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Chris Newsome seeks to carry forward Gabe Norwood’s example

December 30, 2025
News
 Matthew Li
Chris Newsome could not help but feel mixed emotions on Monday evening. On one hand, he was pleased to have led Meralco to a 98-89 victory over Rain or Shine, sending the Bolts into the 2025–26 PBA Philippine Cup semifinals. The win completed a series upset that required Meralco to take two games against the […]
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The Year That Was: Historic year for Alex Eala

December 30, 2025
News
 Ariel Ian Clarito
Two weeks before the WTA 1000 Miami Open last March, Alex Eala competed in the ITF W75 Trnava in Slovakia. Ranked 140th in the world at the time, Eala was defeated in the second round by world No. 266 Valentina Ryser of Switzerland, 6-4, 2-6, 2-6. Two months earlier, she missed out on the women’s […]
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The Year That Was: Filipinas enter golden era

December 30, 2025
News
 Lorenzo del Carmen
As 2025 draws to a close, one group stands head and shoulders above the rest in Philippine football — the Philippine Women’s National Football Team. The Filipinas have become the undisputed standard-bearers of the sport in the country. In a year defined by their reclamation of the Southeast Asian throne and cementing their status as […]
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The Year That Was: Kacey dela Rosa lifts Gilas Women to new heights

December 30, 2025
News
 Ariel Ian Clarito
Kacey Dela Rosa must have had an out-of-body experience in 2025. What she accomplished in just one year is something that could take others an entire career to achieve. The two-time UAAP MVP averaged 18.36 points, 14.64 rebounds, 2.36 assists, and 2.57 blocks in the elimination round, leading Ateneo de Manila University to a finish […]
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Stephen Holt authors Ginebra’s latest NSD miracle

December 29, 2025
News
 Justine Bacnis
Stephen Holt is no stranger to authoring clutch moments, but what he had just written on Sunday night should go down as one of his most memorable. The former No. 1 overall pick penned an ending so sweet to yet another NSD comeback as his buzzer-beating trey enabled Ginebra to complete its ouster of the […]
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Bitin and Brutal: Juan Gomez de Liano’s maiden conference ends in heartbreak

December 29, 2025
News
 Justine Bacnis
Only one word was enough for Juan Gomez de Liano to describe how he felt after his maiden PBA conference came to a heartbreaking end on Sunday night. Even as he tried to remain composed in front of the press, the lefty guard couldn’t hide how heartbroken he was after the twice-to-beat Converge bowed to […]
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Stephen Holt saves the day, sends Ginebra to PBA PH Cup semis

December 28, 2025
News
 Justine Bacnis
Stephen Holt pulled off arguably the biggest play of his career as Ginebra escaped Converge in overtime, 99-98, to move on to the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup semifinals at the SMART Araneta Coliseum on Sunday night. The seasoned playmaker knocked down a booming trifecta a la Justin Brownlee at the final buzzer, saving the […]
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Outcoached and Out Early: LA Tenorio reflects on first conference as Magnolia head coach

December 28, 2025
News
 Justine Bacnis
LA Tenorio could hardly remember the last time he exited a conference early after Magnolia witnessed the bitter end of its PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup campaign at the hands of TNT in the quarterfinals, Saturday night. The 41-year-old was left disappointed with the result as the former player turned bench strategist isn’t that used […]
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TNT repels Magnolia comeback, secures spot in PBA PH Cup semis

December 27, 2025
News
 Justine Bacnis
TNT advanced to the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals by keeping its mastery of Magnolia, 118-109, on Saturday night at the SMART Araneta Coliseum. The Tropang 5G raced to a 16-6 start before building a 43-19 lead early in the second chapter to stay ahead, but needed to repel their foes’ rally on the way to […]
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Yeng Guiao keeps calm, defiant despite Game 1 loss

December 27, 2025
News
 Justine Bacnis
They were only delayed but not denied just yet, and that’s exactly why Coach Yeng Guiao is hardly bothered, even as Rain or Shine failed to maximize its win-once incentive against Meralco in the PBA Philippine Cup quarterfinals. The Elasto Painters on Saturday suffered a 96-79 romp to the Bolts, which foiled their bid to […]
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Paul Lee ruled out of PBA PH Cup playoffs due to hamstring tear

December 27, 2025
News
 Justine Bacnis
Magnolia will miss its main gunner in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup quarterfinals with Paul Lee ruled out due to injury. Though activated prior to the playoffs, the star guard won’t see action in their series versus TNT after imaging scans revealed a tear on his left hamstring. Lee said he’d be out for […]
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Meralco blitzes Rain or Shine early to force do-or-die in PBA PH Cup quarters

December 27, 2025
News
 Justine Bacnis
Meralco needed only a little time to get into rhythm, and there would be no denying the crew on its way to crushing Rain or Shine, 96-79, in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup quarterfinals at the SMART Araneta Coliseum, Saturday night. The Bolts actually trailed by a field goal barely two minutes into the […]
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Robert Bolick gives all to repay NLEX for letting him join Gilas’ SEAG run

December 26, 2025
News
 Matthew Li
The last six days had been a roller-coaster for Robert Bolick. Just a week ago, the 30-year-old guard from Ormoc City had led Gilas Pilipinas Men past host Thailand, overcoming a hostile crowd and one-sided calls to give the country its 20th men’s basketball crown at the Southeast Asian Games. But upon returning to NLEX, […]
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Just like Jerom Lastimosa, SEAG hero Ced Manzano leaves Adamson legacy worthy of jersey retirement

December 26, 2025
News
 Matthew Li
During the past two Southeast Asian Games, Gilas Pilipinas Men have had to overcome major hurdles to assemble a complete roster. In the 2023 edition in Cambodia, the tournament coincided with professional league schedules, while this year’s Games were affected by eligibility issues, including the barring of naturalized Filipinos and players who failed to secure […]
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