Angels set sights on AVC title after historic PVL All-Filipino run

Games Sunday (Philsports Arena) 10 a.m. - Kaohsiung Taipower vs Hip Hing (Pool B) 1 p.m. - Beijing Baic Motor vs Iran (Pool C) 4 p.m. - Creamline vs Al…

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Concio rules blitz event in Bangkok chess tourney

By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA   International Master Michael Concio, Jr. scored an undefeated 14 out of 15 points to rule the blitz section of the Bangkok Chess Club Open in Thailand…

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Celtics enter playoffs embracing adversity, tougher path to repeating as NBA champions

By ASSOCIATED PRESS   BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Celtics are days away from beginning their quest to repeat as NBA champions. But guard Jrue Holiday is celebrating a much…

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Alex Eala succumbs in second round of Portugal tourney

By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA   Alex Eala’s claycourt campaign at the Oeiras Ladies Open came to an early end on Thursday, April 17, after succumbing to her unseed rival in the…

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NM Pacifico Villaseñor passes away at 83

Chess National Master Pacifico Villaseñor, recognized as the oldest professional athlete in the Philippines, has passed away at the age of 83. Villaseñor was part of the pioneering generation of…

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NBA playoffs will, once again, be an international showcase of stars

By ASSOCIATED PRESS   They’ll be watching in Canada, not just because of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, though the NBA’s scoring champion and MVP favorite who plays for Oklahoma City surely helps…

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Arca continues hot run, stuns English GM to keep lead in Bangkok chess tilt

By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA   Teen chess sensation Christian Gian Karlo Arca caught another big fish in English Grandmaster Stephen Gordon on Wednesday, April 16, to stay unscathed and in a…

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Ohtani hits 448-foot homer in 7-run 1st inning as Dodgers hold on to sweep Rockies

By ASSOCIATED PRESS   LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman homered in the Dodgers’ seven-run first inning, and Los Angeles held on for an 8-7 victory over…

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ROS pounces on Tolentino-less N-Port; Magnolia outlasts SMB in OT

By REYNALD MAGALLON   Rain or Shine pounced on the absence of Arvin Tolentino and sank NorthPort, 113-96 to pick up its first win in the PBA Season 49 Philippine…

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 Cool Smashers set eyes on AVC redemption after PVL heartbreak

Games on Sunday (Philsports Arena) 10 a.m. - Taipower vs Hiphing (Pool B) 1 p.m. - Baic Motor vs Iran (Pool C) 4 p.m. - Creamline vs Al Naser (Pool…

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Mavs down Kings, battle Grizzlies next in Play-In Tournament

By ASSOCIATED PRESS   SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Klay Thompson scored 16 of his 23 points in Dallas’ dominant second quarter to get redemption for his dud in Sacramento a…

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Cagulangan, Sonicboom get closer to KBL semis

By MARK REY MONTEJO   The Suwon KT Sonicboom displayed steely nerves and nipped the SJ Belangel-led Daegu KOGAS Pegasus, 63-57, to inch closer to the semifinal of the Korean…

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Aguilas edge out Gutsy Tigresses in 2OT, one win away from WMPBL crown

Game on Sunday (Ninoy Aquino Stadium) 6 p.m. – UST vs. Pilipinas Aguilas (Finals Game 2) PILIPINAS Aguilas leaned on a collective effort to escape University of Santo Tomas in…

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Quezon, Pasay win, gain MPBL traction

The Pasay Voyagers revved up in the fourth quarter and battered the Paranaque Patriots, 76-62, Tuesday night, April 15, in the Manny Pacquiao presents MPBL 2025 Season at the Olivarez…

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17-year-old German becomes first player born in 2008 to win on ATP Tour

By ASSOCIATED PRESS   MUNICH (AP) — Diego Dedura-Palomero made his mark on tennis in more than one way Tuesday, April 15. The 17-year-old German became the first player born…

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PBBM’s trust ratings down, Sara’s scores up – Pulse Asia survey

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. saw a sharp decline in his approval and trust ratings, while Vice President Sara Duterte's numbers improved, based on Pulse Asia’s “Ulat ng Bayan” survey conducted…

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