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  By Kristel Satumbaga   Jack Santiago. (From UE’s official Twitter account) University of the East officially announced the appointment of Jack Santiago as new coach of the Red Warriors in the coming UAAP season. The university made the announcement on its social media platforms on Monday, showing a picture of Santiago meeting the playersContinue reading “UAAP: UE Warriors meet new coach Jack Santiago”

Saint Jude’s Mallechi Lim shoots over Pace Academy’s Kleivz Fong. (PCYAA Images) Saint Jude Catholic School used a blistering second quarter to break away from 7th Philippine Ching Yuen Athletic Association (PCYAA) tournament host Pace Academy en route to a 77-54 victory during the weekend. Saint Jude, bannered by Mallechi Lim with 17 points, leadsContinue reading “PCYAA: Unbeaten St. Jude grabs solo lead; St. Stephen paces ladies division”

By Jonas Terrado Marinerong Pilipino became the surprise winner of the sweepstakes for Jamie Malonzo after selecting the former La Salle standout as the second overall pick of the PBA D-League Rookie Draft held Monday at the PBA Office in Libis. Jamie Malonzo, in this photo during his UAAP stint with La Salle last year,Continue reading “PBA D-League Draft: Jamie Malonzo selected second overall by Marinerong Pilipino”

By WAYLON GALVEZ Gayle Pascual of College of St. Benilde delivers a shot against Letran during their game in the NCAA Season 95 volleyball tournament yesterday at The Arena in San Juan City. (Waylon Galvez) College of St. Benilde stretched its unbeaten streak to three games with a 25-20, 25-18, 25-15 win over Letran inContinue reading “NCAA volleyball: Unbeaten CSB gains solo lead”

By NICK GIONGCO   Nonong Araneta Chief of mission Nonong Araneta is in the process of finalizing the blueprint for the ambitious Philippine campaign in the Tokyo Olympics from July 24-Aug. 9. “This year, everything is geared towards the Olympics,” Araneta, who heads the Philippine Football Federation, told the Bulletin yesterday. To put the country’sContinue reading “Nonong Araneta sets PH Olympic quest in motion with qualifiers”

Count on the Filipino athletes to deliver when the going gets tough. Amid distractions and doubts hovering over Team Philippines’ preparations and campaign for the 30th Southeast Asian Games, the Filipinos remained poised and kept their focus on the task at hand, resulting in one of the most inspiring moments in the history of PhilippineContinue reading “PSA Awards: Team Philippines is Athlete of the Year choice”

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Everyone had the same question when the Australian Open draw was revealed: What were the odds that Coco Gauff and Venus Williams would face each other again in the first round at a Grand Slam tournament? “I was a bit shocked,” Gauff said, “I’m sure everyone was a bit shocked.” Gauff,Continue reading “Coco Gauff, 15, stuns Venus Williams in Australian Open first round”

By JONAS TERRADO   Sol Mercado, left. (PBA Images) Sol Mercado is on the move again after Phoenix Pulse acquired the veteran guard from NorthPort in two-for-one trade approved by the PBA Commissioner’s Office on Monday. Mercado was shipped by the Batang Pier in exchange for point guard LA Revilla and wingman Rey Guevarra inContinue reading “PBA: NorthPort trades Sol Mercado to Phoenix Pulse”

San Antonio Spurs’ Patty Mills celebrates a basket during their NBA game against the Miami Heat on Sunday. (AP) SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Patty Mills celebrated his heritage Sunday with a performance that typified his career. Mills provided a late spark, LaMarcus Aldridge scored 21 points and the San Antonio Spurs held off the MiamiContinue reading “NBA: Spurs escape Heat 107-102”

Spectators sit in the rain as play is stopped on the outside courts during their first round singles matches at the Australian Open in Melbourne on Monday. (AP) MELBOURNE, Jan 20, 2020 (AFP) – Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka made lightning starts before rain halted day one of the Australian Open on Monday, causing furtherContinue reading “First smog, now rain as conditions cause havoc at Australian Open”