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Though ‘personal,’ it’s all love and respect for Robinson towards SMB

November 16, 2023
ANTIPOLO – Thomas Robinson didn’t hide that he was extra motivated in facing his supposed PBA team last season when NLEX took on the debuting San Miguel in Season 48 Commissioner’s Cup action on Wednesday night. “It’s personal,” he said with a smile. The former NBA veteran was all set to be the Beermen’s import […]
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PBA: Robinson, Alas, Rosales rally NLEX from early deficit, stun San Miguel

November 15, 2023
ANTIPOLO – NLEX came back from 19 points down and left the debuting San Miguel frustrated in overtime, 116-113, for its first win of the PBA Season 48 Commissioner’s Cup, Wednesday night at the Ynares Center here. Kris Rosales caught fire from beyond the arc late in the fourth to send the game into an […]
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Nash proud as Adamson Soaring Falcons give themselves chance to fight for F4 slot

November 15, 2023
Against a National University team bound for the Final Four, Adamson University displayed its determination to stay alive in the UAAP Season 86 Men’s Basketball Final Four. The Soaring Falcons had already lost Jerom Lastimosa to an ACL injury earlier this season. Today, they played without Joem Sabandal for the second straight game. Still, Adamson […]
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Spikers Turf: FEU-Chef on a Diet scrapes past Xentro Mall to go 3-0

November 15, 2023
Far Eastern U-Chef on a Diet secured its third consecutive victory in the Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference, defeating Xentro Mall-Emilio Aguinaldo College with a score of 25-20, 25-19, 22-25, 25-21. Despite facing challenges, the Morayta-based spikers relied on Jelord Talisayan and Dryx Saavedra’s clutch performances to overcome errors and maintain their unbeaten streak in Pool […]
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Leo Austria ready to take on more active role with SMB anew

November 15, 2023
ANTIPOLO — Leo Austria is set to take on a more active role now that he has returned to San Miguel after several months of sabbatical. All smiles, the now-team consultant rejoined the Beermen for their PBA Season 48 Commissioner’s Cup debut against NLEX on Wednesday night. “My sabbatical is over. “I’m so grateful to […]
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UAAP 86 MBB: Adamson scores massive win over NU, remains in Final Four hunt

November 15, 2023
Adamson University avoided elimination by stunning Final Four-bound National University, 68-62, on Wednesday in the UAAP Season 86 Men’s Basketball Tournament at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. The Soaring Falcons improved to 6-7, just one game behind fourth-running Ateneo de Manila University. To force a playoff for the last postseason ticket, Adamson must win […]
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PBA: Tiongson, Javi GDL show way as Terrafirma notches first win at Blackwater’s expense

November 15, 2023
ANTIPOLO — Terrafirma continued Blackwater’s woes, 97-87, for its first win of the PBA Season 48 Commissioner’s Cup Wednesday night at the Ynares Center here. Juami Tiongson and Javi Gomez de Liano led the way as the Dyip displayed much better fourth-quarter resolve this time around. They showed how much they have learned from that […]
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UAAP 86 MBB: La Salle averts FEU upset axe, stays in top two race

November 15, 2023
De La Salle University needed a huge fourth quarter to shrug off also-ran Far Eastern University, 80-70, and stay alive for a playoff incentive in the UAAP Season 86 Men’s Basketball Tournament at the SM Mall of Asia Arena, Wednesday. The Green Archers stretched their winning streak to seven games while also elevating their record […]
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UAAP 86 WBB: Clarin breaks out of slump as NU drubs Adamson, seals top seed

November 15, 2023
National University sealed a twice-to-beat advantage in the Final Four of the UAAP Season 86 Women’s Basketball Tournament on Wednesday with a resounding 76-61 drubbing of Adamson University at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. The Lady Bulldogs, who are on a 10-game winning streak with an average of 17.6 points, improved their record to 12-1, which […]
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NCAA 99: Andrada fires career-high as San Beda subdues Benilde, snaps skid

November 15, 2023
After dropping four of its last five games, San Beda University turned its slump around as it narrowly defeated the College of Saint Benilde 65-61 in a tightly contested matchup in the NCAA Season 99 Seniors Basketball Tournament on Wednesday at the Filoil Ecooil Centre. Second year Red Lions head coach Yuri Escueta ensured that […]
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UAAP 86 HSCH: FEU-D boys close in on back-to-back

November 13, 2023
Far Eastern University – Diliman continued to dominate the boys’ and girls’ standings with commanding wins in Round 8 of the UAAP Season 86 High School Chess Championship at the FEU Tech Gym on Sunday. The Baby Tamaraws secured their fourth 4-0 sweep this season, this time against De La Salle Zobel, bringing them just […]
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UAAP 86 WCH: Sara Olendo deals Mhage Sebastian first loss as La Salle shocks FEU

