AP.Bren went off to a rousing start, taking down North American team TheOhioBrothers and Indonesian crew Dewa United to open the ONE Esports MPL Invitational 2023 at the GBK Basketball Hall in Jakarta, Indonesia on Wednesday, Nov. 15. Photo from AP.Bren’s Facebook page The MPL Philippines Season 12 champions were …
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Cignal HD bags QF ticket, beats JM-Davao Citu
Powerhouse Cignal HD trounced Kuya JM-Davao City, 25-19, 25-17, 25-11 to punch its ticket to the Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) Challenge Cup quarterfinal round on Wednesday, Nov. 15, at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum in Manila. JP Bugaoan hits it hard Cignal. (PNVF) The HD Spikers needed only 74 minutes …
Read More »Andrada, Cortez connive as Red Lions boost Final Four bid
Yukien Andrada and Jacob Cortez provided the spark in the payoff period as San Beda survived College of St. Benilde, 65-61, in the NCAA Season 99 men’s basketball tournament at the FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City on Wednesday, Nov. 15. Jacob Cortez connives with Yukien Andrada for the …
Read More »Terrafirma repulses Blackwater to pick up first Comm’s Cup win
Terrafirma repulsed Blackwater, 97-87, and picked up its first win in the 2023 PBA Commissioner’s Cup at the Ynares Center in Antipolo on Wednesday, Nov. 15. Juami Tiongson leads the way for Terrafirma in its first win of the season. (PBA Images) Buoyed by the strong start from main man …
Read More »Monje shines as Knights edge Chiefs
Letran built enough cushion to survive a lethargic shooting in the fourth quarter, turning down Arellano, 67-58, in the NCAA Season 99 men’s basketball tournament at the FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City on Tuesday, Nov. 14. Kobe Monje shines for the Letran Knights. (NCAA Media) With their team …
Read More »Warning for Japan as Asian heavyweights begin World Cup qualifying
TOKYO (AFP) — Japan, Australia and Jurgen Klinsmann’s South Korea will launch their qualifying campaigns on Thursday, Nov. 16, for the 2026 World Cup, with Palestine also among the 36 teams in action in Asia. Brighton’s Japanese Kaoru Mitoma (AFP) A record eight direct spots and one intercontinental playoff berth …
Read More »Egypt captain Salah leads African stars into World Cup qualifying
JOHANNESBURG (AFP) — Prolific Liverpool scorer and Egypt captain Mohamed Salah will be among the stars in action this week when 2026 World Cup qualifying in Africa kicks off with two matchdays. Prolific Liverpool scorer and Egypt captain Mohamed Salah (AFP) His two Premier League goals against Brentford at the …
Read More »JRU bolsters semis bid, rips EAC
Jose Rizal University bolstered its Final Four bid with a 77-64 win over Emilio Aguinaldo College in the NCAA Season 99 men’s basketball tournament at the FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City on Tuesday, Nov. 14. Marwin Dionisio leads the way for the JRU Heavy Bombers. (NCAA Media) The …
Read More »Triathlon’s Marchan puts premium on grassroots development
Ramon Marchan vowed to put premium on grassroots development as he leads the rebranded Triathlon Association of the Philippines (TRAP) now known as the Triathlon Philippines (TriPhil). (From left) Erika Nicole Burgos, Ramon Marchan and Sarita Zafra grace the PSA Forum on Tuesday, Nov. 14. Marchan, who succeeded longtime chief …
Read More »PBAPC honors Perez, Castro in Awards Night
CJ Perez and good old Jayson Castro lead the initial batch of players to be recognized in the coming PBA Press Corps Awards Night for Season 47. San Miguel Beermen guard CJ Perez (left) and Jayson Castro of TNT Tropang GIGA (PBA Images) Perez of the San Miguel Beermen, is …
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