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By WAYLON GALVEZ After guiding San Beda University to a perfect 18-0 record in the elimination round, Calvin Oftana emerged as the season MVP after topping the statistical department in NCAA Season 95. Calvin Oftana of San Beda University, left, wins the MVP plum in NCAA Season 95. (MB File Photo / Rio Deluvio) Oftana,Continue reading “San Beda’s Calvin Oftana is NCAA MVP”

By Kristel Satumbaga Game Wednesday (Mall of Asia Arena) 12 noon – UST vs FEU (women’s) 4 p.m. – UST vs UP (men’s) University of Santo Tomas breathed life into its finals campaign on Sunday with an 89-69 victory over University of the Philippines in UAAP season 82 men’s basketball stepladder semifinals at the SmartContinue reading “UAAP stepladder semis: Tigers hold off Maroons, force do-or-die for 2nd finals berth”

By Jonas Terrado Games Wednesday (Smart Araneta Coliseum) 4:30 p.m. — NorthPort vs NLEX 7 p.m. — Alaska vs Phoenix Pulse ANTIPOLO CITY — Backup point guard Anjo Caram came out of nowhere to score a career-high 30 points as Meralco beat NorthPort 103-89 Sunday to secure a twice-to-beat advantage in the PBA Governors’ CupContinue reading “PBA: Anjo Caram strikes for 30 points as Bolts gain twice-to-beat quarters edge”

CJ Perez has brought along with him impressive showing in the last FIBA World Cup all the way to the PBA Governors Cup. Dyip’s CJ Perez drives past Alaska defenders in the PBA Governors’ Cup at Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay, September 20, 2019 (MB File Photo / Rio Deluvio) Last year’s no. 1Continue reading “PBA: Columbian’s CJ Perez gets PBAPC Rookie of the Month honors”

By Jonas Terrado Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas 3×3 outlasted Indonesia 21-17 over the weekend to rule the Jakarta 3×3 International invitational Challenge in the Indonesian capital. (From left) PERBASI president Danny Kosasih, Chooks-to-Go 3×3 program director Eric Altamirano, Leonard Santillan, Joshua Munzon, Alvin Pasaol and Troy Rike. (Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas Images) Joshua Munzon and Alvin Pasaol came throughContinue reading “3×3: PH outlasts Indonesia in Jakarta meet, completes tournament sweep”

National University-Nazareth School made quick work of Adamson University 25-13, 25-17, 25-23 to move on the cusp of reclaiming the crown in UAAP season 82 girls’ volleyball Sunday at the Filoil Flying V Centre. NU’s Alyssa Solomon (12) soars to attack against two Adamson blockers in UAAP season 82 girls’ volleyball tournament Sunday at theContinue reading “UAAP girls’ volleyball finals: NU squeaks past Adamson, dominates Game 1”

Defending champion National University-Nazareth School moved one win away from back-to-back UAAP boys’ volleyball titles after eking out a 25-21, 20-25, 25-19, 25-18 victory against top-seeded Far Eastern University-Diliman in Game One of the best-of-three finals at the Filoil Flying V Centre in San Juan Sunday. NU’s Michaelo Buddin gestures after scoring against FEU inContinue reading “UAAP boys’ volleyball finals: NU downs FEU to take Game 1”

By Kristel Satumbaga Game Wednesday (Mall of Asia Arena) 12 noon – UST vs FEU (women’s) Far Eastern University survived Adamson’s late rally to post a 79-73 win on Sunday and advance to the next phase of the UAAP season 82 women’s basketball stepladder semifinals at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Choy Bahuyan secures the ballContinue reading “UAAP women’s stepladder semis: Lady Tams down Lady Falcons, set up meeting with Tigresses”

By Jan Carlo Anolin Kai Sotto, who took his talents to the United States early this year, has committed to Atlanta-based basketball organization The Skill Factory (TSF). Sotto, a former UAAP junior’s MVP, announced the development during training Saturday morning on his YouTube Channel. Kai Sotto announced to commit to Atlanta-based basketball organization The SkillContinue reading “Kai Sotto commits to Atlanta-based basketball org, posts double-double in debut game”

Australia’s boxing community was in shock Sunday after middleweight Dwight Ritchie reportedly collapsed and died while sparring. He was 27. Dwight Ritchie (Photo from Team Ellis Boxing’s Facebook page) Sydney’s Daily Telegraph said he took a body shot on Saturday, walked back to his corner and collapsed. He could not be revived. It said heContinue reading “Australian boxer Dwight Ritchie dies in sparring accident”