ATENEO de Manila University made some noise in its Next Generation Basketball League (NGBL) debut. The Blue Eaglets defeated Xavier School, 68-67, during their Sunday afternoon faceoff at the Tanduay Gym in Manila in the league that is presented by URATEX, Jollibee, Strong Group Athletics, and in partnership with JETOUR, World Balance, and Molten as official game ball. “Sobrang lupit. …
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The best of the best cadets nationwide will display their wares as the 2nd Philippine Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) Games National Finals start today at the Cavite State University in Indang, Cavite. Senate Majority Floor Leader Francis Tolentino will declare open the week-long competition, which will be participated in by gold and silver medalists in the three-leg qualifying tournaments …
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By Robert Andaya In an effort to make the games even more competitive, the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) is looking at bringing in another foreign team for the PBA Commissioner’s Cup in November. PBA Chairman Ricky Vargas said negotiations to invite Hong Kong Eastern as guest team in the mid-season conference of the league’s 49th season is nearly complete. “It’s …
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By Robert Andaya After the Paris Olympics, it’s back to the PBA, Asia’s first play-for-pay league, for most local sports fans. The PBA Governors Cup, the first conference of the league’s Season 49, formally kicks off with an early battle between reigning Philippine Cup champion Meralco and Magnolia Chicken Timplados on Sunday, August 18 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. The …
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By Robert Andaya Defending champion Phuket Waves outsteadied Khaoyai Chichi Wild Catz, 87-76, in the Thailand Basketball League (TBL) at the Chandrakasem Rajabhat University in Bangkok, Thailand. Led by former PBA player-turned-playing coach James Martinez, the Waves posted their second win in the prestigious competition. Martinez, who scored 53 points in a game against the Pathum Thani 361 Pythons– the …
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Former Ilocos Sur Governor Chavit Singson offered ₱5M (Five Million) pesos reward to world-class gymnast Carlos Yulo and his family as a united front. Singson, known for his respect for family values, cleared that the reward is not merely in recognition of Yulo’s two Olympic gold medals but also as a tribute to the strength and unity of the Yulo …
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Zamboanga Valientes completed its sweep of The Asian Tournament Grand Finals, romping the Macau Black Bears in the championship match, 81-65, in a packed Zamboanga Coliseum in Zamboanga City. The Valientes used a huge 25-15 fourth quarter tally to put away the gutsy Black Bears for good. They led by as big as 20 points, 81-61, after a DeMarcus Cousins …
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Two-time Paris Olympics gold medalist Carlos Yulo is coming home to a hero’s welcome on Tuesday, August 13. And the whole country is making sure he will get the proper recognition he deserves, with more prizes coming his way when he comes home. Kate Pagkalinawan, President/CEO of iSkin aesthetic lifestyle, is excited to offer Yulo a P10-million worth of contract …
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By Robert Andaya LOS ANGELES Lakers superstar Austin Reaves has one advise to aspiring Filipino basketball players. “You got to follow your dream. Pursue it. You can’t let anyone tell you that you can’t do something. If you don’t, one day you’ll come back and wish that you did,” said Reaves, who was formally introduced as the newest ambassador of …
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The nation is in a euphoric state following Carlos Yulo’s historical double gold medal victory at the Paris Olympics. This remarkable achievement has placed the Philippines on the global gymnastics map and has inspired countless young athletes across the country. However, instead of solely basking in this monumental success, public attention has been diverted to an unwarranted drama involving Yulo’s …
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