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Baser Amer dealing with familiar calf injury, Cariaso concerned

November 8, 2023
Baser Amer may be out for a while — again. The 31-year-old guard suffered yet another calf injury, causing him to miss Blackwater’s PBA Commissioner’s Cup opener versus Converge on Wednesday. “He had tightness in his calf, and then he pulled it two days ago,” Bossing head coach Jeff Cariaso said moments after their 103-84 […]
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‘Di naman ako lifesaver ng NU’: Napa credits Capacio, Tanquingcen, staff for resurgence

November 8, 2023
Jeff Napa refused to take full credit for National University’s rise under his stewardship. Under Napa’s watch, the Bulldogs have already punched their ticket to the Final Four for the second straight season. As things stand, NU is in second place in the standings. It is now targeting a playoff advantage in its final assignments […]
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Spikers Turf: VNS avoid collapse vs PCU-D for breakthrough win

November 8, 2023
VNS averted a major collapse against young SASKIN-Philippine Christian University Dasmarinas, 25-13, 25-17, 23-25, 21-25, 25-10, to get its first win in the Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference, Wednesday at the Paco Arena. After dominating the first two sets, the Griffins lost their edge in the next two. That sent the game to a fifth set, […]
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Ending 15-year Final Four drought, just a ‘process goal’ for UP, bares Paul Ramos

November 8, 2023
University of the Philippines finally put an end to its 15-year drought of reaching the UAAP women’s basketball Final Four on Wednesday. The Fighting Maroons defeated the FEU Lady Tamaraws, 70-55, to secure their ticket to the Final Four for the first time since Season 71. However, UP head coach Paul Ramos reminded everyone that […]
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PBA: Blackwater gives Cariaso winning debut, rips Converge in opener

November 8, 2023
Blackwater is off to a promising start under new head coach Jeff Cariaso after clobbering Converge, 103-84, in its PBA Season 48 Commissioner’s Cup opener on Wednesday evening at the Philsports Arena in Pasig. In their first official outing with the former cager turned mentor, the Bossing regained the lead late in the second quarter […]
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UAAP 86 MBB: Figueroa, NU dismantle FEU, advances to second straight Final Four

November 8, 2023
National University continued the woes struggling Far Eastern University, taking a 68-57 victory to enter the Final Four of the UAAP Season 86 Men’s Basketball Tournament Wednesday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. The Bulldogs improved their record to 9-2 in second place to seal their place in the semifinals for a second straight season. “Kagaya […]
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eGilas heads to eFIBA World Championship

November 7, 2023
The Philippines’ NBA 2k national team, monickered eGilas, punched their ticket to the eFIBA Season 2 World Championship after completing a 2-0 sweep of Indonesia in the finals of the Asian Qualifiers on Tuesday. They will be the lone Asian representative in the global spectacle in Sweden slated November 24-26, 2023. The Filipinos dominated the […]
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AFC: Yan Matheus Souza’s goal at the death eliminates Kaya-Iloilo from contention

November 7, 2023
Kaya-Iloilo fought valiantly, but it just wasn’t meant to be. In a battle between two champion teams, Kaya lost 1-2 against the reigning J1 League champion Yokohama in the 2023-2024 AFC Champions League on Tuesday at the Rizal Memorial Stadium. The reigning Philippines Football League champions suffered their fourth successive loss in Group G, which […]
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PVL: Gandler, Cignal pound Galeries in 4, extend streak to 3

November 7, 2023
Cignal rolled to its third consecutive win while keeping Galeries Tower winless in four sets, 25-17, 25-17, 24-26, 25-11 in the Premier Volleyball League Second All-Filipino Conference at the Philsports Arena, Tuesday night. The HD Spikers picked up their third consecutive victory and moved to 4-2 in the standings, taking sole possession of sixth place […]
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F2’s next gen proves they can carry torch for vets

