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PBA: Ginebra survives fiery Caracut outing for bounce back win

November 24, 2023

Maverick Ahanmisi came through with the biggest of buckets as Barangay Ginebra escaped Rain or Shine, 107-102, to re-enter the PBA Season 48 Commissioner’s Cup win column, Friday night at the SMART Araneta Coliseum. The seasoned guard drilled a trifecta from the top of the key to give the Kings a two-possession lead, 104-100, 54.2 […]
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Jason Perkins leaner, meaner this time: ‘I switched to San Mig Lights from Red Horse’

November 24, 2023

Jason Perkins has been on an upward trajectory in the ongoing PBA Season 48 Commissioner’s Cup, much to the benefit of his Phoenix Super LPG. The sixth-year forward on Friday night led the Fuel Masters past Blackwater, 111-106, for their second win in a row, finishing with a conference-high 23 points alongside eight rebounds, four […]
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Rensy Bajar laments lost rebuilding season for Letran

November 24, 2023

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Calling Colegio de San Juan de Letran’s NCAA Season 99 Seniors Basketball Tournament run a disappointment would be a severe understatement. Coming off three straight championships in the NCAA, the Knights not only had the worst record of a squad coming off a title, but they also had the worst season in Letran’s long history […]
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Alinsunurin, Rondina deflect credit for Choco Mucho turnaround to vets

November 24, 2023

Justin Valencia

Ever since Dante Alinsurin took over Choco Mucho before the start of the Premier Volleyball League 2023 season, all eyes have been on him. Ever since Sisi Rondina joined the Flying Titans in the Invitationals, all eyes have been on her. And deservingly so. Alinsunurin is a decorated tactician in the men’s side at the […]
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Spikers Turf: Absin, FEU crush Alpha Omega, advance to QF

November 24, 2023

Justin Valencia

Unbeaten Chef on a Diet-FEU gave Alpha Omega the boot, 25-17, 25-18, 25-12, to book its spot in the quarterfinals of the 2023 Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference at the Paco Arena, Friday. The Tamaraws improved to 4-0 and are assured of entering the knockout quarters even if they drop their game against 3-1 Savouge RTU […]
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PBA: Phoenix downs Blackwater for back-to-back wins

November 24, 2023

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The Phoenix Super LPG Fuel Masters defeated the Blackwater Bossing, 111-106, on Friday for their second straight win in the PBA 48th Season Commissioner's Cup.

UAAP 86 Beach Volleyball: NU’s Cordero-Orillaneda halts FEU’s Pons-Petallor streak

November 24, 2023

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NATIONAL University’s Honey Grace Cordero and Kly Orillaneda overcame a tough second set stand by Far Eastern University’s Melody Pons and Gerzel Petallo to hack out a 21-12, 21-19 win and move closer in sweeping the UAAP Season 86 women’s beach volleyball eliminations at Sands SM By The Bay Friday. Cordero and Orillaneda displayed tremendous […]
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PBA: Phoenix Super LPG adds to Blackwater’s miseries for back-to-back wins

November 24, 2023

Phoenix Super LPG prolonged the agony of Blackwater, 111-106, in the PBA Season 48 Commissioner’s Cup, Friday night at the SMART Araneta Coliseum. The Fuel Masters jumped to an early lead but still needed to fend off the Bossing late in the game behind timely hits from Javee Mocon, Ricci Rivero, and Jason Perkins, eventually […]
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Spikers Turf: Perpetual stays alive after sweep of Ateneo

November 24, 2023

Justin Valencia

Perpetual-Kinto Tyres got the job done over Ateneo-Fudgee Barr, 25-23, 25-21, 25-20, to stay in the hunt for the second playoffs ticket in Pool A of the 2023 Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference, Friday at the Paco Arena in Manila. The Altas forced a tie for second with Philippine Army with identical 3-1 records but the […]
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UAAP 86 Beach Volleyball: UST’s Gupiteo-Varga, NU’s Buytrago-Iraya remain perfect ahead of showdown

November 24, 2023

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MEN’S titleholder University of Santo Tomas and National University primed up to their much-anticipated Finals rematch after extending their perfect runs to 6-0 Friday in the UAAP Season 86 beach volleyball tournament at Sands SM By The Bay. Alche Gupiteo and reigning MVP Rancel Varga made quick work of University of the East’s Julian Celestial […]
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NCAA: Jacob Cortez comes up clutch as San Beda denies Letran

November 24, 2023

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San Beda University averted a fourth quarter collapse to escape longtime rival Colegio de San Juan de Letran, 77-68, and conclude its elimination round in the NCAA Season 99 on a high note on Friday.

