Despite only making his debut this MPL Philippines Season 11, John “Irrad” Abarquez was quick to prove why he belongs to the big league in Week 8. The young pro dazzled in his return to the pros with an electrifying performance at the jungle to knock Nexplay EVOS out of playoff contention, 2-0, and effectively help RSG Slate Philippines solidify …
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By Robert Andaya Game Friday: (Smart Araneta Coliseum) 5:45 p.m. TNT vs Ginebra TNT Tropang Giga is now one win away from winning the PBA Governors’ Cup. With NBA veteran Rondae Hollis-Jefferson leading the way, the Tropang Giga hammered out a pivotal 104-95 victory over Barangay Ginebra to take a 3-2 lead in their best-of-seven series at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Hollis-Jefferson, …
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On the lookout for another scoring threat to back him up, Mac Tallo, the country’s No. 1 3×3 player, finally got what he wanted. Former University of the Philippines standout and Cebuano guard Paul Desiderio will beef up the Manila Chooks! 3×3 squad set to do battle in the FIBA 3×3 Ulaanbaatar Super Quest. Aside from Tallo and Desiderio, the …
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The ‘Eugene Torre Chess Museum’, the first chess museum in the country in honor of the living legend and famed Filipino Chess Player opened in Marikina City. Torre, a living legend and Filipino pride in sports was issued with a Postage Stamp recently in honor of his achievement in the international sporting arena. At the age of 22 years …
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The success of more women in the wonderful world of sports in recent years should serve as an inspiration to all, regardless of age and stature. This was stressed by three-time Quezon City Councilor and leading women sports advocate Mayen Juico during her appearance in the recent E. Rodriguez Jr. High School Alumni Sportsfest 2023 at the Barangay N.S. Amoranto …
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IVY Lacsina and C. J. Woo, two of the leading stars of PVL All-Filipino third placer F2 Logistics Cargo Movers, will make special appearances during the 2023 ERJHS Alumni Sportsfest 2023 on Sunday, April 16 at the Barangay N. S. Amoranto covered court in Malaya St., Quezon City. Lacsina, the 6-1 middle blocker from Angeles City, and Woo, the 5-5 …
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By Robert Andaya Fil-Am Stanley Pringle rediscovered his old shooting touch to power Barangay Ginebra to a convincing 117-103 victory over TNT in Game 3 of the PBA Governors’ Cup Finals at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Pringle, who was limited to only 16 points in the first two games of the series, scored 11 of his 22 points in the …
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President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. extended his support to the hosting of FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 and the Philippine Sports Commission-led Task Force by calling a meeting Wednesday, April 12 at the Malacañang Conference Room in Manila. “This administration is committed to providing the Inter-Agency Task Force with all the necessary support and assistance it needs in order to …
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By Robert Andaya The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) joined the nationwide celebration for “Women’s Month” this March by paying tribute to outstanding female achievers in the wonderful world of sports. Fittingly, one of those honored by the PSC was Elma Muros-Posadas, who earned the moniker “Iron Woman” for being the country’s undisputed long jump queen for nearly 40 years now …
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By Robert Andaya Ilagan City—Filipino-American Natalie Uy shone in women’s pole vault, Lauren Hoffman triumphed in women’s 400-meter hurdles and Aira Teodosio ruled the women’s hammer throw on another hot but exciting day in the ICTSI – Philippine Athletics Championships at the Ilagan Sports Complex here Saturday. Uy, looking fit as a fiddle in her return to competition after four …
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