won the game, 135–110, Greg Slaughter named as the MVP.http://sports.inquirer.net/156734/team-chris-dominates-master-game-face-challenge Team Chris dominates Master Game Face Challenge Philippine Daily Inquirer June 21, 2014 June 22, 2014 Celest Flores July 4–6: Toronto Raptors player DeMar DeRozan was visited the Philippines for the NBA 3X event held at SM Mall of Asia Music Hall.http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/364905/sports/basketball/demar-derozan-to-visit-manila-for-nba-3x-philippines DeMar DeRozan to visit Manila for NBA 3X Philippines GMA News June 9, 2014 June 22, 2014 July 8: The AFP Cavaliers bagged the championship title of Season 2 of UNTV Cup after they won against PNP Responders in the Game 3 of the Finals series at Smart Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City, 74–73. AFP won the P1.5 million cash prize for their chosen beneficiary.http://manilastandardtoday.com/2014/07/10/afp-cavaliers-capture-untv-cup-title/ AFP Cavaliers capture UNTV Cup title Manila Standard Today July 10, 2014 July 10, 2014 Randy Caluag July 9: The San Mig Super Coffee Mixers were crowned as the Grand Slam champions of the 2014 PBA Governors' Cup after beating Rain or Shine Elasto Painters in the Game 5 of the finals series, 92–89. James Yap was crowned as the Finals MVP.http://www.solarnews.ph/news/sports/2014/07/09/san-mig-coffee-mixers-win-basketball-grandslam https://archive.today/20140806072211/http://www.solarnews.ph/news/sports/2014/07/09/san-mig-coffee-mixers-win-basketball-grandslam dead August 6, 2014 San Mig Coffee Mixers win basketball grandslam Solar News July 9, 2014 July 9, 2014 July 11–19 The 2014 FIBA Asia Cup will be held in various locations in Wuhan, China. Gilas Pilipinas national basketball team, grouped under Group B.http://www.philstar.com/sports/2014/06/07/1332059/5th-fiba-asia-cup-toroman-face-gilas-wuhan 5th FIBA Asia Cup: Toroman to face Gilas in Wuhan Quinito Henson June 7, 2014 Philippine Star June 7, 2014 July 18: Gilas Pilipinas lost their semi-finals match against the national basketball team, Iran in the 2014 FIBA Asia Cup, 76–55. July 19: Gilas Pilipinas thru one of their players, Paul Dalistan, ended their campaign at the 2014 FIBA Asia Cup after a sudden won against to China, 80–79 in their Third place match. July 19–20: The FIBA 3x3 World Tour was hosted by manila will be held at the SM Megamall Fashion Hall in Mandaluyong.http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/sports/06/25/14/manila-host-fiba-3x3-world-tour Manila to host FIBA 3x3 World Tour June 25, 2014 Philippine Star June 25, 2014 August 8–16: The 2014 FIBA Under-17 World Championship will be held in various locations in United Arab Emirates.http://www.solarsportsdesk.ph/bk/bknews/2014/08/07/batang-gilas-opens-u-17-world-championship-bid-against-angola BATANG GILAS OPENS U-17 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BID AGAINST ANGOLA Solar Sports Desk August 7, 2014 August 7, 2014 Levi Verora Jr. August 24: The 2014 PBA Rookie Draft was held at the Robinson's Place Manila. The GlobalPort Batang Pier picked Stanley Pringle as the #1 overall draft pick. Manny Pacquiao is the first round pick for Kia Sorento.http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/376179/sports/basketball/2014-pba-draft-globalport-selects-fil-am-stanley-pringle-first-overall GlobalPort selects Fil-Am Stanley Pringle first overall GMA News August 24, 2014 August 26, 2014 September 4: Gilas Pilipinas claims their first win in the FIBA World Cup in four decades against Senegal in overtime, 81–79. Filipino fans and Malacanang Palace congratulates Gilas after their successful end of their campaign.http://rivals.ph/basketball/2014/09/gilas-summons-puso-to-edge-senegal-in-ot-thriller https://archive.today/20140911110414/http://rivals.ph/basketball/2014/09/gilas-summons-puso-to-edge-senegal-in-ot-thriller usurped September 11, 2014 Gilas summons #PUSO to edge Senegal in OT thriller Rivals September 4, 2014 September 11, 2014 Josiah Albelda September 22: EAC Generals and Mapua Cardinals are involved in a bench-clearing brawl in the final seconds of their game of the NCAA eliminations held at the San Juan Arena. The NCAA management formally