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Magnolia completes big comeback vs Ginebra; SMB averts collapse against Meralco

November 19, 2023

By REYNALD MAGALLON Tyler Bey presided over a huge second half storm as Magnolia completed an epic comeback from 26 points down to nip Ginebra, 93-91, in the 2023 PBA Commissioner’s Cup before a huge Manila Clasico crowd at the Smart Araneta Col...

Djokovic dumps Alcaraz, faces Sinner for title at ATP Finals

November 19, 2023

TURIN, Italy (AFP) – Novak Djokovic closed in on a record-breaking seventh ATP Finals title on Saturday after sweeping past Carlos Alcaraz, 6-3, 6-2, in a dominating semi-final display he hailed as his best of the tournament. World number one Djokovic ...

Adamson forces playoff with Ateneo after thrilling escape act vs UE

November 19, 2023

By NIKOLE JAVIER Matthew Montebon buried a three-pointer with just 2.7 ticks lift and helped power Adamson to a pulsating 63-61 win over University of the East and into a playoff with Ateneo for the last semis berth in the UAAP Men’s Basketball Tourna...

Jarencio laments departure of player, bad season in return to UST

November 19, 2023

By NIKOLE JAVIER University of Santo Tomas coach Pido Jarencio took full responsibility for the Tigers’ disappointing season in the UAAP men’s basketball tournament. The Tigers finished Season 86 in the bottom place for the second straight year, this ...

Lyceum clinches twice-to-beat armor with romp of Arellano

November 19, 2023

By REYNALD MAGALLON Lyceum of the Philippines University romped the also-ran Arellano University, 98-86 to clinch a twice-to-beat incentive in the Final Four of the NCAA Season 99 men’s basketball tournament at the FilOil EcoOil Arena in San Jua...

PNVF: UP tossers beat San Beda in battle of undefeated

November 19, 2023

University of the Philippines turned back San Beda University, 20-25, 25-17, 25-17, 25-22, 25-20, to book a ticket in the quarterfinals of the Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) Challenge Cup on Sunday at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum in Ma...

TNT, Meralco fall to respective foes in EASL

November 16, 2023

BY REYNALD MAGALLON A combined 67-point effort from imports Rondae Hollis-Jefferson and Quincy Miller were not enough to power TNT to its first win, absorbing a 106-97 defeat at the hands of Taipei Fubon in the East Asia Super League at the Taip...

NLEX, Terrafirma pick up first wins

November 16, 2023

BY REYNALD MAGALLON Kris Rosales and Thomas Robinson rallied NLEX back from a 19-point deficit before Kevin Alas put on the finishing touches in overtime to spoil San Miguel Beer’s debut with a 117-114 win in the 2023 PBA Commissioner’s Cup at t...

Jhassy Busran takes on huge challenge in ‘Unspoken Letters’

November 15, 2023

It is easy to see why so many young showbiz wannabes flock to social media. They could easily grab attention posting inanities there. It is a deft move. After all, to make it in showbiz, one must be adroit enough to carve some sort of mark if only to a...

‘Tunay na kahanga-hanga’: Boy Abunda on ‘CIA with BA’ co-hosts Cayetano siblings

November 15, 2023

Award-winning television host Boy Abunda expressed admiration for sibling senators Alan Peter and Pia Cayetano, his co-hosts in “CIA with BA.” On the second part of the public service program’s ‘Producer’s Cut’ aired on Sunday, November 12...

Cignal gains q’final ticket in PNVF Challenge Cup

November 15, 2023

POWERHOUSE Cignal HD trounced Kuya JM-Davao City, 25-19, 25-17, 25-11 to punch its ticket to the Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) Challenge Cup quarterfinal round on Wednesday at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum in Manila. The HD Spikers nee...

Maroons tame Tigers, secure playoff for twice-to-beat advantage; Eagles win

November 15, 2023

By NIKOLE JAVIER University of the Philippines relied on its bench and blasted also-ran University of Santo Tomas, 86-61, in the second round of the UAAP Season 86 men’s basketball tournament on Wednesday, Nov. 15, at the M...