San Miguel, Converge clash in Tiaong

November 24, 2023

By REYNALD MAGALLON San Miguel Beer and Converge lock horns in what is expected to be a festive yet fiery first out-of-town game of the 2023 PBA Commissioner’s Cup when the league goes to Tiaong, Quezon on Saturday, Nov. 25. Tip-of...

UP, La Salle try to set up mouth-watering title clash

November 24, 2023

By NIKOLE JAVIER Armed with twice-to-beat advantages, University of the Philippines and La Salle try to set up a mouth-watering title clash when they go up against separate semis rivals Saturday in the UAAP men’s basketball tourna...

Stags beat Chiefs anew to end NCAA campaign on high note

November 24, 2023

By MARK REY MONTEJO Graduating seniors Romel Calahat and Alex Desoyo got the fitting swan song to their collegiate careers as they helped power San Sebastian to a 98-89 victory over Arellano University in the NCAA Season 99 at the FilOil ...

Marlon Tapales and Carl Jammes Martin train side by side in Baguio

November 24, 2023

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Two-division champion Marlon Tapales is in good company as he prepares for the biggest fight of his career in the final leg of his training camp in Baguio City.

NCAA: Romel Calahat goes all-out in final game as San Sebastian escapes Arellano

November 24, 2023

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San Sebatian College-Recoletos survived a third quarter uprising from Arellano University before eking out a 98-89 victory on Friday in the NCAA Season 99 at the Filoil EcoOil Centre.

Yao Ming vows to support China players after online abuse

November 24, 2023

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Following the 77-76 defeat to the Philippines -- who went on to win Asian Games gold in Hangzhou -- fed-up Chinese fans piled in online to berate and mock their team.

Clippers starting to find chemistry as they prepare for Pelicans

November 24, 2023

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On a three-game winning streak and looking more like a team that the front office envisioned when bringing together four stars, the Los Angeles Clippers return home in the hopes of showing off a little more of their potential.

Nuggets look to get back on track against Rockets

November 24, 2023

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While the individual brilliance of Nikola Jokic and his seamless partnership with Jamal Murray laid the foundation for the Denver Nuggets' championship run last season, occasional and timely defense provided an underlying support for the Nuggets' posts...

Spurs bring 10-game skid into matchup vs. Warriors

November 24, 2023

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Victor Wembanyama will be riding the momentum of one of the best games of his budding career when the San Antonio Spurs travel to the Bay Area on Friday night to face the Golden State Warriors in an NBA play-in tournament game.

Tier One Entertainment and Alodia confirm parting ways

November 24, 2023

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Tier One Entertainment and co-founder Alodia Gosiengfiao have both confirmed parting ways.

PVL: Choco Mucho, Creamline book semis slots

November 23, 2023

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The Choco Mucho Flying Titans and the Creamline Cool Smashers booked their respective slots in the semifinals of the 2023 PVL 2nd All-Filipino Conference on Thursday.

Two-time Olympian Tony Genato passes away

November 23, 2023

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Two-time Olympian and basketball player Antonio "Tony" Genato passed away. He was 94.

NCAA: San Beda squares off vs. also-ran Letran in rivalry clash ahead of Final Four

November 23, 2023

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Old rivals San Beda University and Colegio de San Juan will face off for one last time this season when they collide on Friday for the final elimination round game of NCAA Season 99 at the Filoil EcoOil Centre.

San Beda, CSB complete semis cast – thanks to Mapua’s win over JRU

November 23, 2023

By MARK REY MONTEJO SAN Beda and College of St. Benilde completed the Final Four cast in the NCAA Season 99 men’s basketball tournament – big thanks to No. 1 seed Mapua. The Cardinals did not complicate matters for the Red Lions and Blazers to advance ...

Jarencio, Robinson figure in heated verbal tussle but NLEX import plays down spat

November 23, 2023

By REYNALD MAGALLON A heated verbal tussle between NorthPort team manager Pido Jarencio and NLEX import Thomas Robinson painted an ugly end to a highly physical and emotional encounter between the two teams on Wednesday, Nov. 22 at the Smart Ara...

