By Robert Andaya Buoyed by the success of its inaugural season, the PBA Esports Bakbakan Dota 2 tournament kicks off on October 24 with all 12 member-teams seeing action. Reigning champion Converge will lead teams set to compete in the Dota 2 second edition and fifth overall installment of the PBA Esports Bakbakan being held in partnership with Dark League …
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Indian players are coming in full force with seven boys and six girls to compete in the Asian Juniors and Girls Chess Championships starting October 11 in Tagaytay City. The Indian players are inspired by their recent double victory at the 45th Chess Olympiad in Budapest, Hungary. Leading the Indian charge is second seed International Master Krishna Rohith, rated 2474. …
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Toledo Trojans made their presence felt by posting back-to-back victories in the 2024 PCAP-GM Wesley So Cup “Clash of North and South” chess team championships last Wednesday. Toledo shocked defending champion Pasig Pirates, 13-8, and San Juan Predators, 11-10, in a pair of heart-stopping battles pitting the best teams from the South and North Divisions in this prestigious tournament sponsored …
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More than glory and honor, elite paddlers from all over the world, including the host Philippines, will have extra motivation to do well and excel in the ICF Dragon Boat World Championships scheduled Oct. 27 to Nov. 4 in the picturesque coastal city of Puerto Princesa in Palawan. The International Canoe Federation, the world governing for the sport, has sanctioned …
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By Robert Andaya Eight-Time Most Valuable Player (MVP) awardee June Mar Fajardo of San Miguel Beer is well on the way to securing another PBA Best Player of the Conference (BPC) award. The 6-10 pride of Compostela, Cebu leads the race for the top individual honor in the season-opening Governors’ Cup as the elimination round concluded recently. Fresh off …
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Far Eastern University pummeled San Sebastian College-Recoletos into submission, 25-14, 25-19, 25-20, for a rousing start in its campaign in Pool D of the 2024 Shakey’s Super League Collegiate Pre-season Championship Friday at the historic Rizal Memorial Coliseum. Rookie Clarisse Loresco made her presence felt and connived with veteran Alyzza Devosora and Kyle Pendon as the Lady Tamaraws took care …
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Aice Ice Cream, the Worldwide Olympic Partner of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the Official Ice Cream of the Philippine Olympic Team and the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC), honors the athletes who proudly represented the Philippines in the Paris 2024 Olympics through the “Saludo, Atletang Pilipino” Thanksgiving Celebration on September 26, 2024, Thursday. Double Olympic gold medalist and Philippine …
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Gabby Espinas scored inside at the buzzer as Caloocan stunned San Juan, 79-78, on Friday in the MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) Sixth Season elimination round at the Caloocan Sports Complex. Jeramer Cabanag found himself covered as he drove in, but saw Espinas open for the clincher that put the Batang Kankaloo’s drive for the fourth playoff spot in the …
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By Robert Andaya It will be a “Night of Legends” on Tuesday, September 24 Basketball great Robert Jaworski Sr. will be honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award during the 30th PBA Press Corps Annual Awards Night at the Novotel Manila Araneta City. Jaworski, nicknamed the “Big J” during his long and colorful career in the PBA from 1973 to 1998 …
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The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) will be restructuring the Gilas Pilipinas Youth program as head coach Josh Reyes has stepped down from his position. “We thank coach Josh for his service to the SBP and to the country in leading the Gilas Youth program for the past six years,” said SBP President Al Panlilio. “While he leaves his role …
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