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The sweet science of boxing

It’s the 12th round of a world championship boxing match. On the red corner, the challenger’s face is beaten to a bloody pulp and he can barely see. His left eye has been brutalized by the laser-like right cross served gladly by the sharp and nimble champion. The orbital bone of the challenger is most…

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The DLSU Golf Team: Due for recognition

De La Salle University may sport the Green-and-White, but the sport played on the green itself does not get as much attention as it should. Despite the global icon status of the likes of Tiger Woods, or the prestige that Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer have, golf remains a generally unheard of sport, especially to…

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The DLSU Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Team: Grappling the opposition

With discipline and core foundations behind their everyday regime and creed, De La Salle University’s very own Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Organization makes its way down the mat and introduces itself as one of the premier sports organization within the University grounds. Headed by coach Russel Santos, with their esteemed trainer JR Rulloda, the organization leads…

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Green Archers’ defense improves, twice-to-beat within reach

Around three weeks before the beginning of the UAAP Men’s Basketball tournament, Juno Sauler was installed as the head coach of the DLSU Green Archers. With just a few days to prepare for the tournament, the team stumbled out of the the gates and finished the first round with a 3-4 record. Doubters and pundits…

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Green Journal: Jason Perkins v.3

With the most crucial part of UAAP Season 76 at hand, Jason Perkins is ready to pour it all out for that elusive championship. Amidst the recently concluded finals week and the beginning of a new term, he’s found new ways to help him gear up for the second round games–ways that have seemed to…

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UAAP: Green, Lady Shuttlers’ finish second weekend with mixed results

“The only easy day was yesterday” is a quote that clearly reflects the DLSU Green Shuttlers’ and Lady Shuttlers’ performance in the third round of the UAAP after both squads garnered excellent wins last September 7, only to succumb in close matches the day after. Coming up short Fresh off a 4-1 win last September…

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Teng rises to the occasion for La Salle

As the curtains closed on UAAP Season 75 a year ago, Jeron Teng walked away with the Rookie of the Year trophy in one hand and a Mythical Team plaque in the other. Yet, despite the accolades that have accompanied a solid rookie season, Teng’s sophomore season has not been as smooth as he hoped…

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UAAP: Lady Archers outlast feisty UP, make Final Four

The DLSU Lady Archers stretched their winning run to four games with a tight victory over the UP Lady Maroons, 71-64, last September 8. With their fourth consecutive win, head coach Ty Bautista’s squad will again be competing in the Final Four round as they seek to win the championship for the first time in…

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UAAP: Lady Spikers back on track, Green Spikers still searching for first win

As UAAP action continues in the sand court of UE Caloocan, the DLSU Green Spikers and Lady Spikers find themselves with different fortunes at the end of the season’s second weekend. In the women’s division, after losing all of their games during the first weekend of the tournament, La Salle finally bounced back and came…

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UAAP: DLSU escapes NU, extends streak to six

The crowd was dominated by green in the Mall of Asia Arena as the DLSU Green Archers extend their winning streak to six games as they remain as the only undefeated team in the second round of the UAAP with a 57-55 win against the NU Bulldogs. Jeron Teng led the Green-and-White with 21 points…