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Changing the tide: FIFA Women’s World Cup

Sports is never just sports. It is a showcase of the unique skills and personalities of amazing individuals. As beloved as it is, sporting events have garnered massive influence in society, and the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup is proof of this. Due to the immense popularity of athletes competing in these sporting events, the…

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Green Gallery: Shanden Vergara takes the next step in his young, illustrious career

After bagging the UAAP Season 81 Men’s Football Rookie of the Year award, star forward Shanden Vergara has decided to take his talents to Snow College in Ephraim, Utah. “Now, [a] new chapter has opened. And while the Philippines is my home, and La Salle has paved the way, I am confident that I am…

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Football in the Philippines: A look into its growth

In a country that has an obsession with basketball, other sports are often overlooked. Hence, the development of some other sports are stalled. Recently, however, one sport has grown exponentially at a rate that is unparalleled—the beautiful game of football. The interest of the Filipino people has been piqued by the success of its national…

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Moment of the year: Gesmundo scores late-game HR for the championship

For the Lasallian community, another championship in the books is a great addition for glory. But for Kiko Gesmundo, it means he ends his career on a high note. He was injured during the time the DLSU Green Batters made their championship runs, but at the end of the day, the Lasallian stepped up to…

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Female rookie of the year: Shai Del Campo shines for Lady Booters in historical title defense

The UAAP Women’s Football season concluded with a dashing 2-0 finals victory in favor of the De La Salle Lady Booters. It was a victory that every Lasallian football enthusiast or die hard fan can be proud of as the team accomplished its historical three-peat to cap off the victorious run. As the sea of…

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UAAP Finals: DLSU Men’s Football team stumble, fail to claim championship against ADMU Blue Eagles, 2-1

The DLSU Men’s Football Team failed to make a stop as they lost the championship to the ADMU Blue Eagles, 2-1, earlier today at the Rizal Memorial Football Field. After the game, team captain Jed Diamante shared his thoughts on this season, “I’m just really proud of the boys [for making it this far] because…

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UAAP: Arrows up, Green Booters aim for championship over Blue Eagles

Capping off the eliminations with a win over the FEU Tamaraws, the DLSU Green Booters locked in a semi-final slot as the third seed, finishing a spot above their elimination round standings last year. The Green-and-White then stunned the Fighting Maroons in the semi-final, as they escaped with a 2-1 victory that gave them their…

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UAAP: Green Booters book ticket to Finals behind crucial Vergara goal, 2-1

Earlier today at the Rizal Memorial Football Stadium, the DLSU Green Booters edged the UP Fighting Maroons, 2-1, to book a ticket to the UAAP Season 81 Men’s Football Finals, a first in four seasons. After the game, Shanden Vergara spoke about his thought process as he scored the go-ahead goal at the 77th minute…

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UAAP: Lady Booters maintain stellar offense, cruise past Lady Maroons, 3-0

In what has been a one-sided affair, the DLSU Lady Booters continued their mastery over the UP Lady Maroons, 3-0, earlier today at the Circulo Verde Football Pitch. Goals from the efforts of Kyra Dimaandal, Irish Navaja, and Shai Del Campo came handy in the much needed victory to place the Green-and-White back to the…

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Word on the street: NBA Season Awards

Now that the 2018-2019 NBA Season is coming to a close, the newly arranged NBA Awards Show will soon begin. The show debuted two years ago with TV personality Anthony Anderson hosting it last year. In this show, they will televise the winners of the NBA Season Awards in an Oscars-like show. The awards consists…