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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

Justin Valencia

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

Justin Valencia

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

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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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UAAP 86 HSVB: Adamson girls, UE boys clinch first round sweeps

December 18, 2023

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Adamson University and University of the East continued their dominance in the UAAP Season 86 High School Volleyball tournaments after completing respective sweeps of the High School Girls’ and Boys’ divisions, respectively, on Sunday at the Adamson Gym in Malate, Manila. The Lady Baby Falcons extended their win streak for the season to six on […]
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UAAP 86 HSBB: Adamson completes first round sweep

December 18, 2023

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ADAMSON University notched a 68-57 conquest over defending champion Far Eastern University-Diliman to complete a first-round sweep Sunday in the UAAP Season 86 High School Boys’ Basketball Tournament at the Filoil EcoOil Centre. Zahir Sajili had 11 points and four rebounds while Justine Garcia sustained his consistent play with 10 points, five rebounds, five assists, […]
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PH era continues as AP.Bren becomes undisputed M5 world champion on home soil

December 18, 2023

Many believed that the Philippine era had come to an end after Onic Esports swept AP.Bren in the upper bracket finals yesterday, but AP.Bren proved all doubters wrong. Instead, the Philippine representatives cemented their legendary legacy on the world stage, becoming the first team to win the M-series and the IESF world championship titles in […]
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Jayson Castro exits game prematurely, assures fans it’s nothing serious

December 17, 2023

ANTIPOLO – Jayson Castro said that he’s all fine after a quad issue led to his premature exit in TNT’s eventual loss to San Miguel in their PBA Season 48 Commissioner’s Cup duel, Sunday night. The 37-year-old is confident that he suffered nothing serious following tests done by the team’s medical staff. “I think OK […]
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Ivan Aska, Terrence Romeo downplay on-court clash amid victory

December 17, 2023

ANTIPOLO – Ivan Aska and Terrence Romeo were quick to bury the hatchet as the two were in the center of a heated argument during San Miguel’s eventual win over TNT in PBA Season 48 Commissioner’s Cup action on Sunday night. Both players downplayed the incident that took place during the fourth quarter, saying that […]
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PBA: San Miguel escapes TNT to move to cusp of quarters

December 17, 2023

ANTIPOLO – San Miguel pulled off big plays on both ends to hack out a thrilling 98-93 come-from-behind victory over TNT for its second win in a row in the PBA Season 48 Commissioner’s Cup, Sunday night at the Ynares Center here. CJ Perez nailed the tough go-ahead bucket with 1:50 to go, before Ivan […]
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System, not team depth, is the backbone of Creamline, says Sherwin Meneses

December 17, 2023

Justin Valencia

All-Filipino Conference champion once more. 15-0 sweep. No Jia De Guzman and Ced Domingo. This 2023 Premier Volleyball League 2nd AFC crown was just a testament to how the system is the real backbone of the greatness displayed by Creamline throughout the years. Questions and doubts were all over when De Guzman and Domingo left […]
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Jema Galanza pays tribute to Creamline’s unsung heroes: Negrito, Panaga, and Sato

December 17, 2023

Creamline went through the Premier Volleyball League Second All-Filipino Conference wars without two of their top guns, but still managed to defend its crown against a motivated Choco Mucho squad in a two-game finals series. And they could not have done it without the help of a few unlikely heroes, who stepped up to the […]
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Payosing credits Yuri for turning him from raw prospect to Finals MVP

December 17, 2023

When James Payosing packed his bags and left Davao City to join the prestigious San Beda University, he had no idea how little he knew about basketball. For most of his basketball career up to that point, Payosing’s freak athleticism, combined with his size advantage, had always been enough to help him succeed over most […]
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Clint Escamis prepares for leadership role in NCAA 100 After Season 99 heartbreak

