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For the ages: How LA Tenorio, Ateneo ended La Salle’s dynasty
Ateneo may be basking in glory now, but more than two decades ago, the Blue Eagles starved for UAAP basketball success

Thirdy Ravena hailed top Ateneo male athlete
After powering the Blue Eagles to a three-peat, Thirdy Ravena becomes the first basketball player to win Ateneo’s Sportsman of the Year award in 10 years

[PODCAST] At the Buzzer: What does it take to become a UAAP parent?
Host Naveen Ganglani catches up with Bert Gomez de Liaño, who pulls the curtain on what it takes to be a parent to UP basketball stars Juan and Javi

Gomez de Liaño dad hopes Juan, Javi return to UAAP
Bert Gomez de Liaño wants to see his 3 sons play together for the UP Fighting Maroons

Here to win: Pumaren says Green Archers can’t be complacent
'We should not be down here,' says new La Salle coach Derrick Pumaren as the Archers continue to train remotely in a bid to reclaim lost glory

UST coach Ayo chimes in on quarantine, future of UAAP
Like a concerned parent, coach Aldin Ayo tried to bring some UST players to his home province Sorsogon

UAAP legend Ren-Ren Ritualo names his all-time La Salle 5
Former King Archer Ren-Ren Ritualo also shares his thoughts on facing his toughest opponent and returning to La Salle

The extraordinary life of Sam Dowd
Growing up in the tough streets of Seattle, new UP Maroons recruit Sam Dowd hopes to show the same grit on the UAAP floor

U.P. Maroons eye multiple overseas training camps for Season 83
The UP Fighting Maroons aim to bounce back strong for UAAP Season 83

Beau Belga set to join UST coaching staff with 'kababayan' Ayo
UST coach Aldin Ayo taps Rain or Shine bruiser Beau Belga as big man coach
Thirdy Ravena, Nietos relish historic Ateneo GS jersey retirement
Back to where they all started, Thirdy Ravena and Nieto twins Matt and Mike earn an unprecedented Ateneo honor

Padrigao has 'no regrets' in skipping NBA camp for UAAP semis
Forthsky Padrigao decides to stay in the country and play for the Ateneo Blue Eaglets instead of joining Kai Sotto in the Basketball Without Borders Global Camp
Jermaine Byrd leaves La Salle, pursues other coaching options
La Salle's American consultant Jermaine Byrd turns down the school's offer to work as a skills coach under new mentor Derrick Pumaren

UAAP 'still a go' amid coronavirus threat
'As for the UAAP, as we speak, we are all systems go,' says executive director Rebo Saguisag

Jamike Jarin joins UE Red Warriors coaching staff
Former NU mentor Jamike Jarin moves to the UE Red Warriors camp as Jack Santiago's deputy

Maroons express support for Gomez de Liaño brothers' Gilas bid
Despite losing two key cogs, the UP Maroons back up Juan and Javi Gomez de Liaño's decision to focus on their Gilas Pilipinas campaign

Adamson rookie Jake Figueroa snags UAAP boys' MVP
A 17-year-old find from Pampanga, Adamson's Jake Figueroa quickly dominates UAAP juniors basketball

Maroons bolster team with new recruits Calimag, Eusebio
(UPDATED) Former high school standout RC Calimag and 6-foot-5 slasher Anton Eusebio beef up the UP Maroons roster

Sports wRap: It’s nearly time for UAAP volleyball
Rappler Sports hosts Agatha Uvero and Naveen Ganglani give their take on the UAAP volleyball season, the PBA Finals, and the country’s bid in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics

Evan Nelle wants to 'spread his wings' in move to La Salle
Evan Nelle seeks growth in the UAAP as he joins the De La Salle Green Archers in Season 84

La Salle's Cagulangan set for transfer to UP
Former NCAA juniors MVP Joel Cagulangan will serve a one-year residency before seeing action for the UP Fighting Maroons in the UAAP
Dave Ildefonso leaves NU to play for Ateneo
(UPDATED) Amid the NU Bulldogs’ team shake-up, Dave Ildefonso returns to Ateneo where his career kickstarted as a high school champion

A reunion with Derrick Pumaren might be what La Salle needs
Is Derrick Pumaren too old-school for La Salle? A return to tradition may just work for the Green Archers this time

Pumaren magic returns to La Salle amid development flux
Derrick Pumaren is back at the forefront of the La Salle Green Archers' continued growth

Derrick Pumaren tapped as La Salle coach
(UPDATED) A third Pumaren takes over the reins for the La Salle Green Archers
Are we in the middle of another Ateneo Blue Eagles dynasty?
After a three-peat title romp, will the best be even better in UAAP Season 83?

