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PBA: LA Tenorio’s return spurs Ginebra romp of Terrafirma to gain share of 3rd

December 3, 2023
Ginebra gave LA Tenorio the welcome he deserves by way of a 110-99 victory over Terrafirma to continue their winning ways in the PBA Season 48 Commissioner’s Cup, Sunday night at the Philsports Arena in Pasig. The decorated guard played his first game back after months of battling and conquering cancer, and the Kings made […]
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MVP KQ sets aside ego as humble shift ignites La Salle’s Game 2 triumph

December 3, 2023
On the day Kevin Quiambao received his UAAP Season 86 MVP award, he proved why he is the Most Valuable Player for De La Salle University in their most important game of the year with their backs against the wall versus University of the Philippines in the Finals. In a surprising move, the 6-foot-6 all-around […]
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PVL: PLDT stays in QF hunt as Jolina Dela Cruz suffers injury

November 30, 2023
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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Facing tall Akari was a learning experience for Creamline, says Tots Carlos

November 30, 2023
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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June Mar Fajardo out 4-6 weeks due to fractured hand

November 30, 2023
June Mar Fajardo will be out for a while – again. The San Miguel main man has suffered a metacarpal fracture on his left hand and will be sidelined for 4-6 weeks, according to team manager Gee Abanilla. “Metacarpal fracture of 4th digit,” the Beermen executive wrote in a short text message to Tiebreaker Times, […]
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PVL: Creamline moves on cusp of elims sweep, escapes Akari in 4

November 30, 2023
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 granted exemption by IOC, clears path to rep PH in Olympics

November 30, 2023
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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Roma Joy Doromal, Galeries treated game vs Gerflor as a ‘championship’

November 30, 2023
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’s battle cry for Game Two: ‘Backs against the wall, but we’re ready to hunt’

November 30, 2023
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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Will Gozum bids Benilde farewell: ‘I hope hindi nila ako makalimutan’

November 30, 2023
After falling short in the NCAA Season 98 Seniors Basketball Finals, the College of Saint Benilde returned for Season 99 looking to claim the crown that had eluded them by just one game. Unfortunately for the Blazers, they took a step back as they fell in the Final Four after a tumultuous term in the […]
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PVL: Galeries Towers denies Gerflor with reverse sweep, notches franchise breakthrough

November 30, 2023
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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Elvis, Blackpink, Eraserheads, Super Mario among themes for UAAP CDC squads

November 30, 2023
Last year’s podium finishers are expected to be the favorites anew in the UAAP Season 86 Cheerdance Competition happening on Saturday at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. Of course, there is the NU Pep Squad, which just regained supremacy in the biggest special event of the league last season with its “Cheerobics” routine that […]
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Defiant ‘Mamu’: Despite losses, Rain or Shine shows promise against PBA giants

November 30, 2023
Gian Mamuyac remains defiant even as Rain or Shine absorbed its fifth loss in as many outings in the PBA Season 48 Commissioner’s Cup, Wednesday. The sophomore winger opted to stick to the positives after dropping another tight affair, this time a 115-110 decision to San Miguel, offering that the youth-laden squad is showing that […]
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June Mar Fajardo shrugs off wrist injury: ‘Malayo sa bituka’

November 29, 2023
June Mar Fajardo hopes that he suffered nothing serious after hurting his left wrist during San Miguel’s eventual win over Rain or Shine in PBA Season 48 Commissioner’s Cup action on Wednesday night. The league’s reigning seven-time MVP was in a bit of a rush leaving the SMART Araneta Coliseum moments after their 115-110 victory […]
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UP’s convincing win shakes La Salle, Michael Phillips: ‘We can’t let this break us’

November 29, 2023
Michael Phillips wants the De La Salle Green Archers to remember one thing. The last time they lost to the UP Fighting Maroons in the UAAP Season 86 Men’s Basketball Tournament, it paved the way for a nine-game winning streak that catapulted them into the Finals for the first time since Season 80. Phillips, who […]
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PBA: Lassiter spoils Mamuyac’s career game as San Miguel escapes ROS for share of second

November 29, 2023
Marcio Lassiter threw the haymaker as San Miguel took down Rain or Shine in a slugfest, 115-110, for its third successive win in the PBA Season 48 Commissioner’s Cup, Wednesday at the SMART Araneta Coliseum. The veteran sniper broke the 108-all deadlock with a booming trifecta against the defense of Jhonard Clarito with 43.6 seconds […]
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KQ plots bounce back after disappointing Game 1 outing: ‘Ibang Kevin Quiambao ang makikita niyo’

