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Ara Galang hungry for first PVL championship

August 14, 2025
Wherever Ara Galang went, success was never far behind. Her career sparkled with championships — three from her collegiate days in the UAAP with La Salle, where she became one of the league’s brightest stars. Then four more at the club level in the now-defunct Philippine Super Liga, where her winning pedigree continued to shine. […]
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Justine Jazareno finds strength in Dawn Catindig’s guidance

August 14, 2025
Alas Pilipinas defensive ace Justine Jazareno credited mentor Dawn Catindig’s guidance for her standout performance in the 2025 SEA V.League, where she earned Best Libero honors in the second leg. Jazareno said Catindig — a fellow De La Salle University product — served as her “anchor” throughout the tournament, always going the extra mile to […]
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Tats Suzara: ‘We’re ready’ for FIVB Men’s Worlds, calls for bigger fan push

August 14, 2025
Philippine National Volleyball Federation president Tats Suzara said the country is nearly ready to host the FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship, encouraging fans to secure their tickets and rally behind the world-class event. Suzara noted that aside from ironing out minor details, the only remaining task for the local organizing committee is to intensify promotional […]
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Mikee Romero’s Globalport-PFP stuns reigning titlists in USPA Midwest Open

August 14, 2025
World-ranked polo player Mikee Romero delivered what he described as one of his “beautiful and courageous” shots, powering his team – GlobalPort-Passion For Polo – to a stunning 11-10 victory over defending champion Flying Changes in the 2025 USPA Midwest Open on Monday, Aug. 10, at the Las Brisas Polo Club in Chicago, Illinois. Staring […]
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Centeno, Baylon shine as Philippines bags 10-ball silver, sanda bronze in World Games

August 13, 2025
Chezka Centeno and Carlos Baylon Jr. delivered podium finishes for Team Philippines in the 2025 World Games, adding a silver and bronze medal to the country’s tally. Centeno settled for silver in the women’s 10-ball event on Wednesday at the Civil Aviation Flight University of China – Tianfu Campus Gymnasium after a 6-7 loss to […]
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Filipinas bow out of Serenity Cup after costly draw with Myanmar

August 13, 2025
The Filipinas’ reign as the queens of Southeast Asian football has come to an end. Needing a win to keep their semifinal hopes alive in the ASEAN MSIG Serenity Cup 2025, the Philippine Women’s National Football Team instead settled for a costly 1-1 draw against Myanmar on Wednesday at the Lạch Tray Stadium in Lai […]
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Canuto takes charge vs NZ-Bluefire as San Juan stays perfect in WMPBL

July 27, 2025
ROSARIO, Batangas — San Juan remained unbeaten after handing New Zealand Bluefire-Batangas its first loss of the 2025 Women’s Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League regular season presented by Akari, eking out a 74-71 victory on Sunday evening at the Rosario Cultural and Sports Center here. With main scorer Janine Pontejos hampered by foul trouble and eventually […]
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Guidetti: ‘I’d rather beat anyone else but Alessandro’ after Nxled clinches quarterfinal spot

July 27, 2025
CEBU CITY — Ettore Guidetti had every reason to be elated on Sunday night after steering Nxled to its first-ever quarterfinals appearance. But while the historic feat was worth celebrating, it came with mixed emotions for the veteran Italian coach, who earned the victory at the expense of a longtime friend and former coaching partner, […]
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Leo Austria credits FIBA World Cup learnings in redemption run with San Miguel

July 27, 2025
Leo Austria credited his time away from coaching after steering San Miguel back to the Promised Land by conquering the PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup. The four-time Coach of the Year made use of the time away from the sidelines when he was appointed as an active consultant for Jorge Gallent back in 2023 by […]
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‘Double K’ connection propels ONIC to MSC playoffs

July 27, 2025
ONIC Philippines secured its first-ever playoff appearance in the MLBB Mid Season Cup after a dominant 2-0 sweep of Malaysia’s HomeBois on Sunday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The Filipino squad — already a seasoned contender in the M-series World Championships — will make its playoff debut in MSC history, continuing their international momentum following their […]
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Lim, Palmera-Dy power Discovery-Rizal to breakout WMPBL win over RK Hoops-QC

July 27, 2025
ROSARIO, Batangas – Discovery-Rizal bounced back in dominant fashion, crushing RK Hoops-Quezon City, 82–39, to earn their first win of the 2025 Women’s Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League regular season presented by Akari, Sunday night at the Rosario Cultural and Sports Center here. Coming off back-to-back losses to start the season, Perlas — semifinalists in the […]
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UP completes first-ever Filoil three-peat, routs NU

July 27, 2025
For the first time ever, the ECJ Perpetual Trophy is leaving the Playtime Filoil Centre — and it’s headed to Diliman. University of the Philippines cemented its dynasty in the Filoil EcoOil Preseason Cup by completing a historic three-peat, routing National University, 79-65, in the winner-takes-all finale of the 18th edition of the tournament presented […]
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Nxled bounces back, sweeps Farm Fresh to clinch historic PVL QF berth