suspends EAC and MIT players including John Tayongtong (5-game suspension) and referees after the incidenthttps://www.rappler.com/sports/ncaa/69955-ncaa-suspensions-eac-mapua-brawl/ NCAA suspends most of EAC, Mapua rosters, 3 refs for brawl Rappler September 23, 2014 September 24, 2014 Ryan Songalia October 15: The NU Bulldogs were crowned as the season 77 Basketball champions of the UAAP Season 77 basketball tournaments after beating FEU Tamaraws in the Game 3 of the finals series, 75–59. and also breaking its 60-year title drought. Alfred Aroga was crowned as the Finals MVP. October 19: The opening ceremonies and opening games of the 2014–15 PBA Philippine Cup was held at the Philippine Arena, Bocaue, Bulacan. 12 tournament teams will compete in this year's conference.http://www.manilatimes.net/pba-40th-season-unfolds-today/135312/ PBA 40th season unfolds today The Manila Times October 18, 2014 October 18, 2014 Frank Calapre November 5: Allen Iverson, together with Eddy Curry and the Ballhog Squad will play against PBA legends, UAAP & NCAA players in "All In" charity basketball game to be held at the Mall of Asia Arena.http://sports.inquirer.net/160445/allen-iverson-crosses-over-to-ph-in-november-for-some-inspiring-hoops-action Allen Iverson crosses over to PH in November for some 'inspiring' hoops action Philippine Daily Inquirer August 1, 2014 August 3, 2014 November 8: The inaugural season of the Pinay Ballers League (PIBALeague), a new professional basketball league for women was commenced thru an opening ceremonies at the Rizal Memorial Stadium.http://www.philstar.com/sports/2014/11/05/1388254/18-team-pinay-ballers-league-gets-under-way-nov.-8 18-team Pinay Ballers League gets under way Nov. 8 Philippine Star November 5, 2014 February 9, 2015 Football January 11: The fifth season of the United Football League kicked off with 21 participating teams from two divisions.http://ph.sports.yahoo.com/blogs/thepassionatefan/ufl-thoughts-going-2014-league-010941516.html UFL: Some thoughts going into the 2014 League Yahoo! Sports Philippines January 9, 2014 February 10, 2014 Bob Guerrero https://web.archive.org/web/20140110113519/http://ph.sports.yahoo.com/blogs/thepassionatefan/ufl-thoughts-going-2014-league-010941516.html January 10, 2014 dead April 7: The Philippine girl's Street Child World Cup team placed second in the said sporting event. The team was defeated by Brazil in the finals.https://www.rappler.com/sports/football/54832-ph-girls-bow-brazil-street-child-world-cup/ PH girls bow to Brazil in Street Child World Cup finals Rappler April 7, 2014 April 8, 2014 Levi Verora April 27: The Philippine Azkals faced the Malaysian Tigers in a FIFA-sanction international friendly game in Cebu City Sports Complex. The match was for the preparations of the national football team for the 2014 AFC Challenge Cup.http://www.mb.com.ph/ph-azkals-clash-with-malaysia/ PH Azkals clash with Malaysia Manila Bulletin April 27, 2014 April 27, 2014 The match ended in a scoreless draw.http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/sports/04/27/14/azkals-malaysia-settle-another-draw Azkals, Malaysia settle for another draw ABS-CBN News April 28, 2014 April 28, 2014 May 20–31: The 2014 AFC Challenge Cup was held in Maldives. Philippine Azkals national football team was grouped under Group B. 2014-02-12 Azkals grouped with Turkmenistan, Laos, Afghanistan in AFC Challenge Cup https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/sports/football/348193/azkals-grouped-with-turkmenistan-laos-afghanistan-in-afc-challenge-cup/story/ 2024-06-01 GMA News Online en May 28: Azkals won their semi-finals match against the national football team of host country, Maldives in the 2014 AFC Challenge Cup, 3–2. Finals first-timers Azkals will face Palestine in the finals match for the spot of the 2015 AFC Asian Cup in Australia on May 30.http://sports.inquirer.net/154153/ph-azkals-outlast-maldives-to-make-afc-challenge-cup-finals PH Azkals outlast Maldives to make AFC Challenge Cup finals Philippine Daily Inquirer May 28, 2014 May 28, 2014 May 31: Azkals ended their campaign at the 2014 AFC Challenge Cup after a sudden loss to Palestine, 1–0 in their finals