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DLSU to face Ateneo in UAAP Valorant opener

August 12, 2024

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The rivalry between De La Salle University and Ateneo de Manila University will once again ignite as the two powerhouses open their UAAP Esports VALORANT tournament campaigns against each other today (Tuesday) at Hyundai Hall in Areté, Ateneo de Manila...

Dumalaog leads as local talents dominate JPGT Pueblo opener

August 12, 2024

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CAGAYAN DE ORO—Eliana Dumalaog found her rhythm late, shooting an 81 with a birdie on the final hole at the front nine, edging out Rafella Batican and Isabella Espina in the ICTSI Junior PGT Mindanao Series 4 opener here yesterday (Monday). Despite a c...

Italian men’s coach debuts for Alas Pilipinas in SEA V. League

August 12, 2024

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ITALIAN Angiolino Frigoni will be debuting as Alas Pilipinas men’s head coach in the first leg of SEA V. League slated for August 16 to 18 at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium. Alas Pilipinas will be meeting Vietnam first on Friday opener at 6 pm after the game...

Top teams face off in high-stakes showdowns in PVL Reinforced tilt

August 12, 2024

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Three teams riding the momentum of commanding victories are set to continue their pursuit of quarterfinal berths in the Premier Volleyball League Reinforced Conference. But while PLDT gears up to face the winless yet unpredictable ZUS Coffee, Chery Tig...

Supremos hand Knights 1st loss

January 15, 2024

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The Supremos dealt the San Juan Kings their first loss in the PSL President’s Cup on Saturday with a morale-boosting 77-69 victory at the Caloocan Sports Complex. Playing in front of a good-sized crowd, the Supremos played with renewed confidence against an erstwhile unbeaten team and considered one of the top favorites in the tournament. […]
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Adiwang bests Miado in rematch; Haggerty stops Andrade to become two-sport champ

November 4, 2023

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Lito “Thunder Kid” Adiwang earned his sweet redemption against Jeremy “The Jaguar” Miado after securing a unanimous decision victory at ONE Fight Night 16: Haggerty vs. Andrade on Saturday at Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand. “You saw my fights and I end my fights quickly, but I’m happy that I got this finally,” he […]
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Vanie Gandler named NLEX Road Warriors’ muse for PBA Season 48 kickoff

November 4, 2023

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The NLEX Road Warriors are delighted to announce Vanessa “Vanie” Gandler as our muse for the upcoming PBA Season 48 Opening Ceremony on Sunday at the SMART Araneta Coliseum. Vanie Gandler currently serves as the outside spiker for the Cignal HD Spikers in the Premier Volleyball League. With her outstanding skills, relentless dedication, and indomitable […]
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Lady Blazers tame Golden Tigresses, force rubber match

October 28, 2023

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NCAA champion College of St. Benilde turned back the University of Santo Tomas, 25-22, 23-25, 18-25, 25-23, 15-11, to force a rubber match in the Shakey’s Super League (SSL) Collegiate Pre-Season Championship quarterfinals on Saturday at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum in Manila. Handicapped by a twice-to-win disadvantage as the third seed, the Lady Blazers flaunted […]
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Army dominates ROTC Games National Championships

October 28, 2023

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Philippine Army dominated the 2023 ROTC Games National Championships after scooping 19 gold medals with two events left on Saturday. Army banked on its athletes in arnis after reaping seven gold medals courtesy of Rizal Technological University bets Maria LG Mae Ballester, Lolito Bacor Jr., Villamiel Tiongson, Febie Tacda, Kyla Dela Torre and Joana Dela […]
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Brodeths all primed for PPS Dumaguete romp

October 28, 2023

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Siblings Kimi and Kenzo Brodeth look to extend their domination of the PPS-PEPP junior tennis circuit to Dumaguete as they go for another pair of “doubles” in the Gov. Manuel Sagarbarria National Junior Tennis Championships beginning Tuesday (Oct. 31) at the Praxevilla courts. The Brodeths swept the two-leg swing in Cebu early in the month […]
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Marcial’s right hook needs a nickname

October 5, 2023

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By Riera U. Mallari HANGZHOU – Michael Jordan kills the defense with his Fadeaway; Hakeem Olajuwon fools his man with his Dream Shake; while Muhammad Ali confuses his rivals with the Shuffle. Add Tokyo Olympics’ bronze medalist Eumir Marcial to the long list of athletes with a “go-to” move when his life depended on it […]
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Olympians to show wares in Chooks-to-Go FIBA 3×3 World Tour Cebu Masters

