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Reigning MVP Angel Cansino (right) paced La Salle with 14 points./UAAP Media Bureau  MANILA, Philippines — The DLSU Lady Spikers had the perfect start to their title retention bid in UAAP Season 86 after a quick win over the Adamson Lady Falcons, 25-16, 26-16, 25-18, in their opening game at …

LOS ANGELES (AFP) — Victor Wembanyama’s hopes of victory in the NBA All-Star week’s ‘Rising Stars’ tournament came to an abrupt end on Friday, Feb. 16, as his team suffered an upset 41-36 defeat in the semi-finals. Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs blocks the shot of Tyler Smith …

Ateneo’s Roma Mae Doromal (Philstar.com / Ralph Villanueva)  MANILA, Philippines — Following a disappointing UAAP Season 85 volleyball campaign, the Ateneo Blue Eagles will try to bounce back in the upcoming Season 86. And with a new coach in Sergio Veloso and a new captain in Roma Mae Doromal, they …

BUENOS AIRES (AFP) — Carlos Alcaraz reached the quarterfinals of the Buenos Aires ATP tournament on Thursday, Feb. 15, defeating a player who once worked as an entertainment park pirate. Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz celebrates after wining the ATP 250 Argentina Open second round tennis match against Argentina’s Camilo Ugo Carabelli …

The San Miguel Beermen celebrate their title conquest.  On Valentine’s Day, the San Miguel Beermen showed to the world, why they are loved by many. Staring at a 13-point deficit in the closing minutes, the Beermen got their acts together and launched a late rally, en route to winning their …

Gilas Pilipinas held a training at the Inspire Sports Academy Philippines. (Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas)  MANILA, Philippines – Gilas Pilipinas has started its preparations for the upcoming FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers. Photos uploaded by the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) on Thursday showed the team training at the Inspire Sports …

The PWHL is set to change not just how Canada selects its roster, but who’s on it.  PWHL set to change how Canada picks its squad and who’s on it. It may feel like the Canadian women’s Olympic hockey team won gold in Beijing only yesterday. But only two years …

San Miguel guard Jericho Cruz savored the moment as a PBA champion as he is set to leave the country and suit up for Guam in the FIBA Asia Cup window later this month. San Miguel’s Jericho Cruz (PBA Images)  The Filipino-Guamanian player said SMB’s title victory against Magnolia gave …

LAS VEGAS (AFP) — An under-strength Miami Heat thrashed the struggling Milwaukee Bucks 123-97 on Tuesday, Feb. 13, while Jayson Tatum scored a 41-point double-double as the Boston Celtics cruised past the Brooklyn Nets. Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks is defended by Bam Adebayo of the Miami Heat during …

DLSU Lady Spikers/UAAP  MANILA, Philippines – Reigning queen La Salle and longtime king National University begin their title defense against separate counterparts in an explosive opening weekend of the UAAP Season 86 volleyball tournaments at the Mall of Asia Arena. La Salle tests the mettle of Adamson at 4 p.m. …