July 27, 2025
CEBU CITY — Nxled bounced back in dominant fashion, sweeping Farm Fresh in a virtual playoff for the second seed, 25-13, 25-16, 25-14, to clinch its first-ever quarterfinal berth in the 2025 PVL On Tour on Sunday at the USJ-R Coliseum here. After suffering their first loss of the tournament against PLDT the day before, […]
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Davison lauds Bedonia, Prado for breakout performances in her absence

July 27, 2025
CEBU CITY – For Savannah Davison, PLDT’s early success in the 2025 PVL On Tour came as no surprise — especially with Kiesha Bedonia and Jovie Prado finally getting their moment to shine. With Davison sitting out the team’s first three matches and former starter Fiola Ceballos parting ways with the club in the offseason, […]
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PLDT finishes PVL group stage unbeated after sweep of Galeries

July 27, 2025
CEBU CITY – PLDT swept Pool A with a dominant straight-sets victory over Galeries Tower, 25-20, 25-14, 25-17, to conclude its group stage campaign on a high note in the 2025 PVL On Tour, Sunday at the USJ-R Coliseum here. Coming off a straight-set win over Nxled the previous day, the High Speed Hitters maintained […]
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Allyn Bulanadi leaves Northport, signs with Pangasinan

July 27, 2025
After three years in the PBA, Allyn Bulanadi will look to regain his confidence in the MPBL. The 6-foot guard from Davao City has signed with the Pangasinan Heatwaves for the remainder of the 2025 season, parting ways with NorthPort. His agent, Danny Espiritu, announced the move via Facebook. Currently, the Heatwaves hold a 12-6 […]
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Afril Bernardino beams with pride as young Gilas Women make history in Asia Cup

July 21, 2025
In the absence of key national team stalwarts, Afril Bernardino couldn’t be prouder of the spirited stand of Gilas Pilipinas Women in the 2025 FIBA Women’s Asia Cup. Even without the likes of Bernardino, Janine Pontejos, Chack Cabinbin, and Andrea Tongco—who were all unavailable due to military duties—the Filipinas once again defied expectations. They managed […]
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Josh Ybañez named Best Libero in SEA V.League libero

July 21, 2025
From being a top-tier scorer in the UAAP to transitioning into a libero for Alas Pilipinas Men, Josh Ybañez has proven he can thrive in any role. The standout outside spiker from the University of Santo Tomas embraced the challenge of being converted into a defensive specialist for the Philippine men’s national volleyball team—and it […]
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Manny Pacquiao falls short in comeback fight as Mario Barrios retains WBC title in majority draw

July 21, 2025
Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao made a valiant return to the ring Saturday night, but it wasn’t enough to secure a win, as his bout against reigning WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios ended in a controversial majority draw. Pacquiao, 46, appeared to outwork and outpunch the younger, taller Barrios in several rounds, yet only one judge [...]
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Chris Ross perplexed after Jojo Lastimosa run-in: ‘I respect Poy’

July 21, 2025
Chris Ross cleared the air over his verbal exchange with Jojo Lastimosa after San Miguel’s Game 4 win in the PBA Philippine Cup Finals Sunday night. The veteran guard said that he was only giving Poy Erram his flowers when he went over to the TNT bench after the final buzzer on their 105-91 victory […]
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Jericho Cruz surprised by Jojo Lastimosa’s comments: ‘Wala akong ginagawang masama’

July 21, 2025
Jericho Cruz defended his actions late in San Miguel’s eventual victory over TNT in Game 4 of the PBA Philippine Cup Finals on Sunday night, saying that he was merely celebrating–contrary to what the opposition perceived. “Hindi naman showboating ‘yun,” he told reporters before leaving the Mall of Asia Arena, on the heels of their […]
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Jericho Cruz’s taunt sparks Jojo Lastimosa outburst: ‘He’s acting like a little boy’

July 20, 2025
TNT team manager Jojo Lastimosa was left seething over Jericho Cruz’s antics during the closing moments of their eventual loss to San Miguel in Game 4 of the PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup Finals on Sunday night. “Parang bastusan eh,” rued the cage legend to reporters shortly after emerging from the team’s dugout at the […]
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Gabi Bade fires 30, lifts Solar Home-Pangasinan past Tagaytay-Tol in heated WMPBL clash

July 20, 2025
Former Gilas Women guard Gabi Bade erupted for 30 points as Solar Home-Pangasinan edged Tagaytay-Tol in a fiery showdown, 79-76, to secure its second consecutive win in the 2025 Women’s Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League regular season presented by Akari, Sunday evening at the Enderun Gym. Bade delivered a dominant double-double performance—30 points and 13 rebounds—while […]
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Cruz, Perez push SMB to brink of PBA PH Cup, derail TNT’s Grand Slam dream

July 20, 2025
Jericho Cruz and CJ Perez delivered their best showings in the PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup Finals to date as San Miguel pummeled TNT, 105-91, for a commanding 3-1 lead, Sunday night at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay. The bruising winger fired 23 points, while the former BPC had 16 on an efficient […]
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