Two-time Olympian medalist Petecio suffers controversial loss

By REYNALD MAGALLON     BANGKOK — Flint Jara powered through a bloody cut to beat Indonesian bet Flanuari Yerikho Daud just as Olympic medalist Nesthy Petecio bowed out in…

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Lions roar, claim 24th NCAA title

By MARK REY MONTEJO San Beda’s quest for a repeat NCAA title in the centennial edition of the grand old league could have been doubly sweet. But the Red Lions…

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PH para swimmers, long jumpers shine in Asian Youth Para Games

By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA   DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- Para swimmers continued to dominate even as para long jumpers also turned heads for Team Philippines at the 2025 Asian Youth…

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Bolts, FiberXers in vital showdown as elims enters crucial stage

Games Sunday (Ynares Center, Antipolo) 5:15 p.m. – Phoenix vs Titan Ultra 7:30 p.m. – Meralco vs Converge By MARK REY MONTEJO Meralco and Converge clash in an all-important match,…

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‘I do not know him’: Col. Lachica denies ties to VP Duterte’s alleged bagman

Philippine Army Colonel Raymund Dante P. Lachica, former head of the Vice Presidential Security and Protection Group (VPSPG), has firmly denied any connection to Ramil Madriaga, who recently surfaced claiming…

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Monarchs go for ‘sweet 16’ at 2025 MPVA

The Dasmariñas Monarchs seek to complete history as the first-ever unbeaten team when they go for the jugular against the Biñan Tatak Gel Arellano University Lady Chiefs in Game 2…

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Erram addition a big boost as Gilas opens title defense vs Malaysia

By REYNALD MAGALLON   BANGKOK — Gilas Pilipinas gets a much-needed boost to its frontline after adding TNT big man Poy Erram as late replacement to the line up ahead…

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Dela Rosa, Dignadice connive as Gilas Women turn back Malaysia

By REYNALD MAGALLON   BANGKOK — Kacey Dela Rosa and Sophia Dignadice spearheaded a back-breaking fourth quarter run as the Gilas Pilipinas women’s team pulled the rug from under Malaysia,…

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Archers seek UAAP coronation vs Maroons

Games Sunday (Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay City) 1 p.m. – UST vs NU (series tied at 1-1) 3 p.m – Men’s basketball awarding ceremony 4 p.m. – La Salle…

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VP Sara slams ‘fishing expeditions’ amid corruption complaints

Vice President Sara Duterte has accused her critics of launching repeated “fishing expeditions” to discredit her, urging Filipinos to be discerning amid what she described as attempts to cover up…

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Mark Ashley Fajardo hopes to end ‘Thai jinx’ for PH boxers

By REYNALD MAGALLON       BANGKOK — Mark Ashley Fajardo is hoping to break the ‘host jinx’ that befell Filipino pugs so far in the 33rd Southeast Asian Games…

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Sweet redemption for hurdler John Cabang after injury-riddled Paris stint

By REYNALD MAGALLON     BANGKOK – Filipino hurdler John Cabang Tolentino was relieved to find his own redemption in the 33rd Southeast Asian Games after missing out on the…

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SportsPlus brings Team PH’s SEAG exploits closer to fans with extensive digital coverage

MANILA, Philippines – SportsPlus has launched its most extensive Southeast Asian Games digital coverage to date, deploying an on-ground content team in Bangkok and rolling out real-time medal updates, athlete features,…

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From almost quitting to winning gold, Delos Santos savors challenging SEAG experience

By REYNALD MAGALLON     BANGKOK —  Miracles happen to those who never give up. And that exactly holds true for 33rd Southeast Asian Games decathlon gold medalist Hokett Delos…

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John Cabang Tolentino breaks SEAG record for hurdles gold; Delos Santos tops decathlon

BANGKOK – John Cabang Tolentino claimed the first gold for the Philippine Athletics team in a record-breaking fashion in the men’s 110-meter hurdles in the 33rd Southeast Asian Games at…

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Bolts, Kings score lopsided wins, boost playoff bids

BY MARK REY MONTEJO       Meralco and Barangay Ginebra outlasted their separate rivals to further press their playoff drives in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup at the…

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