The Philippines’ surprise victory over New Zealand late Thursday night not only ended a series of defeats against the strong Asia-Oceania team, but also gave the national program an opportunity to further develop its younger players. The 93-89 upset, which thrilled a packed crowd at the Mall of Asia Arena, gave Gilas Pilipinas its third … Read more
Ateneo Blue Eagles’ Shawn Tuano flanked by his teammates during a UAAP Season 87 men’s basketball game. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Ateneo finally notched a first win in the UAAP Season 87 men’s basketball tournament with a 60-51 victory against Adamson on Saturday at Smart Araneta Coliseum. Shawn Tuano’s crucial free throws down the stretch gave the … Read more
Blackwater rookie Sedrick Barefield during a PBA Governors’ Cup game against GInebra Gin Kings. –PBA IMAGES Blackwater got going in the third period and kept it together in the most critical of times down the stretch on Friday night to take down Barangay Ginebra, 95-88, for a breakthrough win in the 2024 PBA Governors’ Cup. The … Read more