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PBA: Jeron Teng joins San Miguel Beermen
New San Miguel recruit Jeron Teng with SMC sports director Alfrancis Chua. –DANNY ESPIRITU FACEBOOK MANILA, Philippines–Jeron Teng signed a free agent deal with San Miguel Beer ahead of the season-opening Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Commissioner’s Cup which tips off in the first week of November. Teng and his agent Danny Espiritu confirmed the move…
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NCAA: JRU outlasts Lyceum in 2OT, San Beda makes it two in a row
The JRU Heavy Bombers celebrate after defeating the Lyceum Pirates in double overtime.-NCAA Photo MANILA, Philippines—Jonathan Medina hit the game-winner as Jose Rizal University outlasted Lyceum in a battle of attrition, 88-87, in double overtime in the NCAA Season 99 men’s basketball tournament at San Juan Arena on Tuesday. Medina scored only six points but…
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NCAA: Letran drops to 0-7 while San Sebastian, Benilde triumph
Rensy Bajar after Letran’s loss to Perpetual Help. –NCAA Photo MANILA, Philippines—Letran remained winless in the NCAA Season 99 men’s basketball tournament after succumbing to Perpetual Help, 74-59, at San Juan Arena on Sunday. The Knights registered the worst start of a defending champion in the Final Four era with a 0-7 record. Art Roque…
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NCAA: Mapua replaces Lyceum at No. 1; Jacob Cortez shines anew for San Beda
Clint Escamis gestures after Mapua’s win over Lyceum.-NCAA PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—The landscape of the NCAA Season 99 men’s basketball tournament underwent a change on Saturday as Mapua moved atop the ladder after clipping erstwhile league leader, Lyceum, 87-83, at San Juan Arena. The Cardinals, who hiked their win streak to four, grabbed the top spot…
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NCAA: EAC nips Arellano for back-to-back wins, Perpetual routs San Sebastian
King Gurtiza celebrates after victory over Arellano. –NCAA Photo MANILA, Philippines—Following a stunning win on Wednesday over Lyceum, Emilio Aguinaldo notched another win in the NCAA Season 99 men’s basketball tournament after beating Arellano, 79-76. King Gurtiza paced the Generals with 14 points built on three buckets from beyond the arc to help the Generals…
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NCAA: Benilde averts meltdown vs Perpetual, San Sebastian ends JRU’s streak
CSB’s Robi Nayve daps up Miggy Corteza in their win vs. Perpetual Help. –NCAA Photo MANILA, Philippines—College of St. Benilde avoided a comeback rally at the hands of Perpetual Help as it came away with an 86-80 victory in the NCAA Season 99 men’s basketball tournament at San Juan Arena on Tuesday. The Blazers, who…
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NCAA: San Beda’s Jacob Cortez admits leadership still needs work
San Beda’s Jacob Cortez calls for a play against Letran. –NCAA Photo MANILA, Philippines—Jacob Cortez is shaping up to be San Beda’s veteran heading forward in the NCAA Season 99 men’s basketball tournament but there’s still room for improvement, according to him. Cortez was one of two Red Lions players who scored a team-high 14…
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NCAA: Migs Oczon scores career-high 29 to lift Benilde past San Sebastian
Migs Oczon shoots past Perpetual Help. –NCAA Photo MANILA, Philippines—The College of St. Benilde avoided a three-game losing streak after defeating San Sebastian, 87-72, behind Migs Oczon’s career-high in the NCAA Season 99 men’s basketball tournament at San Juan Arena on Saturday. Oczon exploded for 29 points–the most he’s scored in his collegiate career–to go…
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NCAA: San Beda turns back rival Letran in ‘sweet’ victory
Jacob Cortez paces the San Beda Red Lions against long-time rival Letran. -NCAA Photo MANILA, Philippines—A win is sweet, but a victory against your rival is much sweeter and that’s exactly what San Beda felt after beating long-time enemy Letran, 68-63, in the NCAA Season 99 men’s basketball tournament. The Red Lions kept the Knights…
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NBA: Wembanyama’s world taking firm hold in San Antonio
San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama, the NBA’s first round draft pick, center, jokes with members of the media during an NBA basketball media day in San Antonio, Monday, Oct. 2, 2023. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs are prepared for what should be one of the most demanding tasks this…
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