November 13, 2023
De La Salle University played the role of spoilers for Far Eastern University as it handed the latter its first loss with a 2.5-1.5 victory in Round 11 of the UAAP Season 86 Women’s Chess Championship at the FEU Tech Gym on Sunday. With this win, DLSU solidified its bid for a podium finish, increasing […]
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UAAP 86 MCH: Christian Daluz arrests skid, helps UST stay unblemished

November 13, 2023
Defending champion University of Santo Tomas remained undefeated after surviving a tough 2.5-1.5 win over De La Salle University, securing at least a runner-up finish after Round 8 of the UAAP Season 86 Men’s Chess Championship at the FEU Tech Gym in Manila on Sunday. UST has now won six and drawn two matches, improving […]
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UAAP 86 HSVB: NUNS, UE cruise to 2-0 slates in boys’ action

November 13, 2023
By: Justine Anne Gaerlan NATIONAL University Nazareth School secured its second consecutive victory by sweeping Ateneo 25-8, 25-2, 25-6 in the UAAP Season 86 High School Boys’ Volleyball Tournament at the Adamson University Gym on Sunday. With a stellar offensive performance from Milven Francisco, the Bullpups started strongly in the third frame, embarking on a […]
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Manny Pacquiao urges Eumir Marcial to have one fight in Manila before Paris

November 13, 2023
Retired eight-division world boxing champion Manny Pacquiao personally congratulated Paris Olympic-bound fighter Eumir Felix Marcial for winning a silver medal in the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. Not only did Marcial become the first Filipino boxer to qualify for the Paris Games after reaching the Asiad final—an Olympic continental qualifier, but the 28-year-old boxer […]
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CJ Perez, Jayson Castro to be feted in PBAPC Awards Night

November 13, 2023
CJ Perez and the venerable Jayson Castro are at the forefront of the initial group of players set to be honored at the upcoming PBA Press Corps Awards Night for Season 47. Perez, representing San Miguel, is the recipient of the Scoring Champion award, while Castro, a pillar of TNT, will be bestowed with the […]
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Spikers Turf: Ronquillo, Kampton return as DLSU-Ecooil outlasts San Beda in 5-set thriller

November 12, 2023
La Salle-EcoOil dodged a bullet after turning back MKA-San Beda in a thrilling five-set affair, 25-18, 25-22, 22-25, 21-25, 22-20, to remain unbeaten in the Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference at the Paco Arena, Sunday night. The Green Oilers, after taking the first and second sets, struggled in the next two before eventually scoring a massive […]
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Tyler Bey finds brotherhood in Magnolia: ‘They’re like family since college’

November 12, 2023
ANTIPOLO – Tyler Bey arriving months before the PBA Season 48 Commissioner’s Cup has surely done wonders for Magnolia with how they have been playing thus far. The Hotshots on Sunday night took down Phoenix Super LPG for their second win in as many games, and the 25-year-old credited the chemistry that they have built […]
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PBA: Magnolia sends Phoenix crashing back down to earth for share of early lead

November 12, 2023
NTIPOLO – Magnolia found its footing after the break and never looked back in the way to dealing Phoenix Super LPG a 107-92 beatdown to stay perfect in the PBA Season 48 Commissioner’s Cup, Sunday night at the Ynares Center here. The Hotshots began to seize control of the match in the third after a […]
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Sean Quitevis reinforces to Ateneo that they are in ‘survival mode’

November 12, 2023
Ateneo de Manila University is now in the driver’s seat in the UAAP Season 86 Men’s Basketball Final Four race after they held on to a 62-58 win over Adamson University. Ateneo was barely hanging by a thread with 1:23 left on the game clock as Adamson’s Matthew Montebon converted a three-point shot to bring […]
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NCAA 99: Paolo Hernandez pulls rug off San Beda, carries Mapua to pole

November 12, 2023
Paolo Hernandez completed Mapua University’s fourth quarter rally as his game-winning three-pointer launched the Cardinals over San Beda University 71-69 in the NCAA Season 99 Seniors Basketball Tournament on Sunday at the Filoil Ecooil Centre. The Cardinals boosted their control of the top spot in the standings as they went up to a 12-3 record. […]
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Riot Games kicks off return of LOL competitive scene with Empyrean Cup

November 12, 2023
The Empyrean Cup signaled the return of the League of Legends competitive scene in the country and Riot Games Philippines is looking towards bigger events next year. With fully booked slots in the Empyrean Cup qualifiers, it is clear that the LoL community in the Philippines is still alive and kicking. Kimi Salazar, MOBA (Multiplayer […]
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Dickie Bachmann to grace PBA Press Corps Awards Night

November 12, 2023
A former long-time member of the PBA family, who is now one of the country’s top sports officials, will serve as the guest of honor during the PBA Press Corps (PBAPC) 2023 Annual Awards Night on Nov. 20 at Novotel Manila Araneta City. Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Chairman Richard Bachmann will be the keynote speaker […]
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