UP head coach Goldwin Monteverde credits graduating players CJ Cansino and Malick Diouf for their 'big brother' leadership despite falling to La Salle in the UAAP finals
Luka Doncic recorded a 29-point triple-double in the first half and finished with 40 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds as the Dallas Mavericks demolished the visiting Utah Jazz 147-97 on Wednesday.
Mikal Bridges capped a 32-point performance by hitting the game-winning jumper with 4.5 seconds left as the visiting Brooklyn Nets outlasted the Atlanta Hawks for a 114-113 victory Wednesday night in another close game between the teams.
NLEX made significant moves over the past few days. The Road Warriors earlier promoted Ronald Dulatre as Team Governor, replacing Rod Franco after the latter’s retirement from the company. Franco remains the company’s consultant. With a remarkable 23-year tenure at NLEX, Dulatre’s wealth of experience and dedication to the team positions him as an invaluable […]
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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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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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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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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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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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By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA Woman International Master (WIM) Jan Jodilyn Fronda banners an elite cast that will see action in the Queen of the North chess tournament from Dec. 17 to 23 at the Ilocos Norte National High School gymnasium in...
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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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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Ateneo forward Kai Ballungay says he will bring with him the lessons he learned while playing for the Blue Eagles as he moves up to the professional ranks
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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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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By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA AJ Lim overpowered Andre Ilagan, 6-2, 6-3, 6-4, and captured the men’s singles title in the 40th Philippine Columbian Association (PCA) Open at the PCA clay courts in Plaza Dilao, Manila recently. The 24-year-o...
By NIKOLE JAVIER University of the Philippines may have fallen short of closing out the Finals series in Game 2 but head coach Goldwyn Monteverde was not the one to whine over the lost chance. For one, the Fighting Maroons still have their chance in Ga...
Two more Filipino fighters will look to end the year with a bang when they step inside the ring at ONE Friday Fights 44 on Dec. 8 at Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand. Fritz “Kid Tornado” Biagtan will collide with Afghan stud Babar Ali while...
MIAMI (AFP) – World number one Scottie Scheffler fired a bogey-free 68 on Sunday, Dec. 3, for a three-shot win in the Hero World Challenge, where 15-time major champion Tiger Woods said he’d “come a long way” in his first tournament s...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) – The NBA’s inaugural in-season tournament breaks new ground again this week with stars including LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo gearing up for quarterfinal clashes on Monday, Dec. 4, and Tuesday, Dec. 5. Four-time NBA c...
Francis Escandor and Joshua David, who each average less than 5 points this season, come through for La Salle just when the Green Archers needed a scoring punch to take down the UP Fighting Maroons
The Boston Celtics and Indiana Pacers vie for the distinction of being the first semifinalist in the NBA in-season tournament when they duel Monday night in Indianapolis.
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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