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‘Bench players’ Tots Carlos, Bernadeth Pons save Creamline from jaws of defeat

November 9, 2023
Tots Carlos and Bernadeth Pons finished what Michele Gumabao and Alyssa Valdez had started, propelling Creamline past Petro Gazz in a grueling five-set match on Thursday evening. Despite coming off the bench, Carlos and Pons provided the spark that the Cool Smashers needed in the fourth set when the Angels threatened to win the game. […]
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Meneses hopes five-set triumph over Petro Gazz hastens Negrito’s growth

November 9, 2023
Undefeated Creamline was put to the ultimate test by Petro Gazz on Thursday evening. The rivals battled to an epic fifth set with the Cool Smashers winning in the two-hour, 27-minute classic, 25-22, 23-25, 25-27, 25-19, 15-13 at the jam-packed Philsports Arena. The two-time All-Filipino Conference defending champions remained unscathed in five sets but for […]
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Meralco taps ex-Piston Zach Lofton as second import for EASL

November 9, 2023
Meralco has signed Zach Lofton as its second import for its East Asia Super League campaign, as announced by Lofton’s agency, PSB SPORTS. Initially, Prince Ibeh was reported to serve as the Bolts’ second import, but evidently, they had a change of heart. Instead, they have secured the services of a guard with an impressive […]
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PVL: Tots Carlos delivers in clutch, lifts Creamline to epic five-set win over Petro Gazz

November 9, 2023
Creamline and Petro Gazz fought through the pain and gain of another epic battle that has marked majority of their encounters that led to four championship face-offs with the Cool Smashers pulling off a frenetic come-from-behind 25-22, 23-25, 25-27, 25-19, 15-13 victory over the Angels to firm up their semifinal drive in the Premier Volleyball […]
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Mylene Paat announces return in gutsy win vs Nxled

November 9, 2023
Although she had already played in the last game, Mylene Paat announced her official return on Thursday during Chery Tiggo’s victory over NXLED in the 2023 Premier Volleyball League Second All-Filipino Conference. The former league MVP made her comeback in the Crossovers’ 25-15, 27-25, 18-25, 25-23 victory over Petro Gazz last Saturday and contributed two […]
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Gerflor assures it is working on solution with players

November 9, 2023
After Gerflor players voiced their concerns regarding the non-payment of their salaries and the training situation, the team’s management issued a statement addressing the controversies they are facing. Gerflor has acknowledged that the league is in the process of gathering valuable information from the team officials, players, and staff to aid in the investigation. Furthermore, […]
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PVL: Chery Tiggo overcomes Hernandez injury, survives Nxled for share of 2nd

November 9, 2023
Chery Tiggo overcame Imee Hernandez’s injury to turn back Nxled in four tight sets, 22-25, 31-29, 25-23, 28-26, in the Premier Volleyball League Second All-Filipino Conference at the Philsports Arena, Thursday night. Hernandez had to be assisted off the court late in the second set after landing awkwardly following a spike attempt, but it did […]
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Su Braimoh brings more than just stats to Meralco

November 9, 2023
Suleiman Braimoh is embracing the challenge that comes with being an import for Meralco in the recently-opened PBA Season 48 Commissioner’s Cup. With the likes of Allen Durham and Tony Bishop, the Bolts have grown into a contender over the past few seasons especially in reinforced conferences, and they surely want to stay that way […]
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Rald Ricafort downplays PLDT’s 5-1 record, cautions against overhyping

November 9, 2023
PLDT lost its first game of the 2023 Premier Volleyball League Second All-Filipino Conference back on October 15 against Cignal but has not tasted defeat since then. After the High Speed Hitters’ 16-25, 25-20, 21-25, 20-25 loss to the HD Spikers, they went on to win their next five games, with their straight sets romp […]
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PVL: Erika Santos shines vs Galeries as PLDT extends streak to 5

November 9, 2023
PLDT overcame a tight opening set to sweep Galeries Tower, 29-27, 25-14, 25-18, to clinch its fifth consecutive win in the Premier Volleyball League Second All-Filipino Conference, Thursday at the Philsports Arena. The High Speed Hitters survived a close encounter with the Highrisers in the opener before taking the last two sets with ease to […]
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PBA: Maliksi, Newsome make timely hits as Meralco repels Rain or Shine

