San Beda escapes rival Letran as Knights drop to 0-4 start
October 6, 2023
San Beda University got the better of longtime rival Colegio de San Juan de Letran, 68-63, to make it back-to-back wins in the NCAA Season 99 on Friday.
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NCAA: Lyceum stays unscathed after character-building win over Arellano
October 6, 2023
MANILA, Philippines---If Friday's match was any indication, it just showed the newfound character of Lyceum in the NCAA Season 99 men's basketball tournament.
The Pirates hiked their winning streak to five after defeating Arellano, 89-77, ...
Jiu-jitsu’s Ramirez gives PH 3rd gold
October 6, 2023
By REY C. LACHICA HANGZHOU, China – Jiu-jitsu star Annie Ramirez gave Team Philippines its third gold medal with another masterful win over a familiar foe Friday, Oct. 7, in the 19th Asian Games at the Xiaoshan Linpu Gymnasium here. Worki...
Alfaro bloodied, Go ejected early in heated San Beda-Letran affair
October 6, 2023
The NCAA Season 99 first round face-off between San Beda University and Colegio de San Juan de Letran got physical early in the game as Peter Alfaro suffered an injury in the first quarter.
JM Bravo takes charge in OT as Lyceum turns back Arellano
October 6, 2023
Lyceum of the Philippines University needed five more minutes to turn back Arellano University, 89-77, and remain unscathed in the NCAA Season 99 on Friday.
Annie Ramirez wins Philippines’ third gold medal in Asian Games
October 6, 2023
Jiu-jitsu's Annie Ramirez on Friday won the Philippines' third gold medal in the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China.
Ochoa learns valuable lesson in fulfilling cherished dream
October 6, 2023
By REY C. LACHICA HANGZHOU, China — From pain to glory. That’s what exactly Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belter Margarita “Meggie” Ochoa suffered but endured on the way to achieving her ultimate dream – winning her first ever gold medal in t...
Doncic scores 25, but Dallas lose pre-season opener
October 6, 2023
Luka Doncic scored 25 points but could not prevent the Dallas Mavericks going down to a 111-99 defeat by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the opening NBA pre-season game in Abu Dhabi on Thursday.
San Beda, Letran unfold new chapter in rivalry; Lyceum guns for win no. 5 vs struggling Arellano
October 6, 2023
San Beda University and Colegio de San Juan de Letran will embark into a new chapter of their storied rivalry while Lyceum of the Philippines University looks to remain immaculate on Friday in the NCAA Season 99.
NU, FEU stamp class over NCAA foes
October 6, 2023
UAAP teams got the better of their NCAA counterparts as National University took down Colegio de San Juan de Letran while Far Eastern University stamped its class against Lyceum of the Philippines University in the PG Flex Inter Secondary Tournament on...
Head-to-head: Gilas’ Brownlee, Jordan’s Hollis-Jefferson meet again in Asian Games finals
October 6, 2023
Justin Brownlee and Rondae Hollis-Jefferson will go head-to-head in the 19th Asian Games when Gilas Pilipinas faces Jordan in the men's basketball gold medal game.
Joel Embiid: James Harden not a distraction in camp
October 6, 2023
Philadelphia 76ers All-Star center Joel Embiid said Thursday that guard James Harden has not been a distraction so far at training camp.
Joel Embiid to play for US at Paris Olympics — ESPN
October 6, 2023
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid will play for the United States at the 2024 Paris Olympics, ESPN reported.
LeBron James will sit out Lakers’ preseason opener
October 6, 2023
Coming off a season in which he missed 27 games due to injuries, including one to his right foot, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James won't play in the team's preseason opener Saturday against the host Golden State Warriors.
Saskatoon golf courses on final days before winter maintenance begins
October 5, 2023
Saskatoon's golf courses are counting down the final days before maintenance begins before winter.
Marcial’s right hook needs a nickname
October 5, 2023
By Riera U. Mallari HANGZHOU – Michael Jordan kills the defense with his Fadeaway; Hakeem Olajuwon fools his man with his Dream Shake; while Muhammad Ali confuses his rivals with the Shuffle. Add Tokyo Olympics’ bronze medalist Eumir Marcial to the long list of athletes with a “go-to” move when his life depended on it […]
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Miracle in Hangzhou as Brownlee waxes hot to stun host China
October 4, 2023
BY REY C. LACHICA HANGZHOU, China – NBA Hall of Famer and Chinese basketball executive Yao Ming was flashed on a giant screen late in the first half, smiling broadly. But that smile disappeared and turned sour towards the end of the game as Gila...
NCAA: JRU goes back-to-back, Mapua sends CSB to 1-3 start
October 4, 2023
MANILA, Philippines---Jose Rizal University made it back-to-back wins after beating Emilio Aguinaldo College, 77-71, in the NCAA Season 99 men's basketball tournament on Wednesday at San Juan Arena.
The Heavy Bombers', who improved to 3-1 for th...
Marcial advances to gold medal round, gains Olympic berth
October 4, 2023
By REY C. LACHICA HANGZHOU, China — A swashbuckling performance deserved another as Eumir Macial, the flamboyant southpaw from Zamboanga City, scored a second-straight knockout win in the semis of the at 80-kilogram class Wednesday, Oct. 4, at the As...
