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AFC: Filipinas keep Olympic dreams alive with crucial win over Iran

November 1, 2023

Lorenzo del Carmen

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

Lorenzo del Carmen

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

Justin Valencia

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

Justin Valencia

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

Justin Valencia

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

Justin Valencia

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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‘Playing chemistry’ remains a concern for Ateneo this late, laments Tab

October 30, 2023

Lorenzo del Carmen

Since Tab Baldwin led Ateneo de Manila University to the UAAP championship in Season 80, the Blue Eagles have always had an air of invincibility. Ateneo went on to win a three-peat in Season 82 with an 18-0 sweep. They extended this winning streak to as many as 33 games in Season 84. Despite eventually […]
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UAAP 86 HSCH: FEU-D maintains lead in boys’, girls’ divisions

October 30, 2023

Far Eastern University – Diliman continued to lead the Boys’ and Girls’ divisions after Round 5 of the UAAP Season 86 Chess Championships at the FEU Tech Gym in Manila on Sunday. In the Girls’ division, FEU-D finished the first set of round-robin matches with three wins and a draw, leading the pack with seven […]
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UAAP 86 WCH: Doroy, NU end first round at second after rout of UST

October 30, 2023

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National University closed out the first half of the season with a 3-1 thrashing of University of Santo Tomas to retain its second-place position after Round 7 of the UAAP Season 86 Women’s Chess Championships at the FEU Tech Gym in Manila on Sunday. The Lady Bulldogs improved to nine match points, trailing league-leading Far […]
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UAAP 86 MCH: Julius Gonzales, UST complete first round sweep vs FEU

October 30, 2023

Defending champion University of Santo Tomas closed out its first-round assignments undefeated after dominating Far Eastern University, 3-1, in Round 5 of the UAAP Season 86 Men’s Chess Championship at the FEU Tech Gym in Manila on Sunday. The Male Woodpushers of UST now have nine match points, courtesy of four wins and one draw. […]
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PSL: King Gallardo lifts New Era to 21U title

October 30, 2023

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King Gallardo hit a clutch three-point shot in the closing seconds, lifting the New Era University Hunters to a thrilling 63-61 victory over the San Juan Kings in the 21U championship of the Pilipinas Super League at the Central Recreational Fitness Center Gym inside the NEU compound in Quezon City recently. Vincent Nablo was named […]
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SSL: Adamson slams Arellano to advance to Final Four

October 30, 2023

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Adamson easily secured a spot in the Final Four with a 25-21, 25-18, 25-15 victory over Arellano in the Shakey’s Super League (SSL) Collegiate Pre-Season Championship quarterfinals held over the weekend at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum in Manila. All players, except for the liberos, contributed to the scoring board in a diversified attack as the […]
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Moises Ilogon aims to keep PH’s win streak at ONE Friday Fights 39

October 30, 2023

Another Filipino mixed martial artist is set to strut his wares under the bright lights of ONE Championship’s minor league. Moises Ilogon is seizing this opportunity on the undercard of ONE Friday Fights 39, which takes place at the world-renowned Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand on November 3. The 23-year-old Cagayan De Oro native […]
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FlapTzy overcomes depression in journey back to MPL PH glory

October 29, 2023

David “FlapTzy” Canon’s ascent in the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang competitive scene was nothing short of meteoric. Acquired to fill a significant gap in the team’s offlane, FlapTzy made his debut with Bren Esports in MPL Philippines Season 6 and immediately made an impact, teaming up with Karl “KarlTzy” Nepomuceno to form one of the […]
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PVL: Petro Gazz overpowers hapless Gerflor for win no. 2

October 21, 2023

BATANGAS – Petro Gazz put up a masterclass at the Batangas City Sports Center, limiting Gerflor to just four points in the second set en route to a 25-11, 25-4, 25-23 victory in the Premier Volleyball League Second All-Filipino Conference, Saturday. The Defenders’ four-point output in the second frame is the second lowest in league […]
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UAAP 86 WBB: Joson, Ateneo deal UP first loss

