Joseph Gabayni sustained what twins Jaycee and Jayvee Marcelino triggered as Zamboanga Master Sardines thwarted South Cotabato, 85-83, on Monday and wrested the solo lead in the MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) Sixth Season at the San Andres Sports Complex in Manila. The burly Gabayni poured nine points in the last 3 minutes and 20 seconds to power Zamboanga to …
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Two familiar faces have emerged triumphant in the 42K centerpiece event of the Manila Leg of the National MILO Marathon. Florendo Lapiz and Lizane Abella displayed an epic performance for leading the course throughout the race, besting hundreds of elite runners in the country’s grandest and longest-running footrace. The successful turnout of 20,000 has rendered the streets of Pasay and …
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Two-time champion San Juan Predators sustained their near-flawless showing in the 2024 PCAP All-Filipino Conference chess team championships. Flashing their old, deadly form, the Predators posted similar convincing victories over Negros Kingsmen, 17-4, and Tacloban Vikings, 19-2, to keep the solo lead in the prestigious 18-team, two-division tournamenr with 15 wins against only one loss. United States-based GM Rogelio Barcenilla …
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Paul Lee of Magnolia Chicken Timplados was officially welcomed to the elite club of 1,000 three-point shots made following a short but meaningful awarding ceremony held at halftime of the game between Magnolia and Meralco last Sunday. The 35-year-old Lee was presented his plaque by Commissioner Willie Marcial, Magnolia team governor Rene Pardo and Meralco team manager Paolo Trillo. Former …
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By Robert Andaya NINE down, two to go for San Miguel Beer in the PBA Philippine Cup. Led by Gilas Pilipinas mainstays CJ Perez and June Mar Fajardo, San Miguel blasted the Robert Bolick-less NLEX , 120-100, for its ninth straight win at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig. Perez scattered a game-high 30 points on 7-of-16 shooting, nine rebounds, two …
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Nueva Ecija flashed its fiery form while Abra and Pangasinan gained traction in the MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) Sixth Season on Saturday at the Calasiao Sports Complex in Pangasinan. The Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards subdued the Mindoro Tamaraws, 79-68, in the opener for their second straight win that revved up their drive toward regaining the 2022 national title. The …
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URATEX Dream continued to show that it’s the gold standard when it comes to Philippine women’s 3×3 basketball as they successfully defended their throne in the Red Bull Half Court Philippines 2024. The Dream, buoyed by the addition of Afril Bernardino, outlasted Discovery, 9-6, in the championship game Saturday at Kartilya ng Katipunan in the City of Manila. The Gilas …
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The Parañaque Patriots struck from afar in the fourth quarter and thwarted the Muntinlupa Cagers, 64-57, on Wednesday to share the lead in the MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) Sixth Season elimination round at the crammed Olivarez College Gym in Parañaque City. Philip Manalang canned two triples while Mark Yee and John Rey Villanueva added a triple each as Paranaque took control at 62-55 …
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The Philippine Sports Commission, in partnership with the French Embassy and the France Volontaires-Philippines, will conduct a volunteer training course for nine Filipino volunteers that will be part of the backbone for achieving successful staging of the 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympic Games. The training course will be held on April 25 and 26 at the VIP Room of Rizal …
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Franky Johnson waxed hot as the Zamboanga Valientes fended off fellow Filipino squad Pola Pilipinas RPG, 98-88, for its second win in the opening leg of The Asian Tournament, Wednesday in Guangdong, China. Johnson, a former PBA standout, took charge for the Valientes, firing 22 points on 8-of-15 shooting from the field, including five three-pointers, in almost 24 minutes of …
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