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By Jonas Terrado Games Sunday (Smart Araneta Coliseum) 4:30 p.m. — Alaska vs Meralco 6:45 p.m. — Ginebra vs San Miguel Games Monday (Smart Araneta Coliseum) 4:30 p.m. — NorthPort vs NLEX 7 p.m. — TNT KaTropa vs Magnolia ANTIPOLO CITY — TNT KaTropa survived the comeback of beleaguered San Miguel Beer 114-109 to secureContinue reading “PBA: TNT survives troubled SMB to clinch last QF bonus”

By Kristel Satumbaga Game Saturday (Mall of Asia Arena) 12 noon – UST vs NU (women’s) National University’s Angel Surada, left, makes her move against University of Santo Tomas. (UAAP Images) National University escaped the claws of University of Santo Tomas 70-65 on Wednesday to take Game 1 of the UAAP season 82 women’s basketballContinue reading “UAAP women’s basketball finals: Lady Bulldogs take Game 1 vs Tigresses”

By Waylon Galvez and Jonas Terrado San Miguel Beer’s management Wednesday announced the indefinite suspensions on erring players Arwind Santos, Kelly Nabong and Ronald Tubid after a fight broke out during the team’s practice session last Nov. 17. Members of the San Miguel Beermen gather before the start of a recent PBA Governors’ Cup game.Continue reading “PBA: SMB management lowers boom on Arwind Santos, Kelly Nabong, Ronald Tubid with indefinite suspension”

By Kristel Satumbaga Ateneo showed it was a cut above the rest by besting University of Santo Tomas 86-79 in Game 2 of the finals Wednesday  night for a title sweep in UAAP Season 82 men’s basketball at the Mall of Asia Arena. FINALS MVP — Ateneo’s Thirdy Ravena, named Finals MVP for the thirdContinue reading “UAAP Finals: Hail, Blue Eagles! Ateneo turns back UST for historic sweep, three-peat”

By Jonas Terrado ANTIPOLO CITY — Alaska capped off its big turnaround from a 0-5 start with a 106-90 rout of top seed NLEX to secure the last quarterfinals berth Wednesday in the PBA Governors’ Cup at the Ynares Center here. HOUSE ON FIRE — Alaska’s Franko House, left, tries to get past NLEX’s JRContinue reading “PBA: Aces, Jeffrey Cariaso reach quarters in rout of NLEX”

By Nick Giongco Only lightweight Charly Suarez, middleweight Eumir Marcial and Fil-British light-heavyweight John Marvin are assured of slots on the team that will compete in the boxing competitions of the 30th Southeast Asian Games in December. Charly Suarez eyes SEAG gold. (Nick Giongco) There will be eight divisions in the men’s class and thoseContinue reading “SEA Games: Boxing slots still up for grabs”

By Waylon Galvez Nothing replaces the feeling of a first championship for the alma mater, but for Jerrick Balanza, his second title with the Knights ranks first on his list. Letran’s Jerrick Balanza faces the crowd after scoring in Game 3 of the NCAA Season 95 Finals at Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay, NovemberContinue reading “NCAA: For Jerrick Balanza, it’s sweeter 2nd time around”

Former national coach Joe Lipa, who led University of the Philippines to its first UAAP championship in the modern era back in 1986 with players like Benje Paras, Ronnie Magsanoc and Eric Altamirano, has weighed in on conversations regarding the immediate future of the Fighting Maroons. Former national coach Joe Lipa This after the UPContinue reading “Joe Lipa to Bo Perasol: Hang in there”

By the Associated Press LOS ANGELES — LeBron James became the first player in NBA history to record a triple-double against every team in the league, and Anthony Davis scored 34 points during the Los Angeles Lakers’ fifth straight victory, 112-107 over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night. Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James dunksContinue reading “NBA: LeBron James sets triple-double mark as Lakers hold off Thunder”

After four years, Letran brought home the NCAA championship trophy to the Walled City of Intramuros after the Knights defeated the San Beda Red Lions in an emotion-filled Game Three 81-79 Tuesday night at the Mall of Asia Arena. Letran community gives recognition to the Letran Knights before lighting the bonfire in Muralla, Intramuros afterContinue reading “NCAA: Dominican connection as ‘Go USTe’ chants roar amid Letran bonfire”