Inter Miami star Messi becomes MLS’ first back-to-back MVP awardee

By ASSOCIATED PRESS   FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida (AP) — Best player. Best team. Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi is the unquestioned force in Major League Soccer right now, on a run…

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NU star Pingol bags UAAP MVP; UE’s Okebata makes history

By MARK REY MONTEJO   Karl Ann Pingol made sure her exit would be a big and memorable one as the National University star officially bagged her first-ever Most Valuable…

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Brunson stars as Knicks dismantle Raptors to barge into first NBA Cup semis

By ASSOCIATED PRESS   TORONTO (AP) — Jalen Brunson scored 35 points, Josh Hart added 21 and the New York Knicks advanced to the NBA Cup semifinals for the first…

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Perez earns PBA’s Player of the Week honor

CJ Perez picked up where he left off in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup, powering San Miguel anew to a victory that fanned the Beermen’s chances for the top…

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Abra, Quezon begin battle for MPBL national crown

The Abra Solid North Weavers and the Quezon Huskers begin their battle for the national crown of the MPBL 2025 Season at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday at the Gov. Andres…

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DOJ okays charges vs Atong Ang; defense to seek reconsideration

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has approved the filing of criminal charges against businessman Charlie “Atong” Ang and 21 other individuals for their alleged involvement in the disappearance of cockfighting…

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PH athletes seeking podium finishes at Asian Youth Para Games

By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA     DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Chester Rabanal and Christian Pepito are no strangers to international tournaments, but competing in the 2025 Asian Youth Para Games…

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Pinoy jin Justin Kobe Macario cops first PH gold in Thai SEAG

By REYNALD MAGALLON   BANGKOK – The Philippine taekwondo team is off to a golden start to its campaign in the 33rd Southeast Asian Games. That, after taekwondo jin Justin…

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It’s too early for PH booters to celebrate

By REYNALD MAGALLON BANGKOK — The Philippine men’s football U22 team may have reached a pedestal that has never been achieved by the country in the last 34 years but…

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Rising stars shine for Filipinas in SEAG

CHONBURI – The young guns of the Philippine women’s team are earning their stripes in the 33rd Southeast Asian Games here. SEAG debutant Mallie Ramirez, only 21, has emerged as…

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Coach Norman Black optimistic of SEA Games title repeat

BANGKOK. – Although he is aware of how strong the other teams are, Philippine men’s basketball head coach Norman Black is optimistic he can weave the same magic he dished…

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Olympic boxer Eumir Marcial ‘confident’ heading into fifth SEA Games 

BANGKOK. – Olympic bronze medalist Eumir Marcial is confident heading into his fifth appearance in the Southeast Asian Games, despite competing in a different weight class for the first time in…

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Flag-bearers Eala, Bagunas focused on delivering greater honor to PH

By REYNALD MAGALLON BANGKOK, Thailand — Filipina tennis princess Alex Eala and men’s volleyball team captain Bryan Bagunas were the brightest among the constellation of PH’s sporting stars during the…

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Bautista drawn against home town bet; Bambol warns boxers to beat rivals convincingly

By REYNALD MAGALLON Philippine Olympic Committee president Abraham ‘Bambol’ Tolentino had repeatedly warned the boxing bets to not leave the decision to the hands of the judges, especially facing up…

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Unity takes center stage at SEA Games opening ceremony

The curtain officially rose on the 33rd edition of the Southeast Asian Games Tuesday evening at the Rajmangala National Stadium in Bangkok with an electrifying opening ceremony from host country…

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PH woodpushers eye to break long gold medal drought

BANGKOK. -- Twelve players -- six men and six women -- will carry the Philippines’ hopes for a gold medal in chess in the 33rd Southeast Asian Games at the…

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