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Kelra finally breaks his MPL PH curse

October 21, 2024
By: Jan Marcus Montevirgen Duanne “Kelra” Pillas has witnessed the highs and lows of his three-year career as a professional Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) player. Starting with his former team Execration (now Smart Omega), the 19-year-old gold laner faced a tough debut season, suffering a heartbreaking loss in the grand finals against Blacklist International […]
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Brusko dedicates first MPL title to late grandmother: ‘La, panoorin mo ako sa langit’

October 21, 2024
Like many athletes, Borris “Brusko” Parro dedicates his game to his family, recognizing the sacrifices they’ve made for his love and passion for the sport. For Brusko, this dedication became even more personal as he offered his first-ever championship title to honor his grandmother, who passed away just before the playoffs began. The 21-year-old roamer’s […]
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Blacklist falls to lower bracket as BOOM exits HoK Championship

October 21, 2024
Blacklist International was sent down to the lower bracket, while BOOM Esports bowed out of the Honor of Kings Championship 2024 following gut-wrenching losses at the MGP Space in Jakarta, Indonesia last Sunday. The Tier One-backed squad – who ranked second during the Philippine qualifiers held last month – suffered a deflating 3-0 loss against […]
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UAAP Collegiate Chess: Sebastian forces Magpily to resign in B1 as FEU zooms to women’s lead

October 21, 2024
DEFENDING champion Far Eastern University pulled away from the pack in the women’s division with a dominant 3.5-0.5 victory over De La Salle University in Round 5 of the UAAP Season 87 Collegiate Chess Tournament on Sunday at Adamson Gym. The Lady Tamaraws now lead the standings with eight match points, holding a superior tiebreaker […]
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NCAA POW Chris Hubilla more tactical in second round clash vs San Beda

October 21, 2024
By: Bjorn del Deade Mapua University entered Sunday’s game with a singular goal in mind: to exact revenge on the defending champion San Beda University who had defeated them in a thrilling first-round matchup, 76-69, in overtime. “Sabi namin, hindi na pwedeng mangyari yung nangyari sa amin sa first round. Ang sakit sa amin noon, […]
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UAAP Men’s Football: Dov Cariño’s brace propels Ateneo past UP, to solo lead

October 10, 2024
DOV Cariño scored twice as Ateneo stunned defending champion University of the Philippines with a 2-0 victory, taking the lead in the UAAP Season 87 collegiate men’s football tournament Thursday night at the UP Football Stadium. With this win, the Blue Eagles brought down another finalist from Season 86, thanks to Cariño’s impressive performance, boosting […]
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UAAP Men’s Football: FEU rookies shine in rout of La Salle

October 10, 2024
Rookies Edgar Aban and Theo Libarnes played pivotal roles in Far Eastern University’s 2-0 victory over De La Salle in the UAAP Season 87 collegiate men’s football tournament on Thursday at the UP Football Stadium. Substitute Aban scored a stunning one-touch goal in the 65th minute, extending the Tamaraws’ lead. This marked Aban’s fifth goal […]
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Prince Cariño once battled CP Miranda, now credits Denok for spot in FEU-D

October 10, 2024
Prince Cariño continues to prove why he is one of the most promising talents in the UAAP Season 87 Junior High School Basketball Tournament. The 6-foot-7 center from Quezon City delivered a dominant performance, leading Far Eastern University-Diliman to a 90-83 victory over University of Santo Tomas last Saturday at the SM Mall of Asia […]
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Cignal takes on 10 teams in Spikers’ Turf Invitationals bid

October 10, 2024
The 2024 Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference is set to ignite the men’s volleyball scene with 10 teams battling for supremacy from October 16 to December 15, 2024. With matches scheduled every Sunday, Wednesday, and Friday, the conference will be hosted at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig, the Philsports Arena, and the Filoil EcoOil Centre. […]
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BON CHAN reflects on Blacklist’s challenging MPL season: ‘Hirap mag-unlearn ng nakagisnan’

