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By Waylon Galvez Games Friday (The Arena, San Juan) 8:30 a.m. – Letran vs EAC (Junior’s) 10 a.m. – Letran vs EAC (Men’s) 12 noon – Letran vs EAC (Women’s) 2 p.m. – Lyceum vs St. Benilde (Women’s) 3:30 p.m. – Lyceum vs St. Benilde (Men’s) 5 p.m. – Lyceum vs St. Benilde (Junior’s) JoseContinue reading “NCAA volleyball: Lady Bombers survive Lady Stags in 5-setter”

By Jan Carlo Anolin Riding on a 3-1 momentum after Wednesday’s win, Barangay Ginebra San Miguel team captain LA Tenorio believes the Kings gained another edge against the Meralco Bolts in the PBA Governors’ Cup Finals. Ginebra’s LA Tenorio, right, pumps a fist after scoring as Meralco’s Chris Newsome walks on during Game 4 ofContinue reading “PBA Finals: A ‘desperate’ Meralco in Game 5 could be an advantage for Ginebra – LA Tenorio”

By Jonas Terrado Justin Brownlee may have been denied of another Best Import award but coach Tim Cone feels that there’s no more reason for his Barangay Ginebra San Miguel reinforcement to prove himself. Barangay Ginebra San Miguel import Justin Brownlee scores a dunk over Meralco’s Bong Quinto, hidden, during Game 4 of the PBAContinue reading “PBA Finals: Denied of Best Import, Brownlee delivers game to remember”

By Waylon Galvez Defending champion San Beda plays Letran as the 95th NCAA men’s football tournament kicks off Thursday at the Rizal Memorial Stadium. The Red Booters and the Knights take the pitch at 2 p.m. right after the 12:30 p.m. opening ceremonies. Last year’s runner-up Arellano University and Mapua collide at 4:30 p.m., whileContinue reading “NCAA football tournament kicks off at Rizal Memorial Stadium”

By Waylon Galvez Games Thursday (The Arena, San Juan) 8:30 a.m. – JRU vs San Sebastian (Junior’s) 10 a.m. – JRU vs San Sebastian (Men’s) 12 noon – JRU vs San Sebastian (Women’s) 2 p.m. – Mapua vs Arellano (Women’s) 3:30 p.m. – Mapua vs Arellano (Men’s) 5 p.m. – Mapua vs Arellano (Junior’s) AfterContinue reading “NCAA volleyball: Lady Chiefs eye second win in clash with Lady Cardinals”

By Waylon Galvez In a coaching career that has spanned four decades, Norman Black has had his fair share of frustrating defeats, especially in the championship stage. Meralco coach Norman Black ponders his move in Game 4 against Barangay Ginebra San Miguel in the PBA Governors’ Cup finals Wednesday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. (PBA Images)Continue reading “PBA Finals: Game 4 defeat an embarrassment – Meralco coach Norman Black”

By Jonas Terrado Game Friday (Mall of Asia Arena) 7 p.m. — Ginebra vs Meralco (Ginebra leads series 3-1) Justin Brownlee fired 27 points to put Barangay Ginebra San Miguel on the cusp of capturing the PBA Governors’ Cup crown with a 94-72 win over Meralco Wednesday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Ginebra’s Justin BrownleeContinue reading “PBA Finals: Brownlee goes off as Ginebra puts stranglehold on Meralco”

By Jonas Terrado NorthPort’s Christian Standhardinger won his first major award after claiming the Gatorade-PBA Governors’ Cup Best Player of the Conference before Game 4 of the PBA Governors’ Cup Finals at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. NorthPort’s Christian Standhardinger is named Best Player of the Conference. (PBA Images) Standhardinger garnered 1011 points to beat outContinue reading “PBA Governors’ Cup: Christian stands tall as Best Player of the Conference”

By Jonas Terrado Meralco’s Allen Durham edged Barangay Ginebra San Miguel’s Justin Brownlee for a third time Wednesday and captured the PBA Governors’ Cup Best Import award before Game 4 of the PBA Governors’ Cup Finals. Meralco’s Allen Durham raises the Best Import award while being joined by Best Player of the Conference winner ChristianContinue reading “PBA Best Import: Meralco’s Allen Durham beats Justin Brownlee for third time”

Centro Escolar University has confirmed that Jeff Napa will be taking over as head coach of the CEU Scorpions, succeeding Derrick Pumaren. New CEU Scorpions head coach Jeff Napa (Photo from Jeff Napa’s Facebook account) Pumaren has returned to the De La Salle Green Archers recently and taken over head coaching duties of the men’sContinue reading “Jeff Napa takes over as CEU Scorpions head coach”