September 22, 2023

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CEBU CITY— The Manila Chooks! 3×3 squad’s biggest goal is to bag a slot to the Paris Olympics next year. Seeing action in the 2023 Chooks-to-Go FIBA 3×3 World Tour Cebu Masters will certainly serve as a big inspiration for the charges of head trainer Chico Lanete. Olympians Dejan Majstorovic and Dutch Dimeo van der […]
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Perpetual Altas focused on elusive NCAA crown

September 22, 2023

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AT the end of the last NCAA season, the Perpetual Altas Men’s Basketball team took a long hard look at the lessons they learned and trained harder, fiercer than ever. With the start of Season 99 just around the corner, Perpetual Altas head coach Michael ‘Myk’ Saguiguit said his wards are itching to hit the […]
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Cavite State University arnis bet bags gold medal in ROTC Games Luzon leg

September 22, 2023

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INDANG, Cavite – Cavite State University’s EJ Orsolino ended the province’s search for its first gold medal, beating Bulacan Agricultural State College’s Lenard Mendoza, 2-1, in the men’s Army featherweight arnis finals of the ROTC Games Luzon leg at the CSU International Convention Center here Friday. Banking on swift and crafty counterattacks, Orsolino easily won […]
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Gatorade fuels FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 milestones

September 22, 2023

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The FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 concludes with Europe as the new powerhouse in the biggest sports spectacle anticipated by more than 12,000 fans. Gatorade, the World’s No. 1 Sports Drink in the World, congratulates Germany for it sweeping campaign, capped off by an 83-77 triumph over Serbia at the finals match. As the official […]
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Germany completes unbeaten run towards first-ever World Cup title

September 10, 2023

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Germany made history by becoming world champions for the first time after defeating Serbia 83-77 in the Final of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023. Dennis Schroder scored 28 points to lead Germany, who will leave Manila with their second-ever World Cup medal to go with their third-place finish in 2002. Germany broke open the […]
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Dennis Schroder named FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 TISSOT MVP

September 10, 2023

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Dennis Schroder capped his historical run at the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 by taking home the TISSOT Most Valuable Player award after guiding Germany to their first-ever title. Schroder tallied 28 points in Germany’s 83-77 win over Serbia in the Final. The team captain scored at least 14 points for the seventh time in […]
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SEA Games champs reign in 5150 meet

September 10, 2023

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Fer Casares outdueled John Chicano in a thrilling clash of SEA Games gold medalists while Kim Mangrobang dominated Samantha Corpuz and the rest in the women’s side as they crowned themselves the first 5150 Dapitan Philippines champions in Zamboanga del Norte on Sunday. Casares, the reigning back-to-back gold medal winner in the biennial regional games, […]
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FIBA, Molten extend World Cup partnership

September 10, 2023

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FIBA and Molten will continue working as Global Partners into a fifth decade after holding a renewal ceremony to celebrate a special collaboration that stretches back to 1982. The relationship between both organizations has delivered success through a shared passion and commitment to grow basketball globally and to innovate, with the 40-year anniversary marked in […]
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TIEZA Open Tourism Cup set Sept. 16

September 10, 2023

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A merry mix of players, from the seasoned pros to inter-club campaigners to weekend hackers and beginners, gear up for the TIEZA Open Tourism Cup which unwraps on Sept. 16 at the Zamboanga Golf Course and Beach Park in Calarian, Zamboanga City. The 18-hole tournament offers a competitive yet inclusive platform with golfers of all […]
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Que, Go back in PGT hunt at South Pacific

September 10, 2023

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Angelo Que and Lloyd Go re-join the Philippine Golf Tour toughened up by overseas stints, ready and eager to rekindle rivalry with the local top guns in pursuit of victory in the ICTSI South Pacific Classic, which gets under way tomorrow (Tuesday, Sept. 10) at the South Pacific Golf and Leisure Estates in Davao City. […]
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Exclusive FIBA World Cup finals ball unveiled

September 5, 2023

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By Randy Caluag ONLY 1,200 of them will be sold globally, making them highly collectible. The race is on to get your hands on the limited edition “gold” Molten ball whose first version out of the manufacturing will be used during the final of the FIBA World Cup 2023 on Sunday at the Mall of […]
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