October 10, 2024
<e/m> By: Jan Marcus Montevirgen MPL Philippines Season 14 proved to be the toughest challenge yet for Blacklist International, as they underwent a significant roster overhaul, a stark contrast to Season 9 when only Kent “KEVIER” Lopez was brought in to replace Danerie “Wise” Rosario as the team’s jungler. Despite falling short of the playoffs, […]
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NU computer engineering soph steps up as Bulldogs’ captain in historic UAAP Valorant

August 12, 2024
By: Jan Marcus Montevirgen In a twist of fate, Julian Andrei Villanueva finds himself thrust into an unexpected role at a historic moment for National University. As the Valorant team captain of the Bulldogs, Villanueva is not just preparing for the inaugural UAAP Esports Tournament; he is leading the school into uncharted territory. This groundbreaking […]
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Odjie Mamon sees vast potential in JJ Macam, UST rookies amid V-League battles

August 12, 2024
By: Ernest Tuazon While University of Santo Tomas got off to a slow start in the 2024 V-League Men’s Collegiate Challenge by dropping its first two games, the España-based squad found a positive note in the strong performance of rookie JJ Macam. Macam scored 31 points in his first two games of the pre-season tilt, […]
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Saad Macapa-ar, UE eager to get back at UST come UAAP Valorant

August 12, 2024
By: Jan Marcus Montevirgen For many students, representing their university in any competition is a source of immense pride, as they carry their school’s name and honor into every tournament they participate in. Saad Macapa-ar, a member of the UE Zenith Esports’ Valorant Team, embodies this pride as he prepares to represent his university in […]
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Roger Gorayeb’s bold move to take Marina Tushova reaps rewards for Capital1

August 12, 2024
By: Ernest Tuazon After a dismal 1-10 record in their maiden conference, coach Roger Gorayeb has become the focal point for leading Capital1 to a much-improved season in the 2024 PVL Reinforced Conference. The head coach had to make crucial decisions in hopes of seeing the Solar Spikers rise from their poor start in the […]
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GBoy De Vega, Jan Macam lead UST to revenge victory over NU in V-League

August 11, 2024
By: Ernest Tuazon University of Santo Tomas roared back from a two-game slump with a dramatic 28-26, 20-25, 25-23, 26-24 triumph over National University, exacting revenge on its UAAP tormentors in the V-League Men’s Collegiate Challenge at Paco Arena in Manila on Sunday. Jan Macam led the Golden Spikers with 14 points from 13 attacks, […]
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Perpetual shocks NUNS with last-second win to open NGBL

August 11, 2024
University of Perpetual Help System DALTA opened its Next Generation Basketball League (NGBL) campaign with a stunning victory over UAAP powerhouse National University-Nazareth School. The Junior Altas completed a comeback win against the Bullpups, 75-74, in their Sunday morning clash at the Tanduay Gym in Manila. Leading the way for the Las Piñas cagers were […]
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Lauren Hoffman, John Cabang bow out of Paris 2024 hurdles

August 6, 2024
Lauren Hoffman and John Cabang made their respective exits in their Olympic debuts in the women’s 400-meter hurdles and the men’s 100-meter hurdles, each under contrasting circumstances. Hoffman attacked her repechage heat in the longer hurdles event with determination, but it was not enough as she finished last in the second-chance race with a time […]
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Floor success clears path for Carlos Yulo’s golden vault routine

August 5, 2024
Heading into the vault final at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games on Sunday, Carlos Yulo felt remarkably relaxed. Despite struggling with sleeplessness before the event, his restlessness wasn’t due to nerves but rather excitement about concluding his campaign. “Ako din po, talagang unbelievable din po. Ang wish ko lang po (bago yung event) is maging […]
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No Coach, No Problem: MPTheKing, See You Soon pull off MSC shocker

July 7, 2024
By: Jan Marcus Montevirgen No coach? No problem for Michael “MPTheKing” Endino and See You Soon, who are determined to make waves in the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) Mid-Season Cup (MSC) 2024. Despite facing adversity with their coaching staff suspended, the MPL Cambodia champions defied the odds. MPTheKing, Kennt Anthony “Souuul” Basa, and See […]
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Gilas Boys struggle without Alas, fall to Lithuania in FIBA U-17 World Cup opener

