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Why Schools won’t give student-athletes “that bag”

Every time there’s recruitment news about a student-athlete transferring to a school with a known wealthy sponsor, two questions immediately enter the minds of fans everywhere: 1) How much money was offered for them to make the transfer; 2) How much will they be earning to play for that school program. No school will admit…
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An Open Letter to LA Tenorio

Eriko dela Cruz Dear LA, I was in Grade 6 when I first saw you play. You were fresh off dropping 30 points on your rookie year… IN THE FINALS– Against a stacked La Salle Green Archers. In your second year, you were the clear cut starting point guard for the Blue Eagles contending for…
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Can they do that? The UAAP and its copyright issue

By: Toby Pavon On March 19, 2023, UAAP Twitter was sent into a frenzy, not because of a big win in the volleyball tournament, or a key recruit announcement, but because of an email sent by the UAAP Media Team to the different media partners. The email read: “Dear valued media partners, We hope this…
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Tatay Brand of Coaching

By: Toby Pavon Ask the players who have been under him, one of the most common descriptions you will get for Coach Leo Austria is, “Parang tatay.” He cares and teaches his players with a fatherly touch that is starting to make an impact in the Philippine basketball scene. His mind and heart coaching has…
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From Undesirable to Undeniable: The Underdog story of the Ateneo Blue Eagles

By Eriko dela Cruz Moments before taking the floor for game three, a voice rang through the South Gate hallway: “We have a chance to make our own story today.” After losing the UAAP season 84 title in a heartbreaking fashion, the Ateneo Blue Eagles suddenly encountered its very first crossroads; a huge chunk of…
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The Rewind: When Coach Bo Perasol reminded the Fighting Maroons to look UP

“I do not want you to look down. I want you to be proud!” In that moment, it was difficult as an athlete to be proud of what had just transpired. After an inspiring run, the UP Fighting Maroons ended their season by suffering an 81-99 loss against the Ateneo Blue Eagles. Inspirational as it…
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The Ateneo Blue Eagles and Their Purpose-driven Relentlessness

By Eriko dela Cruz It was a different Ateneo Blue Eagles that played in Game Two versus the UP Fighting Maroons, a scarier one than the one against Adamson in the Final Four. A team with their backs against the wall, driven by purpose. The Final Four win by the Blue Eagles was an offensive…
