PH 4th place finish in Hanoi SEA Games still impressive

By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA From overall champion to fourth. Despite the big comedown, the fourth-place finish in the 31st Southeast Asian Games in Hanoi, Vietnam was still impressive in itself considering…

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PSC all-out for rising star Sarno

By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA Convinced that weightlifter Vanessa Sarno has what it takes to become the next big thing in Philippine sports, the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) is ready to provide…

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Rain or Shine signs rookies Mamuyac, Ildefonso, Clarito

By JONAS TERRADO Rain or Shine signed rookies Gian Mamuyac, Shaun Ildefonso and Jhonard Clarito to contracts a week after they were selected in the PBA Rookie Draft. Mamuyac, Ildefonso…

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MVP is OK, but Abando feels awkward for top rookie plum

BY REYNALD MAGALLON Letran top gunner Rhenz Abando felt there are players more deserving for the Rookie of the Year award other than himself. On Sunday, Abando joined a short…

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Warriors near NBA Finals as Curry, Wiggins sink Mavs

DALLAS (AFP) – Stephen Curry and Andrew Wiggins starred as the Golden State Warriors moved to the brink of the NBA Finals on Sunday with a 109-100 victory over the…

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Chot Reyes: I take full accountability and responsibility for the result

By JONAS TERRADO Coach Chot Reyes took the blame for the disastrous finish in the 31st Southeast Asian Games men’s basketball campaign that saw Gilas Pilipinas falling short of retaining…

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Performing to Queen’s ‘Bohemian Rhapsody,’ FEU is back as king of cheerdancing

By CARLO ANOLIN There is a new champion in town as Far Eastern University (FEU) Cheering Squad won its first UAAP cheerdance title in 13 years. After back-to-back runner-up finishes…

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Valiant Knights win Battle of Intramuros, complete grand sweep

By REYNALD MAGALLON The Letran Knights are kings once again.Letran swept its way to its 19th crown as Rhenz Abando delivered the killing blows to beat a valiant Mapua side,…

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Debacle for Gilas, history for Indonesia in SEA Games

By JONAS TERRADO The Philippines’ long dominance in men’s basketball competitions of the Southeast Asian Games came to a shock end Sunday following Gilas Pilipinas’ 85-81 loss to Indonesia at…

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Not so sweet title win for Gilas women’s squad in SEA Games

By JONAS TERRADO Gilas Pilipinas’ successful defense of the gold ended on a sour note Sunday, May 22 after squandering a lead late before suffering a 96-93 loss to Malaysia…

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Superwoman Diaz ready to go through ‘pains’ once again

 By REY C. LACHICA Superwoman Hidilyn Diaz’s winning effort 206 kg in the SEA Games Friday in Hanoi, Vietnam was way off her Tokyo Games feat, a lift that made…

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Adebayo steps up as Heat outlast Celtics to take 2-1 lead

BOSTON (AFP) – Bam Adebayo delivered a 31-point masterpiece as the Miami Heat dug deep to defeat the Boston Celtics, 109-103, on the road and take a crucial 2-1 lead…

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Letran eyes first back-to-back NCAA titles in 23 years; Mapua out to extend series

By REYNALD MAGALLON Letran takes its shot at destiny as it tries to finish off Mapua and claim its 19th crown in Game 2 of the NCAA Season 97 Finals…

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Pinay cagebelles sure of SEAG gold – thanks to Vietnam

By JONAS TERRADO Gilas Pilipinas is assured of winning the gold in women’s basketball after Malaysia’s 69-65 loss to host Vietnam in the 31st Southeast Asian Games Saturday, May 21…

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Pinay booters end 37-year medal drought with gutsy win over Myanmar

By JONAS TERRADO The national women’s football team came back from a goal down to defeat Myanmar, 2-1, and end its 31st Southeast Asian Games campaign with a bronze medal…

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