Balkman, Chalmers lead Valientes to VisMin Cup win

ZAMBOANGA CITY – Two-time NBA champion Mario Chalmers and former PBA reinforcement Renaldo Balkman returned and brought the Zamboanga Valientes to the Promised Land of the VisMIn Cup Invitational tournament.…

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Rookie from Bacolod powers La Salle past UST in 5 sets

By NIKOLE JAVIER  She’s a rookie, but she’s a beast of a player. Her name is Angel Canino. Showing the poise and courage of a grizzled veteran, the pride of…

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TNT beats SMB, nails first Grand Slam in PBA 3×3

TNT sealed its date with history as it became the first team to complete a grand slam in the annals of PBA 3x3. Lervin Flores stood tall to lead the…

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Pacquiao sizzles as Bulalakaw shocks Batangas

Manny Pacquiao delivered the lethal blows on Friday night as guest team Bulalakaw played the spoiler's role in the 2023 MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) Preseason Tournament with a 72-70…

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NorthPort pumps life to playoff hopes; NLEX gains quarters

By REYNALD MAGALLON Kevin Murphy produced several firsts as NorthPort pumped some life to its playoff hopes with a crucial 110-104 victory over the also-ran Blackwater in the 2023 PBA…

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Creamline slips past Chery Tiggo; F2 also triumphs

 By NIKOLE JAVIER  Creamline shrugged off an opening set mishap to turn back Chery Tiggo, 17-25, 25-11, 25-19, 25-21, and keep its share of the lead in the 2023 Premier…

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NU too much for Ateneo in UAAP Women’s Volleyball

By NIKOLE JAVIER National University opened its title defense campaign in dominant fashion, overpowering Ateneo, 25-15, 25-20, 25-16, at the start of the UAAP Season 85 women’s volleyball tournament on…

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Hornets of Muñoz show steely resolve despite figuring in an accident

Each of the 36 teams ˗ 20 girls and 16 boys ˗ has a story to tell in the ongoing Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) Under-18 Championships at the Rizal…

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Mason Amos looms as the next big thing for Gilas

By NIKOLE JAVIER  Filipino-Australian Mason Amos made a rousing debut in Gilas Pilipinas’ 107-96 win against Lebanon on Friday, Feb. 24, at the Philippine Arena.  And he’s only 18. The…

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Carmelo Anthony reconnects with pals Manny Pacquiao, Santi Romero

By REYNALD MAGALLON Former NBA player Carmelo Anthony didn’t only take time touring around Manila but also made sure to reconnect with some of his Filipino friends. Anthony, who was…

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Vengeful win over Lebanon was a product of ‘players playing for each other’ – Chot

By REYNALD MAGALLON For a team which barely had any games together, not to mention injuries and absence to key players, it was safe to say, Gilas Pilipinas passed the…

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Gymnast Yulo off to slow start at Apparatus World Cup

By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA Former world champion Carlos Yulo struggled in his pet event – floor exercise – and missed a spot in the finals at the 2023 FIG Individual Apparatus…

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Brownlee, Amos power Gilas to vengeful win over Lebanon

BOCAUE, Bulacan – Basking in the limelight and warm love from the entire nation that had his back through the years, Justin Brownlee made sure to show up and deliver…

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