The Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings redeemed its opening day loss in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup with a dominant victory over the TNT Tropang 5G, 92-77, on Wednesday, October 15, at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City. A blistering 18-0 run in the first quarter allowed the Gin Kings to build a 33-16 …
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Meralco fends off Blackwater to end 2-game slump
The Meralco Bolts finally broke through in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup, but not without a few scares as it nearly squandered a 24-point lead before holding off the Blackwater Bossing, 105-96, on Wednesday, October 15, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Chris Newsome spearheaded the Bolts with 22 points, a rebound and two assists, …
Soyud, Akari edge Chery Tiggo in 5-set thriller
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense hitter Christine Joy Soyud delivered a steady all-around performance as the Akari Power Chargers pulled off another five-set escape, turning back the Chery Tiggo Crossovers, 25-11, 22-25, 29-27, 17-25, 15-7, in the 2025 PVL Reinforced Conference at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Tuesday, October 14. Soyud came through with 17 …
Pastrana, Crisostomo share Player of the Week honors
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense Kent Pastrana and Gelo Crisostomo delivered clutch performances in contrasting fashion to lead the University of Santo Tomas (UST) to twin statement victories over Ateneo de Manila University, earning recognition as the UAAP Players of the Week. Pastrana spearheaded the UST Growling Tigresses’ 77-66 win that snapped Ateneo’s unbeaten run …
H2 comeback propels PH past Timor-Leste in AFC qualifiers
The Philippine men’s national football team claimed an important 3-1 victory on home soil against Timor-Leste, thanks to a magical second half comeback. The Philippines started off the match aggressively by creating a lot of chances, including an early attempt by Jefferson Tabinas that hit the goal post. Goalkeepers of both sides, Kevin Mendoza for …
Alex Eala makes quick exit from Japan Open
Filipina tennis star Alex Eala has bowed out of the WTA 250 Japan Open after a loss to Czech teenager Tereza Valentova in the round-of-32 on Tuesday, October 14. The 18-year-old Valentova overpowered Eala, 6-1, 6-2. The Czech teen, currently ranked 78th by the WTA, came into the main draw as the top seed in …
Celis shines as CSB edges JRU in NCAA
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The College of St. Benilde (CSB) Blazers continued their strong start in the NCAA Season 101 men’s basketball tournament after defeating the Jose Rizal University (JRU) Heavy Bombers, 73-65, at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. Bacolodnon Raffy Celis led the Blazers with an all-around effort of 20 …
CBR bags 2 golds in MassKara futbol tournament
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Canberra Buglas Region (CBR) SS Girls Born 2010 and Born 2008 squads clinched gold medals after ranking first overall in the City of Smiles Soccer Tournament held recently in Bacolod City. The teams were mentored by Coach Joshua Fegidero and Jiff Lomugdang (AFC B License), with coaching staff Earl Bona, …
Smith-less Choco Mucho nails 1st win at Cignal’s expense
Despite playing without an import, Choco Mucho rallied to its first win in the 2025 PVL Reinforced Conference at Cignal’s expense, 23-25, 25-19, 25-16, 27-25, at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City. Anyse Marlee Smith was not able to play yet for the Flying Titans, as her paperworks are still incomplete — an unrelated case …
PLDT sweeps Capital1 to open bid for 3rd straight title
The PLDT High Speed Hitters picked up where it left off, dominating the Capital1 Solar Spikers with a 25-22, 25-20, 25-23 win to kick off its campaign in the 2025 PVL Reinforced Conference at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. The High Speed Hitters have now won 14 games in a row, a stretch that saw them …