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UAAP 86 3×3: Pre powers FEU-D to clean sweep; NUNS clinches inaugural girls’ title

May 5, 2024

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Far Eastern University-Diliman and National University-Nazareth School emerged victorious by defeating University of Santo Tomas in the boys’ and girls’ divisions, respectively, of the UAAP Season 86 High School 3×3 Tournament on Sunday at the Ayala Malls Manila Bay. The Baby Tamaraws prevailed 17-15 over the Tiger Cubs in the boys’ final while a three-woman […]
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UAAP 86 3×3: DLSU Archers, UST Tigresses score golden ‘doubles’

May 5, 2024

Lorenzo del Carmen

De La Salle University and University of Santo Tomas successfully defended their men’s and women’s crowns, respectively, at the expense of University of the East and National University in the UAAP Season 86 Collegiate 3×3 Tournament Sunday at the Ayala Malls Manila Bay. La Salle survived UE 17-16 in the men’s final to end the […]
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PVL: Choco Mucho secures rematch with Creamline, denies Petro Gazz

May 5, 2024

Choco Mucho denied Petro Gazz a playoff for the last final spot after taking a four-set, 23-25, 26-24, 25-19, 25-20 victory to enter the 2024 Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference finale, Sunday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Sisi Rondina powered the finals-clinching win with 32 points on 30 attacks, one ace, and one block, to […]
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Calvin Abueva alleges verbal insult from fan triggered middle finger incident

March 31, 2024

Calvin Abueva admitted getting into a small spat with a fan courtside early in Magnolia’s eventual loss to Ginebra in Sunday’s PBA Philippine Cup action. Which, unfortunately, led to the 36-year-old forward flashing the middle finger to the unidentified spectator — that got seen on national television as well. “‘Di ko naman alam na may […]
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Tim Cone: Bennie Boatwright resembles a taller version of young Justin Brownlee

March 31, 2024

Gilas Pilipinas head coach Tim Cone is tempering expectations surrounding Bennie Boatwright and his pending naturalization process. But the champion mentor has no doubt whatsoever how much of an asset the former San Miguel import can be to the program, especially after seeing similarities to a young Justin Brownlee — albeit a few inches taller. […]
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PBA: Shorthanded Ginebra clinches historic 100th win in Manila Clasico against Magnolia

March 31, 2024

Ginebra proved to be steadier down the stretch and came away with the 87-77 victory against long-time rivals Magnolia to bounce back in the PBA Season 48 Philippine Cup, Sunday night at the SMART Araneta Coliseum. Maverick Ahanmisi struck the dagger through a trifecta from near the top of the key with 36.3 seconds left […]
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June Mar Fajardo confident in Bennie Boatwright’s adaptation to Gilas

March 31, 2024

June Mar Fajardo is certain that Bennie Boatwright can fit in just right with Gilas Pilipinas now that the latter is set to become part of the program soon. The veteran internationalist expressed confidence in light of the news that his former San Miguel teammate has agreed to undergo naturalization as the Samahang Basketbol ng […]
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Gilas Women fall to Chinese-Tapei in FIBA 3×3 Asia Cup QF

March 31, 2024

Gilas Pilipinas Women’s journey in the FIBA 3×3 Asia Cup concluded on Sunday. The Philippines was overwhelmed by Chinese-Taipei, falling 19-9 in the quarterfinals at the Singapore Sports Hub in OCBC Square. Gilas, who had to navigate through the qualifying draw to reach this stage, struggled throughout the 10-minute match, managing just six points in […]
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PBA: CJ Perez shines as San Miguel continues winning streak at Phoenix expense

March 31, 2024

San Miguel remained unbeaten in the PBA Season 48 Philippine Cup by adding to Phoenix’s woes, 116-102, Sunday at the SMART Araneta Coliseum. The reigning champions seized control in the third and finished strongly to chalk up their third win in as many games and remain atop the standings, leaving head coach Jorge Gallent satisfied […]
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Past defeat motivates PVL PC POW Tots Carlos to make history

