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Blacklist Rivalry, Team Secret take Asia Pacific Predator League crowns

January 18, 2024
Two Filipino teams dominated the Asia Pacific Predator League 2024 with Blacklist Rivalry taking the DOTA 2 title and Team Secret bagging the VALORANT championship at the Mall of Asia arena last Sunday. Blacklist swept the competition in the DOTA 2 field, going for a flawless 4-0 record in the group stage before eliminating IHC […]
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Ivy Lacsina’s choice rooted in Minowa’s system

January 18, 2024
Ivy Lacsina revealed that Taka Minowa’s system proved to be one of the main reasons why she decided to pick Nxled to be her home following the disbandment of F2 Logistics after the Premier Volleyball League Second All-Filipino Conference. In a video posted by the Chameleons on their Facebook page, the former Cargo Mover standout […]
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In pursuit of PBA glory, Victolero’s singular wish – stay healthy

January 18, 2024
Magnolia head coach Chito Victolero only hopes for one thing and one thing only as they head into the PBA Season 48 Commissioner’s Cup semifinals. “Stay healthy. That’s it,” he told Tiebreaker Times moments after their 109-94 ouster of TNT in the quarters, Wednesday night at the Philsports Arena. “We need to stay healthy throughout […]
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UAAP 86 GVB: Princess Tumayao steers FEU-D to Final Four

January 18, 2024
Far Eastern University-Diliman secured the second spot in the UAAP Season 86 High School Girls’ Volleyball tournament Final Four following a 25-10, 25-10, 25-10 domination of University of the Philippines Integrated School on Thursday at the Adamson Gym in Ermita, Manila. The victory allowed the Lady Baby Tamaraws, who are now at 7-3, to join […]
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Carl Tamayo, Ryukyu part ways

January 18, 2024
Carl Tamayo will return home next week to assess the next step in his future after requesting his release from the B.League defending champion Ryukyu. The 6-foot-8 modern big man hopes to “explore new horizons, showcase his skills, and make a more significant contribution to another team,” as per Virtual Playground. The Golden Kings, meanwhile, […]
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PBA: Magnolia freezes out TNT, secures semis berth with commanding victory

January 17, 2024
Magnolia used its win-once playoff incentive into good use by showing TNT the door, 109-94, to book the first trip to the PBA Season 48 Commissioner’s Cup semifinals, Wednesday night at the Philsports Arena in Pasig. The Hotshots briefly trailed late in the third but Tyler Bey, Mark Barroca, and Ian Sangalang were there to […]
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Trillo lauds Meralco’s composure as Newsome’s heroics does not go to waste

January 17, 2024
Chris Newsome once again saved Meralco from the jaws of defeat following a clutch outing that kept them alive in the PBA Season 48 Commissioner’s Cup. The star guard pushed Phoenix Super LPG to extra time with a game-tying three-pointer, before helping Bong Quinto and Allein Maliksi close out the 116-107 triple-OT victory on Wednesday […]
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Jamike stands by Johnathan Williams, brushes off missed FTs in epic 3OT loss

January 17, 2024
Phoenix Super LPG head coach Jamike Jarin won’t define Johnathan Williams by the free throws he missed late in their eventual defeat to Meralco in the PBA Season 48 Commissioner’s Cup quarterfinals, Wednesday night. The do-it-all import had the chance to break the 103-all tie with 8.2 seconds left in the second overtime. However, he […]
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Jolina Dela Cruz to miss most of 2024 PVL season after surgery

January 17, 2024
Jolina Dela Cruz has decided to take the right route concerning the treatment of her injury. Four days after signing with Farm Fresh, the 24-year-old spiker out of De La Salle University had successful surgery on a partial anterior cruciate ligament injury in her right knee. “Surgery was a success! Now, let’s get this recovery started,” […]
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PBA: Meralco steals Phoenix’s thunder in 3OT thriller, sends QF series to do-or-die

