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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Red Warriors edge Maroons to join win column; Tamaraws sweep Blue Eagles
The UE Red Warriors tallied their first win in the UAAP Season 86 men’s volleyball tournament/UAAP Media Bureau MANILA, Philippines — Winless no more. The University of the East Red Warriors completed a comeback against the University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons, 25-21, 19-25, 28-30, 27-25, 15-12 in a gritty …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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, …
Read More »Jokic’s Nuggets beat Wemby’s Spurs while Zion sparks Pelicans
AUSTIN, TX – MARCH 15: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs tries to steal the ball from Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets in the first half at Moody Center on March 15, 2024 in Austin, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »Tigresses go for sweep; Lady Spikers, Lady Bulldogs collide
The UST Golden Tigresses are now holding a 6-0 record in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament./UAAP Media Bureau Games on Saturday (Smart Araneta Coliseum) 10 a.m. – DLSU vs NU (men) 12 p.m. – AdU vs UST (men) 2 p.m. – DLSU vs NU (women) 4 p.m. – …
Read More »No hangover for SMB as Beermen blast E-Painters for rousing PH Cup debut
There’s no such thing as a championship hangover for a team that throughout its history, has repeatedly won it all. San Miguel wasted no time flexing its might and essayed a rousing 109-97 debut over Rain or Shine to begin its quest for back-to-back title in the 2024 PBA Philippine …
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