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Tim Cone envisions short prep time for compact Gilas pool

February 1, 2024

When Tim Cone applied for the position of Gilas Pilipinas head coach, he had a specific vision in mind, ultimately making him the choice to succeed Chot Reyes, as revealed by the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP). “All the stars had to align but first off, they had to like me. I had to walk […]
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PBA finds new home with RPTV

February 1, 2024

The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) has found a new home on RPTV Channel 9. The move comes as part of a collaboration with TV5, which officially launched RPTV on Thursday morning. RPTV is set to become the new free-to-air home for PBA fans, providing live coverage of all PBA games, including the 3×3 competitions, D-League […]
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RSA expects Paris Olympics triumph

February 1, 2024

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San Miguel Corporation President Ramon S. Ang believes the country is poised to win more gold medals in the upcoming Paris Olympics as he pays tribute to all Filipino athletes, especially those honored during the recent Philippine Sportswriters Association (PSA) Awards. Ang received his second PSA Executive of the Year award, sharing it with Metro […]
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Edu, Tamayo, Sotto, Quiambao, Brownlee join Tim Cone’s PBA-laden Gilas pool

January 29, 2024

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After his successful stint in the Hangzhou Asian Games, where the Philippines ended its 61-year gold medal drought in men’s basketball, Cone will be given the reins as the Head Coach. “Coach Tim accomplished what had not been done in decades with only a few weeks to prepare and multiple challenges in terms of personnel, […]
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Carlo Bumina-ang opens Team Lakay’s campaign at ONE Friday Fights 50

January 29, 2024

Team Lakay looks to kick off its 2024 campaign on the global stage with Filipino prospect Carlo Bumina-ang leading the charge. The 29-year-old Baguio City native is booked to lock horns with China’s Xie Zhipeng in a three-round bantamweight MMA bout on the undercard of ONE Friday Fights 50, hosted at the iconic Lumpinee Boxing […]
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UCAL: PCU-Dasmarinas extends streak, sends MCU crashing back down

January 29, 2024

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Philippine Christian University-Dasmarinas secured its fourth win with a commanding 77-58 victory over Manila Central University on Monday, January 29, in the Universities and Colleges Athletic League-PG Flex Linoleum Season 6 at the Paco Arena in Manila. The Dolphins dominated the match early, but it was only in the second frame that they were able […]
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James Yap’s eight-year journey with Rain or Shine comes to a close

January 29, 2024

Rain or Shine has bid goodbye to James Yap. The Elasto Painters on Monday expressed gratitude to the two-time PBA MVP, who spent the last eight years with the franchise formerly known as Welcoat. “From his early days with Welcoat in the PBL to becoming an integral part of the Rain or Shine family in […]
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Lito Adiwang squares off with Danial Williams at ONE Fight Night 19

January 29, 2024

Filipino dynamo Lito Adiwang will face a hard-hitting Australian opponent, Danial Williams, in a strawweight mixed martial arts clash at ONE Fight Night 19. The event is scheduled to take place at the iconic Lumpinee Boxing Stadium on February 17, promising fans an electrifying showdown between two warriors hungry for victory. Adiwang (15-5) enters this […]
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Noy Remogat transfers from UE to UP

January 29, 2024

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Elite programs always have a Plan B. Having missed out on Jared Bahay, University of the Philippines swiftly moved on as it was able to secure the commitment of transferee Noy Remogat. Remogat bid farewell to UE on Tuesday and is now ready to transfer to UP. “I want to express my sincere thanks to […]
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Strong Group dealt heartbreak by Al Riyadi in Dubai finale

January 29, 2024

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Strong Group proved its worth, but destiny sided with Al Riyadi. Ismail Abdelmoneim drained the championship-winning, buzzer-beating trey, preventing Strong Group from becoming the second-ever non-Middle Eastern team to win the Dubai International Basketball Championship. Al Riyadi claimed the crown with a 77-74 victory on Monday morning (Manila time) at Al Nasr Club. With the […]
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Uncertainty surrounds Ginebra, Gilas as Jamie Malonzo faces MRI for knee injury

January 28, 2024

Ginebra is holding its breath after Jamie Malonzo went down with a knee injury during their eventual loss to San Miguel in the semifinals’ Game 3, Sunday night. The defeat ended their PBA Season 48 Commissioner’s Cup campaign. Coach Tim Cone and the team have yet to know the extent of the injury suffered by […]
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15 y/o Atenean sets Asian record for Rubik’s one-handed solving

January 28, 2024

Reigning 3x3x3 One-Handed world champion Sean Patrick Villanueva once again asserted his dominance in his event after resetting the Asian Record by registering an 8.64 seconds average at the Santa Cruz Speedcubing 2024 in Santa Cruz, Laguna. He eclipsed the 8.98 seconds average set by Indonesian pride Fahmi Aulia Rachman back in 2022. Villanueva, who […]
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Tim Cone avoids Gilas talk amidst Ginebra’s semis defeat

