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Yuki Togashi taken aback by warm embrace of Filipino fans

March 11, 2024
LAPU-LAPU CITY — There should be no denying that Yuki Togashi’s influence has expanded to this part of the continent, as evidenced on Sunday night. The Japanese star piloted Chiba to the top of 2023-24 East Asia Super League (EASL) following yet another sterling performance to beat Seoul SK in the Final – much to […]
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Cignal’s retooling sparks hope for competing teams in Spikers’ Turf

March 11, 2024
The Cignal HD Spikers have been a long-time powerhouse team in the Spikers’ Turf, boasting six titles, making them the winningest team in the league. However, in the upcoming 2024 Open Conference, the HD Spikers have undergone retooling after losing several players to opposing teams. The Ateneo de Manila University core of Marck Espejo, Ysay […]
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How Aldin Ayo’s former assistant JC Nuyles turned LPU-B’s fortunes around

March 11, 2024
While Lyceum of the Philippines University has found success in the NCAA over the past decade, its sister school in Batangas has struggled to even notch wins in the UCAL. It has yet to taste a finals appearance in its first five years in the league. Something had to change. Enter, JC Nuyles – a […]
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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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Elsie Abarquez’s brilliance propels NU into UAAP 86 Women’s Tennis Finals

March 11, 2024
National University’s three-peat dreams received a boost after securing a spot in the UAAP Season 86 Women’s Tennis Finals with a 4-1 victory over Ateneo de Manila University on Sunday at the Felisicimo Ampon Tennis Center. The Lady Bulldogs needed only the first three matches to remain undefeated in six ties and earn the first […]
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Ian Mercado steers UP past La Salle, all six teams neck and neck in UAAP 86 Baseball

March 11, 2024
University of Philippines concluded the opening round of the UAAP Season 86 Baseball Tournament with a thrilling 7-5 victory over reigning champion De La Salle University on Sunday at UP Diliman Baseball Field. The Fighting Maroons repeated their Season 85 first-round victory against the Green Batters, resulting in a three-way tie at 3-2 and 2-3 […]
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UAAP 86 MFB: Jose Antonio Lopez strikes as Ateneo survives UP in tension-filled tilt

March 10, 2024
Amid an intense atmosphere at the UP Diliman Football Stadium, Ateneo de Manila University held on for a narrow 1-0 victory against University of the Philippines in the UAAP Season 86 Men’s Football Tournament on Sunday. Blue Eagles captain Jose Antonio Lopez scored the only goal in the 50th minute off a rebound. Striker Kofi […]
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La Salle cut Ralph Cu forever grateful to Tim Cone for opportunity of a lifetime

March 10, 2024
Ralph Cu has had a memorable year so far. To kick off the year, Tim Cone, his head coach in Ginebra, made him part of Gilas Pilipinas’ bubble training at Inspire Sports Academy, serving as a practice player. In the ongoing PBA Commissioner’s Cup, the 6-foot-4 winger has started both of the Gin Kings’ games, […]
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Brandon Ganuelas-Rosser cherishes playing with bro Matt in TNT

February 28, 2024
ANTIPOLO – Brandon Ganuelas-Rosser’s TNT debut on Wednesday night not only marked the beginning of his journey with the perennial PBA contenders. It was also the first time ever that the sophomore big man played with his brother Matt, which he admittedly said felt weird at first after watching his ‘kuya,’ who’s four years older […]
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PBA: Oftana leads TNT in thrilling comeback vs ROS, gifts Chot a triumphant return

February 28, 2024
ANTIPOLO – TNT came from behind to beat Rain or Shine, 108-107, for a winning PBA Season 48 Philippine Cup debut Wednesday night at the Ynares Center here. Calvin Oftana delivered the toughest of blows, scoring the last five of a crucial 9-0 run to take the 108-104 lead with 45.2 seconds left to play […]
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Rey Nambatac out to prove himself in Blackwater

February 28, 2024
ANTIPOLO – Rey Nambatac is hungry to prove that he can still be that guy now that the seasoned playmaker is starting afresh with new team Blackwater. The 30-year-old guard has his sights set on doing as much after being traded by Rain or Shine for future draft picks prior to the Season 48 Philippine […]
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