December 17, 2023

Mapua University was one win away from ending a 32-year NCAA Seniors Basketball Tournament title drought against the perennially competitive San Beda University—the same school the Cardinals beat in 1991 for their last championship. At the helm were the unstoppable trio of Clint Escamis, Warren Bonifacio, and Paolo Hernandez, a partnership that had already brought […]
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Ginebra-TNT Christmas Day clash to have earlier start time

December 17, 2023

The PBA slightly revised the schedule of its Christmas Day games. In a memo, the rivalry affair between Ginebra and TNT on December 25 at the SMART Araneta Coliseum has been moved to 6:30 p.m. The match was originally scheduled at 8 p.m. LOOK: The PBA has made a slight revision to its Christmas Day […]
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NLEX taps Jong Uichico as lead assistant, locks Robert Bolick for three years

December 17, 2023

NLEX made some big moves over the weekend. The Road Warriors, led by team governor Ronald Dulatre, brought decorated head coach Jong Uichico in as lead assistant while signing Robert Bolick to a three-year deal. “There’s so much value in having a seasoned coach like Jong Uichico joining the Road Warriors,” said Dulatre about Uichico. […]
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Alyssa Valdez reflects on ‘unfamiliar Finals’ in Creamline victory sans Jia De Guzman

December 14, 2023

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Alyssa Valdez, who has experienced numerous championship games in her storied career, found herself navigating unfamiliar terrain during Game 1 of the Premier Volleyball League Second All-Filipino Conference finale. For the first time in the last five seasons, the three-time league MVP stepped onto a PVL finals court without her long-time running mate Jia De […]
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Jema Galanza proud to see sis Mafe deliver in first Finals

December 14, 2023

What transpired on Thursday night proved to be a dream come true for Jema Galanza as she shared the court with her sister, Mafe, in the finals of the Premier Volleyball League Second All-Filipino Conference. Mafe, who played sparingly throughout the conference, provided quality minutes in the Cool Smashers’ 25-23, 19-25, 26-24, 25-22 Game 1 […]
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Alinsunurin tells Rondina, Choco Mucho to keep heads high: ‘Hindi pa tapos ang laban’

December 14, 2023

Justin Valencia

Choco Mucho came close, but it was not enough, as the defending champion Creamline showcased its composure in Game 1 of the 2023 Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference Finals on Thursday night. However, Sisi Rondina and the rest of the Flying Titans were not newbies to this scenario. It was still fresh in their minds […]
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Sherwin Meneses’ composure, trust keys in Creamline’s success, gushes Tots Carlos

December 14, 2023

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Despite undergoing numerous changes in this conference alone, one thing remains constant for defending All-Filipino Conference champion Creamline: the unwavering trust of head coach Sherwin Meneses in all of his players, from the starting six up until the end of the bench. “Well, before naman umalis si Ate Jia [De Guzman], na-mindset naman na kami,” […]
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PVL: Creamline extends mastery over Choco Mucho to 10, moves on cusp of perfect conference

December 14, 2023

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Creamline is one win away from the championship and completing a perfect run in the 2023 Premier Volleyball League Second All-Filipino Conference. The defending champions Cool Smashers displayed nerves of steel to scrape past the challenge posed by the Choco Mucho Flying Titans, 25-23, 19-25, 26-24, 25-22, and move on the cusp of sweeping the […]
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Shaq Delos Santos credits F2 Logistics for shaping his coaching philosophy

December 14, 2023

Cignal head coach Shaq Delos Santos, the mastermind behind the powerhouse Petron squad that once wreaked havoc in the Philippine Super Liga, expressed his utmost respect to their once long-time rival F2 Logistics following the team’s disbandment last Wednesday. The Cargo Movers, one of the most storied volleyball franchises in the Philippines that won a […]
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Vanie Gandler channels inner ‘RAD’ in Battle for Bronze Game 1 win

December 14, 2023

After her shaky performance in the semifinals, Vanie Gandler made sure to step up to the challenge and help Cignal take Game 1 of the Premier Volleyball League Second All-Filipino Conference battle for bronze against Chery Tiggo. Up against a motivated Crossovers side in the third-place match, the super rookie out of Ateneo rose to […]
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CESAFI: Gentallan, Salarda, Maglasang deliver vs UC, sends title series to decider

