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La Salle dominates Korea U to rule WUBS

August 12, 2024
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 Matthew Li
De La Salle University delivered a scintillating performance in its last broadcasted game before its title retention quest in the UAAP. The Green Archers routed two-time defending Korean University League champion Korea University, 101-86, to claim the 2024 World University Basketball Series title on Monday evening at Yoyogi National Stadium Second Gymnasium in Tokyo, Japan. […]
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NU computer engineering soph steps up as Bulldogs’ captain in historic UAAP Valorant

August 12, 2024
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 Tiebreaker Times
By: Jan Marcus Montevirgen In a twist of fate, Julian Andrei Villanueva finds himself thrust into an unexpected role at a historic moment for National University. As the Valorant team captain of the Bulldogs, Villanueva is not just preparing for the inaugural UAAP Esports Tournament; he is leading the school into uncharted territory. This groundbreaking […]
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NU Lady Bulldogs to represent PH in VTV Cup

August 12, 2024
News
 Justin Valencia
National University will represent the Philippines in the 2024 VTV International Women’s Volleyball Cup. The organizers announced on Monday that the Lady Bulldogs have replaced the University of Indonesia in the annual tournament organized by the Volleyball Federation of Vietnam and sponsored by Vietnam Television. Last Saturday, NU withdrew from the 2024 V-League Women’s Collegiate […]
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Odjie Mamon sees vast potential in JJ Macam, UST rookies amid V-League battles

August 12, 2024
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 Tiebreaker Times
By: Ernest Tuazon While University of Santo Tomas got off to a slow start in the 2024 V-League Men’s Collegiate Challenge by dropping its first two games, the España-based squad found a positive note in the strong performance of rookie JJ Macam. Macam scored 31 points in his first two games of the pre-season tilt, […]
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Saad Macapa-ar, UE eager to get back at UST come UAAP Valorant

August 12, 2024
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 Tiebreaker Times
By: Jan Marcus Montevirgen For many students, representing their university in any competition is a source of immense pride, as they carry their school’s name and honor into every tournament they participate in. Saad Macapa-ar, a member of the UE Zenith Esports’ Valorant Team, embodies this pride as he prepares to represent his university in […]
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Chua runner-up in Euro billiard joust

August 12, 2024
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 Tempo Desk
By MARK REY MONTEJO   Filipino pool ace Johann Chua failed to ride the momentum from his previous matches as he stumbled against Denmark’s Mickey Krause, 13-8, in the final round of the European Open 9-Ball Championship at the Hotel Esperanto in F...
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Roger Gorayeb’s bold move to take Marina Tushova reaps rewards for Capital1

August 12, 2024
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 Tiebreaker Times
By: Ernest Tuazon After a dismal 1-10 record in their maiden conference, coach Roger Gorayeb has become the focal point for leading Capital1 to a much-improved season in the 2024 PVL Reinforced Conference. The head coach had to make crucial decisions in hopes of seeing the Solar Spikers rise from their poor start in the […]
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Lydia Ko finally gets Olympic gold

August 12, 2024
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 Tempo Desk
By ASSOCIATED PRESS   SAINT-QUENTIN-EN-YVELINES, France (AP) — One gold short of the Olympic medal collection, one win away from the LPGA Hall of Fame, Lydia Ko pondered what it would be like to knock out both at the same time and said when she ar...
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Zamboanga reigns supreme, overpowers Macau to win TAT title

August 12, 2024
News
 Jonash Dannug
Zamboanga completed its sweep of The Asian Tournament Grand Finals, overpowering Macau in the championship match, 81-65, in a packed Zamboanga Coliseum last Saturday night. The Valientes used a huge 25-15 fourth-quarter run to finally put away the gutsy Black Bears. They led by as much as 20 points, 81-61, after a DeMarcus Cousins slam […]
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Olympian Catantan graduates from Penn State

August 12, 2024
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 Tempo Desk
By MARK REY MONTEJO   Samantha Catantan is one happy and proud athlete today: after a memorable debut in the Paris Olympics, she returned to the US and earned her diploma in accountancy at the Pennsylvania State University. “Olympian [to] Accounta...
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GBoy De Vega, Jan Macam lead UST to revenge victory over NU in V-League

August 11, 2024
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 Tiebreaker Times
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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Perpetual shocks NUNS with last-second win to open NGBL

August 11, 2024
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 Tiebreaker Times
University of Perpetual Help System DALTA opened its Next Generation Basketball League (NGBL) campaign with a stunning victory over UAAP powerhouse National University-Nazareth School. The Junior Altas completed a comeback win against the Bullpups, 75-74, in their Sunday morning clash at the Tanduay Gym in Manila. Leading the way for the Las Piñas cagers were […]
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Alas Women stage comeback vs Indonesia, secure back-to-back SEA V-League bronzes

August 11, 2024
News
 Jonash Dannug
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 credits Taka Minowa for Akari’s impressive start

August 6, 2024
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 Jonash Dannug
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, John Cabang bow out of Paris 2024 hurdles

August 6, 2024
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 Tiebreaker Times
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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Catantan’s next target: LA 2028

August 6, 2024
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By MARK REY MONTEJO   Fencer Sam Catantan vowed to come back stronger and make every day count toward her redemption bid for the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028. For now, the 22-year-old Penn State standout is focusing on her wellness as she gives he...
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Malabuyo relishes maiden Olympic stint

August 6, 2024
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 Tempo Desk
By MARK REY MONTEJO   Fil-American gymnast Emma Malabuyo expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to represent the Philippines in the 2024 Paris Olympics. In a social media post, Malabuyo said her maiden appearance at the sports’ biggest stage ...
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EJ hosting a tournament in PH

August 6, 2024
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 Tempo Desk
By REY C. LACHICA   PARIS —  For EJ Obiena, life must go on. First in his agenda after his failed bid in the Paris Olympics is tournament he will be hosting in the Philippines soon. The tentative date in on Sept. 20 but still have little det...
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