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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”

By Alexandria San Juan The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) held a dialogue with bus operators over the week as it geared up for the upcoming 30th Southeast Asian Games (SEAG) that will be hosted by the Philippines beginning November 30. Athletics Stadium in New Clark City, Capas, Tarlac (MB photo |Rio Deluvio)Continue reading “SEA Games: DOTr, LTFRB discuss arrangements for passenger buses leading to venues”

By Waylon Galvez San Beda ended a three-year championship drought Tuesday by scoring a runaway 98-77 victory over the Lyceum of the Philippines University Junior Pirates in the NCAA Season 95 juniors finals at the Mall of Asia Arena. Rhyyan Amsali of the San Beda Red Cubs drives past John Barba of the Lyceum of theContinue reading “NCAA Jrs: Red Cubs rout Pirates to end three-year title drought”

By the Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Alec Burks scored a season-high 29 points, Glenn Robinson III added 20 and the Golden State Warriors snapped a seven-game losing streak with a commanding 114-95 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night. Golden State Warriors guard Alec Burks (8) drives against Memphis Grizzlies forward Kyle AndersonContinue reading “NBA: Alec Burks scores 29 as Warriors end skid with win over Grizzlies”

By the Associated Press NEW ORLEANS — Jrue Holiday had 22 points and 10 assists, Brandon Ingram added 21 points, and the New Orleans Pelicans spoiled Carmelo Anthony’s Portland debut with a 115-104 victory over the Trail Blazers on Tuesday night. Portland Trail Blazers center Hassan Whiteside (21) pulls down a rebound over forward NassirContinue reading “NBA: Pelicans spoil Carmelo Anthony’s Portland debut, beat Trail Blazers”

By Jonas Terrado Games Wednesday (Ynares Center, Antipolo City) 4:30 p.m. — Alaska vs NLEX 7 p.m. — TNT KaTropa vs San Miguel Attention will center mostly on the San Miguel Beermen as they try to secure the last twice-to-beat incentive in the PBA Governors’ Cup quarterfinals amid a fight that broke out during practiceContinue reading “PBA: Warring SMB takes on TNT for ‘Q’ bonus”

By Kristel Satumbaga Games Wednesday (Mall of Asia Arena) 12 noon – NU vs UST (women’s) 2:30 p.m. – Presentation of Individual Awards 4 p.m. – UST vs Ateneo (men’s) Ateneo’s Ange Kouame, left, battles for the rebounds against UST defenders in UAAP Season 82 Finals Game 1 at Smart Araneta Coliseum, November 16, 2019.Continue reading “UAAP Finals: Ateneo guns for historic title sweep”