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NU frustrates FEU for first UAAP win

September 14, 2024
By NIKOLE JAVIER   National University recovered from a sluggish start to turn back Far Eastern University, 62-60, for its first victory in the UAAP Season 87 men’s basketball tournament on Saturday night, Sept. 14, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. ...

Blazers clobber Generals for solo lead

September 14, 2024
By ASSOCIATED PRESS   Tony Ynot and Allen Liwag joined forces on both ends as College of St. Benilde clobbered Emilio Aguinaldo College, 77-55, to seize the solo lead in NCAA Season 100 men’s basketball at the Filoil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City...

Camille Clarin channels wisdom from Jack Animam, former seniors in guiding NU rookies

September 9, 2024
It’s been five years since the batch of Camille Clarin, Angel Surada, and Ann Pingol joined and played for National University. During that time, they’ve racked up multiple UAAP titles in both 5-on-5 and 3×3 basketball. Now, Clarin and her batchmates are no longer the new kids on the block — they are now the […]
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Rookie nerves? No problem for UST’s Karylle Sierba

September 9, 2024
Despite an outstanding debut for defending champion University of Santo Tomas (UST), rookie Karylle Sierba knows there’s still room for improvement. The 18-year-old newcomer was one of the most anticipated rookies heading into the UAAP Season 87 women’s basketball tournament, and she didn’t disappoint. Sierba, a product of UST High School, helped lead the Growling […]
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Kacey Dela Rosa draws inspiration from Jack Animam after Gilas team up

September 9, 2024
It had been a long but fruitful off-season for reigning UAAP Women’s Basketball Most Valuable Player, Kacey Dela Rosa. After missing out on the national team window last year, Dela Rosa joined Gilas Women in their campaign at the FIBA Women’s World Cup 2026 Pre-Qualifying Tournament in Rwanda. The experience proved to be an eye-opener […]
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San Miguel eyes Sheldon Mac to replace Jordan Adams

September 9, 2024
San Miguel is looking to make a switch heading into the second half of the 2024 PBA Governors’ Cup group stages. The Beermen have brought in former Washington Wizard Sheldon Mac to replace Jordan Adams. Multiple sources closely monitoring the situation have confirmed this development to Tiebreaker Times. Mac will have his official height measurement […]
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Nard Guerrero focused on La Salle chemistry before NU clash

September 9, 2024
When higher stakes come into play, leaders hope their team can unite and peak at the right moment. This is the mindset of new De La Salle University captain Menard Guerrero, as he led the Green Spikers to a commanding sweep of Perpetual. The victory comes at a crucial time, with La Salle’s next match […]
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Casiey Dongallo makes triumphant comeback after six-month injury layoff

September 9, 2024
Six months. That was how long University of the East (UE) standout Casiey Dongallo had to wait before stepping back onto the Taraflex. After being sidelined by a wrist injury since the start of the V-League Women’s Collegiate Challenge, Dongallo made a triumphant return. She helped UE secure a thrilling five-set victory over Far Eastern […]
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Demetrious Johnson greenlights to stake vacant flyweight title in Danny Kingad-Adriano Moraes II

September 9, 2024
Demetrious Johnson’s retirement opens up a clear pathway to the throne of ONE Championship’s flyweight MMA division. “Mighty Mouse” officially called it quits at last weekend’s ONE 168, making the announcement in front of a jampacked crowd at the 21,000-capacity Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado. Along with his decision to hang up the gloves for […]
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PMNFT edged by Tajikistan in shooutout, ends Merdeka Cup in fourth

September 9, 2024
The Philippine Men’s National Football Team wrapped up its 2024 Merdeka Cup campaign in disappointing fashion, finishing in fourth place after a 4-3 penalty shootout loss to Tajikistan. The match, held Sunday at Bukit Jalil Stadium in Kuala Lumpur, ended in a goalless draw after regulation, forcing a dramatic shootout. Jarvey Gayoso and Jefferson Tabinas […]
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Jayson Castro, 38, shows he’s still a clutch performer

September 9, 2024
TNT found itself facing another tough test given by Converge as the two squads met once more in the PBA Season 49 Governors’ Cup on Sunday night. Fortunately for the Tropang Giga, they have one of their elder statesmen to lean on – and show how much they’ve learned from their previous encounter. On the […]
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