November 8, 2023
Allein Maliksi and Chris Newsome helped Meralco overcome Rain or Shine, 107-102, for a triumphant start to their PBA Season 48 Commissioner’s Cup campaign, Wednesday night at the Philsports Arena in Pasig. Newsome finished with 20 points, while Maliksi fired 16 as the seasoned tandem came through with important buckets to lead the Bolts in […]
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Willie Miller impressed by Converge guards: ‘We just have to put them under control’

November 8, 2023
Willie Miller likes the potential of Converge’s guards now that he’s working with them up close and personal, being the team’s newest assistant coach. The two-time PBA MVP lauded the wits and aggression he’s been seeing from their backcourt guys — high praise coming from someone as revered as him. “Magagaling,” the 46-year-old offered. “Mauutak […]
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Spikers Turf: Cignal outclasses Coast Guard for win no. 3

November 8, 2023
Cignal made light work of Philippine Coast Guard, 25-18, 25-16, 25-17, to remain unbeaten in the Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference at the Paco Arena in Manila. The HD Spikers wasted no time in dispatching the Lifesavers, finishing the game in just an hour and 17 minutes to pull away from the 2-0 Adamson-Davies Paints and […]
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UAAP 86 MBB: La Salle takes Final Four slot, drops Adamson to share of 4th

November 8, 2023
De La Salle University punched its return to the UAAP Season Men’s Basketball Final Four by outlasting Adamson University with a 69-57 decision on Wednesday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. The Green Archers improved their record to 8-3 in third place in the standings off a league-best five-game winning streak that has seen them accrue […]
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Baser Amer dealing with familiar calf injury, Cariaso concerned

November 8, 2023
Baser Amer may be out for a while — again. The 31-year-old guard suffered yet another calf injury, causing him to miss Blackwater’s PBA Commissioner’s Cup opener versus Converge on Wednesday. “He had tightness in his calf, and then he pulled it two days ago,” Bossing head coach Jeff Cariaso said moments after their 103-84 […]
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‘Di naman ako lifesaver ng NU’: Napa credits Capacio, Tanquingcen, staff for resurgence

November 8, 2023
Jeff Napa refused to take full credit for National University’s rise under his stewardship. Under Napa’s watch, the Bulldogs have already punched their ticket to the Final Four for the second straight season. As things stand, NU is in second place in the standings. It is now targeting a playoff advantage in its final assignments […]
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Spikers Turf: VNS avoid collapse vs PCU-D for breakthrough win

November 8, 2023
VNS averted a major collapse against young SASKIN-Philippine Christian University Dasmarinas, 25-13, 25-17, 23-25, 21-25, 25-10, to get its first win in the Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference, Wednesday at the Paco Arena. After dominating the first two sets, the Griffins lost their edge in the next two. That sent the game to a fifth set, […]
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Ending 15-year Final Four drought, just a ‘process goal’ for UP, bares Paul Ramos

November 8, 2023
University of the Philippines finally put an end to its 15-year drought of reaching the UAAP women’s basketball Final Four on Wednesday. The Fighting Maroons defeated the FEU Lady Tamaraws, 70-55, to secure their ticket to the Final Four for the first time since Season 71. However, UP head coach Paul Ramos reminded everyone that […]
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PBA: Blackwater gives Cariaso winning debut, rips Converge in opener

November 8, 2023
Blackwater is off to a promising start under new head coach Jeff Cariaso after clobbering Converge, 103-84, in its PBA Season 48 Commissioner’s Cup opener on Wednesday evening at the Philsports Arena in Pasig. In their first official outing with the former cager turned mentor, the Bossing regained the lead late in the second quarter […]
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UAAP 86 MBB: Figueroa, NU dismantle FEU, advances to second straight Final Four

November 8, 2023
National University continued the woes struggling Far Eastern University, taking a 68-57 victory to enter the Final Four of the UAAP Season 86 Men’s Basketball Tournament Wednesday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. The Bulldogs improved their record to 9-2 in second place to seal their place in the semifinals for a second straight season. “Kagaya […]
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