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Here’s what could make the ST2 better than its predecessor

December 5, 2023
A striking feature in the second iteration of Scottie Thompson’s signature shoe with World Balance is the woven jacquard knit used in the upper. According to the Filipino sports brand, it was “thoughtfully crafted to incorporate traditional Filipino patterns and embodies Thompson’s roots.” But it’s not only for aesthetic purposes. Thompson shared that he personally […]
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M5: Blacklist survives tight encounter vs Team SMG, nears playoffs

December 4, 2023
M-series rookie Kenneth “Yue” Tadeo played like a veteran as he led Blacklist International to a clutch 2-1 win over Team SMG for their second victory in as many matches in the M5 World Championship Group Stage on Monday at the EVM Convention Center in Quezon City. The Tier One-backed squad improved to 2-0 and […]
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M5: Geek Fam, See You Soon score sweeps in Day 3

December 4, 2023
Two teams, each featuring a pair of Filipino imports, emerged victorious in their respective matches during Day 3 of the M5 World Championship Group Stage. Indonesia’s Geek Fam ID and Cambodia’s See You Soon secured sweeps on Monday at the EVM Convention Center in Quezon City. Filipino imports Michael “MP the King” Endino and Clarense […]
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Nxled’s first conference run exceeded Minowa’s expectations

December 4, 2023
Japanese head coach Taka Minowa was left in awe by the tenacity displayed by the newly-formed Nxled squad throughout the Premier Volleyball League Second All-Filipino Conference. Minowa admitted that the Chameleons exceeded his expectations after winning four games in their maiden stint, revealing that he thought the team could only win a game or two […]
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Rise of Nygel Gonzales, Jomel Puno proves that Red Lions 1 to 18 can deliver

December 4, 2023
After scoring a career-high 28 points in the most significant game of his career up to that point and keeping San Beda University’s hopes of returning to the finals alive, Jacob Cortez issued a warning to their opponents, Lyceum of the Philippines University. “Kung ifo-focus nila sa akin [yung depensa] feel ko disadvantage iyon, kasi […]
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Saudi Arabia’s Tarzan puts medical career on hold to pursue M5 greatness

December 4, 2023
Triple Esports team captain Mohammed “Tarzan” Kharabah is proving to the world that academic greatness and passion can be pursued together with the right time management. While enrolled as a medical student in Saudi Arabia, he has become one of the most prominent esports personalities in the Middle East after leading his country to a […]
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MPtheKing on Bigetron Sons: ‘They still have so many things to catch up with’

December 4, 2023
When asked to comment on the performance of the Brazilian representative Bigetron Sons, who suffered their second straight loss via a sweep at the hands of See You Soon, Filipino Import Michael “MPtheKing” Endino had a harsh assessment of their rivals. “It all boils down to the mechanics and chemistry of the players. They still […]
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Kai Ballungay forgoes final year in Ateneo

December 4, 2023
Kai Ballungay has bid farewell to Ateneo de Manila University. The 6-foot-7 forward has decided to move on from the amateur ranks, preparing to enter the professional level on Monday. As a goodbye, he penned a heartfelt letter to the school. “With strong feelings of excitement, I wish to share that I will be embarking […]
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Iloilo homecoming boosts Ogunsanya’s morale ahead of semis

December 4, 2023
Aduke Ogunsanya, hailing from Dumangas, Iloilo, expressed her utmost gratitude to her fellow Ilonggos after they swarmed the University of San Agustin Gymnasium to support the PVL on Tour last Saturday. Despite the humid atmosphere inside the venue due to the lack of air conditioning, the fans waved their fans to combat the heat. Moreover, […]
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Scottie Thompson sidelined for 2-3 weeks with swollen knee

December 3, 2023
Scottie Thompson is set to miss 2-3 weeks of Ginebra’s PBA Season 48 Commissioner’s Cup campaign due to a swollen left knee. Head coach Tim Cone bared as much after the Kings played without the former PBA MVP in their 110-99 victory over Terrafirma on Sunday night. Thompson joined the team at the Philsports Arena […]
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M5: Blacklist emerges victorious in debut match against RRQ Akira

December 3, 2023
Despite parading three M-series rookies, Blacklist International scored a dominant 2-0 sweep of RRQ Akira to open their M5 World Championship campaign on Sunday at the EVM Convention Center in Quezon City. This is Blacklist’s third-straight M-series appearance and the first-time without the popular V33Wise duo. Edward (Edith) opened the series in style as he […]
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More Than Basketball: LA Tenorio hopes to inspire after triumph over cancer

December 3, 2023
LA Tenorio hopes to have inspired others following his much-awaited PBA return on Sunday night after several months of battling and beating cancer. The 39-year-old played his first game back when Ginebra took on Terrafirma and offered that coming back wasn’t totally about basketball, but to show as well that anyone going through the same […]
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Spikers Turf: NU-Sta Elena repulses Navy, completes semis cast

December 3, 2023
Sta. Elena-National U emerged on top in a thrilling battle of power and nerves in the third set, then wore down Navy in the fourth to secure a 25-23, 22-25, 28-26, 25-17 victory, completing the semifinal cast in the Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference at the Paco Arena in Manila on Sunday night. The Pool A […]
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Ef Escandor not letting Game 2 performance get in way of championship aspirations

December 3, 2023
When the De La Salle University faithful hoped and prayed for a hero before Game Two of the UAAP Season 86 Men’s Basketball Tournament finals, they probably did not expect Francis Escandor to rise to the occasion and lead the Green Archers to victory. Escado dropped 14 points behind 4-of-5 shooting from deep as La […]
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La Salle practices got heated trying to emulate UP’s physicality, bares Joshua David

December 3, 2023
De La Salle University basically got manhandled in Game One of the UAAP Season 86 Men’s Basketball Finals by University of the Philippines. They got out-rebounded, out-hustled, and, even, out-witted by the Fighting Maroons en route to the most lopsided Finals game in the Final Four era. To match UP’s physicality, La Salle had to […]
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Topex never lost faith in Nelle despite rough shooting: ‘Evan is one of our leaders’

December 3, 2023
Evan Nelle had a bad shooting night in Game 2 of the UAAP Season 86 Men’s Basketball Finals but that did not mean that he had a bad game. The graduating senior was a woeful 2-of-12 from the field, missing his first 10 shots, to tally just four points. However, he still managed to put […]
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