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UAAP: Lady Spikers clobber the Lady Tamaraws in three straight sets

Coming off from a loss against the NU Lady Bulldogs, the DLSU Lady spikers commanded a three-set sweep against the FEU Lady Tamaraws, 25-23, 25-13, 25-14, to clinch their sixth win in UAAP Season 84 earlier today, May 28, at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. Middle blocker Thea Gagate led the Lady Spikers in…

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UAAP: Aiming high, Lady Spikers clinch back-to-back wins at expense of Lady Falcons

The DLSU Lady Spikers seized a win against the AdU Lady Falcons in three sets, 25-21, 25-20, 25-14, earlier today, May 7, at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. Outside hitter and veteran Jolina Dela Cruz and rookie Alleiah Malaluan both led the Lady Spikers with 12 points each. Team captain and setter Marionne Alba…

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UAAP: Green Archers suffer first drubbing in Season 84 at hands of Blue Eagles

The DLSU Green Archers suffered their first loss of the season against arch rivals ADMU Blue Eagles, 74-57, earlier today, April 2, at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. The team from Taft now holds a 3-1 win-loss record midway through the first round of UAAP Season 84.  Angelo Kouame led the way for Ateneo,…

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UAAP: Previewing DLSU’s game plan for Season 84

After almost two years, the UAAP is set for its relaunch in Season 84 this coming March—with DLSU as host university.

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Green Gallery: xavi8k, DLSU esports phenom and Viridis Arcus trailblazer

Even after entering the professional scene, “xavi8k” continues to shine as Viridis Arcus’ Valorant star player.

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Behind the scenes with Hidilyn Diaz’s nutritionist

Behind every athlete’s triumphs or downfalls is a team that plays the supporting roles to ensure that their champion is at peak condition upon entering the arena. With the country’s first Olympic gold medal finally obtained in the recent 2020 Tokyo Olympics, spectators might be interested to know the team behind Hidilyn Diaz, the woman…

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Euro 2020 Recap

The 2020 Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) European Football Championship, otherwise known as the UEFA Euro 2020, is an international football tournament featuring the men’s national teams from all around Europe.  Given the unique circumstances, the UEFA Euros were held in 2021 instead of 2020, but nevertheless, the tournament went ahead this year, and…

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Former DLSU Green Archers aim to excel as rookies in the PBA

Becoming a professional basketball player is not an easy task. The pursuit of making it to the professional leagues is a life-long endeavor, requiring long hours of dedication and hard work.  From representing the Green-and-White as part of the men’s basketball team to now playing in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA), DLSU Green Archers alumni…

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Halftime Thoughts: MLB’s sticky situation

Recently, there has been plenty of talk of pitchers and their use of sticky substances that add grip on the ball and allow them to increase their control and spin rate. This, however, is nothing new to baseball. Since the game’s inception, pitchers have been looking for any and every opportunity to overpower the hitters.…

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Gilas Pilipinas ends Tokyo Olympics campaign with huge loss, 94-67

Coming off an upset from Serbia, Gilas Pilipinas wanted to make a comeback and keep Filipino hopes alive in their bout against the Dominican Republic (DR). Prior to the game, both teams were standing on a 0-1 record and were on the verge of being eliminated from Olympic contention.  Sadly, the lack of firepower brought…