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Author: Brian Yalung

Caught off guard: Minowa opens up about his unexpected PVL exit

Offers from overseas clubs remain open as Minowa plans his next step. [PVL Images]
June 5, 2025
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Japanese coach Takayuki Minowa shares his shock and disappointment over his sudden departure from Akari Chargers, reflecting on the abrupt exit and his plans ahead.

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No Shortcuts, No Excuses: Petro Gazz’s journey to the PVL Finals was earned

Coach Koji Tsuzurabara shares instructions on the sideline. [PVL Images]
April 8, 2025
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After a long wait, the Petro Gazz Angels are back in the PVL All-Filipino Finals. Behind coach Koji Tsuzurabara’s steady leadership and the team’s growing chemistry, the Angels are proving that hard work and unity pay off.

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Chris Gavina begins UE Red Warriors’ transformation with a defense-first mindset

Can Chris Gavina lead UE back to the Final Four? The new season will be a test of his system. [photo credit: Chris Gavina Facebook]
February 27, 2025
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New University of the East (UE) head coach Chris Gavina is set to bring a defense-first philosophy to the Red Warriors as they prepare for the upcoming UAAP season. With a deep respect for the team’s rich history, Gavina is determined to lead UE back to the Final Four and beyond.

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Rosalio Martires fought ‘til the end; Why Yoyong is a Role Model

At the wake of former Pasig City Vice Mayor Rosalio "Yoyong" Martires on June 20, 2024. [Brian Yalung photo]
June 21, 2024
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Rosalio “Yoyong” Martires fought until his last breath for as long as he could. The illness happened after a provincial trip. He was given all the medical attention possible but complications on his pneumonia were too much to handle for the Filipino Olympian, comedian, basketball player and politician.

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You got this Boss Bill Velasco!

[credit: Bill Velasco Facebook]
March 23, 2024
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Word spread a couple of days ago that a good friend and former co-worker Bill Velasco was shockingly in the hospital.

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PVL: Tsuzurabara authoring different narrative for Petro Gazz Angels

Petro Gazz coach Koji Tsuzurabara [photo credit: Petro Gazz Angels Facebook]
February 11, 2024
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Petro Gazz Angels coach Koji Tsuzurabara admits that he is using a different kind of approach with the Angels, focusing on bringing out the best in each player he is handling right now

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PVL: Mika Reyes upbeat on High Speed Hitters chances this coming season

Mika Reyes of the PLDT High Speed Hitters will be out for several months after undergoing sugery for her shoulder [photo credit: PVL Images]
January 19, 2024
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Mika Reyes says that her injury was not that serious and is hoping to get back to action very soon.

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Ato Agustin shares basketball journey, foiling TNT’s Grand Slam bid

January 2, 2024
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PBA legend Renato “Ato” Agustin, also known to most as “The Atom Bomb,” proved that he was not only good as a player but also as a coach.

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Samboy Lim did a Michael Jordan act in 1983 with the Letran Knights

Samboy Lim was part of the The Letran 3-peat NCAA Champion (1982,83,84). [photo credit: PH Sports Bureau Facebook]
December 27, 2023
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Avelino “Samboy” Lim leaves behind a lot of memories dating back to his NCAA days with the Letran Knights.

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Samboy Lim was among the best, most exciting in the PBA says former coach Norman Black

Avelino "Samboy" Lim [photo credit: Samboy Lim Facebook Page]
December 24, 2023
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Veteran coach Norman Black revealed that Samboy Lim played a big part in his basketball career here in the Philippines.

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