November 7, 2023
F2 Logistics fielded its young guns against the winless Farm Fresh and almost paid the price. The Cargo Movers needed five sets to defeat the determined Foxies, 28-26, 20-25, 25-23, 23-25, 15-8, on Tuesday night at the Philsports Arena in Pasig City. Mars Alba, Jolina Dela Cruz, Ethan Arce, and Ivy Lacsina were the young […]
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Lito Adiwang sees no point in fighting Joshua Pacio for now

November 7, 2023
Lito Adiwang is well aware of the clamor from fans and pundits alike to see him square off against Joshua Pacio, but he currently finds no compelling reason to share the same stage with his former teammate. There has been an increasing interest in a potential bout between these two Filipino mixed martial artists since […]
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On eve of PBA return, Tallo expresses gratitude to Chooks for giving confidence back

November 7, 2023
Mac Tallo’s return to the Philippine Basketball Association wasn’t as smooth as he had hoped. Unbeknownst to him and Converge, the 29-year-old guard from Cebu had an outstanding penalty to serve after being released by NLEX in 2019. During that time, Tallo had tested positive for a banned substance and was supposed to serve a […]
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Arespacochaga explains Gab Gomez’s rocky minutes so far

November 7, 2023
Ateneo de Manila University is facing a three-game losing streak in the UAAP Season 86 Men’s Basketball Tournament, placing the school at risk of missing this year’s Final Four. This marks the first time the Blue Eagles have lost three consecutive games since Season 76. This recent string of poor results has raised several questions, […]
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Charles Tiu appreciative of ‘basketball-focused game’ vs JRU

November 7, 2023
Heading into a tension-riddled second-round matchup against Jose Rizal University, College of Saint Benilde head coach Charles Tiu was already preparing for a grind-it-out, emotional battle. “I think it’s a big game for us. I’m sure JRU will be pumped up to play us again. It was an ugly win for us the last time […]
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PVL: Lacsina saves F2 from Tubu-led Farm Fresh upset, rises to share of 6th

November 7, 2023
Ivy Lacsina took over in the clutch as F2 Logistics averted a major collapse against Farm Fresh, 28-26, 20-25, 25-23, 23-25, 15-8 in the Premier Volleyball League Second All-Filipino Conference at the Philsports Arena on Tuesday afternoon. Lacsina dropped seven big points in the final frame to finish with 27 points on 21 attacks, four […]
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NCAA 99: Gozum flexes MVP form as CSB guts out gritty win vs JRU

November 7, 2023
Will Gozum’s MVP-level performance was just enough to give College of Saint Benilde the edge as the Blazers narrowly squeezed past the Jose Rizal University Heavy Bombers, 84-81, in another tense and physical matchup between the two rivals in the NCAA Season 99 Seniors Basketball Tournament on Tuesday at the Filoil Ecooil Centre. The game […]
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ONE: Lito Adiwang exacts payback on Jeremy Miado

November 4, 2023
In a showdown that had Filipino fight fans on the edge of their seats, Lito Adiwang managed to secure sweet retribution against his compatriot Jeremy Miado in their highly-anticipated strawweight rematch. Both men faced each other for the second time on the undercard of ONE Fight Night 16 on November 4. What transpired at the […]
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Morii Moment: Mara Aquino finally given her flowers after 6 seasons in MPL

November 3, 2023
By: Jan Marcus Montevirgen Mara Aquino experienced an unexpected moment during the fourth day of the MPL Philippines Season 12 playoffs. Aquino was honored as the Best Filipino Talent for the first time, having served as the league’s voice for the past six seasons. This marked the first time the league allowed a host to […]
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Moises Ilogon TKOs Cho Joon Gun in ONE debut

November 3, 2023
Moises Ilogon emerged victorious in an entertaining strawweight bout against South Korea’s Cho Joon Gun, sustaining the momentum already established by his fellow up-and-coming Filipino mixed martial artists under the ONE Friday Fights banner. The 23-year-old Cagayan De Oro native scored a third-round technical knockout victory on the undercard of ONE Friday Fights 39, which […]
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Spikers Turf: Lorenz Seronon does it all, lifts RTU-Basilan to 5-set escape of Alpha Omega

