Ateneo ends UP’s unbeaten run in UAAP women’s basketball

Ateneo’s Jhazmin Joson in the UAAP women’s basketball tournament. -UAAP PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—Ateneo capped off Saturday’s UAAP Season 86 women’s basketball tournament quadruple-header with a bang after halting University of the Philippines’ six-game win streak, 85-76, at Adamson University Gym. It was the Blue Eagles’ mentality that powered their stunning win against the Fighting Maroons…

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UAAP: UP stays unbeaten, keeps UST winless

UP’s Harold Alarcon.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — University of the Philippines leaned on guards Harold Alarcon and JD Cagulangan to dominate winless University of Santo Tomas, 110-79, and stay unbeaten in five games in the UAAP Season 86 men’s basketball tournament on Saturday at Mall of Asia Arena. Alarcon led the collective effort with 21…

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Gilas Pilipinas fends off Thailand to stay unbeaten in Asian Games

FILE–Justin Brownlee during Gilas’ open practice.—MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Gilas Pilipinas smoothened the gaps in its game in the third quarter and then kept it together down the stretch to escape Thailand, 87-72, for an unbeaten start in the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. Justin Brownlee and CJ Perez were big once again for the Philippines…

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Blow-by-Blow: Ali Canega stays unbeaten, wins PBF title

Ali Canega wins the Philippine Boxing Federation super lightweight belt. –MP PROMOTIONS/Wendell Alinea MANILA, Philippines–In an action-packed duel, Ali Canega carved out a 10-round majority decision win over Jhunrick Carcedo late Saturday night at Mandaluyong City College of Science and Technology Gymnasium. The 25-year-old Canega of the Elorde Fight Team earned the Philippine Boxing Federation…

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Far Eastern, UE try to remain unbeaten – rezal404

University of the East (UE) and Far Eastern University (FEU) battle separate foes in the women’s V-League Collegiate Challenge, squaring off against NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) squads as both look to stay unbeaten while continuing to tweak their respective games at Paco Arena in Manila. The Lady Warriors will battle dangerous Perpetual Help in…

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The Hundred: Jordan Cox smashes unbeaten 73 to set up Oval Invincibles win over Northern Superchargers

England all-rounder Sam Curran starred with bat and ball as the Oval Invincibles won a top-of-the-table clash in the men’s Hundred by nine runs at Headingley, holding off a thrilling Northern Superchargers fightback chasing 186. Curran hit 24 off 12 balls late on as the league-leading Invincibles posted a commanding 185 for five before taking…

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Mercito Gesta faces unbeaten Mexican William Zepeda next month – rezal404

Photo from Mercito Gesta’s Facebook account MANILA, Philippines—Former world title contender Mercito Gesta hopes to continue his resurgence against Mexican prospect William Zepeda on September 16 at Commerce Casino in Los Angeles, California, USA. Gesta, the United States-based Filipino, aims to make it three in a row with a major upset and deal Zepeda his…

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Kurashiki Ablaze end Creamline’s unbeaten run ahead of their title showdown – rezal404

Kurashiki Ablaze celebrates against Creamline Cool Smashers in the PVL Invitational Semifinals. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Kurashiki Ablaze gave defending champion Creamline a preview of what they can do in the 2023 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Invitational Conference final as the Japanese ended the Cool Smashers’ unbeaten streak with a 25-20, 25-21, 18-25, 25-14…

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Creamline survives Cignal in another five-setter to stay unbeaten – rezal404

Alyssa Valdez and Tots Carlos lead Creamline Cool Smashers in latest five-set win. – MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Tots Carlos and Alyssa Valdez kept Creamline’s winning run in their second straight five-setter match, overcoming Cignal, 23-25, 25-16, 25-21, 24-26, 15-10, to boost their title-retention bid in the 2023 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Invitational Conference…

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Unbeaten Cavaliers, Rockets meet in Summer League title game – rezal404

FILE – Cam Whitmore #7 of the Houston Rockets dunks the ball past Rayan Rupert #72 of the Portland Trail Blazers during the second quarter at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 07, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Ethan Miller/Getty Images/AFP Isaiah Mobley is making the progression the Cleveland Cavaliers wanted. Mobley scored 23…

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