Escobido, Sumoda take charge as San Sebastian shuts down EAC
October 15, 2023
Raymart Escobido and Jessie Sumoda took turns to lead San Sebastian"s second half rally en route to an 86-70 victory against Emilio Aguinaldo College.
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Retooled TNT opens title redemption bid as PBA 3×3 resumes
October 15, 2023
Heavyweight TNT Triple Giga will be without one of their key players when they open their title redemption bid in the second conference of the PBA 3x3 Season 3 on Monday at the Ayala Mall Circuit in Makati.
EAC, Benilde aim to extend streak vs. San Sebastian, Arellano; Letran faces Perpetual
October 14, 2023
Emilio Aguinaldo College and De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde hope to extend their winning streak as they go against San Sebastian College-Recoletos and Arellano University, respectively.
FEU survives Ateneo in OT for first win; UP stays perfect with rout of UST
October 14, 2023
Far Eastern University and the University of the Philippines notched wins on Saturday in UAAP Season 86 at the Mall of Asia Arena.
Birthday boy Clint Escamis grateful for trust, gifts Mapua win vs. LPU
October 14, 2023
Even though it was his birthday yesterday, Clint Escamis was the one who gave a present to his team as he helped tow the Cardinals to a win versus Lyceum.
Clint Escamis delivers in clutch as Mapua overcomes Lyceum for top spot
October 14, 2023
Mapua University took the top spot in NCAA Season 99 after their rout over Lyceum of the Philippines University, 87-83, on Saturday.
Elks play their final home game of the 2023 CFL season on Saturday
October 14, 2023
The Edmonton Elks will play their final home game of the 2023 CFL season and will try to make a good impression with the home fans as the Montreal Alouettes pay a visit.
PVL: Sammy Acaylar says ‘time will come’ as he brings winning pedigree to Gerflor
October 13, 2023
MANILA, Philippines --- Gerflor coach Sammy Acaylar is determined to bring his winning tradition to the new-look Defenders as he makes his professional coaching debut in the 2023 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino Conference on Sunday at ...
NCAA: EAC nips Arellano for back-to-back wins, Perpetual routs San Sebastian
October 13, 2023
MANILA, Philippines---Following a stunning win on Wednesday over Lyceum, Emilio Aguinaldo notched another win in the NCAA Season 99 men's basketball tournament after beating Arellano, 79-76.
King Gurtiza paced the Generals with 14 points b...
White, Mojdeh lead opening day winners in NCR swim tryouts
October 13, 2023
Familiar faces emerged victorious at the start of the Philippine Aquatics-organized national tryouts for NCR on Friday, Oct. 13, at the Teofilo Yldefonso swimming pool inside the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex (RMSC) in Malate, Manila Vietnam-based Fili...
Tarnished gold? Possible repercussions of Brownlee’s failed drug test
October 13, 2023
By REYNALD MAGALLON Friday the 13th began bearing some bad news – a nightmare. Gilas Pilipinas and its legion of supporters woke up on Friday, Oct. 13 with the shocking news of Justin Brownlee failing a drug test that could put the country’s historic A...
First Clark International Festival of Speed set next month
October 12, 2023
The 1st Clark International Festival of Speed (CIFOS) is set on Nov. 17 to 19 at Clark Speedway in Clark Freeport Zone, Mabalacat, Pampanga. The annual event aims to bring together motorcycle manufacturers, dealers, and producers of motorcycle parts an...
Nadal bids farewell to Australian Open next year
October 12, 2023
MELBOURNE (AFP) – Rafael Nadal will return to Grand Slam action at the Australian Open in January, tournament director Craig Tiley said on Wednesday, Oct. 11, for what will almost certainly be the Spaniard’s farewell to Melbourne. Nadal responded...
‘Wounded’ Tigers not pushing panic button yet
October 12, 2023
By NIKOLE JAVIER University of Santo Tomas remained optimistic that the squad can turn its season around despite absorbing its fourth straight loss in the UAAP Season 86 of the men’s basketball tournament. The once hopeful start to the s...
Top seed Alcaraz falls to Dimitrov in Shanghai Masters
October 12, 2023
SHANGHAI (AFP) – Grigor Dimitrov fought back to beat top seed Carlos Alcaraz in three sets and reach the quarterfinals on Wednesday, Oct. 11, in the latest upset at the Shanghai Masters. The 18th seed won 5-7, 6-2, 6-4 against an out-of-sorts Alcaraz a...
La Salle downs Adamson for back-to-back wins; NU bounces back at UST’s expense
October 11, 2023
De La Salle University scored back-to-back wins after taking down Adamson University, 71-58, on Wednesday in UAAP Season 86 at the Mall of Asia Arena.
Undermanned TNT falls to Chiba Jets to kick off EASL bid
October 11, 2023
With shortage in manpower, TNT Tropang Giga fell to Japanese club Chiba Jets, 93-75, to kick off their 2023 East Asia Super League campaign on Wednesday night.
Mapua coach Alcantara told Cardinals not to count out winless Letran
October 11, 2023
Mapua head coach Randy Alcantara said they didn't count the Knights out despite the latter's winless slate prior to the game. After all, Letran is the reigning three-time defending champion.
NCAA: EAC ends Lyceum’s six-game win streak, Mapua defeats Letran
October 11, 2023
MANILA, Philippines---Emilio Aguinaldo College put an end to Lyceum's six-game win streak, 83-76, in the NCAA Season 99 men's basketball tournament at San Juan Arena on Wednesday.