November 29, 2023
On the day the statistical points were released that put Kevin Quiambao as the presumptive UAAP Season 86 MVP, he failed to show up for De La Salle University in one of the most important games of his collegiate career. The UP Fighting Maroons ran through the Green Archers by 30 points, 97-67, to move […]
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Reyland Torres puts clamps on good pal Kevin Quiambao in Game 1

November 29, 2023
Presumptive MVP Kevin Quiambao was put in shackles as University of the Philippines completely dominated De La Salle University in Game One of the best-of-three Finals of the UAAP Season 86 Men’s Basketball Tournament. The 6-foot-8 triple-double threat was held to just 11 points on 4-of-10 shooting from the field, six rebounds, and three assists. […]
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Francis Lopez shows no fear in first-ever Finals game, helps UP dominate the boards

November 29, 2023
Francis Lopez made the most out of his first finals appearance for University of the Philippines in the UAAP Season 86 Men’s Basketball Tournament. The 20-year-old presumptive Rookie of the Year produced 15 points and 11 rebounds for the Fighting Maroons in their dominant 97-67 Game One win over the De La Salle Green Archers. […]
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UP smothers La Salle in most one-sided UAAP MBB Finals game in 25 years

November 29, 2023
University of the Philippines moved on the cusp of regaining the UAAP Men’s Basketball crown it lost last season. What many expected to be a dogfight turned out to be the most lopsided finals game in 25 years. The Fighting Maroons crushed the De La Salle Green Archers, 97-67, in Game One of the Season […]
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Perpetual-Kinto, PGJC-Navy complete Spikers Turf quarters cast

November 29, 2023
Perpetual-Kinto Tyres and PGJC-Navy completed the quarterfinals cast in the 2023 Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference. The Altas clinched the second quarterfinals spot in Pool A after escaping the Don Pacundo-DLSU Dasmarinas Patriots in five sets, 25-10, 19-25, 25-16, 19-25, 15-6 while the Sealions swept the Alpha Omega Elite Spikers, 25-14, 25-17, 25-13, on Wednesday night […]
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PBA: Phoenix Super LPG torches Terrafirma, gains solo second

November 29, 2023
Phoenix Super LPG caught fire in the second quarter on the way to sending Terrafirma skidding, 103-84, for its third win in a row in the PBA Season 48 Commissioner’s Cup, Wednesday at the SMART Araneta Coliseum. Johnathan Williams set the pace with 29 points and 13 rebounds. And the former Los Angeles Laker spearheaded […]
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Gabe Norwood filled with regret after failing to show poise under Ginebra pressure

November 25, 2023
Gabe Norwood committed a shocking gaffe in the final seconds of Rain or Shine’s eventual loss to Ginebra in Friday’s PBA Commissioner’s Cup action. The 38-year-old veteran air-balled a pull-up from midrange with 15 seconds left to play but him forgetting the situation caught many by surprise. He took the shot — a possession they […]
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PBA: Ginebra survives fiery Caracut outing for bounce back win

November 24, 2023
Maverick Ahanmisi came through with the biggest of buckets as Barangay Ginebra escaped Rain or Shine, 107-102, to re-enter the PBA Season 48 Commissioner’s Cup win column, Friday night at the SMART Araneta Coliseum. The seasoned guard drilled a trifecta from the top of the key to give the Kings a two-possession lead, 104-100, 54.2 […]
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Jason Perkins leaner, meaner this time: ‘I switched to San Mig Lights from Red Horse’

November 24, 2023
Jason Perkins has been on an upward trajectory in the ongoing PBA Season 48 Commissioner’s Cup, much to the benefit of his Phoenix Super LPG. The sixth-year forward on Friday night led the Fuel Masters past Blackwater, 111-106, for their second win in a row, finishing with a conference-high 23 points alongside eight rebounds, four […]
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Rensy Bajar laments lost rebuilding season for Letran

November 24, 2023
Calling Colegio de San Juan de Letran’s NCAA Season 99 Seniors Basketball Tournament run a disappointment would be a severe understatement. Coming off three straight championships in the NCAA, the Knights not only had the worst record of a squad coming off a title, but they also had the worst season in Letran’s long history […]
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Alinsunurin, Rondina deflect credit for Choco Mucho turnaround to vets

November 24, 2023
Ever since Dante Alinsurin took over Choco Mucho before the start of the Premier Volleyball League 2023 season, all eyes have been on him. Ever since Sisi Rondina joined the Flying Titans in the Invitationals, all eyes have been on her. And deservingly so. Alinsunurin is a decorated tactician in the men’s side at the […]
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Spikers Turf: Absin, FEU crush Alpha Omega, advance to QF

