The 2024 Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference is set to ignite the men’s volleyball scene with 10 teams battling for supremacy from October 16 to December 15, 2024. With matches scheduled every Sunday, Wednesday, and Friday, the conference will be hosted at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig, the Philsports Arena, and the Filoil EcoOil Centre. […]
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<e/m> By: Jan Marcus Montevirgen MPL Philippines Season 14 proved to be the toughest challenge yet for Blacklist International, as they underwent a significant roster overhaul, a stark contrast to Season 9 when only Kent “KEVIER” Lopez was brought in to replace Danerie “Wise” Rosario as the team’s jungler. Despite falling short of the playoffs, […]
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When higher stakes come into play, leaders hope their team can unite and peak at the right moment. This is the mindset of new De La Salle University captain Menard Guerrero, as he led the Green Spikers to a commanding sweep of Perpetual. The victory comes at a crucial time, with La Salle’s next match […]
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Six months. That was how long University of the East (UE) standout Casiey Dongallo had to wait before stepping back onto the Taraflex. After being sidelined by a wrist injury since the start of the V-League Women’s Collegiate Challenge, Dongallo made a triumphant return. She helped UE secure a thrilling five-set victory over Far Eastern […]
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Demetrious Johnson’s retirement opens up a clear pathway to the throne of ONE Championship’s flyweight MMA division. “Mighty Mouse” officially called it quits at last weekend’s ONE 168, making the announcement in front of a jampacked crowd at the 21,000-capacity Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado. Along with his decision to hang up the gloves for […]
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The Philippine Men’s National Football Team wrapped up its 2024 Merdeka Cup campaign in disappointing fashion, finishing in fourth place after a 4-3 penalty shootout loss to Tajikistan. The match, held Sunday at Bukit Jalil Stadium in Kuala Lumpur, ended in a goalless draw after regulation, forcing a dramatic shootout. Jarvey Gayoso and Jefferson Tabinas […]
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National University will represent the Philippines in the 2024 VTV International Women’s Volleyball Cup. The organizers announced on Monday that the Lady Bulldogs have replaced the University of Indonesia in the annual tournament organized by the Volleyball Federation of Vietnam and sponsored by Vietnam Television. Last Saturday, NU withdrew from the 2024 V-League Women’s Collegiate […]
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By: Ernest Tuazon While University of Santo Tomas got off to a slow start in the 2024 V-League Men’s Collegiate Challenge by dropping its first two games, the España-based squad found a positive note in the strong performance of rookie JJ Macam. Macam scored 31 points in his first two games of the pre-season tilt, […]
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By: Ernest Tuazon After a dismal 1-10 record in their maiden conference, coach Roger Gorayeb has become the focal point for leading Capital1 to a much-improved season in the 2024 PVL Reinforced Conference. The head coach had to make crucial decisions in hopes of seeing the Solar Spikers rise from their poor start in the […]
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By: Ernest Tuazon University of Santo Tomas roared back from a two-game slump with a dramatic 28-26, 20-25, 25-23, 26-24 triumph over National University, exacting revenge on its UAAP tormentors in the V-League Men’s Collegiate Challenge at Paco Arena in Manila on Sunday. Jan Macam led the Golden Spikers with 14 points from 13 attacks, […]
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Alas Pilipinas overcame a 1-2 disadvantage to claim a five-set victory, 20-25, 25-20, 16-25, 25-20, 15-10, over Indonesia in the second leg, securing back-to-back bronze finishes in the 2024 Southeast Asian V-League on Sunday in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand. Jia De Guzman deployed her whole arsenal in the fifth set, leading a balanced offensive strike that […]
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Ced Domingo believes that their key additions, headed by coach Taka Minowa, played a major role in Akari’s surprising start in the 2024 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Reinforced Conference. The Chargers added Minowa, Ivy Lacsina, Camille Victoria, Kamille Cal, Dani Ravena, and American winger Oly Okaro during the offseason, and the results have been nothing […]
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Lauren Hoffman and John Cabang made their respective exits in their Olympic debuts in the women’s 400-meter hurdles and the men’s 100-meter hurdles, each under contrasting circumstances. Hoffman attacked her repechage heat in the longer hurdles event with determination, but it was not enough as she finished last in the second-chance race with a time […]
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Akari will enter the crossover second round undefeated after dealing Cignal its first loss, 15-25, 25-17, 25-19, 25-22, in the 2024 Premier Volleyball League Reinforced Conference at the Philsports Arena on Tuesday. The Chargers finished their Pool B games at 5-0 while pushing the HD Spikers down to 4-1 for second. Both teams will enter […]
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A champion back in high school, Amet Bituin aims to make a significant impact for Far Eastern University in his upcoming rookie year in the UAAP Season 87 Men’s Volleyball Tournament. Bituin, who wrapped up his high school career with FEU-Diliman with a Final Four finish in Season 86, played a key role in the […]
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EJ Obiena fell just short of clinching the Philippines’ first Olympic medal in athletics in 88 years, securing a commendable fourth-place finish in the Men’s Pole Vault on Tuesday morning (Manila time) at the Stade de France. With a best jump of 5.90 meters, the 28-year-old pole vaulter once again showcased his extraordinary talent and […]
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Whatever the result of her bout on Wednesday, 4:18 a.m. (Manila time), Aira Villegas will be coming home to the Philippines as an Olympic medalist. Already assured of a bronze, the Filipina southpaw will be gunning for a final spot when she takes on Buse Naz Çakıroğlu of Turkey in the semifinals. Another win by […]
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Heading into the vault final at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games on Sunday, Carlos Yulo felt remarkably relaxed. Despite struggling with sleeplessness before the event, his restlessness wasn’t due to nerves but rather excitement about concluding his campaign. “Ako din po, talagang unbelievable din po. Ang wish ko lang po (bago yung event) is maging […]
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By: Jan Marcus Montevirgen No coach? No problem for Michael “MPTheKing” Endino and See You Soon, who are determined to make waves in the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) Mid-Season Cup (MSC) 2024. Despite facing adversity with their coaching staff suspended, the MPL Cambodia champions defied the odds. MPTheKing, Kennt Anthony “Souuul” Basa, and See […]
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Czechia secured a spot in the 2024 FIVB Challenger Cup gold medal match and next year’s Volleyball Nations League after a decisive victory over Vietnam, 25-19, 25-14, 25-19 on Saturday evening at Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Manila. The Czech team, qualifying from the European Golden League with a second-place finish, aims to clinch their first […]
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