St. Clare-Caloocan keeps crown

Defending champion St. Clare College-Caloocan achieved another milestone by winning its third straight title and fourth in seven years in the National Athletic Association of School, Colleges and Universities (NAASCU)…

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Pacquiao starts prep next month

By Nick Giongco Training camp proper for Manny Pacquiao’s clash with Adrien Broner kicks off in the middle of next month. Pacquiao defends his World Boxing Association welterweight crown for…

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Bound for greatness?

By Nick Giongco A photo taken about 15 years ago that was posted online yesterday, featuring world champion Jerwin Ancajas and childhood friend Mark Anthony Barriga, seemed to have foretold…

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Foton tossers eye another glory

A new-look Foton squad targets another glory when the Philippine Superliga All-Filipino Conference unwraps on Tuesday at the Filoil Flying V Centre. Rookie coach Aaron Velez said his well-oiled fighting…

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NU dominates junior volley

Rising star Faith Nisperos put on another stellar show as reigning girls champion National University completed a six-match first round sweep in the UAAP high school volleyball tournament on Friday…

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PH skeet shooters shine in Taiwan

The Philippine skeet team defied greats odds and took two medals in the Southeast Asian Shooting Association Championships held recently in Taipei, Taiwan. The PH skeet team, aided by PNSA…

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NBA: DeMarcus Cousins ejected

NEW YORK (AFP) – NBA bad boy DeMarcus Cousins was ejected from the Golden State Warriors' game on Friday while wearing his street clothes. Cousins has yet to suit up…

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NBA: Warriors clobber Knicks

NEW YORK (AP) — If this is what Kevin Durant can do at Madison Square Garden, no wonder Knicks fans are so desperate for him to come to New York.…

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Chris Evert trophy will go to No. 1

SINGAPORE (AP) – The Women’s Tennis Association has dedicated its trophy for the top-ranked player of the year in honor of Chris Evert. Simona Halep has received the newly named…

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The ‘Money Clasico’: Madrid, Barca’s race to a billion

BARCELONA (AFP) – Barcelona against Real Madrid is a rivalry that goes back 116 years, to a pitch drenched in horse manure and spectators that cheered players falling over as…

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Red Bull dominates

MEXICO CITY (AFP) – Max Verstappen and his Red Bull team-mate Daniel Ricciardo dominated Friday's opening practice for this weekend's Mexican Grand Prix. The Dutchman, who is seeking to repeat…

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Federer beats Simon in 3 tough sets

BASEL, Switzerland (AP) – Roger Federer was pushed hard to beat Gilles Simon, 7-6 (1), 4-6, 6-4, in the Swiss Indoors quarterfinals on Friday. Top-seeded Federer clinched after more than…

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San Miguel seeks quarters vs ROS

By Jonas Terrado Games Today (Alonte Sports Arena, Binan) 4:30 p.m. – Blackwater vs Columbian 6:45 p.m. – San Miguel vs Rain or Shine June Mar Fajardo’s much-anticipated return is…

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PH boxer gets big break

By Nick Giongco Mark Anthony Barriga takes a huge step in competition when he vies for the vacant International Boxing Federation (IBF) minimumweight title on Dec. 1 at the Staples…

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Vera faces Italian in title clash

By Rafael Bandayrel Fil-American Brandon “The Truth” Vera will make his much-awaited comeback on Nov. 23 when he defends his ONE heavyweight title at the Mall of Asia Arena, in…

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Ateneo guns for 1st UAAP semis vs NU

By Waylon Galvez Games Today (Smart Araneta Coliseum) 2 p.m. – Ateneo vs NU 4 p.m. – FEU vs La Salle Defending champion Ateneo tries to become the first team…

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