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Manila Chooks stuns world No. 3 Antwerp in Doha 3×3

October 18, 2023

Manila Chooks! pulled off a stunning 14-12 overtime victory over world No. 3 Antwerp TOPdesk of Belgium in the FIBA 3×3 EXPO Al Bidda Park Challenger in Doha, Qatar. Paul Desiderio starred for the big win with a basket and a perfect assist for Ch...

Creamline loses another key player as Domingo gets offer to play abroad

October 18, 2023

By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA Creamline announced Wednesday, Oct. 18, that it is granting the request of charming Celine Domingo to play for a foreign team. “While this decision impacts our own team’s title chances, we believe that supporting her ...

Team Tapales taps Vincent Astrolabio as sparring partner in Baguio training camp

October 18, 2023

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Team Tapales has tapped Vincent Astrolabio to spar with WBA and IBF world super bantamweight champion Marlon Tapales in the final leg of the latter's training camp in Baguio City.

Ced Domingo set to play abroad, says Creamline

October 18, 2023

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Ced Domingo is set to take her talents abroad.

Mapua flaunts depth vs Arellano for fifth straight win

October 18, 2023

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Streaking Mapua University just couldn"t be stopped, needing only a big second quarter to rout hapless Arellano University, 79-65.

NCAA Season 99 Basketball Second Round Schedule

October 18, 2023

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NCAA Season 99 on Tuesday released the schedule of the men's basketball second round of elimination.

Koon, Ballungay shine as Ateneo hands UST 19th straight defeat

October 18, 2023

By NIKOLE JAVIER Ateneo’s timely surge was too much to contain and scored a 97-77 win over a hard-luck University of Santo Tomas side in the first round of the UAAP Season 86 men’s basketball tournament on Wednesday, Oct. 18, at t...

Rockets trade Kevin Porter Jr. to Thunder as court case continues

October 18, 2023

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The Houston Rockets traded guard Kevin Porter Jr., a day after he declined a plea agreement in a case stemming from an alleged attack on his former girlfriend at a New York City hotel in September.

20,000 runners join Milo Marathon Iloilo leg

October 18, 2023

Sports know no boundaries — no age, race, nationality, religion, or location. Sports are for all, and the recent MILO Marathon held in Iloilo City on September 24, 2023 proved to be true. With over 20,000 runners in attendance at the third leg of the l...

Jeron Teng signs two-year deal with San Miguel Beer

October 18, 2023

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Jeron Teng is set to open a new chapter in hif life, this time in his basketball career, as he inked a deal to join San Miguel in the PBA.

Mapua looks to strengthen hold of top spot in clash with Arellano

October 18, 2023

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Mapua University is out to further intensify its already-impressive NCAA Season 99 campaign when it takes on sliding Arellano University.

Akari stuns powerhouse F2 in five-set thriller; Chery Tiggo, Petro Gazz sweep foes

October 17, 2023

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Akari pulled off a five-set victory against contender F2 Logistics to kick off its campaign in the second 2023 PVL All-Filipino Conference.

JRU preaches trust after 2OT escape vs LPU

October 17, 2023

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JRU needed a lot of endgame composure to escape LPU in 2OT and return to the win column of NCAA Season 99.

NAASCU KICKS OFF 21st SEASON

October 17, 2023

BRINGING once again brisk, gritty and purely amateur brand of basketball, the National Athletics Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities commences its 21st season on Oct. 23 at the Cuneta Astrodome.
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Figueroa, Ozar chosen as UAAP Player of the Week

October 17, 2023

National University rose to solo second place in the UAAP Season 86 men’s basketball tournament as the University of the Philippines made its best start in the women’s league in 15 years after staying unbeaten in five games.
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UP shoots for 6-0

October 17, 2023

University of the Philippines seeks its sixth straight win as it takes on De La Salle University today (Wednesday) in the UAAP Season 86 men’s basketball tournament at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.
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Yuri Escueta happy to see San Beda bench step up

October 17, 2023

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San Beda head coach Yuri Escueta was welcomed back with a gutsy 62-60 comeback win against Perpetual on Tuesday in NCAA Season 99.

Jonathan Medina sinks game-winner as JRU escapes Lyceum in 2OT thriller

October 17, 2023

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Jonathan Medina drained the game-winning basket to lift Jose Rizal University to a wild 88-87 double overtime victory against Lyceum of the Philippines University in NCAA Season 99 on Tuesday.

Rookie Jomel Puno stars as Red Lions down Altas

October 17, 2023

By MARK REY MONTEJO Rookie Jomel Puno took charge in the crunch and San Beda foiled University of Perpetual Help’s upset bid, 62-60, in the NCAA Season 99 men’s basketball tournament on Tuesday, Oct. 17, at the FilOil EcoOil Centre...

