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L-Jay Gonzales’ heroics lifted FEU over Ateneo. (UAAP Media Bureau)  MANILA, Philippines – L-Jay Gonzales nailed a 3-pointer at the buzzer as the FEU Tamaraws escaped with a thrilling 62-59 win over the Ateneo Blue Eagles in their UAAP Season 86 second round encounter Wednesday at the Mall of Asia …

At a Glance Bustamante’s signing becomes historic as she becomes the first female driver to join the British team’s development program. F1 Academy racer Bianca Bustamante got a major boost after becoming the newest addition to the McLaren Driver Development program. Bustamante’s signing becomes historic as she becomes the first …

BRONZE FINISH. Ernie Gawilan splashes his way to a bronze medal in the 4th Hangzhou Asian Para Games swimming meet at the HOC Aquatic Arena on Monday night (Oct. 23, 2023). The Philippines has now two bronze medals, the other courtesy of swimmer Gary Bejino. (PSC media pool photo) HANGZHOU – National …

Agatha Wong (STAR/File)  MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines’ Agatha Wong and Clemente Tabugara Jr. each copped a silver medal in wushu at the World Combat Games in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia over the weekend. Wong elicited 19.486 points for the silver in the women’s Taolu Taijiquan and Taijijian where she had …

TNT coach Jojo Lastimosa knows the challenges the team is facing as the Tropang Giga prepare for the PBA Season 48. For one, TNT kicks off the Commissioner’s Cup, the opening conference for the season against a souped-up Magnolia squad on November 5 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. The Tropang …

Kevin Quiambao of La Salle (left) and Ateneo’s Kacey dela Rosa (UAAP Media Bureau)  MANILA, Philippines – La Salle’s Kevin Quiambao and Ateneo’s Kacey dela Rosa spearhead the MVP race in men’s and women’s basketball, respectively, as the UAAP Season 86 action heats up entering the second round. Quiambao flaunted …

When the option of getting Marc Pingris’ services as an assistant coach cropped up last September, Blackwater new coach Jeff Cariaso said the idea was to bring in the former PBA great as a big man’s coach. Marc Pingris FIBA PHOTO  In fact, the 51-year-old Cariaso likened Pingris’ possible role …

The Philippines eked out a thrilling 3-2 victory over the Czech Republic to open its Under-15 Women’s Softball World Cup bid on a high note at the Komazawa Olympic Park Sports Complex in Tokyo, Japan on Saturday, Oct. 21. The PH U15 women’s softball team opens its campaign on a …

At a Glance In a rematch between last year’s championship rival, the Blue Eagles handed the Fighting Maroons their first defeat of the season, and, in turn, picked up their fourth win against three losses to end the first round. Rookie Mason Amos steered defending Ateneo to a 99-89 overtime …

AUSTIN, Texas (AFP) — Max Verstappen will be hunting a “fun” 50th career victory from sixth on the grid in Sunday’s United States Grand Prix after cruising to victory for Red Bull in Saturday’s sprint race. Red Bull Racing’s Dutch driver Max Verstappen waves to fans after wining the pole position …