November 24, 2023
Unbeaten Chef on a Diet-FEU gave Alpha Omega the boot, 25-17, 25-18, 25-12, to book its spot in the quarterfinals of the 2023 Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference at the Paco Arena, Friday. The Tamaraws improved to 4-0 and are assured of entering the knockout quarters even if they drop their game against 3-1 Savouge RTU […]
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UAAP 86 Beach Volleyball: NU’s Cordero-Orillaneda halts FEU’s Pons-Petallor streak

November 24, 2023
NATIONAL University’s Honey Grace Cordero and Kly Orillaneda overcame a tough second set stand by Far Eastern University’s Melody Pons and Gerzel Petallo to hack out a 21-12, 21-19 win and move closer in sweeping the UAAP Season 86 women’s beach volleyball eliminations at Sands SM By The Bay Friday. Cordero and Orillaneda displayed tremendous […]
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PBA: Phoenix Super LPG adds to Blackwater’s miseries for back-to-back wins

November 24, 2023
Phoenix Super LPG prolonged the agony of Blackwater, 111-106, in the PBA Season 48 Commissioner’s Cup, Friday night at the SMART Araneta Coliseum. The Fuel Masters jumped to an early lead but still needed to fend off the Bossing late in the game behind timely hits from Javee Mocon, Ricci Rivero, and Jason Perkins, eventually […]
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Spikers Turf: Perpetual stays alive after sweep of Ateneo

November 24, 2023
Perpetual-Kinto Tyres got the job done over Ateneo-Fudgee Barr, 25-23, 25-21, 25-20, to stay in the hunt for the second playoffs ticket in Pool A of the 2023 Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference, Friday at the Paco Arena in Manila. The Altas forced a tie for second with Philippine Army with identical 3-1 records but the […]
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UAAP 86 Beach Volleyball: UST’s Gupiteo-Varga, NU’s Buytrago-Iraya remain perfect ahead of showdown

November 24, 2023
MEN’S titleholder University of Santo Tomas and National University primed up to their much-anticipated Finals rematch after extending their perfect runs to 6-0 Friday in the UAAP Season 86 beach volleyball tournament at Sands SM By The Bay. Alche Gupiteo and reigning MVP Rancel Varga made quick work of University of the East’s Julian Celestial […]
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UAAP 86 Athletics: Adamson boys off to blazing start after 1-2-3 in 100m, Angeles and Lorana golds

November 23, 2023
Adamson University had a flying start in its pursuit to follow up on its long-awaited title with a dominant performance in the boys’ division of the UAAP Season 85 High School Athletics championships on Wednesday at the PhilSports Track Oval in Pasig City. Fueled by three golds, three silvers, and two bronzes, including a podium […]
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UAAP 86 Athletics: Tyronne Flores, John Lloyd Cabalo give NU men’s early lead, FEU women at helm after Day 1

November 23, 2023
NATIONAL University relied on its two golden finishes to open a 63-44 lead over the three-peat-seeking University of the Philippines in the men’s side at the start of the UAAP Season 86 Athletics championships on Wednesday at the PhilSports Track Oval in Pasig City. Tyronne Flores collected his third straight gold in the shotput to […]
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PGT: Miguel Tabuena, Angelo Que forge QF duel

November 23, 2023
Miguel Tabuena and Angelo Que secured commanding victories, setting the stage for an eagerly anticipated quarterfinal showdown in the ICTSI The Country Club Match Play Invitational. The tournament has been witnessing the resurgence of a former ace returning after a two-year hiatus. Tabuena, who breezed past fellow Asian Tour campaigner Lloyd Go with a 3&2 […]
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LPGT: Mikha seals semis face-off vs Chihiro Ikeda

November 23, 2023
Mikha Fortuna surged closer to a breakthrough in her dream of turning professional, dispatching Korean Seoyun Kim, 5&4, in challenging conditions to advance to the semifinals of the ICTSI The Country Club Match Play Invitational at the TCC course in Santa Rosa, Laguna on Wednesday. The relentless wind added a challenging element to the match, […]
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Thomas Robinson downplays spat with Northport officials

November 23, 2023
Thomas Robinson didn’t offer much about the postgame incident that marred NLEX’s win over NorthPort in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup, Wednesday night. The Road Warriors import was at the center of a heated shouting match with Batang Pier team manager Pido Jarencio as both teams made their way into the tunnel to head back to […]
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Pido Jarencio hurls grave threats towards Thomas Robinson after heated NLEX-Northport game

November 22, 2023
Pido Jarencio and Thomas Robinson were at the center of a heated encounter after NLEX’s win over NorthPort in PBA Commissioner’s Cup action Wednesday. The two confronted one another and figured in a shouting match as both teams entered the dugout of the SMART Araneta Coliseum before cooler heads defused the situation, which included Commissioner […]
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