January 28, 2024

Tim Cone wasn’t in the mood to discuss anything related to Gilas Pilipinas amidst reports of his appointment as the men’s national team’s head coach. It was totally understandable, since the PBA’s winningest mentor saw the end of Barangay Ginebra’s Season 48 Commissioner’s Cup campaign after losing to San Miguel via sweep in the best-of-five […]
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Paul Lee on near-logo dagger trey: ‘Only open shot na nagkaroon ako’

January 26, 2024

It was the only space Paul Lee had all night long. He made Phoenix Super LPG pay dearly for it. Like what he’s done in the past, the star gunner delivered a crucial trey from way out to help Magnolia overcome its fellow defensive-minded team and, more importantly, take Game 2 of the PBA Season […]
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PBA: Magnolia’s late surge seals 2-0 advantage vs Phoenix

January 26, 2024

Magnolia served another lesson on experience to Phoenix Super LPG by way of an 82-78 win for a 2-0 lead in their PBA Season 48 Commissioner’s Cup semifinal series, Friday night at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay. The Hotshots faced a 76-71 deficit with 4:13 left to play until Jio Jalalon sparked a […]
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PSC takes swift measures to ensure WADA code compliance

January 26, 2024

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The Philippines finds itself on the brink of being excluded from major international sporting competitions, including the upcoming Paris Olympics, due to alleged non-compliance with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Code. The Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) recently issued a press release highlighting the grave consequences the nation faces if the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) fails […]
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Gallent’s Vision: San Miguel moves beyond ‘Death Five,’ embraces ‘Death 15’

January 26, 2024

There’s no longer such a thing as the ‘Death Five.’ San Miguel head coach Jorge Gallent is distancing his team from the famed, star-studded five that brought immense success to the PBA’s winningest franchise. As a collective unit, he emphasizes, “It’s the Death 15,” expressing this sentiment during the postgame press conference following their 106-96 […]
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Tony Bishop stays positive amidst 0-2 deficit: ‘We’re not getting blown out’

January 26, 2024

Tony Bishop remains defiant even as Ginebra fell into a precarious situation following its Game 2 loss in the PBA Season 48 Commissioner’s Cup semifinals. The veteran import still likes the Barangay’s chances despite falling to a 0-2 hole in the race-to-3 affair after absorbing a 106-96 defeat to San Miguel on Friday. “Until it’s […]
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Jeron Teng’s ready-for-anything approach boosts San Miguel to pivotal semis win

January 26, 2024

Staying ready enabled Jeron Teng to log quality minutes for San Miguel in Game 2 of the PBA Season 48 Commissioner’s Cup semifinals, Friday. The bruising forward played for a total of eight minutes and 45 seconds off the bench and scored seven points, all of which he made in the second half of the […]
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PBA: Lassiter, Perez, Boatwright steer San Miguel to verge of finals

January 26, 2024

San Miguel moved a win away from the Big Dance after taking down Barangay Ginebra anew, 106-96, in Game 2 of the PBA Season 48 Commissioner’s Cup semifinals, Friday evening at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay. The troika of Marcio Lassiter, CJ Perez, and Bennie Boatwright came through with the key buckets in […]
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WADA’s warning to PSC: Non-compliance may result in international sports isolation

January 26, 2024

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The Philippines faces the risk of the national flag not being flown at the Paris Olympics, the Paralympic Games, as well as in all regional and continental events – such as the Asian Games and Southeast Asian Games – and world championships, unless the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) adheres to the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) […]
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UCAL: Franz Diaz shines as CEU secures early lead

January 26, 2024

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Defending champion Centro Escolar University asserted its dominance over the neophyte Philippine Women’s University, securing a 74-45 victory to claim an early lead in the Universities and Colleges Athletic League-PG Flex Linoleum Season 6 at the Paco Arena in Manila on Thursday. The Scorpions took command of the game with a scintillating second-quarter performance, establishing […]
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Romero sisters draw from father’s legacy for PVL success

January 25, 2024

Capital1 team owners Mandy and Milka Romero are heading to their maiden Premier Volleyball League campaign well-equipped, thanks to their experience as athletes and, of course, the guidance of their sportsman father, Rep. Mikee Romero. Mandy was previously a member of the Muay Thai national team, while Milka is a former co-captain of the Ateneo […]
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Saudi Arabia to host MSC 2024 with staggering $3M prize pool

January 23, 2024

The Mobile Legends: Bang Bang competitive scene just got bigger. Just a month after reaching a new milestone in livestream views during the M5 World Championship, setting a new MLBB record of over five million peak viewership, MOONTON is hitting the ground rolling this year as they announced that Riyadh, Saudi Arabia will be hosting […]
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Paolo Bugas returns to FEU, guides Baby Tamaraws

January 23, 2024

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Paolo Bugas started the next chapter of his football career right where he first made a name for himself — at Far Eastern University-Diliman. The former Global FC midfielder was on the sidelines. At the same time, the Baby Tamaraws started their UAAP Season 86 Boys’ Football Tournament campaign with a 1-0 over the Ateneo […]
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UAAP 86 BVB: UE dominates Ateneo to gain twice-to-beat