match.http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/363493/sports/football/azkals-forced-to-settle-for-second-place-at-2014-afc-challenge-cup Azkals forced to settle for second place at 2014 AFC Challenge Cup GMA News May 31, 2014 May 31, 2014 June 8: The inaugural staging of the PFF's Women's Cup, organized by the Philippine Football Federation to be held at The Turf, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. Similar to the UFL, the PFF's Women's Cup will several football clubs featuring women's football players from the UAAP and the Malditas Philippine national football team.http://www.spin.ph/sports/football/news/chance-for-new-malditas-discoveries-as-pff-launches-maiden-womens-cup Chance for new Malditas discoveries as PFF launches maiden Women's Cup Spin.ph May 31, 2014 June 1, 2014 Karlo Sacamos June 15: The Philippine women's U14 team achieved second place at the AFC U14 Girls Championship for Southeast Asia only losing to Thailand in the finals with the score 1–2. The team also won the Fair Play Award and midfielder Joyce Demacio was declared most valuable player of the tournament.Philippine team gets 2nd place in U14 Southeast Asia football championship https://www.rappler.com/sports/football/60662-philippine-u14-southeast-asia-football/ 2021-01-22 Rappler June 15, 2014 en November 22 – December 20: 2014 AFF Suzuki Cup was held in Singapore and Vietnam. The Azkals reached its third consecutive semi-finals but failed its bid to reach the final. Motorsports April 5–6: The Asian V8 Championship was held in Clark International Speedway.http://ph.news.yahoo.com/8-local-competitive-races-check-2014-064238353.html 8 Local Competitive Races to Check Out in 2014 Yahoo! News Philippines January 27, 2014 February 7, 2014 Dennis Monterde May 24: The 2014 Toyota Vios Cup was held in Clark International Speedway, Pampanga. 30 race car drivers including celebrities Rhian Ramos, Phoemela Baranda, Sam YG, Fabio Ide, Solar Sports Desk's Jinno Rufino and Radyo Inquirer anchor Ira Panganiban competed in the race. Jason Choachoy and Allan Uy emerged as the champion and the first place, respectably.http://sports.inquirer.net/154072/choachoy-uy-fastest-in-vios-cup-races Choachoy, Uy fastest in Vios Cup races Philippine Daily Inquirer May 27, 2014 June 1, 2014 June 7–8: The Second Leg of the Asian V8 Championship was held in Rosario Racing Circuit in Batangas.http://www.mb.com.ph/asian-v8-set-in-batangas/ Asian V8 set in Batangas Manila Bulletin May 25, 2014 May 25, 2014 Polo March 4: Inaugural open of the Philippine Polo Open 2014 at the Globalport Field in Calatagan, Batangas. Six teams are competing in the said sporting event.http://www.philstar.com/sports/2014/03/03/1296505/phl-polo-open-fires-tomorrow-calatagan Phl Polo Open fires off tomorrow at Calatagan The Philippine Star March 3, 2014 March 3, 2014 Volleyball March 15: The Ateneo de Manila University's (ADMU) Ateneo Lady Eagles won their first championship title in the season 76 of the UAAP women's volleyball tournament against De La Salle University's (DLSU) De La Salle Lady Spikers in three straight sets: 25–23, 26–24, and 25–21. Alyssa Valdez, now on her third UAAP year in ADMU, was named as the season's MVP, best scorer, best server, and the finals' MVP of the season.http://www.spin.ph/sports/volleyball/news/ateneos-giant-killers-complete-dream-run-to-first-uaap-championship-with-rout-of-la-salle Ateneo's giant killers complete dream run to first UAAP championship with rout of La Salle Sports Interactive Network Philippines March 15, 2014 March 16, 2014 Mei-Lin Lozada April 2: The Philippine Super Liga 1st player draft was held at the NBA Cafe, SM Aura Premier, Taguig. Former NU Lady Bulldogs star spiker Dindin Santiago was the 1st overall pick of the draft. Santiago will be played for Petron. Graduating La Salle Lady Spikers team captain Abigail Maraño picked by AirAsia Zest, the newest franchise of the league as the 2nd overall pick. AirAsia Zest will be headed by 16-year champion coach of La Salle, Ramil de Jesus.http://www.solarsportsdesk.ph/Volleyball/Volleyball_News/2014/04/02/petron-selects-nus-santiago-as-no.-1-pick-in-psl-draft-airasia-makes-la-salles-marano-no.