June 29, 2024
By: Ernest Tuazon Offense became an instant worry for Gilas Pilipinas Boys, who are without top scorer Kieffer Alas due to a knee injury, as they began their run in the 2024 FIBA Under-17 World Cup on Saturday, June 29. The No. 37-ranked Philippines was crushed by the world’s 10th best U-17 squad Lithuania, absorbing […]
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Entity7 ends Shocker’s, Saxa’s, Tracy’s MSC hopes

June 29, 2024
By: Jan Marcus Montevirgen Entity7 finished at the top on Day 1 of the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Mid-Season Cup (MSC) Wild Card round on Friday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The MPL Latam Season 1 runners-up defeated Justin “Shocker” Guanga’s Zino Zenith, Kenneth “Saxa” Fedelin and Damasco “Tracy” Danielle’s Keep Best Gaming, and S2G Esports […]
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Filipino stars lead Cloud9 Esports into MLBB

June 12, 2024
By: Jan Marcus Montevirgen Cloud9 Esports has now officially entered the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang scene. “It’s official, Cloud9 enters Mobile Legends: Bang Bang!” read a post by the North American esports team on Facebook on Wednesday morning, June 12. The North American esports team acquired the MLBB Women’s Invitational 2024 – North America Qualifier […]
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Haydee Ong, Topex Robinson, NU coaches to be feted with Coach of the Year awards

June 11, 2024
The Collegiate Press Corps (CPC) will honor seven of the best coaches at the collegiate level, including mentors in volleyball and women’s basketball for the first time, during its annual Awards Night presented by San Miguel Corporation at Discovery Suites Manila in Ortigas on June 17. The CPC added five more recipients of the prestigious […]
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Robert Bolick acknowledges playoff learning curve for NLEX

May 13, 2024
It’s back to the drawing board now for NLEX after what was once a promising PBA Season 48 Philippine Cup campaign ended disastrously on Sunday. The Road Warriors found themselves swept by Meralco in Game 2 of their quarterfinal series. And Robert Bolick could only lament the discrepancy in experience between the two MVP Group-owned […]
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UAAP 86 HSBVB: UST girls continue sand dominance; NUNS claims first boys title

May 5, 2024
University of Santo Tomas pulled off a 21-15 21-17 win over Far Eastern University-Diliman to successfully defend the gold on Sunday night in the UAAP Season 86 High School Girls Beach Volleyball Tournament at the Sands SM By The Bay. Khy Progella, Cameron Grace Villaluz, and Grithney Jhyn Dadang were instrumental in the Junior Tiger […]
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Past defeat motivates PVL PC POW Tots Carlos to make history

March 31, 2024
PVL Player of the Week: Tots Carlos makes history for Creamline Just when another shocking defeat looked imminent for defending champion Creamline, Tots Carlos delivered a performance for the ages. Carlos erupted for a career-high 38 points — the highest single-game scoring output by a local player in the Premier Volleyball League, lifting the Cool […]
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Jhonnel Ababa’s pressure-packed birdies seal PGT Apo Championship win over Guido Van der Valk

March 15, 2024
Jhonnel Ababa sunk two pressure-packed birdies, the first forcing a playoff and the other clinching the hotly disputed championship over Guido van der Valk in a statement-making win at the ICTSI Apo Golf Classic in Davao on Friday. Bracing for a grind-out battle at Apo, the local favorite got more than he had expected, wavering […]
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Darang’s triple-double, Taporco’s 6 treys seal Diliman’s semis spot in UCAL

March 11, 2024
Former two-time champion Diliman College completed the semifinals cast in the Universities and Colleges Athletic League-PG Flex Linoleum Season 6 with an 80-73 win over the No. 2 seed, Philippine Christian University-Dasmariñas, in the rubber match of their quarterfinal series on Monday at the Paco Arena in Manila. The Blue Dragons, who finished seventh in […]
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UAAP POWs Belen, Disquitado shine brightly for NU

