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National University-Nazareth School and Far Eastern University-Diliman will square off in the Finals for the second straight year after beating separate foes in UAAP season 82 boys’ volleyball do-or-die semifinals Wednesday at Paco Arena. NU’s Mac Bandola (4) and Michaelo Buddin celebrate after scoring against UE during their UAAP season 82 boys’ volleyball do-or-die semifinalsContinue reading “UAAP boys’ volleyball: NU, FEU post contrasting wins in semis, set up finals showdown anew”

By Kristel Satumbaga Games Sunday (Smart Araneta Coliseum) 12 noon – FEU vs Adamson (women’s) 4 p.m. – UP vs UST (men’s) UST’s Renzo Subido, center, celebrates his buzzer-beating three-pointer in the second half against FEU at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. (MB Photo/Rio Deluvio) University of Santo Tomas overcame Far Eastern University’s third-quarter surge toContinue reading “UAAP stepladder semis: Tigers blow big lead before subduing Tamaraws, face Maroons next”

By Jonas Terrado Games Friday (Smart Araneta Coliseum) 4:30 p.m. — Columbian vs Meralco 7 p.m. — TNT KaTropa vs Ginebra San Miguel Beer overcame the absence of injured import Dez Wells to hold off Blackwater 99-92 in overtime and secure a quarterfinals berth in the PBA Governors’ Cup at the Cuneta Astrodome. The BeermenContinue reading “PBA: Importless Beermen need extra period to bring down Elite”

By Kristel Satumbaga The Philippine men’s volleyball team left for Tokyo, Japan on Wednesday for extra training needed for its campaign in the 30th Southeast Asian Games late this month. The camp will run for 11 days where the Nationals are scheduled to have tuneup matches against Japanese club teams and university squads. “This tripContinue reading “PH men’s volleyball team off to Tokyo for pre-SEAG training”

Despite trade rumors surrounding him, Vic Manuel proved to be a trooper and played well enough to help Alaska stay in contention for a playoffs berth in the PBA Governors Cup. Alaska’s Vic Manuel, right, takes a running shot against Northport’s Christian Standhardinger, left, and Nico Elorde in the PBA Governors’ Cup at Smart AranetaContinue reading “PBA: Aces’ Vic Manuel named PBAPC Player of the Week amid trade rumors”

The Philippine fencing team to the 30th SEA Games will not settle for anything less than winning the overall title on home soil. Members of the Philippine fencing team, from left, CJ Concepcion, Nathaniel Perez, Noelito Jose Jr., Samantha Catantan, 2nd from right, and Nicole Cortey, right, along with coach Rolando Canlas. (PSA Images) TheContinue reading “SEA Games: Pinoy fencers aim for multiple gold medals”

By Kristel Satumbaga University of Santo Tomas’ Soulemane Chabi Yo and Grace Irebu banner the list of UAAP awardees after bagging the Most Valuable Player award in their division. UST’s Soulemane Chabi Yo, left, and Grace Irebu. (UAAP Images) Pending the official announcement, the Benin-native Chabi Yo became the first male UST player since DylanContinue reading “UST’s Soulemane Chabi Yo, Grace Irebu capture UAAP MVP plums”

By Field Level Media-Reuters Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins has been suspended 25 games for violating the NBA’s anti-drug policy, the league announced Tuesday. Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins (20) lays on the floor after being injured against the Miami Heat during the second half at State Farm Arena. (Dale Zanine / USA TODAY Sports)Continue reading “NBA: Hawks forward John Collins suspended 25 games for violating anti-drug policy”

By Agence France-Presse Portland Trail Blazers forward Zach Collins underwent successful surgery on Tuesday to repair his left labrum but will miss the next four months of the NBA season, the team announced. In this file photo taken on October 27, 2019, Zach Collins of the Portland Trail Blazers leaves the game against the DallasContinue reading “NBA: Trail Blazers lose Zach Collins for four months after surgery”

By the Associated Press CLEVELAND — Gordon Hayward tied a career-high with 39 points, making all 16 of his 2-point attempts, and the Boston Celtics won their fifth straight game by holding off the Cleveland Cavaliers 119-113 on Tuesday night. Boston Celtics’ Gordon Hayward (20) drives past Cleveland Cavaliers’ Larry Nance Jr. (22) in theContinue reading “NBA: Gordon Hayward ties career-high with 39 as Celtics top Cavs”