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Leveling up: The rise of PH esports

The emerging trend of esports has taken the world of sports by storm. Once considered only as a mere pastime, video games have reached the competitive edge of tournaments together with capturing the clamor and enthusiasm of avid followers. The rising popularity of esports events are paving the way for teams to be sponsored and…

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A quiet place: Life on sports’ new stage

Sports are well-known for many things: the fast-paced action, the loud fan chants, the competitiveness, and of course, the excitement. When the pandemic hit and forced everything to come to a halt, it felt almost counter-intuitive for the sports world. All of a sudden, stadiums went silent, training grounds were left empty, and fans, athletes,…

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Malonzo triumphs over Juan GDL, Thirdy in first-ever ‘Home Jam: Dunkers Only’

With the COVID-19 pandemic greatly affecting sports media, ABS-CBN Sports decided to venture into alternative methods in continuing to feed constant sports content to fans. The Score and UPFRONT have continued airing on YouTube and LIGA, while new innovations such as a Mobile Legends tournament and Team Fitfil workouts have also brought a different crop…

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Ranking the Champions League chances of England’s contenders

With the resumption of the Premier League (PL) last June 17, all 20 Premier League teams have played 30 league matches. The race for a top four finish this season is tighter than ever—given inconsistent performances from many of the contenders for the places, on top of the fact that Manchester City’s ban from the…

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Green gallery: Shai Del Campo on ‘remarkable’ year of growth

Participating in the college division of the UAAP is already a feat in itself, but getting ample amounts of playing time in one’s first year is impressive. Majority of the coaches decide to rely on their veterans at crucial stages of the season, while the rookies tend to remain on the bench, waiting for an…

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True Animo spirit: Lasallian athletes lead pandemic aid efforts

After the cancellation of the second half of UAAP Season 82, many athletes were left half-baked, while some did not even have the chance to put their skills to the test on the playing field. With disappointment weighing on their shoulders, it surely was not easy to watch all those months of hard work and…

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Filling in the silence: Diving into the world of sports podcasts

COVID-19 has forced the world to come to a pause. The pandemic has emptied streets of cars, malls of people, and along with these, it has also emptied stadiums of sporting events and their fans. Many sports have taken rain checks to keep people safe from the virus, leaving many fans missing the action.  But…

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Highlights and throwbacks: The new sports scenario

In light of the current COVID-19 pandemic, major local and international sports leagues have suspended all their matches and events. Most tournament officials opted to either completely cancel the ongoing season or postpone games to a later, unspecified date. With the lack of fresh content, sports channels and media have found new ways to keep…

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Halftime Thoughts: Dazed but not defeated

Following the sudden pause of respective amateur and professional leagues due to the various quarantine measures imposed around the globe amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the world of sports was left in limbo with a growing uncertainty over the fate of sports competitions—whether they will carry on during a later date or end up canceled.…

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Grow Her Game: Tackling challenges, opportunities for PH women’s football

“We’re representing something bigger than ourselves—it’s about the country and the sport,” emphasized Inna Palacios, captain of the Philippine Women’s National Team (PWNT), during the inaugural session of #GrowHerGame, an online forum series on the local women’s football scene.  The former goalie for the Green-and-White was joined by fellow PWNT stars—Patrice Impelido, Camille Rodriguez, and…