Blacklist International successfully avenged their group stage loss at the hands of Fire Flux Esports after taking a commanding 3-1 sweep in the lower bracket of the M5 World Championship Knockout Stage at the EVM Convention Center in Quezon City. The M3 world champions will face the loser in the upper bracket match between AP.Bren […]
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Members of the Geek Fam ID squad playing in the M5 World Championship have finally spoken. And they believe that the Philippine server is much more competitive than the Indonesian server. “I think ranked games are more competitive here in PH than in Indonesia. You can practice more here,” said midlaner Valent “Aboy” Putra when […]
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M-series rookie Kenneth “Yue” Tadeo played like a veteran as he led Blacklist International to a clutch 2-1 win over Team SMG for their second victory in as many matches in the M5 World Championship Group Stage on Monday at the EVM Convention Center in Quezon City. The Tier One-backed squad improved to 2-0 and […]
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Two teams, each featuring a pair of Filipino imports, emerged victorious in their respective matches during Day 3 of the M5 World Championship Group Stage. Indonesia’s Geek Fam ID and Cambodia’s See You Soon secured sweeps on Monday at the EVM Convention Center in Quezon City. Filipino imports Michael “MP the King” Endino and Clarense […]
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Japanese head coach Taka Minowa was left in awe by the tenacity displayed by the newly-formed Nxled squad throughout the Premier Volleyball League Second All-Filipino Conference. Minowa admitted that the Chameleons exceeded his expectations after winning four games in their maiden stint, revealing that he thought the team could only win a game or two […]
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Triple Esports team captain Mohammed “Tarzan” Kharabah is proving to the world that academic greatness and passion can be pursued together with the right time management. While enrolled as a medical student in Saudi Arabia, he has become one of the most prominent esports personalities in the Middle East after leading his country to a […]
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When asked to comment on the performance of the Brazilian representative Bigetron Sons, who suffered their second straight loss via a sweep at the hands of See You Soon, Filipino Import Michael “MPtheKing” Endino had a harsh assessment of their rivals. “It all boils down to the mechanics and chemistry of the players. They still […]
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Aduke Ogunsanya, hailing from Dumangas, Iloilo, expressed her utmost gratitude to her fellow Ilonggos after they swarmed the University of San Agustin Gymnasium to support the PVL on Tour last Saturday. Despite the humid atmosphere inside the venue due to the lack of air conditioning, the fans waved their fans to combat the heat. Moreover, […]
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Despite parading three M-series rookies, Blacklist International scored a dominant 2-0 sweep of RRQ Akira to open their M5 World Championship campaign on Sunday at the EVM Convention Center in Quezon City. This is Blacklist’s third-straight M-series appearance and the first-time without the popular V33Wise duo. Edward (Edith) opened the series in style as he […]
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Sta. Elena-National U emerged on top in a thrilling battle of power and nerves in the third set, then wore down Navy in the fourth to secure a 25-23, 22-25, 28-26, 25-17 victory, completing the semifinal cast in the Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference at the Paco Arena in Manila on Sunday night. The Pool A […]
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PLDT snapped its three-game skid, sweeping F2 Logistics 25-21, 27-25, 25-23 to stay in quarterfinals contention in the Premier Volleyball League Second All-Filipino Conference on Thursday night at the Philsports Arena. The High Speed Hitters showed poise under pressure, fending off every rally mounted by the Cargo Movers. Jolina Dela Cruz was lost in the […]
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Creamline had to work doubly hard to secure its tenth consecutive win after facing a tough challenge from Akari in the Premier Volleyball League Second All-Filipino Conference elimination round on Thursday night. The Cool Smashers initially trailed in the opening set before mounting a significant comeback. However, their efforts fell short as the Chargers – […]
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Creamline is now one win away from sweeping the elimination round after defeating Akari in four sets, 26-28, 25-14, 25-23, 25-22, in the Premier Volleyball League Second All-Filipino Conference on Thursday at the Philsports Arena. The Cool Smashers initiated a massive rally in the first set to salvage themselves from a slow start but fell […]
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Kayla Sanchez has been granted a special exemption by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), waiving the standard three-year waiting period for switching federations. This crucial decision opens the door for Sanchez to proudly represent the Philippines in the upcoming Paris Summer Olympics in 2024, pending qualification. The approval of this exemption marks the final hurdle […]
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Tired of losing, Roma Joy Doromal stepped up to the challenge on Thursday to lead Galeries Tower to its first franchise victory in the Premier Volleyball League Second All-Filipino Conference. Doromal put up one of her best performances in a Highrisers uniform, delivering a game-high 15 points on 10 attacks, three blocks, and two aces. […]
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Evan Nelle admitted that he needs to raise his game after De La Salle University lost 67-97 to University of the Philippines in game one of the UAAP Season 86 Men’s Basketball Tournament finals last Wednesday. The 25-year-old floor general committed two fouls early in the game, which stifled his performance and limited him to […]
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Galeries Towers finally broke through, overcoming a 0-2 deficit against the struggling Gerflor, securing an 18-25, 24-26, 25-23, 25-18, 15-11 victory for its first franchise win in a battle of two already-eliminated teams in the Premier Volleyball League Second All-Filipino Conference at the Philsports Arena on Thursday. The Highrisers started the game slowly, dropping the […]
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