Kai Ballungay bids Ateneo farewell, to pursue professional career
December 4, 2023
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
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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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Tiger Woods targets 1 event per month after competitive return
December 4, 2023
Tiger Woods returns to action in the Hero World Challenge, his first event since withdrawing from the Masters in April due to injury
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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AJ Lim clinches PCA Open crown for 2nd time
December 4, 2023
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...
Guardiola unconcerned as Manchester City winless run goes on
December 4, 2023
Defending Premier League champion Manchester City settles for its third consecutive draw, but manager Pep Guardiola is unfazed
UP coach offers no excuses for Game 2 defeat to La Salle
December 4, 2023
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...
2 Pinoy MMA fighters out to end year with a bang at ONE
December 4, 2023
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...
Tiger Woods encouraged by impressive return; Scheffler tops Hero tilt by 3
December 4, 2023
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...
Vegas beckons as NBA stars thrilled to play in-season KO stage
December 4, 2023
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...
Celtics, Pacers duel in NBA’s 1st tourney knockout game
December 4, 2023
The Celtics and the Pacers lock horns for a semifinal spot in the NBA in-season tournament
Eldrew Yulo dominates in Thailand tiff, bags 6 medals
December 4, 2023
Eldrew Yulo tops four events in the JRC Stars Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Thailand and returns home with six medals
La Salle role players Escandor, David step up big in series-tying finals win
December 4, 2023
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
Pacers, Celtics duel in NBA’s first in-season tourney knockout game
December 4, 2023
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 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 kicks off world title reclamation bid with rout of RRQ Akira
December 3, 2023
Blacklist International proved it is still a force to be reckoned with as it asserted dominance over Brazil's RRQ Akira with a clean 2-0 win to open its campaign in the M5 World Championship on Sunday at the EVM Convention Center.
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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PBA: Ginebra welcomes back LA Tenorio with win over skidding Terrafirma
December 3, 2023
Barangay Ginebra didn't disappoint in LA Tenorio's much-awaited return as the defending champion eked out a 110-99 victory against Terrafirma on Sunday in the 2023 PBA Commissioner's Cup at the Philsports Arena.
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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No excuses from Gold after blowout Game 2: ‘We’re gonna look inside us’
December 3, 2023
After being on the positive end of the most lopsided finals victory in UAAP Finals history in the Final Four era, Iskos and Iskas flocked to the SMART Araneta Coliseum in droves, expecting the Fighting Maroons to seal another championship for Diliman. However, those fans were dealt the wrong end of another blowout as a […]
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PBA: LA Tenorio’s return spurs Ginebra romp of Terrafirma to gain share of 3rd
December 3, 2023
Ginebra gave LA Tenorio the welcome he deserves by way of a 110-99 victory over Terrafirma to continue their winning ways in the PBA Season 48 Commissioner’s Cup, Sunday night at the Philsports Arena in Pasig. The decorated guard played his first game back after months of battling and conquering cancer, and the Kings made […]
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NCAA Season 99 men’s basketball Finals schedule
December 3, 2023
Mapua University and San Beda University will battle for the NCAA Season 99 basketball crown in a best-of-three finals starting on December 6.
MVP KQ sets aside ego as humble shift ignites La Salle’s Game 2 triumph
December 3, 2023
On the day Kevin Quiambao received his UAAP Season 86 MVP award, he proved why he is the Most Valuable Player for De La Salle University in their most important game of the year with their backs against the wall versus University of the Philippines in the Finals. In a surprising move, the 6-foot-6 all-around […]
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La Salle overcomes UP, forces do-or-die Game 3
December 3, 2023
De La Salle University overcame University of the Philippines, 82-60, in Game 2 of the UAAP Season 86 men's basketball finals at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Meralco blows big lead, but still escapes NLEX
December 3, 2023
Chris Banchero saved the day for Meralco as they survived NLEX despite squandering a huge double-digit lead, 97-94, in the 2023 PBA Commissioner's Cup on Sunday at the PhilSports Arena.
Kevin Quiambao, Kacey dela Rosa named UAAP Season 86 MVPs
December 3, 2023
De La Salle University's Kevin Quiambao and Ateneo de Manila University's Kacey dela Rosa were named as Most Valuable Players in the UAAP Season 86 basketball tournaments.
NBA: Second-quarter surge pushes Lakers past Rockets
December 3, 2023
Anthony Davis recorded his 17th double-double while Austin Reaves scored 18 points off the bench as the Los Angeles Lakers cruised to a 107-97 victory over the visiting Houston Rockets on Saturday.
UAAP: NU pulls off gutsy escape vs. UST to keep 8-peat bid alive
December 3, 2023
National University showed its championship poise down the stretch and kept its eight-peat bid alive after escaping University of Santo Tomas, 72-70, in Game 2 of the UAAP Season 86 women"s basketball finals on Sunday.
NBA: Devin Booker’s big night sparks Suns past Grizzlies
December 3, 2023
Devin Booker recorded 34 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists to lead the Phoenix Suns to a 116-109 victory over the visiting Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night.
NBA: Giannis Antetokounmpo records triple-double as Bucks outlast Hawks
December 3, 2023
Giannis Antetokounmpo put up his first triple-double of the season with 32 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 132-121 win over the visiting Atlanta Hawks on Saturday night.
NBA: Mikal Bridges scores 42 to help Nets drub Magic, end their streak
December 3, 2023
Mikal Bridges scored 26 of his 42 points in the first quarter and the Brooklyn Nets ended the Orlando Magic's nine-game winning streak with a 129-101 victory in New York on Saturday night.
NBA: Timberwolves duo leads road win over Hornets
December 3, 2023
Karl-Anthony Towns scored 28 points and Rudy Gobert posted 26 points, 12 rebounds and three blocked shots as the Minnesota duo spearheaded a relentless fourth quarter in the Timberwolves' 123-117 victory against the host Charlotte Hornets on Saturday.
NBA: Clippers rally for 113-112 win over Warriors
December 3, 2023
Paul George drained a go-ahead 3-pointer with 9.9 seconds remaining as the host Los Angeles Clippers overcame a 22-point deficit to edge the Golden State Warriors 113-112 on Saturday afternoon.
PBA: Rain or Shine gets first win at Blackwater’s expense
December 2, 2023
The Rain or Shine Elasto Painters notched its first win in the PBA 48th Season Commissioner's Cup after taking down the Blackwater Bossing, 115-110, on Saturday at the Philsports Arena.