-2 Petron selects NU's Santiago as No. 1 pick in PSL draft; AirAsia makes La Salle's Maraño No. 2 Solar Sports Desk April 2, 2014 April 6, 2014 April 8: The 8-day 2014 Asian Men's Club Volleyball Championship in Manila officially started at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.http://www.fivb.org/viewHeadlines.asp?No=44155&Language=en Philippines to host 2014 Asian Men's Volleyball Club Championships Fédération Internationale de Volleyball January 13, 2014 February 7, 2014http://www.philstar.com/sports/2014/01/10/1277165/phl-takes-over-hosting-asian-mens-volley Phl takes over hosting of Asian men's volley The Philippine Star January 10, 2014 February 7, 2014 Olmin Leyba April 16: Vatin Varamin-Iran men's volleyball team defended their championship title in the 2014 Asian Men's Club Volleyball Championship after they beaten Al-Rayyan Qatar in the championship match, 19–25, 25–17, 26–24, 25–16. PLDT Home FIBR Power Pinoys ended in the 7th place.http://sports.inquirer.net/150773/tenacious-iran-frustrates-qatar-to-retain-asian-club-volleyball-crown Tenacious Iran frustrates Qatar to retain Asian Club volleyball crown Philippine Daily Inquirer April 16, 2014 April 17, 2014 Celest Flores May 16: The opening ceremonies and opening games of the 2014 Philippine Super Liga All-Filipino Conference was held at the Cuneta Astrodome, Pasay. 7 women's tournament teams and 5 men's tournament team will compete in this year's conference.http://www.philstar.com/psn-palaro/2014/05/12/1322136/psl-all-pinoy-kick-libre-sa-mga-panatiko PSL All-Pinoy kick-off libre sa mga panatiko Pilipino Star Ngayon tl May 12, 2014 May 12, 2014 May 18: NU Lady Bulldogs and Petron Blaze Spikers player Dindin Santiago won her second MVP award in the recently concluded Awards ceremony of the Shakey's V-League's Season 11 First Conference.http://www.spin.ph/sports/volleyball/news/national-university-star-dindin-santiago-bags-second-v-league-mvp-award-v02 National University star Dindin Santiago bags second V-League MVP award Sports Interactive Network Philippines May 18, 2014 May 18, 2014 Mei-Lin Lozada May 25: The FEU Lady Tamaraws won their first-ever title of the Shakey's V-League after they beaten the NU Lady Bulldogs on a 3-straight set finals match of Season 11 First Conference held at the San Juan Arena, 25–21, 25–23, 25–18. Former FEU team captain and guest player Rachel Anne Daquis, who will settle to play for Generika-Army Lady Troopers, together with co-guest player Jovelyn Gonzaga on the Philippine Super Liga named as the Finals MVP.http://www.spin.ph/sports/volleyball/news/feu-lady-tamaraws-win-first-v-league-title-11-seasons-gonzaga-daquis-pons-beat-national-university Army duo provides firepower as FEU Lady Tamaraws ends 11-year wait for maiden V-League title Sports Interactive Network Philippines May 25, 2014 May 28, 2014 Mei-Lin Lozada July 26: The Generika-Army Lady Troopers won their third straight title of the Philippine Super Liga after they beaten the RC Cola Air Force Raiders on a 3-straight set finals match of The 2014 PSL All-Filipino Conference held at Cuneta Astrodome, 25–22, 25–19, 25–16. Veteran Tina Salak named as the MVP of the conference. PLDT Home TVolution-Air Force won their second straight championship in the Men's Division.https://www.rappler.com/sports/volleyball/64429-army-wins-third-straight-philippine-superliga-title/ Army wins third straight Philippine SuperLiga title Rappler July 26, 2014 July 26, 2014 September 8–9: 70 volleybelles attended the 2-day National Women's Volleyball tryout for the 2015 Southeast Asian Games at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.http://rivals.ph/volleyball/2014/09/rachel-daquis-reveals-why-she-was-absent-in-day-1-of-national-team-tryouts https://web.archive.org/web/20241130153410/http://rivals.ph/volleyball/2014/09/rachel-daquis-reveals-why-she-was-absent-in-day-1-of-national-team-tryouts usurped November 30, 2024 Rachel Daquis reveals why she was absent in Day 1 of national team tryouts Rivals September 10, 2014 September 11, 2014 Josiah Albelda Beach Volleyball May 3: De La Salle University spikers Kim Fajardo and Ara Galang emerged as the newest titleholders of the 17th Nestea Beach Volleyball Tournament held at Boracay, Aklan after beating the Adamson