November 3, 2023
Savouge RTU Basilan rediscovered its fire in the fifth set after losing its balance in the third and fourth to escape Alpha Omega, 25-16, 25-23, 19-25, 23-25, 15-10, for a piece of pole position in Pool D of the 2023 Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference, Friday. Elite Spikers Razzel Palisoc, AC Guinto, and Anfernee Curamen came […]
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Gyle Montano steps up when Lyceum needed him most

November 3, 2023
In Friday’s 86-82 victory over the top team, Mapua University, Patrick Montano stepped up to give Lyceum of the Philippines University a timely boost. The 23-year-old, second-year wing from Lyceum was averaging just 4.55 points and 2.36 rebounds in 14:59 minutes of play before Friday. However, as his squad battled with the Cardinals for control […]
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NCAA 99: Lyceum’s revenge tour continues, holds off Mapua for share of lead

November 3, 2023
Lyceum of the Philippines University has found its groove once again in the NCAA Season 99 Seniors Basketball Tournament. The Pirates avenged their first-round loss against the Mapua Cardinals with a gritty 86-82 victory against the Cardinals on Friday at the Filoil Ecooil Centre. After a three-game losing streak to end the first round, the […]
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Spikers Turf: Cignal overwhelms Letran to take solo lead in Pool C

November 3, 2023
Cignal dominated the first two sets before fashioning out a come-from-behind third frame to beat Vince Himzon-less Saints and Lattes-Letran, 25-16, 25-14, 25-23, and grab solo leadership in Pool C of the 2023 Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference at the Paco Arena, Friday. The HD Spikers fell by as much as five in the third set, […]
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NCAA 99: EAC ends Letran’s four-peat hopes

November 3, 2023
Emilio Aguinaldo College significantly boosted its Final Four hopes by putting an end to Colegio de San Juan de Letran’s three-year reign over the NCAA. The Generals eliminated the Knights from contention with an 82-69 victory in the NCAA Season 99 Seniors Basketball Tournament on Friday at the Filoil Ecooil Centre. With a 1-11 record […]
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Spikers Turf: Arnel Aguilar shines as CSB demolishes Coast Guard in debut

November 3, 2023
St. Gerrard Construction-Benilde easily disposed of veteran Philippine Coast Guard, 25-15, 25-16, 25-20, for a winning start in its 2023 Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference campaign in Pool C on Friday at Paco Arena. With the Blazing Builders changing some of their men inside in the third frame, the Lifesavers kept within striking distance, inching closer, […]
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Ranya Musa gives Petro Gazz added boost in statement win vs F2

November 2, 2023
Petro Gazz has been unstoppable in the 2023 Premier Volleyball League Second All-Filipino Conference, and it’s not an exaggeration. The Angels defeated all three teams – Galeries, Gerflor, and NXLED – in straight sets. On Thursday evening at the packed Santa Rosa Sports Complex in Laguna, Petro Gazz faced its toughest challenge to date against […]
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AFC: Filipinas keep Olympic dreams alive with crucial win over Iran

November 1, 2023
The Philippine Women’s National Football Team kept its Parisian dreams alive with a 1-0 win over Iran in the second round of the 2024 AFC Women’s Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Perth, Australia. The Filipinas secured second place in Group A with six points and a goal difference of minus-4. While the Philippines currently tops the […]
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From Asiad Glory to PBA Grind: Gilas ready for new season

November 1, 2023
It’s back to the grind now nearly a month after writing history. Members of the Gilas team that struck gold in the 19th Asian Games have returned to their respective clubs for the upcoming PBA Season 48, refusing to get stuck in the past as they look to succeed in the local league this time. […]
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Mark Torcaso remains resilient despite Filipinas’ heavy loss to Matildas