NU Lady Bulldogs march to 6th straight UAAP title
NU sweeps UST in the best-of-three finals series to further extend its unprecedented winning streak to 96 games
'Fireman' Belangel answers Ateneo’s call in 3-peat clincher
Basking in the glory of their season sweep, the Ateneo seniors make sure to give props to their little brother SJ Belangel for dousing the Tigers' fire

Subido leaves UST in capable hands of Nonoy, Ayo
After going through the highs and lows of the UST program, Renzo Subido feels grateful to play a major role in the Tigers' turnaround

Two-time champ Jet Nieto proud of twin sons’ Ateneo 3-peat
'There’s no better feeling in the world for Mike and me than to beat daddy’s record,' says Ateneo star Matt Nieto

Ayo won’t leave UST unless UST leaves him
Even if Aldin Ayo failed to weave his coaching magic, expect a fearsome UST basketball program next season

Baldwin glad to be proven wrong by Ateneo seniors core
Ateneo coach Tab Baldwin admits he once didn't think too highly of his veteran core: 'I’ll be honest. I didn’t see it'

Ravena thanks Baldwin for pushing him out of family’s shadow
Once known as just Kiefer’s brother or Bong’s son, Thirdy Ravena shares a Tab Baldwin pep talk helped him transform into a sought-after basketball prospect

IN PHOTOS: Ateneo Blue Eagles relish three-peat and a sweep
A mighty Ateneo squad steamrolls the rest of the UAAP field to bag its third straight crown on a perfect 16-0 season run

'Sweep victory:' Twitter erupts as Ateneo completes UAAP three-peat
Social media goes full-on celebration mode after the Ateneo Blue Eagles' perfect run in UAAP Season 82 men's basketball

CHAMPS AGAIN: Ateneo dynasty romps to rare season sweep after UST scare
Punctuating a historic season, the unbeaten Ateneo Blue Eagles survive a hard-fighting UST Growling Tigers to capture a third straight UAAP championship

HIGHLIGHTS: Ateneo vs UST - UAAP Finals 2019 Game 2
Poised to leave like legends, the Ateneo Blue Eagles go for a perfect season against a UST Growling Tigers side vying to pull off the improbable

Nonoy tears up as career game not enough in Game 1 blowout loss
Rookie sensation Mark Nonoy delivers a herculean effort but the Tigers still fall short against the mighty Blue Eagles

'Finals Thirdy' makes most of last games after 32-point eruption
As always, two-time Finals MVP Thirdy Ravena puts on a show in the UAAP championship series

IN PHOTOS: Ateneo reduces UST to tears
A razor-sharp Ateneo squad still looks too invincible as UST crumbles in Game 1 of the UAAP men's basketball finals

Still unstoppable: Ateneo shuts down UST as Ravena catches fire
A hot-starting Ateneo Blue Eagles squad blows out the UST Growling Tigers behind Thirdy Ravena's scoring outburst

HIGHLIGHTS: Ateneo vs UST - UAAP Finals 2019 Game 1
A well-rested Ateneo Blue Eagles side battles a UST Growling Tigers crew that's ready to pounce

Winning and misery: 7 takeaways from the UST-UP battle
Renzo Subido turns into a UST legend, the Aldin Ayo effect continues, rumors of a potential UP exodus swirl, plus all the hot buzz in the classic showdown

After painful exit, Manzo wants UP to keep winning mindset
Cebuano standout Jun Manzo says he’s just glad to witness the Maroons’ transformation from a perpetual cellar-dweller to a Final Four contender

Tigers target bigger upset: 'This is not our main goal'
After stunning the UP Fighting Maroons, UST coach Aldin Ayo reminds his Tigers that their job is far from done

Kobe Paras embraces changed mindset in UAAP debut season
After a stellar run ended in a heartbreak, UP stalwart Kobe Paras just wants to 'take a break and enjoy life'

Subido turns dreams to reality as clutch shot lifts UST to finals
'There’s pressure to perform, but I’ve already gone through a lot,' says Renzo Subido after draining the game-winning triple

GDLs future with UP in doubt after heartbreak exit vs UST
'We couldn’t prove the haters wrong,' says UP stalwart Juan Gomez de Liaño

IN PHOTOS: Tears and thrills as UST takes fight out of UP
The UST Growling Tigers prove too strong for the UP Fighting Maroons yet again to advance to a title showdown against the Ateneo Blue Eagles

UST Tigers roar back to shock favored UP Maroons
(UPDATED) The UST Growling Tigers overcame the twice-to-beat advantage of the UP Fighting Maroons to arrange a championship showdown against Ateneo