Australia-based Times Education partners with Manny Pacquiao
October 4, 2023
Times Education Group Australia has partnered with boxing legend Manny Pacquiao in strengthening their presence in Southeast Asia and promoting the importance of education. “Manny is a proven winner in life, and we couldn’t be more enthusiastic to have...
Bulls’ Lonzo Ball plans to play again after surgeries
October 4, 2023
Don't close the book on Lonzo Ball just yet, the Chicago Bulls guard warned Tuesday.
Gymnast Aleah Finnegan qualifies to 2024 Paris Olympics
October 4, 2023
BY KRISTEL SATUMBAGA Aleah Finnegan became the latest Filipino athlete to qualify to the 2024 Paris Olympics following her all-around performance in the 2023 Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Antwerp, Belgium. The Fil-American pl...
James Harden expected to report to 76ers camp — ESPN
October 4, 2023
James Harden was a no-show for the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday, missing media day. ESPN reported, however, that he is expected to join the team's training camp.
EAC looks to continue surge vs JRU; Benilde, Mapua eye bounce-back win
October 3, 2023
Surging Emilio Aguinaldo College will look to extend its hot start when it collides with Jose Rizal University while Mapua University and De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde will eye to recover from losses on Wednesday in NCAA Season 99.
NCAA: John Barba’s explosion a testament to Lyceum’s ‘unpredictability’
October 3, 2023
MANILA, Philippines---In Lyceum's stellar opening run in the NCAA Season 98 men's basketball tournament, coach Gilbert Malabanan always emphasized that his team boasts of "unpredictability."
On Tuesday against San Sebastian, John Barba became a ...
Carlo Paalam bids Asian Games boxing medal hopes goodbye after QF loss
October 3, 2023
Carlo Paalam ended his campaign at the 19th Asian Games after falling prey to Uzbekistan's Abdumalik Khalokov in the men's 57kg quarterfinals on Tuesday in Hangzhou, China.
Sad goodbye as Paalam loses quarters showdown vs Uzbek champ
October 3, 2023
By REY C. LACHICA HANGZHOU, China – Carlo Paalam kissed his medal bid goodbye when he ran into a classy fighter from Uzbekistan on Tuesday, Oct. 3, in the quarterfinals of the men’s 57-kilogram class in the 19th Asian Games here. Being co...
NCAA: Lyceum zooms to 4-0 start but coach not satisfied with win
October 3, 2023
MANILA, Philippines---Lyceum may have kept its hold of the NCAA Season 98 men's basketball tournament's top spot but coach Gilbert Malabanan is not fully satisfied with the team's most recent victory.
On Tuesday at San Juan Arena, the Pirates ke...
Can LPU match what CJ Perez-led Pirates did in 2017? Malabanan shares thoughts
October 3, 2023
At 4-0 in the ongoing NCAA Season 99, Lyceum of the Philippines University is spurring hopes that it could match what the 2017 Pirates squad led by CJ Perez achieved back in Season 93.
Jerwin Ancajas signs contract to face Takuma Inoue for November showdown
October 3, 2023
Former IBF world super flyweight champion Jerwin Ancajas is headed to another world title shot after his camp said he has signed the dotted line to face WBA world bantamweight champion Takuma Inoue on November 15 in Tokyo, Japan.
Philippines cops first sepak takraw medal in Asian Games
October 3, 2023
The sepak takraw team bagged a bronze medal, its first for the Philippines in the Asian Games, after falling to Indonesia in the men's quadrant semifinals.
Streaking Lyceum pulls away late to escape gritty San Sebastian
October 3, 2023
Lyceum of the Philippines University needed a late-game run to survive San Sebastian College-Recoletos, 83-72, and keep its record untainted in the NCAA Season 99 on Tuesday.
Coach Myk Saguigiut on Perpetual’s maiden NCAA Season 99 win: ‘Buhay pala kami’
October 3, 2023
The Perpetual ALTAs needed to absorb two heartbreaking losses but finally got their act together as they barged into the win column of the NCAA Season 99 on Tuesday.
Gilas survives big Iranian scare, faces China in semis
October 3, 2023
By REY C. LACHICA HANGZHOU, China – Justin Brownlee was held to just two points in the payoff period but that difficult basket with only 44 seconds was enough to bail Gilas Pilipinas out of danger in a wild and enthralling contest with long time...
NCAA: Perpetual scores breakthrough win, sends Arellano to 0-3 hole
October 3, 2023
The Perpetual ALTAs finally broke through in NCAA Season 99 after crushing the Arellano Chiefs, 85-66, on Tuesday at the FilOil EcoOil Centre.
Jacob Cortez ‘a talent’, but needs to be consistent, says Coach Escueta
October 3, 2023
Jacob Cortez has been San Beda University's top player in their past three games, averaging 15 points, 4.33 rebounds, 3.0 assists, and a steal per game.
Spurs” Victor Wembanyama bulks up ahead of NBA debut season
October 3, 2023
Victor Wembanyama has bulked up significantly as he prepares for the physically demanding rigors of his debut NBA season with the San Antonio Spurs.
Gilas escapes Iran, enters Asian Games semis for first time since 2002
October 3, 2023
Gilas Pilipinas beat Iran, 84-83, to advance to the Asian Games semifinals for the first time since 2002.