Tolentino celebrates anniversary of first career-high by topping it

November 13, 2023

By REYNALD MAGALLON There must be something about November 12 and the Ynares Center in Antipolo that NorthPort star Arvin Tolentino really likes. At the same venue, on the same date but exactly a year apart, Tolentino recorded the two bes...

Veteran Jayson Castro ready to take bigger role for injury-plagued TNT

November 13, 2023

By REYNALD MAGALLON Jayson Castro has plenty of gas left on his tank. That was undoubtedly in full display when the veteran playmaker took over for TNT in an overtime win over Converge on Saturday, Nov. 11. Free from injury that sl...

A recharged Paul Soriano returns to filmmaking

November 13, 2023

Award-winning director Paul Soriano kept his silence after resigning as Malacañang’s Presidential Adviser on Creative Communication last July. This has since stirred speculation. Paul is still mum about it, even as he quietly returned to filmmak...

Cignal, Navy go for wins No. 2 in PNVF Challenge Cup

November 13, 2023

Fancied squads Cignal HD and PGJV Navy look to sustain their hot start against separate foes to bolster their respective playoff hopes at the resumption of the Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) Challenge Cup on Tuesday at the Rizal Memor...

Creamline, F2 in marquee PVL showdown

November 13, 2023

Every Creamline-F2 Logistics face-off not only carries significant implications for each side but also captivates the interest of their devoted fan bases. And expect more of the same when the league’s two most popular squads square off in a key Premier...

PBAPC honors Perez, Castro in Awards Night

November 13, 2023

CJ Perez and good old Jayson Castro lead the initial batch of players to be recognized in the coming PBA Press Corps Awards Night for Season 47. Perez of the San Miguel Beermen is the recipient of the Scoring Champion award, while Castro, the pillar of...

TNT survives RHJ ejection to beat Converge; Meralco edges Blackwater

November 12, 2023

By REYNALD MAGALLON TNT survived the ejection Rondae Hollis-Jefferson and held on to a nail-biting 101-98 overtime win over Converge to barge into the win column in the 2023 PBA Commissioner’s Cup at the Ynares Center in Antipolo on Saturday, No...

PBA Press Corps Awards Night slated; Bachmann guest of honor

November 11, 2023

A former, long-time member of the PBA family who is now one of the country’s top sports officials, serves as guest of honor when the PBA Press Corps (PBAPC) holds its 2023 Annual Awards Night on Nov. 20 at Novotel Manila Araneta City. Philippine Sports...

Gandler proves she’s not only beautiful, but also deadly as she powers Cignal past Petro Gazz

November 11, 2023

By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA Cignal overcame a third-set hiccup to turn back Petro Gazz, 25-15, 25-23, 18-25, 25-19, on Saturday, Nov. 11, in the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference at the Philsports Arena in Pasig City. Vanie Gandl...

Sean Torculas delivers big as UP eliminates FEU

November 11, 2023

By NIKOLE JAVIER Sean Torculas made his extended minutes count as University of the Philippines eliminated Far Eastern University, 81-64, in the UAAP Season 86 men’s basketball tournament on Saturday, Nov. 11, at the Smart Araneta Colise...

Generals stay in semis hunt with win vs Chiefs

November 11, 2023

By MARK REY MONTEJO KING Gurtiza showed the way as Emilio Aguinaldo College stayed in the hunt for a Final Four spot with a 77-64 romp of Arellano University in the NCAA Season 99 men’s basketball tournament at FilOil EcoOil Centre...

LeBron scores 32 points as Lakers rally to beat Suns; Celtics down Nets

November 11, 2023

LOS ANGELES (AFP) – LeBron James shook off an early injury scare to score 32 points and key the Los Angeles Lakers’ 122-119 comeback win over the Phoenix Suns on Friday, Nov. 10, in his first taste of the NBA’s new in-season tournament. Aft...

Stags keep semis bid alive with vengeful win against Knights

November 8, 2023

By MARK REY MONTEJO Romel Calahat and Rafael Are led a furious San Sebastian’s onslaught en route to a vengeful 94-75 win over an undermanned Letran in the NCAA Season 99 men’s basketball tournament at the FilOil EcoOil Centre in S...

