There’s something special about this year’s NU Bulldogs. They topped the UAAP Season 88 eliminations at 11-3, earning a twice-to-beat edge against the DLSU Green Archers in the Final Four. Few outside the NU community saw this coming—and that is exactly what makes this run feel special. These Bulldogs are greater than the sum of
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If there were any concerns that Tyler Herro was going to mess up the Miami Heat’s strong start, he quickly put them to rest. The 6’5 guard’s season debut was delayed by a month as he rehabilitated from offseason ankle surgery. Despite his absence, the Heat still managed to get off to a strong start,
UAAP Season 88 has been a rollercoaster of games and stakes all rolled into one of the most competitive seasons in recent memory. Emotions were all over the place and the pressure was at an all-time high. And perhaps none more than what Jacob Cortez had felt in the last few games. Cortez is the
The greatest litmus test for young athletes isn’t the competition nor the tough environments they play in; it’s the expectations they face. Opponents and hostile arenas are tangible and there’s some sense of control athletes have in dealing with them or blocking them out. However, expectations are often ambiguous, to the point that they could
Before the household names take over the headlines, it’s the under-the-radar grinders and surprise heroes who keep the NBA season unpredictable. This batch highlights a mix of rising stars, redemption stories, and ageless wonders delivering monster nights when their teams need them most. Tyrese Maxey — 54 pts, 9 ast, 3 stl, 3 blk (Nov
