Philippine Men’s National Football Team rising star Bjørn Kristensen couldn’t hide his pride as his squad came within inches of making history, pushing defending champions Thailand to the limit in a thrilling two-legged semifinal at the ASEAN Mitsubishi Electric Cup 2024. The 22-year-old Filipino-Norwegian forward finished as the Philippines’ top scorer in the tournament with […]
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Frince “Super Frince” Ramirez paid tribute to his former teammates, recognizing their role in his development, after Fnatic ONIC PH’s triumphant championship run at the M6 World Championship earlier this month. Super Frince’s mastery of mages and the middle lane proved to be a key factor in Fnatic ONIC’s championship journey, a skill he developed […]
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Carlos Yulo made everything moot and academic with his groundbreaking achievement. The human dynamo gymnast etched his name in history as the first Filipino athlete to win two gold medals in the Olympics, a remarkable feat that celebrated the country’s century-long participation in the Summer Games. At just 24, Yulo clinched the rare double gold […]
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The Philippines is sending a team of 20 athletes to the ninth edition of the Asian Winter Games, hosted by China for the third time from February 7 to 14 in the winter resort city of Harbin. The mission? To lay the groundwork for the country’s first-ever Winter Olympics medal. “We’ve already accomplished the dream […]
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By: Jan Marcus Montevirgen Duanne “Kelra” Pillas has witnessed the highs and lows of his three-year career as a professional Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) player. Starting with his former team Execration (now Smart Omega), the 19-year-old gold laner faced a tough debut season, suffering a heartbreaking loss in the grand finals against Blacklist International […]
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Eya Laure faces a setback following her release from Chery Tiggo, which could leave her sidelined for the entire 2024-25 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) season. According to multiple sources, who requested anonymity due to the sensitive nature of the situation, Laure requested a release from her contract, which has been granted by the Crossovers. The […]
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Like many athletes, Borris “Brusko” Parro dedicates his game to his family, recognizing the sacrifices they’ve made for his love and passion for the sport. For Brusko, this dedication became even more personal as he offered his first-ever championship title to honor his grandmother, who passed away just before the playoffs began. The 21-year-old roamer’s […]
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Blacklist International was sent down to the lower bracket, while BOOM Esports bowed out of the Honor of Kings Championship 2024 following gut-wrenching losses at the MGP Space in Jakarta, Indonesia last Sunday. The Tier One-backed squad – who ranked second during the Philippine qualifiers held last month – suffered a deflating 3-0 loss against […]
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DEFENDING champion Far Eastern University pulled away from the pack in the women’s division with a dominant 3.5-0.5 victory over De La Salle University in Round 5 of the UAAP Season 87 Collegiate Chess Tournament on Sunday at Adamson Gym. The Lady Tamaraws now lead the standings with eight match points, holding a superior tiebreaker […]
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Birthdays are typically a time for rest and celebration, but for Jam Rey Mariveles, his special day was spent on the pitch. He celebrated his 23rd birthday in a match against Adamson University in the UAAP Season 87 Collegiate Men’s Football Tournament last Sunday at the UP Diliman Football Stadium. Mariveles not only helped University […]
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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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