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By Jonas Terrado Game Thursday (National Stadium, Male) 7 p.m. — Maldives vs Philippines The Philippine Azkals hope to ride on their morale-boosting draw against China last month when they face host Maldives in the 2022 World Cup/2023 Asian Cup second round qualifiers at the National Stadium in Male. The Philippine Azkals hope to carryContinue reading “World Cup Qualifiers: PH Azkals resume campaign vs Maldives”

By Jonas Terrado Chris Ross stressed that there’s no need for the San Miguel Beermen to panic following the sluggish debut of new import John Holland in last Saturday’s stunning loss to the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu. SMB’s John Holland, right, dribbles the ball as Rain or Shine’s Javee MoconContinue reading “PBA: John Holland stays put with San Miguel – for now”

By Jonas Terrado Game Thursday (Auckland, New Zealand) 2:30 p.m. — New Zealand vs Philippines Gilas Pilipinas opens its campaign against host New Zealand in the FIBA Women’s Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament Asia-Oceania at the The Trusts Arena in Auckland. Gilas Pilipinas Women (FIBA Photo) The national cagebelles of coach Pat Aquino face a tall orderContinue reading “PH cagebelles start Olympic Pre-Qualifying stint vs Kiwis”

By Kristel Satumbaga Game Thursday (Olivarez gym, Parañaque City) 12 noon – Olivarez College vs Diliman College Diliman College guns for a second straight PG Flex Linoleum-Universities and Colleges Basketball League championship in the rubber match against Olivarez College Wednesday at the Olivarez gym in Parañaque City. Robbi Darang goes for a repeat performance as Diliman CollegeContinue reading “UCBL Finals: Diliman, Olivarez dispute crown”

By Jonas Terrado Alaska slipped past Phoenix Pulse 105-102 Wednesday for its third straight win and create a three-way tie for seventh in the PBA Governors’ Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Alaska’s Jeron Teng tries to move past Phoenix Pulse’s Doug Kramer. (PBA Images) The Aces lost a first half lead, regained the driverContinue reading “PBA: Alaska claims third straight win but loses Jeron Teng to injury”

By Kristel Satumbaga No Part 2 of the Battle of Katipunan this season. Presented a rare opportunity lived for by any player who has seen NBA star Steph Curry bury way-out three-pointers, University of Santo Tomas guard Renzo Subido stepped into the moment and drained a ‘prayer’ five feet clear of the rainbow arc toContinue reading “UAAP stepladder semis: Renzo Subido’s clutch three powers UST past UP to clinch Finals berth”

By Nick Giongco Pro puncher Charly Suarez wants no less than the gold medal when he makes his fourth Southeast Asian Games appearance. Fist of fury: Charly Suarez eyes SEAG gold. (Nick Giongco) Fighting in the lightweight class (60 kg.), Suarez will enter the competitions armed with a wealth of amateur experience that includes aContinue reading “SEA Games: Charly Suarez sets sights on gold”

By Nick Giongco Manny Pacquiao’s Senate calendar in the first half of 2020 will allow the boxing star to make a ring return in March or April, according to the reigning World Boxing Association (WBA) welterweight king. Manny Pacquiao shows list of players and team officials allegedly involved in point-shaving and game-fixing. (Nick Giongco) “IContinue reading “Manny Pacquiao plots return to ring”

By Jonas Terrado Games Friday (Smart Araneta Coliseum) 4:30 p.m. — Phoenix Pulse vs Blackwater 7 p.m. — Ginebra vs Columbian NorthPort’s Michael Qualls, left, drives past NLEX’s Manny Harris during the PBA Governors’ Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum Wednesday. (PBA Images) NorthPort put a halt to NLEX’s five-game unbeaten run after coming fromContinue reading “PBA: NorthPort ends NLEX’s five-game win streak, boosts playoff bid”

By Kristel Satumbaga Game Saturday (Smart Araneta Coliseum) 12 noon – UST vs FEU Far Eastern University put on crucial defensive stops to turn back University of Santo Tomas 48-46 Wednesday to forge a rubber match for the remaining finals berth in UAAP season 82 women’s basketball at the Mall of Asia Arena. FEU’s Fatima QuiapoContinue reading “UAAP women’s basketball semis: Lady Tams forge do-or-die vs UST”