November 1, 2023
Mark Torcaso remained upbeat despite the Filipinas’ 8-0 drubbing by the Matildas last Sunday in Perth during the second round of the 2024 AFC Olympic Qualifying Tournament. The Matildas, ranked 11th in the world and semifinalists in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, were simply in a class above the Filipinas, who were down by […]
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Gandler relishes first face off against Nisperos, ex-Ateneo teammates

October 31, 2023
For the first time since making the jump to the Premier Volleyball League, the former Ateneo de Manila University 1-2 punch of Vanie Gandler and Faith Nisperos met, this time as rivals. After the UAAP Season 85 women’s volleyball tournament, Gandler signed with Cignal after exhausting all her playing years in the collegiate league. Meanwhile, […]
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PVL: Gandler tows Cignal past Akari in 4, snaps skid

October 31, 2023
Cignal ended its losing streak by defeating Akari with a score of 25-18, 19-25, 25-21, 25-20 in the Premier Volleyball League Second All-Filipino Conference on Tuesday at the Filoil EcoOil Centre. After a victory against PLDT in their debut, the HD Spikers suffered consecutive losses to Creamline and Choco Mucho. However, they managed to fend […]
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Jema Galanza urges Creamline to minimize errors ahead of tough matches

October 31, 2023
Despite boasting a flawless 4-0 record, Creamline still has a lot of adjustments to make with a challenging stretch looming in the 2023 Premier Volleyball League Second All-Filipino Conference. The Cool Smashers faced an inspired Farm Fresh squad and encountered some difficulties before ultimately clinching victory in four sets, with scores of 25-21, 21-25, 25-20, […]
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Pia Ildefonso glad to prove that she belongs in first-ever start

October 31, 2023
Pia Ildefonso gave her all on a significant day for her in the 2023 Premier Volleyball League Second All Filipino Conference, which took place on a Tuesday. The 5-foot-9 wing spiker started in Farm Fresh’s game against defending champion Creamline and played the most minutes in her entire volleyball career. Although the Foxies lost, they […]
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PVL: Creamline survives tough Farm Fresh in 4, goes 4-0

October 31, 2023
Creamline survived a tight, four-set encounter against Farm Fresh, 25-21, 21-25, 25-20, 25-22, to reclaim the solo top spot in the Premier Volleyball League Second All-Filipino Conference at the Filoil EcoOil Centre. The Cool Smashers, who entered the game tied with Petro Gazz, broke the tie after upgrading their standing to 4-0, while the Foxies […]
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Bonnie not closing doors on Arwind: ‘Sino bang may ayaw to have an Arwind Santos?’

October 31, 2023
If he had his way, NorthPort head coach Bonnie Tan would prefer Arwind Santos remaining with the ball club instead of going somewhere else. “Sino bang may ayaw to have an Arwind Santos sa isang team,” he asked rhetorically during the recent PBA Media Day at One Esplanade. “Sa mga na-contribute niya sa former teams […]
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Aaron Velez calls on Chery Tiggo to play with urgency ahead of tough road

October 31, 2023
Complacency has been an issue for Chery Tiggo in the early stages of the 2023 Premier Volleyball League Second All-Filipino Conference. The good news is that, despite the issues, the Crossovers have still managed to secure three wins against a single loss in their first four games. Chery Tiggo dominated the lowly Gerflor in the […]
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Pheww’s Loyalty: The backbone of Bren through ups and downs

October 30, 2023
After Cignal Ultra disbanded following their fall in MPL Philippines Season 4, Angelo “Pheww” Arcangel was left without a team for the upcoming season. However, everything changed after a stint with SIBOL in the 30th Southeast Asian Games. Pheww, along with Karl “KarlTzy” Nepomuceno and Allan “Lusty” Castromayor, was recruited by his national team teammate […]
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Duckey dedicates Hall of Legends induction to every player coached

October 30, 2023
AP Bren head coach Francis “Duckey” Glindro was at a loss for words after a historic night that made him one of the most, if not the most, decorated tacticians in the history of MPL Philippines. On Sunday night, Ducky joined an elite group, becoming the 13th inductee into the Hall of Legends – only […]
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