The Philippines served as a mecca of the sporting world once more, ushering in the biggest FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship in history with a bang on Friday night at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. From cultural performances to world-class acts, a festive atmosphere it was before an even bigger storm featuring 32 teams split in eight …
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Hayden Ancheta and Andre Dargani, both of San Francisco State RTC, beat their respective rivals to lead the winners in the Wrestling Association of the Philippines (WAP) National and Youth Championships at the Tagaytay Combat Sports Center in Tagaytay City last week. Ancheta defeated Morphy Modne of Ifugao Wrestling Team via Fall in their 57kgs finals, while Dargani also disposed …
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A spot in the FIBA 3×3 World Tour 2025 Season Macau Masters will be up for grabs as the Philippines plays hosts to the Manila Challenger on September 20 and 21 at the Ayala Malls Manila Bay. Some of the world’s top 3×3 players will see action in Manila representing 16 teams including World Number 1 and 2 Strahinja Stojacic …
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Terrence Romeo is returning to 3×3 basketball, joining Manila MelMac in the FIBA 3×3 Manila Challenger on September 20-21 at Ayala Malls Manila Bay in Parañaque. The 5-foot-11 guard last saw action in the halfcourt game 10 years ago when he suited up for Manila West in the World Tour, also on home soil. His comeback was made possible through …
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The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) has tapped Tayabas town in Quezon as a new regional training center for CALABARZON, following the signing of a Usufruct Agreement between PSC Chairman Pato Gregorio and Quezon Governor Helen Tan for the use of a 10-hectare property along Brgy. Baguio. A multi-purpose sports complex will soon rise in the area, starting with a track …
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ALL roads lead to Manila as the Philippines for the first time in history stages the prestigious FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship starting on Friday until Sept. 28 at two world-class venues here. Thirty-two of the best teams on Earth made up of world, VNL and Olympic champions, dark horses and crowd darlings converge on the Philippine shores for the …
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Sonny Estil scored the game-winning basket to propel Barangay Ginebra past San Miguel, 37-35, and emerged champion at the end of the PBA Season 50 Draft Combine Friday night at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig. The unheralded Estil, a San Luis, Agusan Del Sur native, scored off a layup on a perfectly-executed backdoor play made possible by guard Jeff …
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MLBB has officially been crowned the most-watched title in Esports World Cup history! The Mid Season Cup (MSC) at EWC 25 drew over 3 million Peak Concurrent Viewers (PCV), making it the first tournament ever to reach this milestone, according to Esports Charts. Riding this record-breaking momentum, we’re unveiling new details for the upcoming M7 World Championship, which returns to …
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Volleyball’s epicenter rumbled in Southeast Asia with the inauguration on Friday of the first-ever Asian Volleyball (AVC) House in Bangkok with Thailand entering the last two days of its hosting of the FIVB Women’s World Championship and the Philippines taking its turn to host the men’s global tournament in a week’s time. “This is the home of Asia volleyball now …
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National University faces tough opposition in its title-retention bid against a strong field eager for a taste of glory in the 2025 Shakey’s Super League (SSL) Preseason Unity Cup starting September 20 at the Playtime FilOil Centre. Sixteen teams, six from UAAP and all 10 from the NCAA, will duke it out for the crown in the fourth staging of …
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