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UAAP: Ateneo stays unbeaten with rout of Adamson

MANILA, Philippines—Ateneo went on a fourth-quarter surge to beat Adamson, 77-58, and remain undefeated in the UAAP Season 88 men’s basketball tournament on Sunday. The Blue Eagles’ offense got going in the second half to improve to 3-0 for the early lead in the standings. READ: UAAP: Joaqui Espina hitting stride in Ateneo’s perfect start

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Leila Barros fulfills loyal PH fans’ ‘childhood dreams’

MANILA, Philippines — Two decades later, many Filipino volleyball fans still consider Leila Barros as their volleyball queen. The Brazilian superstar’s loyal supporters got to meet their idol again 21 years since her last stint in Manila in the 2004 FIVB World Grand Prix. READ: Leila Barros tells PH volleyball fans: Cheer, trust your team

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They’re for real: UST takes down another heavyweight

Collins Akowe was nine years old the last time the University of Santo Tomas beat La Salle in the UAAP men’s basketball tournament. Pido Jarencio was coaching in the pro ranks and was far from considering a comeback with his alma mater. With a 10-year losing streak stacked against them, the Growling Tigers picked the

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UAAP: NU regroups in 4th to beat FEU for 2-0 start

MANILA, Philippines—National University avoided a second-half collapse to beat Far Eastern University, 84-68, in the UAAP Season 88 men’s basketball tournament on Saturday at Smart Araneta Coliseum. The Bulldogs blew a double-digit lead before regaining their form in the fourth quarter to improve to 2-0. READ: UAAP: NU coach wants consistency after winning start “When