December 14, 2023

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CEBU CITY — University of the Visayas dug deep on defense and held University of Cebu scoreless in the last four minutes to come away with a 53-41 win in Game Two of the Chooks-to-Go Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation Inc. (CESAFI) Season 23 college basketball finals on Thursday at the Cebu Coliseum here. This means the […]
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PVL: Gandler, Gonzaga show way vs Chery as Cignal moves closer to 3rd place

December 14, 2023

Justin Valencia

Cignal recovered from a second set hiccup with a dominant showing in the third before holding sway in the fourth to outlast Chery Tiggo, 25-19, 21-25, 25-15, 25-20, and move a win away from winning the 2023 Premier Volleyball League Second All-Filipino Conference third place, Thursday at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. The HD […]
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AFC: Kaya-Iloilo suffers defeat to close Champions League campaign

December 14, 2023

Lorenzo del Carmen

Kaya-Iloilo closed its 2023-2024 AFC Champions League campaign with a 1-3 loss to South Korean side Incheon United Wednesday at the Rizal Memorial Stadium in Manila. The newly-crowned 2023 Copa Paulino Alcantara winners found themselves two goals down before the end of the first half. Seung-Ho Park and Woo-Jin Choi scored in the 12th and […]
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Kat Tolentino, Choco Mucho pillar, says Finals appearance much sweeter because of heartbreaks

December 12, 2023

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Kat Tolentino has been with Choco Mucho since she entered the Premier Volleyball League in 2019, serving as one of the team’s founding players alongside Ateneo teammates Deanna Wong, Maddie Madayag, and Bea De Leon. It was a rough few years for the bunch, finishing fourth only twice in their four-year run with the Flying […]
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Sisi Rondina unfazed by Choco Mucho’s record vs Creamline

December 12, 2023

Justin Valencia

It is Creamline versus Choco Mucho in the 2023 Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference Finals. History, however, is not on the side of Choco Mucho in the lopsided Rebisco Clasico rivalry. In nine total matchups between the Cool Smashers and the Flying Titans, Creamline is a perfect 9-0. In this conference, it was the Cool […]
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Deanna Wong turns emotional as Choco Mucho finally makes big dance

December 12, 2023

Justin Valencia

After two hours and 20 minutes of top-notch volleyball, Deanna Wong could not hold back her emotions. Her first instinct was to look for Jem Ferrer, who was celebrating her 32nd birthday. Once she found her, Wong gave her mentor a tight hug. Euphoria was in the air after Choco Mucho earned a historic first-ever […]
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M5: AP.Bren takes down Geek Fam, arranges fated match with Onic

December 12, 2023

AP.Bren has forged the much-anticipated upper bracket finals head-to-head against Onic Esports after putting away Geek Fam ID, 3-1, in the upper bracket semi-finals of the M5 World Championship Knockout Stage on Tuesday at the EVM Convention Center in Quezon City. Both AP.Bren and Onic will take a three-day break before they square-off on December […]
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PVL: Choco Mucho vanquishes Cignal in thriller, sets up Rebisco Clasico finale

December 12, 2023

After a long and painful wait, Choco Mucho is heading to the finals of the Premier Volleyball League. For the first time since joining the league in 2019, the Flying Titans finally got the chance to compete for a title after taking down Cignal in four tight sets, 25-20, 23-25, 26-24, 25-23, in Game 3 […]
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UC ekes past UV, moves closer to first CESAFI collegiate crown since 2012

December 12, 2023

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CEBU CITY — University of Cebu slipped past defending champion University of the Visayas, 66-63, in Game One of the Chooks-to-Go Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation Inc. (CESAFI) Season 23 collegiate basketball finals on Tuesday night at the packed Cebu Coliseum here. The thrilling victory gave the Webmasters a 1-0 series lead, and now they need […]
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