UAAP 86 Athletics: Adamson boys off to blazing start after 1-2-3 in 100m, Angeles and Lorana golds

November 23, 2023

Aeron Paul Valderrama

Adamson University had a flying start in its pursuit to follow up on its long-awaited title with a dominant performance in the boys’ division of the UAAP Season 85 High School Athletics championships on Wednesday at the PhilSports Track Oval in Pasig City. Fueled by three golds, three silvers, and two bronzes, including a podium […]
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UAAP 86 Athletics: Tyronne Flores, John Lloyd Cabalo give NU men’s early lead, FEU women at helm after Day 1

November 23, 2023

Aeron Paul Valderrama

NATIONAL University relied on its two golden finishes to open a 63-44 lead over the three-peat-seeking University of the Philippines in the men’s side at the start of the UAAP Season 86 Athletics championships on Wednesday at the PhilSports Track Oval in Pasig City. Tyronne Flores collected his third straight gold in the shotput to […]
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PGT: Miguel Tabuena, Angelo Que forge QF duel

November 23, 2023

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Miguel Tabuena and Angelo Que secured commanding victories, setting the stage for an eagerly anticipated quarterfinal showdown in the ICTSI The Country Club Match Play Invitational. The tournament has been witnessing the resurgence of a former ace returning after a two-year hiatus. Tabuena, who breezed past fellow Asian Tour campaigner Lloyd Go with a 3&2 […]
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LPGT: Mikha seals semis face-off vs Chihiro Ikeda

November 23, 2023

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Mikha Fortuna surged closer to a breakthrough in her dream of turning professional, dispatching Korean Seoyun Kim, 5&4, in challenging conditions to advance to the semifinals of the ICTSI The Country Club Match Play Invitational at the TCC course in Santa Rosa, Laguna on Wednesday. The relentless wind added a challenging element to the match, […]
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Thomas Robinson downplays spat with Northport officials

November 23, 2023

Thomas Robinson didn’t offer much about the postgame incident that marred NLEX’s win over NorthPort in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup, Wednesday night. The Road Warriors import was at the center of a heated shouting match with Batang Pier team manager Pido Jarencio as both teams made their way into the tunnel to head back to […]
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Pido Jarencio hurls grave threats towards Thomas Robinson after heated NLEX-Northport game

November 22, 2023

Pido Jarencio and Thomas Robinson were at the center of a heated encounter after NLEX’s win over NorthPort in PBA Commissioner’s Cup action Wednesday. The two confronted one another and figured in a shouting match as both teams entered the dugout of the SMART Araneta Coliseum before cooler heads defused the situation, which included Commissioner […]
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PBA: NLEX dusts dirt off shoulders, deals NorthPort second straight loss

November 22, 2023

NLEX sent NorthPort skidding, 112-104, to earn redemption in the PBA Season 48 Commissioner’s Cup, Wednesday night at the SMART Araneta Coliseum. Coming off a heartbreaking 113-112 defeat at the hands of Terrafirma last Saturday, the Road Warriors took control of the game early and stayed ahead, eventually scoring the wire-to-wire win to improve to […]
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Watching Terrafirma get beat down by TNT ‘stings’, laments de Thaey

November 22, 2023

Thomas de Thaey helplessly watched Terrafirma get destroyed by TNT in their PBA Season 48 Commissioner’s Cup encounter on Wednesday night. The Belgian bruiser was reduced to a spectator as the Dyip refused to take any risk playing him while nursing a grade 1 groin strain, which he sustained during their win over NLEX last […]
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Adamson Courage: Ced Manzano plays through personal loss

November 22, 2023

Justin Valencia

Despite Adamson University missing the last bus to the UAAP Season 86 Men’s Basketball Final Four, Nash Racela is mighty proud of how his team competed until the end. Ever since the preseason press conference, the Soaring Falcons were not mentioned among the teams to beat for this season of college hoops. But ever the […]
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UAAP 86 Table Tennis: La Salle, Ateneo face off in women’s finals

November 22, 2023

Aeron Paul Valderrama

De La Salle University ensured that its title defense of the UAAP Women’s Table Tennis crown would proceed as planned, securing a 3-1 victory against the lone team that handed them a loss this season. Jannah Romero sealed the deal, leading the Lady Green Paddlers to victory over last year’s Finals rivals University of Santo […]
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Benilde dumps San Beda, gains PNVF Challenge Cup semis

November 22, 2023

College of St. Benilde warded off San Beda in the battle of NCAA teams, 25-14, 23-25, 25-13, 25-20, and barged into the semifinals of the Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) Challenge Cup on Wednesday at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum in Mani...

Ateneo completes semis cast with runaway win over Adamson in KO match

November 22, 2023

By NIKOLE JAVIER Defending champion Ateneo scored the biggest playoff winning margin after crushing Adamson, 70-48, in the UAAP Season 86 men’s basketball tournament on Wednesday, Nov. 22, at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay...