By: Ernest Tuazon University of Santo Tomas roared back from a two-game slump with a dramatic 28-26, 20-25, 25-23, 26-24 triumph over National University, exacting revenge on its UAAP tormentors in the V-League Men’s Collegiate Challenge at Paco Arena in Manila on Sunday. Jan Macam led the Golden Spikers with 14 points from 13 attacks, […]
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Alas Pilipinas overcame a 1-2 disadvantage to claim a five-set victory, 20-25, 25-20, 16-25, 25-20, 15-10, over Indonesia in the second leg, securing back-to-back bronze finishes in the 2024 Southeast Asian V-League on Sunday in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand. Jia De Guzman deployed her whole arsenal in the fifth set, leading a balanced offensive strike that […]
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Ced Domingo believes that their key additions, headed by coach Taka Minowa, played a major role in Akari’s surprising start in the 2024 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Reinforced Conference. The Chargers added Minowa, Ivy Lacsina, Camille Victoria, Kamille Cal, Dani Ravena, and American winger Oly Okaro during the offseason, and the results have been nothing […]
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Lauren Hoffman and John Cabang made their respective exits in their Olympic debuts in the women’s 400-meter hurdles and the men’s 100-meter hurdles, each under contrasting circumstances. Hoffman attacked her repechage heat in the longer hurdles event with determination, but it was not enough as she finished last in the second-chance race with a time […]
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Akari will enter the crossover second round undefeated after dealing Cignal its first loss, 15-25, 25-17, 25-19, 25-22, in the 2024 Premier Volleyball League Reinforced Conference at the Philsports Arena on Tuesday. The Chargers finished their Pool B games at 5-0 while pushing the HD Spikers down to 4-1 for second. Both teams will enter […]
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A champion back in high school, Amet Bituin aims to make a significant impact for Far Eastern University in his upcoming rookie year in the UAAP Season 87 Men’s Volleyball Tournament. Bituin, who wrapped up his high school career with FEU-Diliman with a Final Four finish in Season 86, played a key role in the […]
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EJ Obiena fell just short of clinching the Philippines’ first Olympic medal in athletics in 88 years, securing a commendable fourth-place finish in the Men’s Pole Vault on Tuesday morning (Manila time) at the Stade de France. With a best jump of 5.90 meters, the 28-year-old pole vaulter once again showcased his extraordinary talent and […]
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Whatever the result of her bout on Wednesday, 4:18 a.m. (Manila time), Aira Villegas will be coming home to the Philippines as an Olympic medalist. Already assured of a bronze, the Filipina southpaw will be gunning for a final spot when she takes on Buse Naz Çakıroğlu of Turkey in the semifinals. Another win by […]
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Heading into the vault final at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games on Sunday, Carlos Yulo felt remarkably relaxed. Despite struggling with sleeplessness before the event, his restlessness wasn’t due to nerves but rather excitement about concluding his campaign. “Ako din po, talagang unbelievable din po. Ang wish ko lang po (bago yung event) is maging […]
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