MANILA, Philippines – The Ateneo de Manila University Lady Eagles are determined to overcome a poor start to their UAAP Season 81 campaign, which saw them bow to archrivals De La Salle University in four sets on Sunday at the Mall of Asia Arena. Ateneo's service reception sputtered, and they gave up 15 aces to the Lady Spikers – with Michelle Cobb and Aduke Ogunsanya having four each. With poor first balls, they struggled to set up their offense. The Lady Eagles managed only 28 kills in 131 attempts. La Salle, meanwhile, recovered from a hiccup in the third set to claim a 25-14, 25-17, 16-25, 25-19 triumph. READ: DLSU players impose social media ban "We played very poorly," Ateneo captain Bea de Leon admitted. "I think that's the gist. There were a lot of things going on in everyone's minds – nerves, excitement. It will be like that sometimes." Kat Tolentino, who was the only Ateneo player in double-digits with 16 points, summed up their performance, saying: "It … [Read more...] about News UAAP: Ateneo veterans know Lady Eagles have ‘more to show’
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News Thirdy makes it to Final 12 of Gilas line-up vs. Qatar
MANILA, Philippines – Ateneo de Manila University's Thirdy Ravena will see action in the Philippines' crucial FIBA qualifier against Qatar on Friday, February 22 (Manila time), after making it to Yeng Guiao's 12-man line-up. Ravena will join Gilas Pilipinas veterans Japeth Aguilar, Mark Barroca, Jayson Castro, Poy Erram, June Mar Fajardo, Marcio Lassiter, Paul Lee, Gabe Norwood, Troy Rosario, and Scottie Thompson in the team. Completing the line-up is naturalized player Andray Blatche. Charmie Lising of ESPN5 reported that Ravena's inclusion was formalized after Raymond Almazan suffered a left ankle sprain last Sunday, although the Blue Eagle would have had a good chance of making it even if the Rain or Shine big man had not been injured. Gilas Pilipinas is in a must-win situation against Qatar, with their 5-5 win-loss record in Group F of the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers. Game time is at 12 midnight on February 22 (Manila time). They will then take on Kazakhstan on February … [Read more...] about News Thirdy makes it to Final 12 of Gilas line-up vs. Qatar
News ABL: Alapag wants to clarify league rule that led to Ramos’ suspension
MANILA -- San Miguel Alab Pilipinas was forced to play without Puerto Rican giant PJ Ramos in their ASEAN Basketball League (ABL) game last Sunday due to suspension. Fortunately, Alab still had enough firepower to overwhelm the Zhuhai Wolf Warriors, 108-81, at the Sta. Rosa Multi-Purpose Sports Complex. Ramos was suspended for a game after incurring his fifth technical foul this season in a previous game against the Wolf Warriors. It was the second time in 3 games that Ramos had to sit out a match. The other time was when he missed the game against Hong Kong Eastern due to food poisoning. That one led to their 88-83 defeat to Hong Kong. ABL: Alab Pilipinas runs Wolf Warriors out of Laguna Naturally, coach Jimmy Alapag was gravely concerned. The former TNT KaTropa stalwart said he needed to clarify things with the ABL concerning the 5 technical foul rule. "I hope (he doesn't get suspended again) because technicals can be very subjective to the referees,” he told sports … [Read more...] about News ABL: Alapag wants to clarify league rule that led to Ramos’ suspension
Indonesia submits formal bid to host the 2032 Olympics
Indonesia has submitted a bid to host the 2032 Olympics, officials said Tuesday, after the Southeast Asian nation's widely lauded handling of the Asian Games last summer. Muliaman Hadad, Indonesia’s ambassador to Switzerland, submitted a formal bid letter from President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in Lausanne last week, the foreign ministry confirmed Tuesday. "This is the right moment to show Indonesia's capability as a big country," Hadad said in a statement made public this week. Jokowi publicly expressed Indonesia's interest in hosting the 2032 event in the capital, Jakarta, during last year's Asian Games -- the world's second biggest multi-sport event behind the Olympics. India has also expressed an interest in hosting the 2032 games while North and South Korea have said they might enter a joint bid. The IOC will announce the 2032 host by 2025. If successful, Indonesia would be the fourth Asian Olympics host after Japan, South … [Read more...] about Indonesia submits formal bid to host the 2032 Olympics
News PBA D-League: CEU overpowers debuting Diliman College
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MANILA, Philippines – Centro Escolar University (CEU) dealt Diliman College-Gerry's Grill a rude welcome in the 2019 PBA D-League, notching a 93-76 beating on Tuesday at the Paco Arena in Manila. Senegalese big man Maodo Malick Diouf was the catalyst for the Scorpions, coming up with 15 points, 17 rebounds, three assists, and two blocks. Meanwhile, Tyron Chan had 15 points – 11 of which came in a killer third quarter stretch – while adding six rebounds, and assist, and a steal. Rich Guinitaran also scattered 13 points, five boards, two dimes, and two steals, while sparking a game-changing 12-0 run to open the third quarter that gave CEU a 53-37 lead. READ: Caidic lives up to 'Triggerman' name anew They went on to take a 70-49 advantage heading into the final frame, and led by as much as 25 points. "Actually, I'm surprised with the way we played today. I'm surprised with the energy and I'm happy with the way the boys were able to block out the NCRAA and come out with … [Read more...] about News PBA D-League: CEU overpowers debuting Diliman College