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Discovery-Rizal eyes fifth straight win as Pumaren demands sharper play

September 9, 2025
Red-hot Discovery-Rizal aims to ride its sizzling form to a fifth straight win and stake a claim for the top spot when action resumes on Wednesday in the 2025 Women’s Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League regular season presented by Akari at the Ynares Sports Arena. Perlas have been firing on all cylinders since dropping their first […]
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Blockers, liberos vow to stand tall for Alas Men

September 9, 2025
Up against some of the world’s best spikers, Alas Pilipinas places its hopes on its middle blockers and liberos — who vow that, no matter the odds, they will stand as the team’s first and last line of defense. The Philippines’ defensive team is bracing itself for an uphill climb in the 2025 FIVB Volleyball […]
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Joshua Munzon keeps focus amid NorthPort’s ownership shift

September 8, 2025
Everything remains status quo as far as Joshua Munzon is concerned regarding NorthPort and the cloud of uncertainty floating above the team. Unless the concerned parties formally address whatever needs addressing, the two-way specialist and the other remaining Batang Pier are simply focusing on what they can control — to prepare for the upcoming PBA […]
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Midlife Halftime: Alex Eala’s top 5 career milestones

September 8, 2025
Whatever milestone Alex Eala achieves in her professional career will always be historic for Philippine tennis. No Filipino singles player — male or female — has ever reached the heights that Eala has attained in the Open Era. On Sunday morning, Philippine time, Eala captured the biggest victory of her career so far. She emerged […]
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NorthPort looks to move Jio Jalalon to Blackwater in pending deal for Justin Chua

September 8, 2025
Northport and Blackwater are finalizing a swap that would send Jio Jalalon to the Bossing in exchange for Justin Chua. Trade papers have already been submitted to the PBA office and are now awaiting approval, according to multiple sources closely monitoring the situation. Jalalon’s contract is set to expire on September 30, after which he […]
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Tim Cone hopes Sonny Estil’s fairytale blossoms at Ginebra

September 8, 2025
Sonny Estil flew under the radar of Ginebra, but everything changed because of the PBA Season 50 Draft Combine — much to his delight, of course. Head coach Tim Cone himself admitted as much after the Kings picked the relatively unknown cager during the first round of the selection proceedings on Sunday in a move […]
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Frigoni: ‘We have nothing to lose’ as Alas Men open World Championship bid

September 8, 2025
Alas Pilipinas enters the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship with nothing to lose and everything to fight for. Ranked second-lowest in the 32-nation field, the Filipinos carry no heavy expectations—only the hunger to prove themselves. For Italian head coach Angiolino Frigoni, the pressure rests not on his squad, but on their seasoned opponents who […]
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Yeng Guiao hopes to find next Clarito or Nocum in 8-man rookie class

September 8, 2025
Rain or Shine made the most out of its opportunities, so why the team got quite a haul during the recent PBA Season 50 Draft. Coach Yeng Guiao offered his comments after the Elasto Painters picked a total of eight players in the selection proceedings, including five in the first two rounds. “We just wanted […]
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Philippines ready to make history as Men’s World Championship host

September 8, 2025
The Philippines is ready to welcome the world as it plays host for the very first time to the FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship, set from September 12 to 28 at the Mall of Asia Arena and Smart Araneta Coliseum. The prestigious tournament will gather 32 nations, marking a historic milestone for Philippine volleyball. “We […]
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UP lands Fil-Canadian guard Elliot Dimaculangan for UAAP 89

September 8, 2025
With the impending departures of top University of the Philippines guards Gerry Abadiano, Harold Alarcon, Terrence Fortea, and Janjan Felicilda, the Fighting Maroons are already preparing for life after the so-called “Maroon 5.” Less than two weeks before the start of the UAAP Season 88 Men’s Basketball Tournament, defending champion UP secured the commitment of […]
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Alleiah Malaluan gets her championship moment with PLDT

August 31, 2025
From longing on the sidelines to lifting a trophy on center court, rookie Alleiah Malaluan finally traded the pain of missing PLDT’s last championship for the joy of helping the High Speed Hitters capture the PVL Invitational crown. Malaluan was forced to sit out the PVL On Tour finale while fulfilling her duties with Alas […]
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Savi Davison finally shares championship joy with family

August 31, 2025
Savannah Davison had already tasted the sweetness of a championship, but not its fullness. The first time PLDT stood on top during the PVL On Tour, she could only steal a fleeting glance at her family from afar—close enough to see, yet too distant to truly feel the moment with them. This time, under the […]
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Kath Arado makes PVL history as first libero to win Final MVP

August 31, 2025
Kath Arado etched her name in history on Sunday night, becoming the first-ever libero to capture the Finals Most Valuable Player award in the Premier Volleyball League. The defensive specialist anchored PLDT with her trademark floor defense, steering the High Speed Hitters to the 2025 PVL Invitational Conference championship. She capped the night with a […]
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Savannah Davison’s grind pays off with long-awaited PVL MVP honor

