University of Perpetual Help Lady Altas’ Cyrille Almeniana unloads a powerful hit against the Lyceum of the Philippines University Lady Pirates’ defense during their NCAA Season 101 clash at the San Andres Sports Complex. NCAA PHOTO

NCAA: Altas rally past Pirates, stay on top of Group A

MANILA — The University of Perpetual Help System DALTA Lady Altas tightened their grip on the NCAA Season 101 women’s volleyball race, storming back...
Far Eastern University’s Jaz Ellarina rises for an attack against the University of the East defense during their UAAP Season 88 women’s volleyball clash at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion. UAAP PHOTO

ELLARINA ANCHORS FEU REBOUND: Tamaraws sweep UE for first UAAP Season 88 win

MANILA — Far Eastern University Lady Tamaraws snapped back in emphatic fashion, overpowering the University of the East Lady Warriors, 25-20, 25-14, 25-14, to...
Alexandra Eala stuns world No. 8 Jasmine Paolini of Italy to reach the Round of 16 of the WTA 1000Dubai Tennis Championships. WTA PHOTO

Eala stuns World No. 8 Paolini, storms into Dubai round of 16

MANILA — Alexandra Eala pulled off the biggest upset of her young career after dismantling world No. 8 Jasmine Paolini, 6-1, 7-6 (7), to...
Mhicaela Belen of Capital1 Solar Energy Solar Spikers powers through the defense of Lorraine Pecana of Choco Mucho Flying Titans during their PVL All-Filipino Conference clash. PVL PHOTO

Solar Spikers outlasts Flying Titans in 5-set thriller

MANILA — Mhicaela Belen unleashed a dominant all-around performance as Capital1 Solar Energy Solar Spikers survived a gritty five-set battle against Choco Mucho Flying...
Rookie Sam Cantada delivers another standout performance as National University sweeps Adamson in UAAP Season 88 women’s volleyball action. UAAP PHOTO

Cantada powers NU to 2-0 start, Lady Bulldogs sweep Adamson

MANILA — Defending champion National University flexed its title form early, as rookie sensation Sam Cantada delivered another breakout performance to power the Lady...
Members of the Bacolod Tay Tung High School Thunderbolts celebrate after ruling the National Grassroots Volleyball League. NGVL PHOTO

Thunderbolts complete title sweep, crowned NGVL national champions

BACOLOD City – Bacolod Tay Tung High School Thunderbolts stamped their class as the country’s top grassroots girls’ volleyball team after overpowering Rafael B....
Sam Cantada of National University attempts a hit against the defense of University of Santo Tomas’ Julia Balingit during their UAAP Season 88 women’s volleyball clash at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. UAAP PHOTO

Cantada erupts for 21 as NU fends off UST in UAAP opener

MANILA — Rookie Sam Cantada delivered a breakout performance in her UAAP debut, firing 21 points as defending champion National University weathered a late...
Tucker Molina throws down one of his two momentum-shifting dunks in a rousing debut for the Abra Solid North Weavers in the MPBL Preseason Invitational. MPBL PHOTO

Molina erupts in debut as Abra stays unbeaten, crushes Bacolod by 24

MANILA — Defending champions Abra Solid North Weavers sent a chilling warning to the rest of the league as prized recruit Tucker Molina exploded...
Alex Eala celebrates a point during her Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships campaign. FACEBOOK PHOTO

Eala sets up Paolini showdown in Dubai

MANILA – Alex Eala’s Dubai campaign gathered steam as the Filipina tennis ace punched a ticket to the next round of the prestigious Dubai...
Judiel Nitura spearheaded Colegio de San Juan de Letran Lady Knights’ sweep over San Sebastian College-Recoletos Lady Stags to keep Letran unbeaten in NCAA Season 101. NCAA PHOTO

Nitura powers Letran to 7-0, Lady Knights sweep Stags

MANILA — Colegio de San Juan de Letran tightened its hold on the top spot and stretched its unbeaten run to seven matches after...