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KBL: Cagulangan’s breakout for Suwon KT falls short as Belangel, Daegu KOGAS soar to win

January 16, 2025
Andrew Nicholson spoiled the breakout performance of JD Cagulangan, scoring 34 points and sinking a game-winning fadeaway jumper to lift Daegu KOGAS Pegasus to a thrilling 76-74 victory over Suwon KT Sonicboom in the 2024-25 KBL season at the Daegu Gymnasium. With the game tied at 74-all after a layup by Sonicboom’s Shin Heo Hoon […]
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Hidilyn Diaz to be inducted into PSA Hall of Fame

January 16, 2025
For bringing pride and glory to the Philippines with every lift throughout an extraordinary career, weightlifting icon Hidilyn Diaz is set to be inducted into the Philippine Sportswriters Association (PSA) Hall of Fame. The humble athlete from Zamboanga City etched the name of the Philippines in Olympic history by winning its first gold medal in […]
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Aces rule TAT Winter Tournament

January 16, 2025
The Asian Tournament is quickly becoming a playground for Philippine basketball clubs, with the Aces emerging as the latest champions in the league’s Winter Tournament. The aces defeated the Macau Black Bears, 118-108, in the Leg 3 finals held at Verso International School in Bangkok. European veteran Sam Deguara, standing at an imposing 7-foot-6, proved […]
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EASL to host Final Four 2025 in Macau

January 16, 2025
The East Asia Super League (EASL) has announced that the Final Four 2025 will be held in Macau SAR for the first time, reflecting the league’s dedication to expanding its footprint in the Greater Bay Area (GBA). The tournament will take place at Melco Resorts & Entertainment’s Studio City Event Center, with the semifinals scheduled […]
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Chris Koon begins post-Ateneo journey with Strong Group

January 16, 2025
Strong Group finalized its roster for the upcoming 34th Dubai International Basketball Championship, set to take place from January 24 to February 2, 2025, with the addition of former Ateneo standout Chris Koon. Koon, a 6-foot-5 guard, played his final collegiate season during UAAP Season 87. He averaged 7.58 points, 4.17 rebounds, and 1.83 assists […]
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Russel Ricaforte honors dad’s sacrifices with UAAP record

January 3, 2025
By: Nicole Parallag Athletic success often stems from a powerful mix of talent, hard work, and the unwavering support of those who believe in you. For Russel Ricaforte, that steadfast supporter has always been his father. Together, they built a dream – one that recently turned into a historic reality at the UAAP Season 87 […]
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Ernie Calipay sets sights on SEA Games after record-breaking UAAP performance

January 3, 2025
By: Nicole Parallag For many athletes, the ultimate dream is to don their nation’s colors and compete on the international stage. For Ernie Calipay of Far Eastern University, that dream is steadily turning into a reality. Following a stellar performance in the UAAP Season 87 Athletics Tournament, Calipay has his eyes set on representing the […]
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PSA recognizes Caloy Yulo as Athlete of the Year after historic Olympic feat

January 2, 2025
Carlos Yulo made everything moot and academic with his groundbreaking achievement. The human dynamo gymnast etched his name in history as the first Filipino athlete to win two gold medals in the Olympics, a remarkable feat that celebrated the country’s century-long participation in the Summer Games. At just 24, Yulo clinched the rare double gold […]
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POC eyes first Winter Games medal with 20-athlete squad for Asian Winter Games

January 2, 2025
The Philippines is sending a team of 20 athletes to the ninth edition of the Asian Winter Games, hosted by China for the third time from February 7 to 14 in the winter resort city of Harbin. The mission? To lay the groundwork for the country’s first-ever Winter Olympics medal. “We’ve already accomplished the dream […]
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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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