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Halftime Thoughts: Has the era of player empowerment gone too far?

It is undeniable how power in the world of sports has visibly shifted from being primarily in the hands of the club owners, managers, and coaches, to players.

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UAAP: Lady Archers bow out, as Growling Tigresses force a decider

Coming into the game with a chance to book their spot in the UAAP Season 85 Finals, the DLSU Lady Archers were unable to find their groove offensively as they fell to the UST Growling Tigresses, 68-57, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum earlier today, November 30. In a losing effort, Charmine Torres spearheaded the attack…

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UAAP: Lady Archers complete sweep of second round with 66-41 romp over Lady Warriors

The DLSU Lady Archers finished a sweep of the second round and ended with a 12-2 record to end the UAAP Season 85 elimination round as they thrashed the UE Lady Warriors, 66-41, earlier today, November 26, at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion. Lee Sario led the way for La Salle with 18 points, including two…

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UAAP: Lady Archers down FIghting Maroons in dominant display

The DLSU Lady Archers maintained their unbeaten run in the second round of UAAP 85 with a dominant victory, 86-67, over the UP Fighting Maroons earlier today, October 19, at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion. Bettina Binaohan spearheaded La Salle’s attack with 21 points and eight rebounds. Bea Dalisay chipped in 15 points, including four shots…

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UAAP: Lady Archers succumb to flawless Lady Bulldogs

Coming into the game as underdogs, the DLSU Lady Archers were unable to sustain their offense as they fell to the dominant NU Lady Bulldogs, 93-72, earlier today, October 19, at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion. Fina Niantcho displayed another stellar performance as she paced the Lady Archers with 20 points and six rebounds in a…

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UAAP: Lady Archers pull away with narrow win versus Blue Eagles

Coming off a tough drubbing in their previous game, the DLSU Lady Archers relied on their three-point shooting to claim their second victory of the season against longtime rivals ADMU Blue Eagles, 75-67, earlier today, October 9, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Player of the Game Lee Sario spearheaded La Salle’s offense, tallying up a…

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UAAP: Green Archers falter in season opener against Fighting Maroons

The DLSU Green Archers suffered a heartbreaking UAAP Season 85 opener against the reigning champions UP Fighting Maroons, 72-69, earlier today, October 1, at the Mall of Asia Arena. Carl Tamayo led the way for the Fighting Maroons with a massive double-double of 18 points and 19 rebounds, while sharpshooter Terrence Fortea chipped in 15…

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A new dawn: Making history with the Filipinas

After a historical World Cup qualification, the Philippine Women’s National Football Team dominated the recently concluded ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) Championship, as the Filipinas were crowned champions for the first time in the tournament’s run. Looking back at their historic AFF stint, the Philippines’ triumph is beyond the actual result of winning the championship trophy.…

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FilOil: Hot-shooting Green Archers torch Knights, maintain flawless record

The DLSU Green Archers ended the elimination round of the 2022 FilOil EcoOil Preseason Cup with a perfect record after dominating the CSJL Knights, 90-54, at the FilOil EcoOil Center earlier tonight, August 20. Veteran forward Joaqui Manuel led the way for the Green Archers with 15 points, while CJ Austria poured in 13 markers…

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FilOil: Green Archers demolish Pirates, remain undefeated in preseason Cup

The DLSU Green Archers made light work of the LPU Pirates, 88-65, at the FilOil EcoOil Center earlier today, August 7, for their third win in the FilOil EcoOil Preseason Cup. In the stunning victory, Michael Phillips filled up the stat sheet with 14 points, nine rebounds, three assists, and three blocks. The pair of…