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Superal going for back-to-back in As-Pac Cup

December 20, 2023
The second Simone Asia Pacific Cup unfolds Thursday (Dec. 21) in Indonesia with defending champion Princess Superal expecting a heightened level of competition despite the absence of major champions with world No. 9 Atthaya Thitikul of Thailand and Jap...

Danny Kingad runs it back with Yuya Wakamatsu at ONE 165 in Japan

December 18, 2023
Lions Nation MMA will be sending its newest member to represent the Philippines in ONE Championship’s much-awaited return to Japan on January 28. Danny Kingad is set to step inside the ring for a flyweight rematch against hometown hero and arch-nemesis Yuya Wakamatsu at ONE 165. The event will emanate live from Tokyo’s Ariake Arena. […]
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Yuri on NCAA 100 roster: ‘Everyone needs to fight for a slot’

December 18, 2023
NCAA Season 99 saw the emergence of new pillars for San Beda University. Jacob Cortez rose to become the ‘King Lion’ while Yukien Andrade proved that he is an able rock for the team. Rookies Jomel Puno and Nygel Gonzales delivered in big games. Ditto for junior winger James Payosing. Only four Lions will leave […]
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Nico Almendras’ NU return remains uncertain: ‘Surprise na lang’

December 18, 2023
Nico Almendras was a latecomer in the 2023 Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference but when National U-Sta. Elena needed him the most, he picked up the phone and answered the call. Aside from his leadership skills on and off the court, the 24-year-old spiker also made his presence felt by contributing in the offensive side especially […]
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Alex Eala surprised by ovation received from PVL fans

December 18, 2023
Alex Eala is still a superstar in “The Heart of Volleyball.” The 18-year-old Filipina tennis prodigy was part of the Philippine volleyball record crowd of 25,459 inside the SMART Araneta Coliseum for Game 2 of the 2023 Premier Volleyball League 2nd All-Filipino Conference Finals pitting Creamline and Choco Mucho on Saturday night. And although tennis […]
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Maxine Esteban emerges victorious in Euro U-23 tourney

December 18, 2023
Filipino-Ivorian Maxine Esteban turned back Germany’s Luca Sarah Holland-Cunz, 15-13, in the final of the International Handel Cup European Under-23 Circuit Championship on Sunday in Halle, Germany. In a tense finale, Esteban seized control early, taking a 13-9 lead before holding off the challenge of the 19-year-old German to win the gold in the women’s […]
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Joshua Pacio gets rematch with Jarred Brooks at ONE 166 in Qatar

December 18, 2023
Joshua Pacio finds himself at the crossroads of destiny as he gears up to battle Jarred Brooks once again. The much-awaited rematch is set to take place at ONE 166, emanating live from the Lusail Sports Arena in Doha, Qatar on March 1. The echoes of their first encounter in December 2022 still resonate in […]
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San Beda dedicates NCAA 99 crown to Boybits Victoria, Red Lions of ’91

December 18, 2023
Entering the NCAA Season 99 Seniors Basketball Finals, San Beda had revenge on their minds against Mapua University. It was the first time the two universities met in the Big Dance since the NCAA Season 67 Seniors Basketball Finals. During that three-game series, the Cardinals took Game 1, 103-94, before the Red Lions came roaring […]
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