March 11, 2024
National University dominated the third week of the UAAP Season 86 volleyball tournaments, with both their men’s and women’s teams sweeping their pair of games during this period. Bella Belen and Jade Disquitado led the way, with the former playing a crucial role in the Norman Miguel-mentored team’s victories. Belen contributed 19 points, 19 digs, […]
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NCAA 99: Acido triple-double, Padilla’s career game power Perps, Letran to share of lead

February 28, 2024
By Luis Licas Amiel Acido and Daniel Padilla put on a show during the seventh day of the NCAA Season 99 Juniors Basketball Tournament on Wednesday at the Filoil Ecooil Centre. Acido produced a triple-double leading University of Perpetual Help DALTA to a 102-84 rout of Jose Rizal University while Padilla dropped his career-high, powering […]
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UCAL: RJ Tadeo sparks MCU rout of Guang Ming for back-to-back wins

February 19, 2024
RJ Tadeo delivered another impressive all-around performance as Manila Central University secured its first consecutive victories, defeating Guang Ming College of Tagaytay 76-60 in the Universities and Colleges Athletic League-PG Flex Linoleum Season 6 on Monday at the Paco Arena in Manila. Following his outstanding 16-point contribution in the team’s surprising 74-61 triumph over last […]
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Uratex claims inaugural WPBA 3×3 title

February 19, 2024
Uratex proudly claimed the title of the inaugural champion of the Women’s PBA Invitational. Shanda Anies and Eunique Chan took turns torching Gilas B to secure a convincing 22-15 victory and clinch the title in the revived women’s three-a-side tournament that concluded on Monday at Ayala Malls Glorietta. Anies finished with 10 points, including the […]
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NBTC: USJR rules Visayas Regionals

February 19, 2024
Cebu’s Khalifa University of San Jose-Recoletos (USJ-R) emerged as victors in the most competitive NBTC Regional Championship (RC) thus far. Once again, relying on a total team effort that fueled their perfect run, the Jaguars defeated St. Roberts International College (SRIC)-Elite Lab of Iloilo, 62-57, in the final of the 2024 NBTC Visayas RC on […]
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Shaina Nitura becomes first Adamson Falcon to win UAAP Girls’ MVP

February 12, 2024
By: Justine Anne Gaerlan Adamson University secured its first UAAP High School Girls’ Volleyball top athlete plum. The Lady Baby Falcons’ Shaina Nitura was hailed as the MVP of UAAP Season 86 on Monday at the Filoil EcoOil Centre. The 19-year-old outside spiker secured the top individual award of the season with a stellar performance […]
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PNVF: Cignal guts five-set win vs CSB, completes elims sweep

February 7, 2024
Cignal completed a sweep of the elimination round with a hard-earned 18-25, 25-21, 25-17, 17-25, 15-13 win over College of Saint Benilde in the Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) Champions League women’s tournament on Wednesday at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex. The HD Spikers had a great encounter with the Lady Blazers as their backs […]
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Converge terminates Mac Tallo’s contract after ‘ligang labas’ fiasco

February 7, 2024
Mac Tallo has squandered his second chance at a PBA stint. The prolific 6-foot guard from Cebu was terminated by Converge on Wednesday after being caught playing in an unsanctioned game in Cebu last week. The FiberXers announced the development on their social media account. “Following a thorough investigation, it was confirmed that Mac Tallo […]
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UAAP 86 HSBB: NUNS finally solves Adamson, forces winner-take-all

February 7, 2024
National University Nazareth School rallied from 15 points down in the second half to outlast Adamson University, 67-64, and force a winner-take-all in the UAAP Season 86 high school boys basketball Finals Wednesday at the Filoil EcoOil Centre. The Baby Falcons were poised to end a 31-year championship drought after seizing a 48-33 lead in […]
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UCAL: Olivarez repels Guang Ming’s comeback attempt for 3-1 slate

February 5, 2024
Olivarez College rebounded from a stinging defeat last time with an 86-71 victory over Guang Ming College-Tagaytay City in the Universities and Colleges Athletic League-PG Flex Linoleum Season 6 on Monday at the Paco Arena. Putting their 76-69 loss to defending champion Centro Escolar University last Thursday behind them, the Olivarez Sea Lions outscored the […]
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