August 31, 2025
For years, Savannah Davison had been the relentless spark for PLDT — a high-flying scorer, a tireless defender, and the emotional heartbeat of the High Speed Hitters. On Sunday night at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, her grind finally reached its pinnacle. At long last, the Fil-Canadian star claimed her first-ever Premier Volleyball League Most Valuable […]
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Gilas Boys suffer first loss to Chinese Taipei in 12 years at U16 Asia Cup

August 31, 2025
A slow start and a lack of perimeter offense doomed Gilas Pilipinas Boys, who absorbed a 106-82 defeat at the hands of Chinese Taipei to open the FIBA Under-16 Asia Cup 2025 on Sunday evening at the Buyant Ukhaa Sport Complex in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Despite parading the same core that delivered the Philippines its sixth […]
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High Speed Hitters Soar: PLDT bags back-to-back PVL titles

August 31, 2025
PLDT endured nothing but pain and heartbreak in its first 10 conferences in the Premier Volleyball League, but now the High Speed Hitters have finally arrived—and they don’t look ready to stop winning anytime soon. Once a team that struggled to break through, PLDT has suddenly become the league’s newest powerhouse, bagging back-to-back titles in […]
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KarlTzy leads Team Liquid PH past Twisted Minds with vintage MVP performance

August 31, 2025
Team Liquid PH flexed its dominance and handed the surging Twisted Minds a harsh reality check with a 2-0 sweep in Week 2 of the MPL Philippines Season 16 on Sunday at the Green Sun Hotel in Makati City. The defending champions climbed to 2-2, forcing a tie with Smart Omega for third place, while […]
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Sherwin Meneses proud of every Cool Smasher’s contribution in long off-season

August 31, 2025
Creamline may have missed the championship round in back-to-back conferences, but head coach Sherwin Meneses still expressed pride in his players for consistently showing up and battling through. After failing to secure a top-two finish in the preliminaries, the Cool Smashers redeemed themselves with a commanding straight-sets win over Chery Tiggo, 25-15, 25-13, 25-22. With […]
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Jeymz, Raizen shine as Omega soars past Team Falcons in MPL PH

August 31, 2025
Smart Omega snapped a two-game skid with a commanding 2-0 sweep of Team Falcons PH in Week 2 of the MPL Philippines Season 16 on Sunday at the Green Sun Hotel in Makati City. The win gave Omega their second victory of the season, climbing to solo fourth place with a 2-2 record, while handing […]
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Creamline crushes Chery Tiggo, extends PVL podium streak to 19

August 31, 2025
Creamline salvaged a second consecutive bronze medal, extending its remarkable Premier Volleyball League (PVL) podium streak to 19 straight tournaments. The Cool Smashers reaffirmed their status as one of the league’s most consistent contenders, sweeping the Chery Tiggo Crossovers, 25-15, 25-13, 25-22, in the battle for third place in the 2025 Invitational Conference on Sunday […]
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Tim Cone: Gilas to welcome QMB if FIBA clearance is confirmed

August 15, 2025
Tim Cone and the rest of Gilas Pilipinas were preparing for their flight back home when news emerged early Friday morning (Manila time) that could affect the program in the long term. Quentin Millora-Brown’s legal team successfully proved to FIBA that the 6-foot-10 Filipino-American had obtained his Philippine passport before turning 16. The development was […]
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Serenity Cup exit doesn’t shake Torcaso’s long-term plans for Filipinas

August 14, 2025
By: Icko De Guzman HAIPHONG, Vietnam — The Filipinas may have fallen short of the ASEAN MSIG Serenity Cup 2025 semifinals, but for head coach Mark Torcaso, the tournament served its purpose: testing the squad’s depth and fast-tracking young talent. The Philippine Women’s National Team bowed out of the tournament after a 1–1 draw with […]
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Win over San Juan proves Pangasinan-Solar Home’s depth, says Gabi Bade

August 14, 2025
Pangasinan-Solar Home star Gabi Bade didn’t have her usual scoring touch, but that didn’t stop the Suns from making a statement. With her teammates rising to the challenge, the Suns handed powerhouse San Juan-DN Steel their first loss of the 2025 Women’s Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League regular season presented by Akari, pulling off a thrilling […]
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Kianna Dy’s final stop to redemption runs through Maraño, Galang

August 14, 2025
Kianna Dy’s path to recovery has been neither easy nor quick, but more than two years after injuring her right knee, she now stands on the brink of another shot at glory. Dy and PLDT secured a place in the 2025 PVL On Tour preseason tournament championship match after pulling off a gutsy 27-25, 22-25, […]
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Ara Galang hungry for first PVL championship

August 14, 2025
Wherever Ara Galang went, success was never far behind. Her career sparkled with championships — three from her collegiate days in the UAAP with La Salle, where she became one of the league’s brightest stars. Then four more at the club level in the now-defunct Philippine Super Liga, where her winning pedigree continued to shine. […]
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Justine Jazareno finds strength in Dawn Catindig’s guidance

August 14, 2025
Alas Pilipinas defensive ace Justine Jazareno credited mentor Dawn Catindig’s guidance for her standout performance in the 2025 SEA V.League, where she earned Best Libero honors in the second leg. Jazareno said Catindig — a fellow De La Salle University product — served as her “anchor” throughout the tournament, always going the extra mile to […]
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Tats Suzara: ‘We’re ready’ for FIVB Men’s Worlds, calls for bigger fan push