March 31, 2024

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PVL Player of the Week: Tots Carlos makes history for Creamline Just when another shocking defeat looked imminent for defending champion Creamline, Tots Carlos delivered a performance for the ages. Carlos erupted for a career-high 38 points — the highest single-game scoring output by a local player in the Premier Volleyball League, lifting the Cool […]
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Terrence Hill backtracks on Utah State commitment

March 31, 2024

Terrence Hill announced his decision to decommit from Division I school Utah State. The 19-year-old forward made the announcement on Saturday evening (Manila time). The 6-foot-3 talent expressed his gratitude to Utah State’s basketball recruiting staff for the opportunity they offered him. However, after careful consideration and discussions with his family, Hill ultimately decided to […]
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ITF: Alex Eala, French partner shock top seeds to claim doubles glory in France

March 31, 2024

Aeron Paul Valderrama

Alex Eala and her French partner Estelle Cascino, orchestrated a stunning upset at the W75 International Tennis Federation (ITF) Croissy-Beaubourg tournament in France. The unseeded duo outplayed their top-seeded opponents, Great Britain’s Maia Lumsden and France’s own Jessika Ponchetto, 7-5, 7-6 (4), and clinched the coveted doubles title on Saturday. For Eala, the triumph marked […]
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Australia dominates Gilas Men; Japan ends their FIBA 3×3 Asia Cup run

March 30, 2024

Gilas Pilipinas Men bowed out of the 2024 FIBA 3×3 Asia Cup. The Philippines were overwhelmed by Australia, 21-13 (7:35), and Japan 22-12 (8:48), and were eliminated from contention on Saturday at the OCBC Square in Singapore. Gilas Men also failed to advance from the pool stages a year ago. Not having top 3×3 player […]
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Jhonnel Ababa’s pressure-packed birdies seal PGT Apo Championship win over Guido Van der Valk

March 15, 2024

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Jhonnel Ababa sunk two pressure-packed birdies, the first forcing a playoff and the other clinching the hotly disputed championship over Guido van der Valk in a statement-making win at the ICTSI Apo Golf Classic in Davao on Friday. Bracing for a grind-out battle at Apo, the local favorite got more than he had expected, wavering […]
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Injury woes mount for PBA All-Star as Thompson joins list of doubtful players

March 15, 2024

Scottie Thompson joins a growing list of players doubtful to participate in the much-anticipated PBA All-Star Bacolod 2024 next weekend. The Barangay Ginebra star may no longer see action in the All-Star Game as he would want to focus mainly on recovering from a back injury. “I doubt sa All-Star aabot,” he admitted moments after […]
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Tim Cone at a loss: Ginebra’s embarrassing loss leaves questions unanswered

March 15, 2024

Ginebra head coach Tim Cone left the SMART Araneta Coliseum utterly disappointed — and puzzled — after losing to Meralco on Friday night. It was totally understandable, since the Kings got blown out and ended their unbeaten two-game start into the PBA Season 48 Philippine Cup. “Embarrassing. That’s all I’ve got to say,” the champion […]
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Hatred on MPL PH return: ‘Di na ko mahihirapan mag-English’

March 15, 2024

The prodigal son has finally returned, and he’s relishing every moment of it. Jaylord “Hatred” Gonzales, once part of the dissolved Onic Philippines Season 9 roster that triggered the exodus of Filipino players to foreign professional leagues, is back on home turf. His journey took him through a forgettable stint with Team SMG, where he […]
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PBA: Meralco ends losing streak with dominant win over Ginebra

March 15, 2024

Meralco turned what was thought to be a dogfight to a lopsided mauling as it whipped Ginebra, 91-73, to arrest its two-game slide in the PBA Season 48 Philippine Cup, Friday night at the SMART Araneta Coliseum. The Bolts jumped to a 19-8 start before breaking away wide in the second period, and would stay […]
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AP.Bren asserts mastery of Blacklist in MPL PH grand finals rematch

March 15, 2024

AP.Bren asserted their mastery over Blacklist International, securing a 2-0 sweep on the opening day of the MPL Philippines Season 13 at the Shooting Gallery Studios in Makati City on Friday. However, the reigning M5 World Champions had to survive a close Game 2 encounter that lasted for more than 33 minutes before completing the […]
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Santillan sounds alarm as Rain or Shine’s struggles deepen