No Vosotros, no problem for Triple Giga

October 17, 2023

TNT proved it can win even without main Almond Vosotros around. The Triple Giga had the numbers of rival Cavitex Braves anew, scoring an 18-16 win in the opener of the PBA 3×3 Season 3 Second Conference at the Ayala Mall Circuit in Makati on Tuesd...

Laure sisters shine for Crossovers in PVL win

October 17, 2023

By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA Chery Tiggo pulled off a hard-earned 25-21, 25-23, 25-22 victory over Farm Fresh in the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Tuesday, Oct. 17. The Crossovers overcame shaky starts...

Manny, Floyd clash in exhibition match?

October 17, 2023

By REY C. LACHICA When legendary fighters Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather clashed on May 2, 2015 in Las Vegas, it was billed the “The Fight of the Century.” More than 8 years after that historic fight, the two great warriors ap...

SMC, MVP teams see stiff challenge this time

October 17, 2023

By REYNALD MAGALLON After the PBA rallied hand-in-hand for Gilas Pilipinas’ historic gold medal run in the Asian Games, the Board of Governors is setting the bond of friendship that had formed aside as they vow to go for war in the upcomi...

Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh joins Int’l Olympic Committee

October 17, 2023

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Michelle Yeoh, the first Asian actress to win an Oscar, joined the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Tuesday after being voted in as a member at a ceremony in Mumbai.

PBA on ‘wait and see’ mode re: Justin Brownlee’s sanctions

October 17, 2023

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The PBA remains on 'wait and see' mode regarding the case of Gilas Pilipinas naturalized player and Ginebra import Justin Brownlee, who tested positive for a prohibited substance during the Asian Games.

San Beda stuns Perpetual in wild comeback

October 17, 2023

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The San Beda Red Lions crawled back from a double-digit deficit to stun Perpetual, 62-60, in NCAA Season 99.

EJ Obiena’s camp to explore legal action after doping allegation

October 17, 2023

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The camp of Filipino pole vault ace EJ Obiena is mulling options, including possible legal action, amidst an allegation of doping leveled against him on social media.

Perpetual, San Beda out to continue winning ways; LPU, JRU look to end dry spell

October 17, 2023

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As the final week of the first round of the NCAA Season 99 men's basketball tournament commences, two teams will be looking to end their slump while two other squads will be out to extend their winning ways on Tuesday.

Filipinas to set up Australia camp ahead of Olympic qualifiers

October 17, 2023

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The Filipinas on Monday bared its 29-player pool as it set up camp in Australia in preparation for the second round of the AFC Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament.

Two Swedes shot dead in Brussels, Belgium raises terror alert to top level

October 17, 2023

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Two Swedish nationals have been shot dead in Brussels as a football match between Belgium and Sweden was due to take place on Monday evening, police said, and Belgium raised its terror alert to the highest level.

Team Lakay’s Carlo Bumina-ang returns to action on Friday

October 16, 2023

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MMA prospect Carlo Bumina-ang of Team Lakay will return to action just two months after his last outing when he takes on Denis Andreev on the undercard of ONE Friday Fights 37 this Friday, October 20 at Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.

June Mar Fajardo dedicates Asian Games gold medal to late mom

October 16, 2023

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After making history as Gilas Pilipinas reclaimed the Asian Games gold medal in men's basketball after 61 years, veteran big man June Mar Fajardo dedicated it to his late mother Marites.

Jeron Teng ties the knot with longtime girlfriend Jeanine Tsoi

October 16, 2023

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Basketball player Jeron Teng has tied the knot with longtime girlfriend Jeanine Tsoi.

Kairi, Yeb lead Onic to third straight MPL Indonesia title

October 16, 2023

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Filipino jungler Kairi "Kairi" Rayosdelsol and coach Denver "Yeb" Miranda continued their overseas success, steering Onic Esports to the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Professional League (MPL) Indonesia Season 12 title.

Perpetual’s ‘silent assassin’ Christian Pagaran lets his game do the talking

October 16, 2023

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Christian Pagaran has been silently making some key contributions for the Perpetual ALTAs.

Player of the Week Clint Escamis repays Mapua’s trust as Cardinals take lead

October 16, 2023

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Already off to a strong start in his rookie season, Clint Escamis stepped up when the Cardinals needed him the most.

Pons, Gumabao team up as Creamline fends off Choco Mucho; Cignal, Nxled victorious in PVL opener

October 15, 2023

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Bernadeth Pons and Michele Gumabao stepped up for Creamline as they fended off Choco Mucho, 25-18, 25-16, 24-26, 25-21 in the 2023 PVL 2nd All-Filipino Conference.

Fil-Canadian Leylah Fernandez returns to form with Hong Kong title

October 15, 2023

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Canada's Leylah Fernandez won her third WTA title with a hard-fought victory over ailing Czech doubles specialist Katerina Siniakova at the Hong Kong Open on Sunday.