University team (Shiela Pineda and Amanda Villanueva), 15–21, 21–14, 17–15.https://www.rappler.com/sports/volleyball/57134-nestea-beach-finals-la-salle-serves-revenge-to-bag-women-s-crown/ Nestea Beach finals: La Salle serves revenge to bag women's crown Rappler May 3, 2014 May 8, 2014 Levi Verora Deaths February 23: Ely Capacio (born 1954), 58, former Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) player and coach, ruptured aneurysm.http://www.spin.ph/sports/basketball/news/ely-capacio-former-pba-player-coach-and-official-passes-away-v02 Ely Capacio, former PBA player, coach, and official, passes away Sports Interactive Network Philippines February 23, 2014 February 23, 2014 March 31: Bryan Gahol (born 1977), 36, former PBA player, vehicular accident.http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/590728/former-pba-player-dies-in-road-mishap Ex-PBA player Bryan Gahol dies in road mishap Philippine Daily Inquirer April 1, 2014 April 1, 2014 Julliane Love De Jesus, Nestor Corrales April 5: Rodolfo Lordan Jr. (born circa 1984–1985), 29, billiards player, sudden unexpected death syndrome.http://www.philstar.com/sports/2014/04/21/1314420/phl-snooker-star-lordan-dead-29 Phl snooker star Lordan dead at 29 The Philippine Star April 21, 2014 April 22, 2014 Earl Sebastian April 14: Jesus T. Tanchanco Sr., (born circa 1925–1926), 83, former National Food Authority (NFA) administrator and former UE Red Warriors team manager, cardiac arrest.http://www.solarnews.ph/news/2014/04/15/first-nfa-chief-jesus-tanchanco-sr.-passes-away#.U0zpzHYnjFw First NFA chief Jesus Tanchanco Sr. passes away Solar News April 15, 2014 April 15, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140416180402/http://www.solarnews.ph/news/2014/04/15/first-nfa-chief-jesus-tanchanco-sr.-passes-away#.U0zpzHYnjFw April 16, 2014 dead http://www.spin.ph/sports/basketball/news/former-ue-red-warriors-team-manager-jess-tanchanco-dies-age-83 Former UE Red Warriors team manager Jess Tanchanco dies age 83 Sports Interactive Network Philippines April 16, 2014 April 17, 2014 May 13: Anthony Villanueva, (born 1945), 69, boxer and first Olympic silver medalist for the Philippines, heart failure.http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/360854/sports/boxing/first-filipino-olympic-silver-medalist-anthony-villanueva-passes-away-at-age-69 First Filipino Olympic silver medalist Anthony Villanueva passes away at age 69 GMA News May 13, 2014 May 13, 2014 June 12: Ferdinand "Enzo" Pastor, Jr., (born circa 1981–1982), 32, Asian V8 race champion, shot dead.http://www.solarnews.ph/news/metro/2014/06/13/filipino-racer-shot-dead-in-quezon-city#.U5qOopSSwqN Filipino racer shot dead in Quezon City Solar News June 13, 2014 June 13, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140619001808/http://www.solarnews.ph/news/metro/2014/06/13/filipino-racer-shot-dead-in-quezon-city#.U5qOopSSwqN June 19, 2014 dead August 29: Kurt Bachmann, (born 1936), 78, former basketball player who competed in the 1960 Summer Olympics.La Salle legend Kurt Bachmann dies at 78 http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/sports/09/01/14/la-salle-legend-kurt-bachmann-dies-78 September 1, 2014 ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs September 1, 2014 May 4, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150504164555/http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/sports/09/01/14/la-salle-legend-kurt-bachmann-dies-78 dead November 4: Nikki Tabafunda, (born circa 1991–1992), 23, Lyceum Pirates setter, tonsilitis.Gone too soon: Former Lyceum setter Nikki Tabafunda http://rivals.ph/volleyball/2014/11/06/13874/nikki-tabafunda-sudden-death/ https://archive.today/20150215170646/http://rivals.ph/volleyball/2014/11/06/13874/nikki-tabafunda-sudden-death/ usurped February 15, 2015 November 6, 2014 Rivals.ph February 15, 2015 December 3: Isabelo "Bong" Hilario, Filipino car racer & 2013 Honda Master Trans Sports Competition Champion, gunshot wound.http://www.philstar.com/metro/2014/12/05/1399180/another-car-racer-shot-dead Another car racer shot dead The Philippine Star December 5, 2014 December 5, 2014 References 3 collapsed Category:Philippine sport by year Category:2014 in Philippine sport