Playing tight games in the group stage was hardly a concern for AP.Bren head coach Francis “Duckeyy” Glindro, believing that it actually helped the team gear up for an expected deep run into the M5 World Championship playoffs. Bren Esports marches to the playoffs with a clean slate. (Moonton Games) …
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ROS leans on sturdy ‘Tree’ in the middle, young guns to frustrate NLEX
Demetrius Treadwell lived up to his ‘Tree’ nickname and proved to be an immovable force in the interior to help Rain or Shine complete a come-from-behind 113-101 victory over NLEX in the 2023 PBA Commissioner’s Cup at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City on Friday, Dec. 8. Treadwell anchored his …
Read More »Lifter Ceniza clinches silver in IWF Grand Prix
John Febuar Ceniza gave the country its fourth medal in the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) Grand Prix II after clinching a silver in his weight class on Wednesday, Dec. 6, in Doha, Qatar. Despite failing to land a podium in snatch and clean & jerk, the 25-year-old Cebuano was able …
Read More »Evan Nelle glad to have Kitty Duterte by his side in UAAP title run
La Salle graduating star Evan Nelle ended his collegiate career the way he started it — a champion. The 24-year-old guard capped his three-season UAAP stint in the best way possible, helping the Green Archers clinch their 10th title after taking down University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons, 73-69, in …
Read More »Goldwin Monteverde taking home lessons after UAAP Finals loss
University of the Philippines head coach Goldwin Monteverde is reflecting on the big lessons for now following the Fighting Maroons’ 73-69 Game 3 loss against the De La Salle Green Archers on Wednesday, Dec. 6, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. The 52-year-old mentor took the loss in stride and refused …
Read More »Wild chase looms at Fil Am Golf
BAGUIO CITY — Januarius Private Equity-1 saw its overnight lead sliced to six by a resurgent Eastridge-1 even as defending champion Manila Southwoods-1 put up impressive numbers to get back into contention midway through the Fil-Championship action in the 73rd Januarius Fil Am Golf Invitational here on Thursday, Dec. 7. …
Read More »Cool Smashers down Crossovers, near finals return
Creamline overcame an erratic second set to turn back a fiesty Chery Tiggo side, 25-18, 27-25, 25-22, in Game 1 of their semifinal series in the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference at the Philsports Arena in Pasig City on Thursday, Dec. 7. The Cool Smashers staggered with 10 unforced errors …
Read More »SSL raises over P11 million for school athletic programs
There’s more to it in the Shakey’s Super League (SSL) than just mere volleyball games. (Bottom, left to right) Shakey’s general manager Jorge Concepcion, president and CEO Vic Gregorio, ACES president Dr. Ian Laurel and director Ariel Paredes with the 16 participating schools of the Shakey’s Super League (SSL) after …
Read More »UST’s graduating star Tantoy Ferrer named women’s Finals MVP
Graduating Tantoy Ferrer was named UAAP Season 86 Finals MVP after leading University of Santo Tomas to its first title in 17 years. UST’s Tantoy Ferrer is the UAAP Season 86 women’s championship. (UAAP Media) The Growling Tigresses hacked out a hard-earned 71-69 Game 3 victory to take down seven-time …
Read More »Cardinals hold off Lions, inch closer to NCAA title
Clint Escamis and Paolo Hernandez delivered key baskets to help Mapua overcome San Beda’s late-game effort en route to a 68-63 win in Game 1 of the NCAA Season 99 men’s basketball tournament Finals at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on Wednesday, Dec. 6. Paolo Hernandez sparks …
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