October 21, 2023

Lorenzo del Carmen

Ateneo de Manila University denied neighbor University of the Philippines a first round sweep, taking a statement 85-76 victory in the UAAP Season 86 Women’s Basketball Tournament Saturday inside a packed Adamson University Gym on Saturday. Ateneo hit two birds with one stone — improving its record to 5-2 good for third to fourth spots […]
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NCAA 99: 33-point 1st quarter sets tone as JRU blasts Arellano for share of 3rd

October 21, 2023

Jose Rizal University came out strong right from the opening tip, and the Heavy Bombers’ explosive offensive performance in the first quarter resulted in an 88-72 blowout victory over Arellano University in the NCAA Season 99 Seniors Basketball Tournament on Saturday at the Filoil Ecooil Centre. The Heavy Bombers concluded their first-round run in Season […]
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Kean Baclaan says he is NU’s superstar… for the role given to him

October 21, 2023

Justin Valencia

The past two games for Kean Baclaan have been nothing but a struggle, despite National University notching wins number 4 and 5. In the Bulldogs’ 80-77 overtime victory over De La Salle University last weekend, Baclaan shot a dismal 2-of-13 from the field, missing all four of his attempts from beyond the arc, resulting in […]
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Stats don’t matter for Napa, NU: ‘As long as we do it our way’

October 21, 2023

Justin Valencia

It may not be pretty, but wins are wins for National University head coach Jeff Napa. The Bulldogs managed to secure another come-from-behind victory, this time against Adamson University, with a final score of 69-66, concluding the first round of the UAAP Season 86 Men’s Basketball Tournament in sole second place on Saturday. NU committed […]
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UAAP 86 WBB: NU overpowers Adamson with 30-point beatdown, keeps solo second

October 21, 2023

Lorenzo del Carmen

National University’s depth proved to be too much for young Adamson University, taking a dominant 95-65 on the latter’s home floor and extending its streak to four in the UAAP Season 86 Women’s Basketball Tournament on Saturday. Sophomore big Tin Cayabyab led the defending seven-time champions with 22 points behind 6-of-9 shooting from the three-point […]
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UAAP 86 MBB: Fiery Baclaan shooting lifts NU to thrilling win over Adamson

October 21, 2023

Justin Valencia

Kean Baclaan rediscovered his shooting touch, leading National University’s turnaround in the second half as they toppled Adamson University, 69-66, securing its fourth straight win in the UAAP Season 86 Men’s Basketball Tournament at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion on Saturday. In the Bulldogs’ two previous games against University of the East and De La Salle […]
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UAAP 86 WBB: La Salle earns second win, deals UE 30th straight loss

October 21, 2023

Lorenzo del Carmen

De La Salle University earned its second win to close out the first round of the UAAP Season 86 Women’s Basketball Tournament, blasting luckless University of the East, 80-62, on Saturday at the Adamson University Gym. The Lady Archers snapped a two-game skid and elevated their record to 2-5 for seventh place, tied with Far […]
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UAAP 86 WBB: Pastrana, Soriano show way vs FEU as UST keeps solo third

October 21, 2023

Lorenzo del Carmen

Behind the outstanding outputs of transferee Kent Pastrana and reigning MVP Eka Soriano, University of Santo Tomas ended the first round of the UAAP Season 86 Women’s Basketball Tournament on a winning note after drubbing Far Eastern University, 82-66, on Saturday at the Adamson University Gym. Pastrana, the Season 82 Rookie of the Year, led […]
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NCAA 99: Cuenco, struggling Hernandez come through late vs Perpetual as Mapua keeps solo lead

October 21, 2023

Mapua University overcame a rough shooting performance from its two primary scorers Paolo Hernandez and Clint Escamis as they narrowly defeated the University of Perpetual Help System DALTA in a 62-61 battle in the NCAA Season 99 Seniors Basketball Tournament on Saturday at the Filoil Ecooil Centre. The Cardinals completed the first round with six […]
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