Are the National University Bulldogs for real this time? That’s the lingering question in UAAP Season 88, as NU once again finds itself off to a blazing start—just as it has in previous seasons. The Bulldogs took down La Salle, 82-78, on Sunday at the Quadricentennial Pavilion, improving to 5-1 and raising expectations over a
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UAAP SCHEDULE: Season 88 basketball tournament–first round MANILA, Philippines—University of the Philippines extended its win streak to four after edging Far Eastern University, 69-66, in the UAAP Season 88 men’s basketball tournament on Sunday at Quadricentennial Pavilion. Gani Stevens, who finished with 14 points and nine rebounds for the Fighting Maroons, buried a crucial short
DASMARIÑAS, Cavite — Mars Alba was grateful for Akari’s trust after playing a vital role in the Chargers’ win over Creamline in the PVL Reinforced Conference on Saturday. Given the keys to run coach Tina Salak’s system, Alba dished out 21 excellent sets in her official Akari debut that also marked the Chargers’ first-ever victory
RODRIGUEZ, Rizal—Jio Jalalon and Kevin Ferrer were both in the same draft class in 2016 when they were chosen through a special round for members of the Gilas Pilipinas pool. The feeling of being a rookie was something they also felt on Friday when they began their stints for the TNT Tropang 5G, whose winning
MANILA, Philippines—Mark Gojo Cruz is still getting used to playing his new role for Perpetual Help. But if the Altas’ most recent outing was any indication, he seemed to be getting the hang of it. Behind Gojo Cruz, the Altas kept their record clean with a 72-67 win over the Arellano Chiefs on Saturday at
Jose Rizal University coach Nani Epondulan had one reminder for the Heavy Bombers before their litmus test against San Beda in the NCAA Season 101 men’s basketball tournament. “I told my players after that loss to EAC, make sure to bring your heart at baka maihi kayo sa salawal sa (you might wet yourselves because
Erik Spoelstra of the Miami Heat has emerged as the choice to become the next coach of the US men’s basketball team for the 2027 World Cup in Qatar and 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, two people with knowledge of the situation said Thursday. Spoelstra and USA Basketball have yet to completely finalize any agreement, said
Jio Jalalon is eager to finally begin his new chapter with TNT, excited to immerse himself in a franchise where winning is the only thing worth measuring. “I like that kind of culture,” Jalalon told the Inquirer in Filipino. “That will push me to do the same.” The former Defensive Player of the Year will
ANTIPOLO—Calvin Abueva pounded the center court of Ynares Center on Wednesday before raising his finger up in the sky after a performance that propelled Titan Ultra to a winning start to its PBA voyage. Beyond giving the league’s newest ballclub a 100-96 victory over the Meralco Bolts in the Philippine Cup here, Abueva also showed