March 15, 2024

Santi Santillan couldn’t help but lament the situation Rain or Shine has gotten into now that its two highly-touted rookie big men are out due to injuries. The Elasto Painters will miss Keith Datu indefinitely due to a sprained medial collateral ligament (MCL), a tough blow to a squad that’s still dealing with the prolonged […]
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Fully recovered, June Mar Fajardo eyes return to peak form

March 15, 2024

June Mar Fajardo is working his way back into game shape now that he has fully recovered from a calf injury he sustained last February. The San Miguel star saw action in the Beermen’s PBA Season Philippine Cup debut against Rain or Shine on Friday night in what was his first game back since Game […]
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Spikers Turf: Nonwel Sanama leads Savouge to convincing win over VNS

March 15, 2024

Savouge Aesthetics overcame a tight opening frame before dominating VNS-Nasty in straight sets, 26-24, 25-18, 25-17, in the 2024 Spikers’ Turf Open Conference, Friday at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum. The Spin Doctors didn’t have to do much, capitalizing on the Griffins’ 31 errors in the one-hour, 19-minute match to seal their first win of the […]
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‘Ginebra fan’ Alinsunurin wants to instill ‘NSD’ spirit to Choco Mucho

March 15, 2024

Choco Mucho head coach and long-time Ginebra fan Dante Alinsunurin cherished the opportunity to meet Justin Brownlee moments after his team’s straight-set win over Cignal on Thursday night. Alinsunurin had the chance to meet the resident Gin Kings import, who watched the PVL All-Filipino Conference double-header, before the Flying Titans’ post-game press conference and even […]
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Gab Gomez bids farewell to Ateneo

March 11, 2024

Gab Gomez announced his decision to forgo his final year of eligibility and bid farewell to Ateneo de Manila University in a heartfelt social media post on Monday evening. The 24-year-old, with one more year of eligibility remaining, expressed bittersweet emotions as he reflected on his four-year journey with the Blue Eagles. Gomez, a 6-foot […]
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Yuki Togashi taken aback by warm embrace of Filipino fans

March 11, 2024

LAPU-LAPU CITY — There should be no denying that Yuki Togashi’s influence has expanded to this part of the continent, as evidenced on Sunday night. The Japanese star piloted Chiba to the top of 2023-24 East Asia Super League (EASL) following yet another sterling performance to beat Seoul SK in the Final – much to […]
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Cignal’s retooling sparks hope for competing teams in Spikers’ Turf

March 11, 2024

Justin Valencia

The Cignal HD Spikers have been a long-time powerhouse team in the Spikers’ Turf, boasting six titles, making them the winningest team in the league. However, in the upcoming 2024 Open Conference, the HD Spikers have undergone retooling after losing several players to opposing teams. The Ateneo de Manila University core of Marck Espejo, Ysay […]
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How Aldin Ayo’s former assistant JC Nuyles turned LPU-B’s fortunes around

March 11, 2024

While Lyceum of the Philippines University has found success in the NCAA over the past decade, its sister school in Batangas has struggled to even notch wins in the UCAL. It has yet to taste a finals appearance in its first five years in the league. Something had to change. Enter, JC Nuyles – a […]
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Darang’s triple-double, Taporco’s 6 treys seal Diliman’s semis spot in UCAL

March 11, 2024

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Former two-time champion Diliman College completed the semifinals cast in the Universities and Colleges Athletic League-PG Flex Linoleum Season 6 with an 80-73 win over the No. 2 seed, Philippine Christian University-Dasmariñas, in the rubber match of their quarterfinal series on Monday at the Paco Arena in Manila. The Blue Dragons, who finished seventh in […]
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UAAP POWs Belen, Disquitado shine brightly for NU

March 11, 2024

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National University dominated the third week of the UAAP Season 86 volleyball tournaments, with both their men’s and women’s teams sweeping their pair of games during this period. Bella Belen and Jade Disquitado led the way, with the former playing a crucial role in the Norman Miguel-mentored team’s victories. Belen contributed 19 points, 19 digs, […]
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Elsie Abarquez’s brilliance propels NU into UAAP 86 Women’s Tennis Finals

March 11, 2024

Aeron Paul Valderrama

National University’s three-peat dreams received a boost after securing a spot in the UAAP Season 86 Women’s Tennis Finals with a 4-1 victory over Ateneo de Manila University on Sunday at the Felisicimo Ampon Tennis Center. The Lady Bulldogs needed only the first three matches to remain undefeated in six ties and earn the first […]
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Ian Mercado steers UP past La Salle, all six teams neck and neck in UAAP 86 Baseball

March 11, 2024

Aeron Paul Valderrama

University of Philippines concluded the opening round of the UAAP Season 86 Baseball Tournament with a thrilling 7-5 victory over reigning champion De La Salle University on Sunday at UP Diliman Baseball Field. The Fighting Maroons repeated their Season 85 first-round victory against the Green Batters, resulting in a three-way tie at 3-2 and 2-3 […]
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UAAP 86 MFB: Jose Antonio Lopez strikes as Ateneo survives UP in tension-filled tilt

March 10, 2024

Lorenzo del Carmen

Amid an intense atmosphere at the UP Diliman Football Stadium, Ateneo de Manila University held on for a narrow 1-0 victory against University of the Philippines in the UAAP Season 86 Men’s Football Tournament on Sunday. Blue Eagles captain Jose Antonio Lopez scored the only goal in the 50th minute off a rebound. Striker Kofi […]
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La Salle cut Ralph Cu forever grateful to Tim Cone for opportunity of a lifetime

March 10, 2024

Ralph Cu has had a memorable year so far. To kick off the year, Tim Cone, his head coach in Ginebra, made him part of Gilas Pilipinas’ bubble training at Inspire Sports Academy, serving as a practice player. In the ongoing PBA Commissioner’s Cup, the 6-foot-4 winger has started both of the Gin Kings’ games, […]
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Brandon Ganuelas-Rosser cherishes playing with bro Matt in TNT

February 28, 2024

ANTIPOLO – Brandon Ganuelas-Rosser’s TNT debut on Wednesday night not only marked the beginning of his journey with the perennial PBA contenders. It was also the first time ever that the sophomore big man played with his brother Matt, which he admittedly said felt weird at first after watching his ‘kuya,’ who’s four years older […]
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PBA: Oftana leads TNT in thrilling comeback vs ROS, gifts Chot a triumphant return

February 28, 2024

ANTIPOLO – TNT came from behind to beat Rain or Shine, 108-107, for a winning PBA Season 48 Philippine Cup debut Wednesday night at the Ynares Center here. Calvin Oftana delivered the toughest of blows, scoring the last five of a crucial 9-0 run to take the 108-104 lead with 45.2 seconds left to play […]
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Rey Nambatac out to prove himself in Blackwater

February 28, 2024

ANTIPOLO – Rey Nambatac is hungry to prove that he can still be that guy now that the seasoned playmaker is starting afresh with new team Blackwater. The 30-year-old guard has his sights set on doing as much after being traded by Rain or Shine for future draft picks prior to the Season 48 Philippine […]
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UAAP 86 Softball: Adamson launches ’11-peat’ bid with shutout of UST

February 28, 2024

Aeron Paul Valderrama

Adamson University opened its 11-peat bid in the UAAP Softball Tournament with a highly defensive 3-0 shutout of University of Santo Tomas on Wednesday at the UP Baseball Field in Diliman, Quezon City. The decade-long, reigning queens capitalized on their chances on offense, plucking two runs off three hits and two passed balls from UST’s […]
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UAAP 86 WVB: De Guzman, Buena propel Ateneo to thrilling come-from-behind win over UP

February 28, 2024

Justin Valencia

Ateneo de Manila University had the last laugh, scoring a stunning reverse sweep over University of the Philippines, 22-25, 20-25, 25-22, 25-17, 15-9, for its breakthrough win in the UAAP Season 86 Women’s Volleyball Tournament at the SMART Araneta Coliseum, Wednesday. Sobe Buena, Zey Pacia, Geezel Tsunashima, AC Miner, and KC Cortez all had a […]
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