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FM Christian Gian Karlo Arca World Cup veteran IM Michael Concio and FM Christian Gian Karlo Arca swept their first two assignment to gain a share of the lead in the 2024 Asian Juniors and Girls Chess Championships at the Knights Templar Hotel here Monday. Concio, the country’s highest-ranked junior player with an ELO of 2368, swept No. 24 seed …

By Robert Andaya Games Sunday5 p.m. San Miguel vs. Barangay Ginebra7:30 p.m. Rain or Shine vs. TNT One semifinal series is now 2-0. The other is tied at 1-1. Whatever, all four teams expect a long and exciting battle in the PBA Governors Cup. With import Rondae Hollis-Jefferson and Calvin Oftana leading the charge, TNT brought down Rain or Shine,  …

Batangas struck from afar and subdued Davao, 76-66, on Thursday to move within a win of the South Division semifinal round in the MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) semifinal round at the Batangas City Coliseum. Levi Hernandez drilled in seven triples while Cedric Ablaza added two of the Batangas City Tanduay Rum Masters’ total of 12 that swamped the Davao …

Defending champion National University swiftly crushed hapless Emilio Aguinaldo College, 25-15, 25-7, 25-13, for a second straight win and a share of the Pool A lead in the 2024 Shakey’s Super League Collegiate Pre-season Championship Friday at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum. The three-peat-seeking Lady Bulldogs picked up from where they left off a week ago following a four-set win over …

John Amores may join NorthPort’s practices and other activities. PBA Commissioner Willie Marcial made the announcement in a press conference on Friday but stressed the NorthPort guard will remain suspended for the duration of the Commissioner’s Cup. “In coordination with the management of NorthPort, the Commissioner has decided that (John) Amores will be suspended for all his games in the …

Mark “The AntMan” Cruz stung the meanest as South Cotabato rallied to beat Biñan Tatak Gel, 85-82,  In Game 1 of their South Division quarterfinal playoff in the MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) Sixth Season at the Batangas City Coliseum. The 5-foot-6 Cruz, the smallest guy on the floor, went perfect on his field goals and pumped in 20 of …

TAGAYTAY – World Cup campaigner IM Michael Concio Jr.  and FM Christian Gian Karlo Arca will carry the fight for the Philippines in the Asian Juniors Chess Championship scheduled Oct. 11-20 at the Knights Templar Hotel  here. Concio, the country’s highest ranked junior player with an ELO of 2368, and Arca lead seven other Filipino players in the prestigious tournament …

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 …

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. …

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 …