August 14, 2025
Philippine National Volleyball Federation president Tats Suzara said the country is nearly ready to host the FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship, encouraging fans to secure their tickets and rally behind the world-class event. Suzara noted that aside from ironing out minor details, the only remaining task for the local organizing committee is to intensify promotional […]
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Mikee Romero’s Globalport-PFP stuns reigning titlists in USPA Midwest Open

August 14, 2025
World-ranked polo player Mikee Romero delivered what he described as one of his “beautiful and courageous” shots, powering his team – GlobalPort-Passion For Polo – to a stunning 11-10 victory over defending champion Flying Changes in the 2025 USPA Midwest Open on Monday, Aug. 10, at the Las Brisas Polo Club in Chicago, Illinois. Staring […]
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Centeno, Baylon shine as Philippines bags 10-ball silver, sanda bronze in World Games

August 13, 2025
Chezka Centeno and Carlos Baylon Jr. delivered podium finishes for Team Philippines in the 2025 World Games, adding a silver and bronze medal to the country’s tally. Centeno settled for silver in the women’s 10-ball event on Wednesday at the Civil Aviation Flight University of China – Tianfu Campus Gymnasium after a 6-7 loss to […]
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Filipinas bow out of Serenity Cup after costly draw with Myanmar

August 13, 2025
The Filipinas’ reign as the queens of Southeast Asian football has come to an end. Needing a win to keep their semifinal hopes alive in the ASEAN MSIG Serenity Cup 2025, the Philippine Women’s National Football Team instead settled for a costly 1-1 draw against Myanmar on Wednesday at the Lạch Tray Stadium in Lai […]
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Canuto takes charge vs NZ-Bluefire as San Juan stays perfect in WMPBL

July 27, 2025
ROSARIO, Batangas — San Juan remained unbeaten after handing New Zealand Bluefire-Batangas its first loss of the 2025 Women’s Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League regular season presented by Akari, eking out a 74-71 victory on Sunday evening at the Rosario Cultural and Sports Center here. With main scorer Janine Pontejos hampered by foul trouble and eventually […]
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Guidetti: ‘I’d rather beat anyone else but Alessandro’ after Nxled clinches quarterfinal spot

July 27, 2025
CEBU CITY — Ettore Guidetti had every reason to be elated on Sunday night after steering Nxled to its first-ever quarterfinals appearance. But while the historic feat was worth celebrating, it came with mixed emotions for the veteran Italian coach, who earned the victory at the expense of a longtime friend and former coaching partner, […]
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Leo Austria credits FIBA World Cup learnings in redemption run with San Miguel

July 27, 2025
Leo Austria credited his time away from coaching after steering San Miguel back to the Promised Land by conquering the PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup. The four-time Coach of the Year made use of the time away from the sidelines when he was appointed as an active consultant for Jorge Gallent back in 2023 by […]
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‘Double K’ connection propels ONIC to MSC playoffs

July 27, 2025
ONIC Philippines secured its first-ever playoff appearance in the MLBB Mid Season Cup after a dominant 2-0 sweep of Malaysia’s HomeBois on Sunday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The Filipino squad — already a seasoned contender in the M-series World Championships — will make its playoff debut in MSC history, continuing their international momentum following their […]
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Lim, Palmera-Dy power Discovery-Rizal to breakout WMPBL win over RK Hoops-QC

July 27, 2025
ROSARIO, Batangas – Discovery-Rizal bounced back in dominant fashion, crushing RK Hoops-Quezon City, 82–39, to earn their first win of the 2025 Women’s Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League regular season presented by Akari, Sunday night at the Rosario Cultural and Sports Center here. Coming off back-to-back losses to start the season, Perlas — semifinalists in the […]
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UP completes first-ever Filoil three-peat, routs NU

July 27, 2025
For the first time ever, the ECJ Perpetual Trophy is leaving the Playtime Filoil Centre — and it’s headed to Diliman. University of the Philippines cemented its dynasty in the Filoil EcoOil Preseason Cup by completing a historic three-peat, routing National University, 79-65, in the winner-takes-all finale of the 18th edition of the tournament presented […]
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Nxled bounces back, sweeps Farm Fresh to clinch historic PVL QF berth

July 27, 2025
CEBU CITY — Nxled bounced back in dominant fashion, sweeping Farm Fresh in a virtual playoff for the second seed, 25-13, 25-16, 25-14, to clinch its first-ever quarterfinal berth in the 2025 PVL On Tour on Sunday at the USJ-R Coliseum here. After suffering their first loss of the tournament against PLDT the day before, […]
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Davison lauds Bedonia, Prado for breakout performances in her absence

July 27, 2025
CEBU CITY – For Savannah Davison, PLDT’s early success in the 2025 PVL On Tour came as no surprise — especially with Kiesha Bedonia and Jovie Prado finally getting their moment to shine. With Davison sitting out the team’s first three matches and former starter Fiola Ceballos parting ways with the club in the offseason, […]
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