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Brianna Ang had drawn interest from several schools, but Ateneo had the clear advantage. PHOTO COURTESY OF JOSE MONTALBO

Bacolod standout Ang strengthens Ateneo’s rebuild

MANILA – Ateneo de Manila University Blue Eagles secured a major boost for their rebuilding program after Bacolod Tay Tung High School Thunderbolts standout...
Tashanah Balangauan gets a warm embrace from her father, Baltaire, after pulling off a gutsy come-from-behind victory over Precious Zaragosa. ICTSI PHOTO

Youth golfers deliver big in NegOcc Junior golf tourney

BACOLOD City – Cebu’s Tashanah Balangauan staged a stirring comeback while Bacolod native John Paul Oro thrilled the home crowd with a breakthrough triumph...
Tagaytay-Tol Patriots' Stefanie Berberabe pulls up for a shot. WMPBL PHOTO

Berberabe shatters WMPBL record with 14 steals

MANILA – Stefanie Berberabe turned defense into history, setting a Women’s Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (WMPBL) record with 14 steals as the Tagaytay-Tol Patriots...
Jeffrei Chan is a reliable gunner of Gilas Pilipinas. GILAS PILIPINAS PHOTO

Hometown hero leads Gilas Legends in MassKaralympics

BACOLOD City – Jeffrei Chan is coming home. The Bacolodnon sharpshooter will headline the Gilas Legends in the “Legends Rise: MassKara Gugma All-Star Exhibition...
Members of Alas Pilipinas rejoices after securing a victory over Egypt. FIVB PHOTO

Alas Pilipinas shocks Egypt for history first world victory

PASAY City — Philippine men’s volleyball reached a historic milestone Tuesday night as Alas Pilipinas stunned powerhouse Egypt, 29-27, 23-25, 25-21, 25-21, to clinch...
Ethan Lago notched his second title of the season via the ICTSI Negros Occidental Junior PGT Championship. PHOTO COURTESY OF ICTSI

Mendoza, Lago rule Junior PGT; Bagaloyos in breakthrough win

NEGROS Occidental — Cebuana ace Denise Mendoza and Davaoeño prodigy Ethan Lago stamped their dominance in the youngest brackets of the ICTSI Negros Occidental...
Sonny Estil is touted to inject youthful energy int9 Ginebra that is determined to rebound from back-to-back runner-up finishes and a semifinal exit in Season 49. PRETTY HUGE BASKETBALL

Barangay Ginebra secures rookie Estil, parts ways with NorthPort-bound Barasi

MANILA — Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings have bolstered their roster for the PBA’s landmark 50th season by signing prized rookie Sonny Estil, while...
Randolf Magbanua clocked an impressive 2:33:33 to capture the men’s crown in the North Negros Marathon. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Magbanua, Nobleza rule North Negros Marathon

SAGAY City – Randolf Magbanua and Jenelyn Nobleza stamped their dominance in long-distance running as they topped the inaugural North Negros Marathon, a 42-kilometer...
Victorias City Coliseum was supposed to be the venue of 2025 FIFA Women’s Futsal World Cup matches in Negros Occidental. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Victorias City loses game hosting rights; Women’s Futsal World Cup moves to Pasig

ILOILO City – Victorias City, Negros Occidental has been dropped as a host for the inaugural FIFA Women’s Futsal World Cup, with the Philippine...
Justin Brownlee and Rondae Hollis-Jefferson are teaming up for the East Asia Super League. PBA PHOTO

Bolts unleashes Brownlee–RHJ tandem in bold EASL title bid

MANILA — The long-awaited dream pairing of Justin Brownlee and Rondae Hollis-Jefferson will finally hit the court as the Meralco Bolts launch a bold...