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Maroons end 17-game slump, thwart Lady Warriors

UP Fighting Maroons/UAAP Media Bureau  MANILA, Philippines — The University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons have snapped their 17-game losing streak in the UAAP women’s volleyball tournament after grinding out a four-set win over the University of the East Lady Red Warriors, 25-21, 25-20, 20-25, 25-17 Sunday at the Smart …

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Paglalunan, Ansay shine in Iñigo Resorts netfest

Ella Paglalunan (left) and France Dilao hold their trophies as they pose with Jane Alquiza, president and CEO of Iñigos Sports Center.  Ella Mhae Paglalunan and Avegail Joy Ansay carved out a pair of impressive victories to dominate the girls’ category while France Dilao took the spotlight in the boys’ …

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Duque-Padilla, Chan-Ong shine in Southwoods Invitational

Lia Duque and Tristan Padilla flashed top form and closed out with 77 points to emerge the overall gross champions while Dennis Chan and Ariel Ong snared the overall net trophy via tiebreak in the 2024 Southwoods Invitational at the Masters and Legends courses in Carmona, Cavite on Saturday, March …

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Battle of Women’s Masters under way

Woman Grandmaster Janelle Mae Frayna leads the cast of 12 players eyeing seats to the FIDE World Chess Olympiad-bound team as well as the Asian Indoor Martial Arts Games in Sunday’s start of the Philippine National Chess Championships dubbed “The Battle of Women’s Masters” at the City Hall of Malolos, …

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La Salle escapes NU for solo second

Defending champion De La Salle recovered just in time to turn back two-time finals rival National University, 15-25, 25-19, 18-25, 25-19, 15-12, and notch its sixth win in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament on Saturday, March 16, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Defending champion La Salle prevails over NU …

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Ababa eyes continued success at Palos Verdes

DAVAO – Jhonnel Ababa, buoyed by his recent sudden death victory at Apo, approaches the ICTSI Palos Verdes Championship with cautious optimism when the P2 million event unfolds on Tuesday (March 19), also here.  Not only does he face a formidable lineup of competitors, but he also encounters unfamiliar territory …

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Bautista, Dilaos head chase in Iñigos netfest

A fresh group of aspiring young talents takes the spotlight, eager and prepared to resume their pursuit of top honors and ranking points in the Iñigos Sports Center National Junior Tennis Championships, which kicked off yesterday (Friday) in Lucena City. Sandra Bautista and Joy Ansay headline the field in the …

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