The Generals, who improved to 3-2, may have regained their winnin...
Ancajas vs younger Inoue
October 11, 2023
By REYNALD MAGALLON Jerwin Ancajas gets a shot at winning a world title in a heavier weight class after arranging a WBA bantamweight showdown against Japanese champion Takuma Inoue on Nov. 15 at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo, Japan. Top Rank ma...
Jeremy Miado vs Lito Adiwang rematch booked for ONE Fight Night 16
October 11, 2023
Two of the best strikers in Philippine mixed martial arts are scheduled to collide once more when Jeremy Miado takes on Lito Adiwang on the undercard of ONE Fight Night 16 on November 4 at Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.
Alex Volkanovski steps in to face Islam Makhachev at UFC 294
October 11, 2023
UFC 294 has a new main event 11 days before the fight after the organization announced that UFC lightweight world champion Islam Makhachev will defend his title against UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski in a rematch on October 22 at Etih...
UP survives FEU in OT for fourth straight win
October 11, 2023
University of the Philippines survived Far Eastern University in overtime, 80-76, to remain perfect in four games in UAAP Season 86.
Creamline ready even without ace setter – Valdez
October 11, 2023
By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA The Creamline Cool Smashers remain optimistic of their chances in the upcoming Premier Volleyball League Second All-Filipino Conference starting this weekend even without their veteran setter Jia De Guzman. “We’re miss...
Exciting games seen as 12 teams dispute PVL All-Pinoy crown
October 11, 2023
By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA Players and coaches expect tougher and exciting matches when an expanded and more diverse Premier Volleyball League Second All-Filipino Conference fires off on Sunday, Oct. 15, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. A ...
Clint Escamis, Marc Cuenco propel Mapua as Letran goes 0-6
October 11, 2023
Clint Escamis and Marc Cuenco were almost unstoppable as the backcourt duo propelled Mapua University to a 77-71 win over woeful Colegio de San Juan de Letran in the NCAA Season 99 on Wednesday.
King shows might as Generals foil Pirates
October 11, 2023
By MARK REY MONTEJO King Gurtiza took charge in the end game as Emilio Aguinaldo College handed the Shawn Umali-less Lyceum its first loss in seven starts with an 83-76 overtime win in the NCAA Season 99 men’s basketball tournament at the FilOil...
Bambol refuses to blink in his battle against PSC
October 11, 2023
By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) President Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino is not blinking in his “war” against the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC), stressing the government sports agency had a hand in the demand lett...
Rookies shine as UP pips FEU in OT; Ateneo downs UE
October 11, 2023
By NIKOLE JAVIER No easy win this time for University of the Philippines. But in posting their fourth straight victory, the Maroons banked heavily on the heroics of rookies Janjan Felicilda and Francis Lopez to beat the Far Easter...
EAC coach Cabiltes: Generals focused on Final Four race, not stopping streaks
October 11, 2023
In five games so far, Emilio Aguinaldo College had beaten three powerhouse teams en route to an impressive 3-2 start in the NCAA Season 99.
King Gurtiza takes charge as EAC halts Lyceum streak with OT win
October 11, 2023
Emilio Aguinaldo College pulled off an upset and stunned league-leading and erstwhile undefeated Lyceum of the Philippines University in overtime, 83-76.
POC, PSC at odds over liquidation from 1998 Asian Games
October 11, 2023
Following the Philippines' campaign in the 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, two of the country's top sports organizations seem to not be seeing eye to eye over a liquidation matter from an event held 25 years ago.
Undermanned Lyceum, Mapua look to extend streak vs EAC, Letran
October 11, 2023
An undermanned Lyceum of the Philippines University and Mapua University will look to extend their respective streaks when they tackle Emilio Aguinaldo College and Colegio de San Juan de Letran in the NCAA Season 99 on Wednesday.
Charles Tiu hopes escape vs Perpetual can give Benilde the momentum it needs
October 10, 2023
De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde head coach Charles Tiu was unhappy despite an 86-80 win against University of Perpetual Help System DALTA on Tuesday in NCAA Season 99.
Stags outlast Bombers for 2nd NCAA win
October 10, 2023
By MARK REY MONTEJO San Sebastian overcame a shaky start to stun Jose Rizal University, 72-59, in the NCAA Season 99 men’s basketball tournament on Tuesday, Oct. 10, at the FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City. Romel Calahat, who listed ...
Nayve-Oczon duo shines as Benilde fends off Perpetual
October 10, 2023
The backcourt duo of Robi Nayve and Migs Oczon presided for De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde as they held off University of Perpetual Help System DALTA, 86-80, in NCAA Season 99 on Tuesday.
San Sebastian coach lauds vocal leader Jessie Sumoda in big win vs JRU
October 10, 2023
Communication was a crucial piece of the puzzle that San Sebastian College-Recoletos has been trying to implement in their campaign in the NCAA Season 99 men's basketball tournament.
Wemby tallies 20 points in pre-season debut for Spurs
October 10, 2023
LOS ANGELES (AFP) – French prodigy Victor Wembanyama scored 20 points in an impressive pre-season debut for the San Antonio Spurs against Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday. Wembanyama, the 19-year-old No.1 draft pick from Paris who is being tipped as a g...