January 17, 2024
Meralco came from behind and beat Phoenix Super LPG in triple overtime, 116-107, to push their PBA Season 48 Commissioner’s Cup quarterfinal series to a sudden death, Wednesday night at the Philsports Arena in Pasig. Bong Quinto, Allein Maliksi, and Chris Newsome joined forces in the decisive 10-0 start in the third extension as the […]
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Royse Tubino completes Choco Mucho haul

January 15, 2024
Choco Mucho completed an impressive haul on Monday evening. The team announced that Army standout Honey Royse Tubino would be joining the loaded Flying Titans squad. The team’s statement read, “Salute this dynamic soldier-athlete turned powerful open hitter!” “Get ready for a season of explosive and tactical plays!” Tubino previously played for PLDT. Tubino, a […]
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Jamike stresses importance of ‘baby steps’ for Phoenix as they brace for Meralco

January 15, 2024
Phoenix Super LPG head coach Jamike Jarin would want his charges to move on and look forward to the PBA Season 48 Commissioner’s Cup quarterfinals after missing out on the chance to finish higher at the end of the eliminations. The Fuel Masters on Sunday night bowed to a TNT side that’s nearing completion roster-wise, […]
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Alyssa Eroa returns to big league, joins Galeries

January 15, 2024
After three years, Alyssa Eroa is back in the Premier Volleyball League. The multiple-time NCAA Best Libero has signed with Galeries for the 2024 PVL Season. The last time the 4-foot-11 played in the pro ranks was with PLDT during the bubble season of the league. Since then, Eroa worked her way back to the […]
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Two new schools, innovative format, more events in store for UCAL

January 15, 2024
The fastest-growing collegiate league in the country is set to expand even further for its sixth season. No longer exclusively focused on basketball, the Universities and Colleges Basketball League (UCBL) will drop the ‘B’ and will now be recognized as the UCAL, with the ‘A’ representing Athletic. Supported by PG Flex, Angel’s Pizza, Team Rebel […]
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UAAP 86 HSVB: FEU-D gets back at NUNS in heated match

January 15, 2024
By: Justine Anne Gaerlan Reigning champion Far Eastern University-Diliman avenged its five-set loss to National University-Nazareth School in Round 1 of the UAAP Season 86 High School Boys’ Volleyball Tournament by securing a 25-20, 25-15, 25-22 win at the Adamson University Gym on Sunday. The Baby Tamaraws raised their record to 7-3 to remain in […]
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UP extends Goldwin Monteverde for five more years

January 15, 2024
University of the Philippines has come to terms with head coach Goldwin Monteverde on a five-year extension to reinforce the championship culture he has established in his first three years at the helm. “UP MBT management is committed to establishing continuity in the program to ensure the winning culture developed under Coach Gold is sustained,” […]
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Miraculous Comeback: Roger Pogoy defies doctor’s six-month prognosis

January 14, 2024
Roger Pogoy felt extremely blessed to have returned to action after fearing that his career may be in danger after being diagnosed with myocarditis. The TNT star finally played his first game back on Sunday night, which he said was a miracle after the initial prognosis said that he could be out for six months. […]
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PBA: Pogoy delivers in return as TNT catches last ride bus to playoffs

January 14, 2024
With some of its key cogs now back, TNT used a big second half to obliterate Phoenix Super LPG, 116-96, and complete the PBA Season 48 Commissioner’s Cup playoff picture, Sunday night at the Philsports Arena in Pasig. The Tropang Giga overcame a 53-51 halftime deficit with a 37-point explosion in the third quarter. They […]
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How Dwight Ramos helped facilitate Kianna Dy’s move to PLDT

January 14, 2024
The sight of Kim Kianna Dy no longer donning F2 Logistics’ yellow and gold came as an unexpected turn of events. When F2 decided to disband the Cargo Movers, Dy and the team found themselves in search of a new home. Dy, the inaugural PNVF Champions League Most Valuable Player, became one of the most […]
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Yeng anticipates PBA rarity: Independent teams’ dual bid for top four

