University of Perpetual Help System DALTA defied the odds by overcoming a daunting task to become the first-ever Next Generation Basketball League (NGBL) Champions. Equipped with an unbeaten, 9-0 streak, the Junior Altas made history through their 96-93 victory over National University-Nazareth School in the NCAA vs. UAAP clash last October 19 at the MGC Gym in Bonifacio Global City, …
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Philippine sports in general will find a strong, reliable ally in Luis “Chavit” Singson if the seasoned politician, businessman and sportsman is given the chance to serve in the Senate. Singson, former governor, congressman and mayor in the province of Ilocos Sur, and chairman emeritus of the Philippine National Shooting Association (PNSA), is eyeing one of 12 senatorial slots at …
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South Cotabato squeaked past Binan Tatak Gel, 79-77, on Wednesday and clinched the last semifinal slot in the MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) Sixth Season on Wednesday at the Alonte Sports Arena in Binan, Laguna. The South Cotabato Warriors got the lift from Jervy Cruz, who canned two free throws and Marwin Dionisio, who split his two, for the marginal …
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By Robert Andaya The results:Game 1—Ginebra 122, San Miguel 105Game 2—San Miguel 131, Ginebra 125Game 3—Ginebra 99, San Miguel 94Game 4—San Miguel 131, Ginebra 121.Game 5—Ginebra 121, San Miguel 92.(Ginebra lead series, 3-2) Game 1:—TNT 90, Rain or Shine 81Game 2:—TNT 108, Rain or Shine 91Game 3:—Rain or Shine 110, TNT 109.Game 4:—TNT 81, Rain or Shine 79.Game 5:—TNT 113, …
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True to its promise in building a nation of champions, MILO Philippines celebrated its 60th year by marking a major milestone – energizing more than two million young Filipinos through its grassroots sports programs. In view of this achievement, MILO paid tribute to its invaluable sports partners in an event called ‘Gathering of Champions’. The Philippine Sports Commission, Philippine Olympic …
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THE head of the Asian federation for mixed martial arts (MMA) gave an imprimatur of approval to the country’s successful hosting of the Manila Open—the inaugural Asian MMA championships that wound up on Wednesday night at Marriott Manila in Pasay City. “Is it through your commitment that we’re able to deliver such a remarkable successful event,” Asian MMA Association (AMMA) …
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Carlo Lastimosa canned two charities with 11.9 seconds left as Binan Tatak Gel rallied to nip South Cotabato, 70-69, on Thursday and force a Game 3 decider in their South Division quarterfinal series in the MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) Sixth Season at the Alonte Sports Arena in Binan, Laguna. The South Cotabato Warriors got two chances to reverse the …
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Kurt Reyson turned from probable goat to hero on Wednesday as Pampanga survived Abra’s challenge, 66-55, and advanced to the North Division semifinal round in the MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) Sixth Season at the Nueva Ecija Coliseum in Pasay City. The former Letran star flubbed his two free throws but got the offensive rebound for the deciding short jumper …
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URATEX Dream is motivated to exceed expectations anew in their second go-round in the Red Bull Half Court World Final at the Brooklyn Bridge Park in New York this weekend. Gilas Pilipinas 3×3 stalwart Kaye Pingol believes that the Filipino crew is better equipped this time out after reaching the quarterfinals in Belgrade, Serbia last year. “We want to be …
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Amateur mixed martial arts action (MMA) got going on Monday night with Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino vowing to help nurture the sport that will make its debut in the Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games (AIMAG) next year in Saudi Arabia. Tolentino heads the newly-established Nasyonal Mixed Martial Arts Pederasyon ng Pilipinas (NMMAPP)—the highest governing body for amateur MMA in the country—which …
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