The UAAP Season 88 men’s football tournament opens with a heavy three-match slate yesterday, as schools seek a fast start in hopes of dethroning reigning champion Far Eastern University (FEU). Season 87 finalist Ateneo de Manila University opened the tournament against Adamson University, followed by a clash between the University of the Philippines (UP) and …
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Ordiales, Alas fall short to Iran in FIVB
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense Leo Ordiales nearly carried Alas Pilipinas to another stunning upset before Iran escaped with a narrow 21-25, 25-21, 17-25, 25-23, 22-20 victory in the 2025 FIVB Men’s Volleyball World Championship at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on Thursday night, September 18. The Negrense spiker turned in a …
Ateneo, Adamson bring UAAP volleyball action to Bacolod
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Ateneo de Manila University Blue Eagles and Adamson University Lady Falcons are set to showcase UAAP volleyball action in Western Visayas with a pair of exhibition matches this weekend, highlighted by their clash in Bacolod City. The two squads will square off on Sunday, September 21, at Bacolod National High …
Serbia stuns Brazil to secure FIVB Round of 16 berth
Serbia earned a spot in the Round of 16 of the FIVB Men’s World Championship after beating Brazil, 25-22, 25-20, 25-22, on Thursday, September 18 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. Opposite Dražen Luburić scored 19 points on 17 attacks and two aces, while outside hitter Pavle Perić chipped in 15 points off 13 …
Argentina ousts Olympic champ France
Argentina booked a spot in the Round of 16 at the 2025 FIVB Men’s World Championship after eliminating two-time Olympic gold medalist France, 28-26, 25-23, 21-25, 20-25, 15-12, on Thursday, September 18, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. After taking the first two sets, Argentina was on the brink of a sweep, but France capitalized on …
Oro survives late scare to win Junior PGT crown
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Hometown favorite John Paul Oro held his nerve down the stretch to capture the boys’ 15-18 division title in the ICTSI Negros Occidental Junior Philippine Golf Tour (JPGT) Championship on Wednesday, September 17. Oro closed with a rollercoaster 75 for a 54-hole total of 222, holding off a spirited comeback by …
28 sporting events on tap for MassKaralympics
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The MassKaralympics 2025 opened as a centerpiece side event of this year’s MassKara Festival, featuring 28 sporting competitions that bring together barangay representatives, local athletes and national icons. Dubbed a “festival within the festival,” the sports program includes the inaugural Mayor Greg Gasataya MassKara Volleyball Cup, the 4th MassKara Tchoukball Tournament, …
Alas Pilipinas shoots for Round of 16 spot in do-or-die clash vs. Iran
After doing the improbable, Alas Pilipinas men look to chase history once more as it squares off with Iran in a do-or-die match that will determine its fate at the 2025 FIVB Men’s Volleyball World Championship. The Filipinos, the tournament’s hosts, are set to lock horns with the World No. 15 Iranians, with the winner …
Japan saves best for last, sweeps Libya to end run in FIVB Worlds
Ryujin Nippon isn’t going home empty-handed. Japan made sure to give the Filipino crowd a parting gift as it wrapped up its 2025 FIVB Men’s Volleyball World Championship run on Wednesday, September 17, sweeping Libya, 25-20, 25-17, 25-12, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. The Japanese squad bounced back from back-to-back losses to Turkey and Canada …
Mendoza, Lago rule ICTSI junior divisions
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Denise Mendoza and Ethan Lago posted commanding victories in their respective age brackets in the ICTSI Negros Occidental Junior PGT Championship at the Marapara course in Negros Occidental. Mendoza dominated the girls’ 7-10 division, following up her opening-round 72 with a closing 70 for a 142 total in the 36-hole event. …