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Now with solo lead, Bulldogs face tough task of sustaining form

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

Dyip leave skid marks all over Road Warriors to end 11-game slide spread over six months

ANTIPOLO—Ronald Tubid may be listed in the record books as the head coach of Terrafirma. But after winning his first game in his new career in the PBA, he insists the role is a shared responsibility. “There’s no head coach here. We’re all head coaches here,” Tubid said after the Dyip’s 97-91 upset of the

UAAP: Mason Amos injury adds woes to struggling La Salle

UAAP SCHEDULE: Season 88 basketball tournament–first round MANILA, Philippines—La Salle is hoping for the best after forward Mason Amos went down with a knee injury during a loss to National University on Sunday. Amos collided with the Bulldogs’ Gelo Tolentino at the 6:51 mark of the fourth quarter and stayed down on the floor in

PVL: Anna DeBeer powers ZUS Coffee past Chery Tiggo

DASMARIÑAS, Cavite — Anna DeBeer finally got to show what she’s capable of and led ZUS Coffee past Chery Tiggo EV, 25-15, 19-25, 25-20, 25-23, in the PVL Reinforced Conference on Saturday at Dasmariñas Arena. DeBeer, who was forced to sit out the Thunderbelles’ win over the Akari Chargers last Tuesday’s opener due to the

UAAP: Adamson blows another big lead but beats UE to stop skid

MANILA, Philippines–Adamson clamped down defensively in the fourth quarter to hold off University of the East, 77-62, in the UAAP Season 88 men’s basketball tournament on Saturday. The Falcons snapped a three-game skid and improved to 2-4, but not after they squandered a 20-point halftime lead. The duel was the first men’s basketball game held

NCAA: ‘Hard loser’ Jonathan Manalili helps Letran get winning feeling

MANILA, Philippines—Letran opened the NCAA Season 101 men’s basketball tournament with three straight losses. Jonathan Manalili had enough of it. READ: NCAA: Not to be outshined by younger bro, Deo Cuajao leads Letran win A winner in the juniors’ division with Letran, Manalili made sure the Knights would finally put a stop to their winless

Las Vegas Aces sweep Phoenix Mercury for 3rd WNBA title in 4 years

PHOENIX — A’ja Wilson scored 31 points, Chelsea Gray and Jackie Young both added 18 and the Las Vegas Aces won their third WNBA championship in four seasons, beating the Phoenix Mercury 97-86 on Friday night for a four-game sweep of the Finals. The Aces made quick work of the league’s first best-of-seven Finals. It

NCAA: Stags gain needed experience in 2OT win

MANILA, Philippines—San Sebastian’s rough start hasn’t dampened rookie coach Rob Labagala’s positive outlook three games into their NCAA Season 101 men’s basketball campaign. The Stags on Friday finally entered the win column after outlasting Lyceum in double overtime, 100-94, in a win that had Labagala struggling to contain his excitement. READ: NCAA: San Sebastian finally