PGJC Navy sinks Plaridel in PNVL Challenge Cup

November 8, 2023

PGJC Navy drubbed Plaridel, Quezon, 25-18, 25-23, 25-20, for a roaring start in the Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) Challenge Cup on Wednesday at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum in Manila. The Sea Lions flaunted their experience and poise ...

UP in semis for 5th straight time; Ateneo ends skid

November 8, 2023

By NIKOLE JAVIER Reigning MVP Malick Diouf helped power University of the Philippines past feisty University of the East, 79-72, and into its fifth straight Final Four appearance in the UAAP Season 86 men’s basketball tournament on Wedne...

26-man Azkals roster for 2 Asian qualifiers matches bared

November 8, 2023

The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) announces the 26-man roster that will represent the country in the first two matches of the FIFA World Cup 2026/AFC Asian Cup 2027 Preliminary Joint Qualifiers Round 2 against Vietnam on Nov. 16 and Indonesia o...

Luca Brugnoli to perform in Manila

November 8, 2023

Luca Brugnoli, named Young Male Chorister by BBC for 2022, is set to wow Pinoys as he performs at the Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium – RCBC Plaza on November 22 as presented by Veterans Bank. Titled, “Luca in Concert: A Special RP-UK Friendship Presentati...

Biado off to fast start in Puerto Rico 10-Ball tourney

November 8, 2023

By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA Carlo Biado dumped his first two rivals to open his title-retention campaign on a high note in the 2023 Medalla Light Puerto Rico Open on Tuesday, Nov. 7, in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Biado, who is also competing in the ...

Grand prize of P2 million up for grabs in PSL President’s Cup

November 7, 2023

The Pilipinas Super League President’s Cup has just gotten bigger and stronger with at least 18 professional teams seeing action starting tomorrow at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Newly-appointed league Commissioner Allan Caidic laid down the tournament ...

NCAA: Perpetual beats ArellanoU, keeps Final Four bid alive

November 7, 2023

By MARK REY MONTEJO Marcus Nitura and Christian Pagaran formed a deadly1-2 punch as University of Perpetual Help grabbed an 81-74 victory over Arellano University to keep its flickering semis hopes alive in the NCAA Season 99 men’s basketball to...

Choco Mucho raps Nxled for 4th straight PVL win

November 7, 2023

By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA Choco Mucho pounced on an erratic Nxled side and romped to a 25-11, 25-20, 25-19 victory on Tuesday, Nov. 7, to claim solo second in the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference at the Philsports Arena in Pas...

Guest team jolts Meralco, rules PBA 3×3 tournament

November 7, 2023

Guest team MCFASolver leaned on two pressure-packed free throws by Yutien Andrada to escape past Meralco, 21-20, and win a breakthrough title in the PBA 3×3 Second Conference Tuesday at the Ayala Mall Manila Bay. The veteran big man was fouled by ...

Is there hope for Hollywood actors to be paid fairly?

November 7, 2023

By ATRIA PACAÑA For the past 116 days, the Screen Actors’ Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) have been on a strike, demanding better pay and working conditions from major Hollywood film and television pr...

Edwards sizzles as Wolves end Celtics run; losing start for Harden

November 7, 2023

LOS ANGELES (AFP) – Anthony Edwards scored 38 points as the Minnesota Timberwolves ended the Boston Celtics’ unbeaten start to the season on Monday while James Harden made a losing start in his Los Angeles Clippers debut. Edwards’ points ta...

‘Tuhog’: Another challenging role for Apple Dy

November 1, 2023

Rising Vivamax star Apple Dy feels lucky to have landed the lead role in GB San Pedro’s “Tuhog.” No, this isn’t because she gets to do intimate scenes with both Arron Villaflor and Joko Diaz in the film. She explained, “Nakakatuwa kasi na isa na naman ...

AJ Lim advances to main draw in Egypt netfest

November 1, 2023

AJ Lim sustained his winning form, outlasting Bulgaria’s Dinko Dinev, 7-6 (6), 7-5, in the third qualifying round Tuesday, Oct. 31, to advance to main draw of the M25 Sharm El Sheikh Egypt Men’s Futures in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. Unsure whether he can ...