Laure explodes for 28 as UST shocks La Salle in 5 sets; UP falls

 By CARLO ANOLINEya Laure produced another 28-point performance, but made sure to take the win for University of Santo Tomas this time around.In a match marked by several twists and…

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UAAP: UP, Ateneo battle for all the marbles

By CARLO ANOLINDynasty or destiny?Expect fireworks and another mammoth crowd as reigning champion Ateneo and University of the Philippines lock horns in the finale of the blockbuster "Battle of Katipunan"…

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Ikeda grabs 2-shot lead as Harmie falters in Malarayat

LIPA CITY – Chihiro Ikeda took a step closer to snapping a long title spell, wresting control in a wild, hot frontside skirmish then holding sway in a windy backside…

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NU tossers stay hot, beat UE convincingly; Ateneo finally wins

National University extended its winning run to four games by dismantling the hapless University of the East side, 25-11, 25-20, 25-13 in the UAAP Season 84 women's volleyball tournament Thursday…

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All eyes on world champ Yulo as gymnastics gets going in SEAG

By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA Carlos Yulo starts his bid for multiple gold medals Friday when the men’s artistic gymnastics fires off in the 31st Southeast Asian Games in Hanoi, Vietnam. The two-time…

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No rest for Obiena after arriving from Italy

HANOI – After a long travel process that took almost 24 hours from Formia, Italy to this bustling Vietnamese capital, Asia’s top pole vaulter and Philippine pride Ernest John Obiena’s…

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6 Pinoy kickboxers go for gold

BAC NINH, Vietnam – Six Filipinos led by Jean Claude Saclag and Gina Iniong Araos vie for gold medals in the finals of the 31st Southeast Asian Games kickboxing tourney Friday…

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Bucks rally to push Celtics to brink; Grizzlies rout Warriors

LOS ANGELES (AFP) – The Milwaukee Bucks erased a double-digit fourth-quarter deficit to beat Boston, 110-107, on Wednesday and push the Celtics to the brink of NBA playoff elimination as…

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Pinoy golfers launch gold medal drive in SEA Games

Fully motivated, Filipino golfers are hoping to dish out their best as the SEA Games golf competitions unwrap Friday at the Heron Lake Golf Course in Vinh Phuc, Vietnam. Their…

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Dance floors to chess boards: five unusual sports at the SEAG

HANOI (AFP) – There will be something for every sports fan at the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games which officially open with a glittering ceremony in Hanoi on Thursday.  While traditional…

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Nuggets’ Jokic named NBA MVP for second straight season

LOS ANGELES (AFP) – Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic was named NBA Most Valuable Player for the second straight season on Wednesday. The 27-year-old Serbian star averaged 27.1 points per…

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Ateneo holds off UP, forces deciding Game 3 in UAAP Finals

By CARLO ANOLIN Reigning champion Ateneo rediscovered its deadly form and held off University of the Philippines, 69-66, in Game 2 to force a winner-take-all in the UAAP Finals Wednesday…

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Mapua edges San Beda, sets up Battle of Intramuros with Letran in NCAA Finals

By REYNALD MAGALLON Mapua is back in the NCAA Finals for the first time in 31 years. Thanks to the steely nerves of Toby Agustin, the Cardinals brought down the…

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Ace gives Harmie 1-shot lead at Malarayat Ladies Challenge

LIPA CITY – Harmie Constantino aced No. 8 to spike a solid 32 start at Mt. Malipunyo but hobbled with two bogeys at Mt. Lobo for a 70, barely saving…

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La Salle star Baltazar no show at PBA Draft Combine

By JONAS TERRADO Justine Baltazar was among the prominent names who skipped the first day of the PBA Draft Combine held Wednesday at the Gatorade Hoops Center in Mandaluyong City.…

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