Basketball

On eve of PBA return, Tallo expresses gratitude to Chooks for giving confidence back

November 7, 2023
News
 Matthew Li
Mac Tallo’s return to the Philippine Basketball Association wasn’t as smooth as he had hoped. Unbeknownst to him and Converge, the 29-year-old guard from Cebu had an outstanding penalty to serve after being released by NLEX in 2019. During that time, Tallo had tested positive for a banned substance and was supposed to serve a […]
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Arespacochaga explains Gab Gomez’s rocky minutes so far

November 7, 2023
News
 Lorenzo del Carmen
Ateneo de Manila University is facing a three-game losing streak in the UAAP Season 86 Men’s Basketball Tournament, placing the school at risk of missing this year’s Final Four. This marks the first time the Blue Eagles have lost three consecutive games since Season 76. This recent string of poor results has raised several questions, […]
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Charles Tiu appreciative of ‘basketball-focused game’ vs JRU

November 7, 2023
News
 Vito Martin
Heading into a tension-riddled second-round matchup against Jose Rizal University, College of Saint Benilde head coach Charles Tiu was already preparing for a grind-it-out, emotional battle. “I think it’s a big game for us. I’m sure JRU will be pumped up to play us again. It was an ugly win for us the last time […]
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NCAA 99: Gozum flexes MVP form as CSB guts out gritty win vs JRU

November 7, 2023
News
 Vito Martin
Will Gozum’s MVP-level performance was just enough to give College of Saint Benilde the edge as the Blazers narrowly squeezed past the Jose Rizal University Heavy Bombers, 84-81, in another tense and physical matchup between the two rivals in the NCAA Season 99 Seniors Basketball Tournament on Tuesday at the Filoil Ecooil Centre. The game […]
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 College of St. Benilde thumps Arellano, nears Final Four

November 4, 2023
News
 Peter Atencio
Will Gozum, Migs Oczon and Miguel Corteza scored in double digits to help push the College of Saint Benilde closer to a Final Four slot on Saturday in the 99th National Collegiate Athletic Association men’s basketball tournament. Gozum almost matched his season high output of 18 points when he knocked in 17 points for the […]
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Vanie Gandler named NLEX Road Warriors’ muse for PBA Season 48 kickoff

November 4, 2023
News
 Manila Standard Sports
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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Gyle Montano steps up when Lyceum needed him most

November 3, 2023
News
 Vito Martin
In Friday’s 86-82 victory over the top team, Mapua University, Patrick Montano stepped up to give Lyceum of the Philippines University a timely boost. The 23-year-old, second-year wing from Lyceum was averaging just 4.55 points and 2.36 rebounds in 14:59 minutes of play before Friday. However, as his squad battled with the Cardinals for control […]
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NCAA 99: Lyceum’s revenge tour continues, holds off Mapua for share of lead

November 3, 2023
News
 Vito Martin
Lyceum of the Philippines University has found its groove once again in the NCAA Season 99 Seniors Basketball Tournament. The Pirates avenged their first-round loss against the Mapua Cardinals with a gritty 86-82 victory against the Cardinals on Friday at the Filoil Ecooil Centre. After a three-game losing streak to end the first round, the […]
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NCAA 99: EAC ends Letran’s four-peat hopes

November 3, 2023
News
 Vito Martin
Emilio Aguinaldo College significantly boosted its Final Four hopes by putting an end to Colegio de San Juan de Letran’s three-year reign over the NCAA. The Generals eliminated the Knights from contention with an 82-69 victory in the NCAA Season 99 Seniors Basketball Tournament on Friday at the Filoil Ecooil Centre. With a 1-11 record […]
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From Asiad Glory to PBA Grind: Gilas ready for new season

November 1, 2023
News
 Justine Bacnis
It’s back to the grind now nearly a month after writing history. Members of the Gilas team that struck gold in the 19th Asian Games have returned to their respective clubs for the upcoming PBA Season 48, refusing to get stuck in the past as they look to succeed in the local league this time. […]
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Bonnie not closing doors on Arwind: ‘Sino bang may ayaw to have an Arwind Santos?’

October 31, 2023
News
 Justine Bacnis
If he had his way, NorthPort head coach Bonnie Tan would prefer Arwind Santos remaining with the ball club instead of going somewhere else. “Sino bang may ayaw to have an Arwind Santos sa isang team,” he asked rhetorically during the recent PBA Media Day at One Esplanade. “Sa mga na-contribute niya sa former teams […]
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‘Playing chemistry’ remains a concern for Ateneo this late, laments Tab

October 30, 2023
News
 Lorenzo del Carmen
Since Tab Baldwin led Ateneo de Manila University to the UAAP championship in Season 80, the Blue Eagles have always had an air of invincibility. Ateneo went on to win a three-peat in Season 82 with an 18-0 sweep. They extended this winning streak to as many as 33 games in Season 84. Despite eventually […]
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PSL: King Gallardo lifts New Era to 21U title

October 30, 2023
News
 Tiebreaker Times
King Gallardo hit a clutch three-point shot in the closing seconds, lifting the New Era University Hunters to a thrilling 63-61 victory over the San Juan Kings in the 21U championship of the Pilipinas Super League at the Central Recreational Fitness Center Gym inside the NEU compound in Quezon City recently. Vincent Nablo was named […]
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Omandac sizzles as Pirates ambush Generals

October 28, 2023
News
 Tempo Desk
By MARK REY MONTEJO       Jearlan Omandac delivered huge in the absence of skipper Enoch Valdez as Lyceum got back at Emilio Aguinaldo College, 81-78, in the NCAA Season 99 men’s basketball tournament at the FilOil EcoOil Centre in San J...
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UAAP 86 WBB: Joson, Ateneo deal UP first loss

October 21, 2023
News
 Lorenzo del Carmen
Ateneo de Manila University denied neighbor University of the Philippines a first round sweep, taking a statement 85-76 victory in the UAAP Season 86 Women’s Basketball Tournament Saturday inside a packed Adamson University Gym on Saturday. Ateneo hit two birds with one stone — improving its record to 5-2 good for third to fourth spots […]
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NCAA 99: 33-point 1st quarter sets tone as JRU blasts Arellano for share of 3rd

October 21, 2023
News
 Vito Martin
Jose Rizal University came out strong right from the opening tip, and the Heavy Bombers’ explosive offensive performance in the first quarter resulted in an 88-72 blowout victory over Arellano University in the NCAA Season 99 Seniors Basketball Tournament on Saturday at the Filoil Ecooil Centre. The Heavy Bombers concluded their first-round run in Season […]
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