January 23, 2024

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University of the East clinched one of the twice-to-beat advantages in the UAAP Season 86 High School Boys’ Volleyball Final Four following a dominant 25-11, 25-15, 25-7 victory over the also-ran Ateneo on Tuesday at the Adamson Gym in Ermita, Manila. The win saw the Junior Red Warriors reach 12 wins against a lone defeat, […]
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PBA 3×3: Meralco continues stellar run, dumps TNT for back-to-back

January 23, 2024

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Meralco once again emerged victorious against TNT, securing a 21-13 win to repeat as the leg champion of the PBA 3×3 Third Conference on Tuesday. Joseph Sedurifa, JJ Manlangit, and Jeff Manday ignited a 10-3 run, creating a significant lead from what had been a closely contested game. This propelled the Bolts to a 20-12 […]
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Raffy Mosuela to handle Akari on interim basis

January 23, 2024

Raffy Mosuela has been named interim head coach of Akari in the upcoming 2024 Premier Volleyball League season, the team announced on Tuesday afternoon. Mosuela has been part of the Chargers’ coaching staff under Jorge Souza de Brito. He will replace the Brazilian coach as Akari looks to bounce back from a seventh-place finish in […]
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Miguel Yniguez transfers to UP

January 23, 2024

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After a long hard thought, Miguel Yniguez has finally decided to move on from San Francisco State. The 6-foot-5 Filipino-American winger announced his decision to move to University of the Philippines on Tuesday morning (Manila time). “I am beyond blessed to announce that I am committing to the University of the Philippines. “To everyone who […]
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UAE expresses interest in naturalizing Kevin Quiambao

January 22, 2024

Kevin Quiambao is demonstrating that he is on par with the continent’s best players. In the ongoing 33rd Dubai International Basketball Championship, the reigning UAAP Most Valuable Player is averaging 18.67 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game, helping Strong Group Athletics maintain a 3-0 record. With his string of stellar performances, the 6-foot-6 […]
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Olsen brings in Richard del Rosario to Perps staff

January 22, 2024

Olsen Racela will bring a familiar face to be his lead deputy at University of Perpetual Help System DALTA. The former FEU Tamaraws head coach has enlisted Richard del Rosario as his lead deputy for the upcoming NCAA Season 100 tournament. Racela and Del Rosario also collaborate as assistants to Tim Cone in Ginebra San […]
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Arrival of Japanese coaches in PVL excites Shaq

January 22, 2024

Cignal head coach Shaq delos Santos believes that the arrival of Japanese coaches in the Premier Volleyball League will serve as a big challenge for local tacticians here in the Philippines. Delos Santos recently attended a training camp in Japan together with the UST Golden Tigresses. He explained that the entry of Japanese coaches in […]
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Meralco looks to prioritize player rest, recovery after grueling Doha, PBA, EASL run

January 22, 2024

Following the end of Meralco’s PBA Season 48 Commissioner’s Cup campaign on Sunday night, the team now prioritizes giving its players a much-needed break. Bolts head coach Luigi Trillo said that his staff will be looking for ways to make sure that the team earns a well-deserved rest and recovery after going through possibly the […]
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Dlar makes comeback with Cambodia’s Pro Esports

January 22, 2024

Gerald “Dlar” Trinchera is set to make a comeback in the MLBB pro scene, continuing to play as an import as he joins Pro Esports in MPL Cambodia. The former MPL Philippines star will collaborate with Filipino Coach Mitch “zMitch” Sato, along with Bien “Boyet” Chumecera (former Nexplay Evos jungler), Mariusz “Donut” Tan (former Burn […]
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SBP encourages fans to submit proposals for positive change

January 22, 2024

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The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) is calling on basketball enthusiasts all over the country to apply for the FIBA Foundation’s “Propose a Project” program. With FIBA’s belief “that basketball can catalyze to empower, educate, and inspire youth through the implementation of Basketball For Good projects all over the world,” it aims to support projects […]
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ITF lifts PHILTA suspension

January 22, 2024

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The country has rejoined the global tennis community as the International Tennis Federation (ITF) lifted the suspension of the Philippine Tennis Association (PHILTA) on Sunday. “I am pleased to confirm that the ITF Board of Directors has decided to lift the suspension of the Philippine Tennis Association (PHILTA) … in accordance with Article 5 of […]
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UCAL: Gallano, Umali connive, lead Olivarez past LPU-B to open campaign

January 22, 2024

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Olivarez College initiated its title bid with a 70-63 victory over Lyceum of the Philippines-Batangas on Monday, January 22, at the Universities and Colleges Athletic League-PG Flex Linoleum Season 6 at the Paco Arena in Manila. The Sea Lions started strongly, but had to fend off a late surge from the Pirates to secure a […]
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Gorayeb’s Capital1 holds open tryouts for PVL team

January 22, 2024

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Capital1 Solar Energy, determined to turn heads in the upcoming Premier Volleyball League (PVL) conference, will conduct a two-day tryout at the San Sebastian College-Recoletos gym starting tomorrow. Roger Gorayeb, a multi-titled coach from SSC-R appointed by sisters Milka and Mandy Romero to oversee the Power Spikers, will lead the tryouts with the assistance of […]
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