Alex Eala falls to world No. 9 Mirra Andreeva in Macau exhibition match

By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA   Alex Eala faced a familiar opponent in Mirra Andreeva, but this time, the Filipina tennis sensation fell to the Russian prodigy, 6-4, 6-2, in their women’s…

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Suns down Pelicans after Alvarado, Williams exchange punches in testy game

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Devin Booker scored 20 points, including two clutch jumpers down the stretch, and the Phoenix Suns beat the New Orleans Pelicans 123-114 on Saturday night for…

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Meralco, ROS figure in rare Monday do-or-die

By REYNALD MAGALLON   Meralco and Rain or Shine lock horns for the last semifinals slot in a rare do-or-die Monday game in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup quarterfinals…

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Junior aces stay battle-ready through holidays in Crank It tennis

tebtennt   There is no letup for the country’s leading junior tennis players and rising stars as they continue their relentless pursuit of titles and ranking points in the MAC’s…

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TNT through to semis; Meralco stays alive

By REYNALD MAGALLON   TNT fended off repeated rallies to send Magnolia packing with a 118-109 victory in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup quarterfinals at the Smart Araneta Coliseum…

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Ginebra, Converge expect a different ball game in do-or-die

By REYNALD MAGALLON   Barangay Ginebra and Converge agree that Game 2 of their quarterfinals series will be a different ball game from their previous meetings. More so that they…

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Torre’s resignation paves way for Nartatez’s promotion

Police General Nicolas Torre III has effectively resigned from the Philippine National Police (PNP) after accepting the post of general manager of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), a move…

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Brown, Celtics wax hot to dismantle Pacers

By ASSOCIATED PRESS   INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Jaylen Brown scored 30 points and the Boston Celtics made 20 3-pointers in a 140-122 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Friday night,…

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Pangasinan PNP destroys over 10,000 confiscated illegal firecrackers

The Pangasinan Police Provincial Office (PPO) held a ceremonial destruction of confiscated illegal firecrackers, pyrotechnic devices, and improvised cannons known as “boga” on December 27, 2025, at the Pangasinan PPO…

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Mother, 2 daughters perish in Leyte fire

TACLOBAN CITY — A 34-year-old mother and her two young daughters perished in a blaze that engulfed their home in Barangay District 1, Babatngon, Leyte, shortly after midnight on Saturday,…

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Children among 57 firework victims – DOH

Firecrackers remain dangerous whether sold legally or illegally, the Department of Health (DOH) warned on Saturday, Dec. 27, as firework-related injuries nationwide climbed to 57 cases—including two children who lost…

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Jokic eclipses Curry’s record with 18 points in OT, Nuggets also set mark

By ASSOCIATED PRESS   DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic's magnitude is matched only by his modesty. “I mean, I had a good game,” Denver's superstar center said in his typical…

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Travis Kelce’s emotional night at Arrowhead may be his last as NFL retirement looms

By ASSOCIATED PRESS     KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — If Thursday night was the last game Travis Kelce played inside Arrowhead Stadium, he sure tried to make it a…

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From tears to cheers: La Salle, San Beda, UST reclaim basketball glory

By MARK REY MONTEJO   Patience really pays off. A year ago, three squads were on the receiving end of excruciating setbacks that not only tested their will, but also…

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PNP orders centralized firecracker markets to boost public safety

The Philippine National Police (PNP) has ordered all police chiefs nationwide to coordinate with local government units (LGUs) in establishing designated centralized markets for firecrackers and pyrotechnic materials, a move…

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Stray bullet kills Tondo resident; 4 cops held for indiscriminate firing

The Philippine National Police (PNP) has reported one fatality from a stray bullet and at least 10 cases of indiscriminate firing over the past 10 days, including the arrest of…

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