January 14, 2024
Rain or Shine head coach Yeng Guiao doesn’t prefer anyone for their potential foes in the PBA Season 48 Commissioner’s Cup quarterfinals. Entering the playoffs as the seventh seed, the Elasto Painters could face either Phoenix Super LPG or perennial contenders San Miguel Beer. Both squads have a crack at finishing the elimination round as […]
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B.League: Dwight Ramos registers 1000th point in Hokkaido win over ex-team Toyama

December 30, 2023
Dwight Ramos achieved a significant milestone on Saturday as the 6-foot-4 forward scored his 1,000th point in the B.League during Hokkaido’s commanding 87-65 victory over his former team, Toyama, at Hokkai Kita-yale. Ramos reached this milestone with 3:24 remaining in the second quarter, converting a layup that extended Levanga’s lead to 42-28 over the Grouses. […]
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B.League: Kai Sotto logs 12 mins in first game with Yokohama

December 30, 2023
In his first game since the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023, Kai Sotto played limited minutes. The newly-acquired big man for Yokohama played 12 minutes in the B-Corsairs’ 73-72 escape against the Seahorses Mikawa in the 2023-24 B.League season on Saturday at Yokohama International Pool. Sotto, who was loaned to Yokohama by Hiroshima, tallied four […]
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KBL slaps P128K fine on Onuaku for ‘dangerous foul’ on Abando

December 30, 2023
The Korean Basketball League has imposed a substantial fine on Goyang Sono’s import Chinanu Onuaku for the ‘dangerous act’ he committed against Rhenz Abando, leading to the latter fracturing multiple vertebrae, a sprained wrist, and a concussion. Onuaku has been fined W3,000,000 (P128,386.36) following a review of the incident that occurred during the December 28 […]
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Jared Bahay rethinks college choice, weighs options beyond UP

December 30, 2023
Jared Bahay might not be heading to University of the Philippines. According to multiple sources close to Bahay and his family, he is considering other opportunities for the next level of his basketball career. Specific reasons for the change of heart were not disclosed, but a combination of academic factors, recent college basketball results, and […]
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Rhenz Abando suffers concussion, fractured lower back bones

December 29, 2023
Rhenz Abando will be out for a while for Anyang Jung Kwan Jang, the defending KBL champions. The Asian import suffered fractures to his 3rd and 4th lumbar vertebrae, a sprained wrist, and a concussion during the Red Boosters’ game against the Goyang Sono Skygunners. The injury occurred with 4:24 left in the second quarter […]
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Lopez, Cansino personally apologize to carnival worker

December 29, 2023
CJ Cansino and Francis Lopez personally extended their apologies to Jomari Aquino, the employee at the Horror Train of the Subic Fiesta Carnival. The apologies came in the wake of an unfortunate incident during the UP Fighting Maroons’ recent visit to the Subic Bay Freeport, where Lopez was captured on video attempting to remove Aquino’s […]
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Ivy Lacsina signs with Nxled

December 29, 2023
Ivy Lacsina is the second F2 Logistics Cargo Mover to find a new home after signing with Nxled, the team announced on Friday evening. Lacsina, who showcased her versatility over the past season after being converted from a middle blocker to a wing spiker, is set to reinforce a young Chameleons side that finished ninth […]
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Taka Minowa promoted to Akari, Nxled head of volleyball ops

December 28, 2023
Japanese head coach Taka Minowa is poised to assume a more significant role in the upcoming 2024 season of the Premier Volleyball League. Akari has announced that Minowa, who guided Nxled to an impressive debut in the Second All-Filipino Conference, has been appointed as the Director of Volleyball Operations for both the Chargers and the […]
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Mike Nieto scores big with engagement to long-time love

