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Stepping up to the plate: Three Green Batters star in 2019 BFA Asian Baseball Championships

In a country where hoops and baskets dominate the sporting scene, ballparks are few and far in between. Many forget that the Philippines was once an Asian powerhouse in baseball, claiming the gold medal in the first ever BFA Asian Baseball Championship in 1954, as a crowd of about 17,000 sat in the bleachers of…

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Athlete revisited: The comeback of Manilla Santos-Ng

The UAAP has been a home to many talented players from all over the country. It is a place where athletes further hone and develop their skills so they may join professional leagues and international competitions in the future.  A force to be reckoned with, Manilla Santos-Ng was one of the fearless athletes that the…

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Take your marks: Ilustre dives into the SEA Games

Swimming is such a graceful yet grueling sport. Each precise and perfected stroke that propels swimmers through the water in smooth, sharp glides can only point to the hours they spend counting laps with pruning fingers. It takes sheer dedication for a swimmer to thrive in this highly competitive sport, and Green Tanker Sacho Ilustre…

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Green Gallery: Joaqui Manuel

From being a Blue Eaglet to now a Green Archer, Joaquin Manuel has carved out a role for himself as an all-around forward determined to leave it all on the court for DLSU. Known for the intangible aspects of his game and his defensive plays, the 6-foot-3 sophomore is focused on helping La Salle rediscover…

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Modernizing sports development: Renovations to the ninth and 10th floor of Razon

For years, the Enrique M. Razon Sports Center has been the place where the University’s physical education courses are held and it has served as the venue for La Salle’s skilled athletes to hone their abilities since it first opened its doors in 1998. But in the previous academic year, changes were made to the…

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UAAP: Upbeat Animo Squad locked in for redemption

With the UAAP Season 82 Cheerdance Competition (CDC) closing in, the DLSU Animo Squad is aiming to bounce back from last year’s disheartening finish. Overall team captain Andrew Pesebre, head cheerleader Ricia Deguito, and head coach Ramon Pagaduan IV remain optimistic as they pour out their hearts and efforts in preparing for their upcoming performance. …

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Home crowd advantage: Rallying behind our athletes

Sports are incredible displays of physical prowess where athletes pit their techniques and abilities against each other in order to come out on top. But beyond the physical skills, the mental fortitude of these individuals often become as one of the prominent make-or-break aspects of the match—in part a matter of self-discipline and in part…

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Green Gallery: Bennette Revillosa leading the charge

All athletes begin somewhere. While some have clear paths in mind from day one, there are others who find their passions in unlikely places. DLSU Lady Archer Bennette Revillosa is one athlete who realized her talent for basketball after an unexpected turn of events. Though her foray into basketball might have been unexpected, her sheer…

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First down: The rise of American Football in the Philippines

Every year, at the crack of February, millions of fans flock to their televisions to tune in to the annual Super Bowl—a sporting event like no other. With exciting plays, tackles, touchdowns, and captivating halftime shows, it is no wonder American football has a multitude of followers. However, one question still stands: just how popular…

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Halftime thoughts: Esports in the world of traditional sports

It was in the early afternoon of October 5, 2013 when I was preparing to watch the League of Legends Season 3 World Championship Finals. As I settled into my chair, I was daydreaming about what the future of the industry had to offer. In hindsight, people wrongly assume that esports is just a product…