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Gilas Pilipinas: Back on the big stage

It has been a long time since Team Pilipinas has taken their basketball prowess to the global stage. In this basketball-frenzy nation, passion for the sport of basketball extends from the professionals ranks in the PBA to the college hoops in the NCAA and the UAAP, and more so, it even extends up to small…

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DLSU Tankers: New coach, new system, same goal

“Winning isn’t everything. It’s the only thing.” Two straight seasons of failing to grab the UAAP Swimming championship motivates the DLSU Tankers even more to fare better in this year’s tournament. After last season’s runner-up finish by the Green Tankers and a third place campaign by the Lady Tankers, the Taft-based swimmers aim for nothing less…

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Coach Lauro Crisostomo: Following The Calling

One’s purpose in life may at times come from the most unexpected places. Paulo Coelho’s The Alchemist talks about how the universe has the ability to conspire with events in such a way that they all swing in favor of one’s destiny. Circumstances like these often occur in sports. A casual stroll onto the court…

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Judokas aim for top spots this season despite younger team

Getting to the top of the podium has always been the goal of the DLSU Judokas. Regardless of what place they finished in, they would always train hard during weekdays despite their busy schedules and their rigorous academic workloads. After years of persistence, they would enter the season in a position they have never been…

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Spikers brace for UAAP 77 beach volleyball

Held during the latter parts of every season, indoor volleyball is one of the highlights of the second half of the UAAP season. However, as early as the first half, UAAP fans can catch a glimpse of this volleyball excitement through the UAAP Beach Volleyball tournament. As the competition draws near, the DLSU Spikers are…

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The DLSU Animo Squad: Continuing the Animo legacy

The beginning of UAAP Season 77 marks the beginning of heart-stopping bass drums, high-level performances, and unending cheers given forth by the DLSU Animo Squad. With La Salle looking to complete a three-peat in the UAAP General Championship race, theAnimo squad will be with the Lasallian community every step of the way, to keep the…

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UAAP: Green Shuttlers continue undefeated run, Lady Shuttlers remain in contention

The DLSU Green Shuttlers overcame the gusty UP Fighting Maroons and UST Growling Tigers to stay on top of the standings with an unscathed 5-0 win-loss record. The Green-and-White won all the matches against UST last August 16 and went on to win against the UP Fighting Maroons, 4-1. The DLSU Lady Shuttlers were also last…

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UAAP: Teng’s 32 points lift Green Archers past Ateneo

Jeron Teng led the DLSU Green Archers to an 88-86 win over the ADMU Blue Eagles.

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UAAP: Streaking Green Archers test rhythm against Ateneo

The DLSU Green Archers are set for a rematch with their arch rivals, the ADMU Blue Eagles, this Sunday, August 16, at 4 pm in the Smart-Araneta Coliseum. The Green-and-White who are currently on a five-game winning streak will ride their momentum to try to topple league-leading ADMU from the top spot. The Green Archers…

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UAAP: Lady Archers open second round with loss to AdU

The DLSU Lady Archers hit another roadblock in their title defense this season after stumbling to the AdU Lady Falcons, 55-50, in their first game of the second round at the Blue Eagle Gym in Quezon City. The Lady Falcons were led by the gutsy play of guard Jinky Balasta, who scored 18 points, six…