December 27, 2023
Wednesday evening marked a significant moment in the life of Mike Nieto, as he successfully proposed to his long-time girlfriend, Aimee Lontok, at their favorite restaurant, Fatseed in Uptown Center. Nieto left no room for doubt as he reserved the entire restaurant for the romantic occasion, creating an intimate and unforgettable atmosphere for the special […]
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EASL: Seoul SK makes great escape of Meralco for share of 2nd

December 27, 2023
Seoul SK averted a meltdown on Wednesday evening, escaping Meralco, 81-80, to rise for a share of second in the 2023-24 East Asia Super League season at Philsports Arena in Pasig. Up by as much as 12 points, 74-62, early in the final frame, the Bolts stormed back with a silent yet exhilarating rally to […]
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Danny Kingad runs it back with Yuya Wakamatsu at ONE 165 in Japan

December 18, 2023
Lions Nation MMA will be sending its newest member to represent the Philippines in ONE Championship’s much-awaited return to Japan on January 28. Danny Kingad is set to step inside the ring for a flyweight rematch against hometown hero and arch-nemesis Yuya Wakamatsu at ONE 165. The event will emanate live from Tokyo’s Ariake Arena. […]
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Yuri on NCAA 100 roster: ‘Everyone needs to fight for a slot’

December 18, 2023
NCAA Season 99 saw the emergence of new pillars for San Beda University. Jacob Cortez rose to become the ‘King Lion’ while Yukien Andrade proved that he is an able rock for the team. Rookies Jomel Puno and Nygel Gonzales delivered in big games. Ditto for junior winger James Payosing. Only four Lions will leave […]
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Nico Almendras’ NU return remains uncertain: ‘Surprise na lang’

December 18, 2023
Nico Almendras was a latecomer in the 2023 Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference but when National U-Sta. Elena needed him the most, he picked up the phone and answered the call. Aside from his leadership skills on and off the court, the 24-year-old spiker also made his presence felt by contributing in the offensive side especially […]
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Alex Eala surprised by ovation received from PVL fans

December 18, 2023
Alex Eala is still a superstar in “The Heart of Volleyball.” The 18-year-old Filipina tennis prodigy was part of the Philippine volleyball record crowd of 25,459 inside the SMART Araneta Coliseum for Game 2 of the 2023 Premier Volleyball League 2nd All-Filipino Conference Finals pitting Creamline and Choco Mucho on Saturday night. And although tennis […]
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Maxine Esteban emerges victorious in Euro U-23 tourney

December 18, 2023
Filipino-Ivorian Maxine Esteban turned back Germany’s Luca Sarah Holland-Cunz, 15-13, in the final of the International Handel Cup European Under-23 Circuit Championship on Sunday in Halle, Germany. In a tense finale, Esteban seized control early, taking a 13-9 lead before holding off the challenge of the 19-year-old German to win the gold in the women’s […]
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Joshua Pacio gets rematch with Jarred Brooks at ONE 166 in Qatar

December 18, 2023
Joshua Pacio finds himself at the crossroads of destiny as he gears up to battle Jarred Brooks once again. The much-awaited rematch is set to take place at ONE 166, emanating live from the Lusail Sports Arena in Doha, Qatar on March 1. The echoes of their first encounter in December 2022 still resonate in […]
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San Beda dedicates NCAA 99 crown to Boybits Victoria, Red Lions of ’91

December 18, 2023
Entering the NCAA Season 99 Seniors Basketball Finals, San Beda had revenge on their minds against Mapua University. It was the first time the two universities met in the Big Dance since the NCAA Season 67 Seniors Basketball Finals. During that three-game series, the Cardinals took Game 1, 103-94, before the Red Lions came roaring […]
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Alex Cabagnot replaces Josh Torralba as Goyang Sono import

December 18, 2023
Alex Cabagnot is heading to Korea. Goyang Sono announced on Monday that it has signed the nine-time PBA champion coach for the rest of the 2023-24 Korean Basketball League season. He replaced Joshua Torralba, who suffered a thigh injury and will soon have surgery. Cabagnot, 41, last played for Terrafirma back in the 2023 PBA […]
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