Far Eastern University bucked a lethargic start and turned back Adamson, 23-25, 25-15, 25-13, 25-10, for its third straight win in the UAAP Season 87 women’s volleyball tournament at Mall of Asia Arena Saturday, March 8. Gerz Petallo shines for FEU. (UAAP Media) The Lady Tamaraws found an antidote in slowing …
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Lady Tams charge to third straight win, stop Falcons
MANILA, Philippines — The FEU Lady Tamaraws faltered in the first set but dominated the Adamson Lady Falcons in the next three, 23-25, 25-15, 25-13, 25-10, to charge to their straight win in the UAAP Season 87 women’s volleyball tournament at the Mall of Asia Arena on Saturday. FEU Lady …
Read More »Blazers, Archers try to extend win run
College of St. Benilde and De La Salle University face separate opponents as action continues in Season 3 of the Next Man cUP in Pinoyliga tournament this weekend at the Enderun Colleges gym in Taguig City. Lionel Matthew Rubico of De La Salle University tries to score against Ateneo. (Pinoyliga) …
Read More »Eala makes exit
Alex Eala MANILA, Philippines — Alex Eala fell to Valentina Ryser of Switzerland, 6-4, 2-6, 2-6, and bowed out of contention in the W75 Trnava yesterday in Slovakia. The 19-year-old Filipina could not sustain a hot start as she dropped the next two sets for a second-round exit in the …
Read More »Multi-stage cycling spectacle Tour of Luzon returns in April
Shown here are (from left) PSC chairman Richard Bachmann, Metro Pacific Tollways Corp. Chief Regulatory Officer Arrey Perez, POC and PHilCycling president Abraham ‘Bambol’ Tolentino, Tour of Luzon organizer DuckWorld PH chairman Patrick Gregorio and Race Director Lorenzo ‘Jun’ Lomibao Jr. WITH the fabled Tour of Luzon coming back this …
Read More »Eala gains wild card at Miami Open
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Read More »PH paddler Silva wins U17 title in Abu Dhabi
Chloe Ysabel Silva shows her medal and trophy Dubai-based Filipina table tennis player Chloe Ysabel Silva emerged victorious in the U17 Girls’ Singles category at the Abu Dhabi Racket Club 3rd Table Tennis Tournament in the United Arab Emirates after defeating her Indian opponent, 3-1, in the finals. Silva dominated …
Read More »FIFA sets Club World Cup prize money at $1 billion
(Azertac photo) BAKU – The prize money for this year’s 32-team Club World Cup to be held in the US from June 14 to July 13 will be USD1 billion, ESPN reported. FIFA described the massive payout as a “new benchmark for global club football.” The tournament is projected to generate …
Read More »Moto great Jao elevated to Golden Wheel Hall of Fame
MOTOCROSS icon Jolet Jao vowed to spend his retirement years on the ground to share his talent with young riders and help build a much better future for the sport. “This journey has been incredible. Still giving it my all in motocross up until now because age is just a …
Read More »NorthPort survives Ginebra to stave off elimination
The Batang Pier have finally sailed past the turbulent waters in the semis. NorthPort seemed to have found a way to solve the Ginebra puzzle, staving off elimination with a 108-103 victory in Game 4 of the PBA Season 49 Commissioner’s Cup semifinals at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Wednesday, …
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