Finishing third in the recently concluded Philippine Football League (PFL) season, the Azkals Development Team (ADT), composed of players from the Philippines’ national youth teams, made some noise in their debut tournament, as they lifted the local Filipino football community’s spirits with a hopeful preview of what they could bring to the field in the…
Author: Miguel Robles
As the world of sports took an unprecedented hiatus due to the pandemic, tournaments went back to square one on how to reopen their seasons. Initiatives such as the “bubble”, fan-less arenas, and mandatory health protocols have altered the landscape. With different strategies and thorough planning, a handful of leagues have begun to pick up…
Franz Pumaren solidified his legacy as one of the greatest head coaches of the DLSU Green Archers after steering them to five championships, even accomplishing a four-peat from 1998 to 2001. Being the mind behind the intimidating “Pumaren Press”, he approached his 11-year tenure with discipline and leadership. His unique image at the helm was…
Coming into the fifth month of community quarantine, most of the local sporting leagues are still not allowed to resume as public health remains a top priority. With limited content, adapting to these vastly different circumstances could pose a challenge to sports journalists and their careers. When there appear to be far fewer stories to…
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced sports all over the world to come to a halt, and despite this pause in the action, athletes have kept themselves in shape even without their usual training resources. Many athletes have showcased themselves training and conditioning within their own homes, patiently waiting with the right amount of discipline for…
With the right mindset and attitude, winning the championship may not seem too far-fetched. Such is the belief that propels both the DLSU Green and Lady Fencers to once again try to overcome several hurdles and finish stronger for the upcoming UAAP season. With no new faces in either squad’s lineup, familiarity will play a…
As the first half of UAAP Season 82 came to an end, some of La Salle’s squads have poured out their hearts to represent the school with honor and pride. In every unit, a chosen athlete accepts the challenge of motivating their teammates while steering them toward victory. The role of a team captain varies…
Yesterday, November 18, at the ADMU Blue Eagle Gym, both the Green Paddlers and the Lady Paddlers endured crucial matches to determine their placement for the Final Four. The Green Paddlers showed their composure by winning both games, solidifying their spot at third after sweeping both the ADMU Blue Eagles and the UE Red Warriors,…
Earlier today at Ateneo de Manila University’s Blue Eagle Gym, the DLSU Green Paddlers and Lady Paddlers opened their Season 82 campaigns with contrasting results. The Green Paddlers gave it their all, but ultimately fell short as they dropped their games against the UST Growling Tigers and the UE Red Warriors both in five matches,…