Petron/SMB Gets Mercado and Maierhofer in a Blockbuster Trade Approved

Petron Blaze will not just change its name back to San Miguel but it will also have a major revamp in its line up come Commissioner’s Cup as the Boosters acquired veteran guard Sol Mercado and forward Rico Maierhofer via block-buster four-team, seven-player trade approved by PBA on Tuesday.   photo credit: www.pba-online.net (NUKI SABIO) On … Read more

Ravanes to be Named Petron’s New Head coach with Purves as an Active Consultant

Biboy Ravanes

After Petron fell short in winning a title in the past conferences, longtime (–foul word(s) removed–)istant Biboy Ravanes will now be appointed as the team’s new head coach for the coming commissioner’s cup to replace Gee Abanilla.  photo credit: Paolo Papa  This coaching shuffle of Petron, which will change its name back to San Miguel … Read more

Melo, Kyrie Power East to Outshine West in All-star Game

NBA All Star Game

Carmelo Anthony and Kyrie Irving played splendidly as the East outcl(–foul word(s) removed–)ed West, 163-155 to stop its losing skid for three straight years in the annual NBA All-star game on Sunday (Monday PH time) at New Orleans.  photo credit: nba.si.com Irving, the starting point-guard in this year’s main event delivered a double-double with 31 … Read more

Tin Patrimonio Lifts NU to Dethrone La Salle in UAAP Women’s Tennis

UAAP Tennis

Anna Christine Patrimonio, daughter of PBA legend Alvin powered her team National University to hold off defending champion De La Salle, 3-2 and bag the title of the UAAP women’s tennis on Saturday at Paranaque City.   Photo Credit: UAAP Photography FB Page The young Tin Patrimonio, who was named as the tournament’s MVP, clinched the best … Read more

La Salle Overpowers NU to Complete Elimination Round Sweep

La Salle Lady Archers

Titleholder De La Salle Lady Spikers continued their dominance after repulsing very potent National University Lady Bulldogs, 14-25, 26-24, 25-21, 25-20 to complete a 14-game elimination sweep in the UAAP women’s volleyball tournament on Saturday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.   photo credit: uaapsports.tv With the big victory, La Salle, which overcame a first set slip-up … Read more

Thomas Dooley Forms 34-man Training team for Azkals

Azkals

Newly-appointed coach Thomas Dooley named 34 local-based players on Friday that will be included in the Philippine national men’s football training team.  The list is being comprised by holdovers, former members and new prospects for the Philippine Azkals, who is having a revamp and build-up for the May’s AFC challenge Cup. Most of the players … Read more

San Beda Secures Commitment from Two Red Cubs Stars

San Beda Red Lions

San Beda College still obtained significant commitments from high school prospects as the team will have Jvee Mocon and Ranbill Tongco suiting up for them in the incoming NCAA season.   photo credit: spin.ph (Jerome Ascano) Though, the Red lions failed to secure Arvin Tolentino, who opted to play for Ateneo this year, the four-peat champion … Read more

Red Cub Rev Diputado Heads to NU Bulldogs

NU Rev Diputado

Red Cub Rev Diputado won’t follow his comrade Ranbill Tongco and Jvee Mocon in staying with San Beda as he committed to play for National University in the coming UAAP season 77.  Photo Credit: UAAP Basketball 24/7 Facebook The transfer of Diputado from Mendiola to Sampaloc-based squad was confirmed by NU head coach Eric Altamirano. The prolific … Read more