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By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA The UAAP men’s volleyball team coaches are ready for Season 82 action starting on March 3. (Manny Llanes) The anticipated UAAP Season 82 volleyball tournament fires off on March 3 at the Mall of Asia Arena after a two-week delay due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. The first round schedule was releasedContinue reading “After coronavirus delay, UAAP volleyball set to open next week”

By Jonas Terrado San Miguel Beer guard Terrence Romeo has a good chance of making it to the opening of the PBA Philippine Cup after spraining his right ankle in a recent tune-up game. Terrence Romeo could be ready in time for San Miguel’s season opener against Magnolia despite suffering an ankle injury last week.Continue reading “PBA: Terrence Romeo injury not serious, could be back next week”

By Nick Giongco The Philippine men and women’s boxing teams are flying out of Bangkok on Thursday morning to Amman, Jordan, site of the Asia-Oceania Olympic boxing tournament. Philippines’ Eumir Felix Marcial (red) (MB Photo / Rio Leonelle Deluvio / Canon 1DX Mark II with 400mm f2.8 lens) Scheduled March 3-11, the slugfest will beContinue reading “PH boxers head to Jordan for Olympic qualifier”

By Jonas Terrado Game Wednesday (Rizal Memorial Stadium) 7 p.m. — Kaya vs Tampines Rovers Kaya-Iloilo aims for a second straight win and the solo lead in Group H when it battles Singapore’s Tampines Rovers in the AFC Cup at the Rizal Memorial Stadium. Kaya-Iloilo’s Jovin Bedic protects the ball from a Shan United defenderContinue reading “AFC Cup: Kaya-Iloilo shoots for second straight win vs. Singapore”

By Waylon Galvez The support of the national team Gilas Pilipinas will continue as far as PBA commissioner Willie Marcial is concerned, particularly when the country plays host to the 2023 FIBA World Cup. PBA Commissioner Willie Marcial (center) flanked by PBA chairman Ricky Vargas of TNT KaTropha, left, and vice chairman Bobby Rosales ofContinue reading “PBA: Support on Gilas Pilipinas stays — Commissioner Willie Marcial”

By Jonas Terrado Ceres-Negros settled for a 2-2 draw with Vietnam’s Than Quang Ninh but maintained its hold on top spot in Group G of the AFC Cup at the Rizal Memorial Stadium. Ceres-Negros’ Manny Ott battles a counterpart from Vietnam’s Than Quang Ninh for ball possession during Tuesday’s AFC Cup match at the RizalContinue reading “AFC Cup: Ceres-Negros held to 2-2 draw by Vietnamese side Than Quang Ninh at home”

By Waylon Galvez TNT KaTropa governor Ricky Vargas says he sees nothing wrong with the statement made by NLEX mentor Yeng Guiao regarding the proposed trade that would send Road Warriors center Poy Erram to the KaTropa. TNT KaTropa governor Ricky Vargas (center) (PBA Images) “Naintindihan ko naman si Yeng,” says Vargas after the PBAContinue reading “PBA: TNT KaTropa’s Ricky Vargas OK with Yeng Guiao’s comments”

By Kristel Satumbaga The PBA will introduce the men’s 3×3 basketball tournament when the 45th season fires off with the Philippine Cup conference next month. PBA Commissioner Willie Marcial, seated second from right, joins members of the league’s Board of Governors after Tuesday’s press launch at the Conrad Hotel in Pasay City. Seated beside MarcialContinue reading “PBA to introduce men’s 3×3 tournament”

 By Kristel Satumbaga Jeth Romy Morado (UAAP Images) Jeth Romy Morado downed FIDE Master Efren Bagamasbad to top the National Capital Region Leg of the 75th Philippine National Chess Championships at the MET Live in Pasay City recently. Morado, the 21-year-old reigning national juniors champion, finished with a 7.5 points, or half a point aheadContinue reading “Jeth Romy Morado rules NCR chess tilt”

By Jan Carlo Anolin CJ Perez will continue to lead the way for the Columbian Dyip this 45th PBA Season. No less than Bobby Rosales, PBA vice chairman and Columbian governor, confirmed this to the Manila Bulletin Tuesday during the pre-season press conference at Conrad Hotel in Pasay. CJ Perez of Columbian Dyip (PBA Images)Continue reading “PBA: No plans to trade CJ Perez, says Columbian official”