PH booters out to make history in Bangkok

BY KRISTEL SATUMBAGA     The Philippine men’s national football team (PMNFT) shoots for the stars as it aims for a repeat performance against powerhouse Thailand in the second leg…

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Moira Dela Torre brings new album ‘I’m Okay’ to cinemas

Moira Dela Torre is back with a new album dubbed "I’m Okay." A product of two and a half years of meticulous work, "I'm Okay" marks the beloved singer-songwriter’s long-awaited…

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‘Topakk’ bags Jury Prize Award at 50th MMFF

"Topakk" has, no doubt, set the bar high for local action films, earning 12 nominations on its way to bagging three plums at the 50th Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF)…

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‘The Kingdom’ triumphs at 50th MMFF

"The Kingdom," a groundbreaking film that re-imagines Philippine history, emerged as one of the most celebrated entries at the 50th Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF). Nominated across 12 categories, the…

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LeBron James at 40: A milestone birthday arrives Monday for the NBA’s all-time scoring leader

By ASSOCIATED PRESS   When LeBron James broke another NBA record earlier this month, the one for most regular-season minutes played in a career, his Los Angeles Lakers teammates handled…

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Ohtani to become first-time dad in 2025

By ASSOCIATED PRESS   LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani is adding a newcomer to his family lineup. The 30-year-old Los Angeles Dodgers superstar posted on his Instagram account Saturday,…

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Lakers agree to trade Russell to Nets in exchange for Finney-Smith, Milton

By ASSOCIATED PRESS   LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Lakers have traded guard D’Angelo Russell to the Brooklyn Nets for forward Dorian Finney-Smith and guard Shake Milton. The…

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Shift of power? Meralco’s rise highlights wondrous 2024 PBA season

By REYNALD MAGALLON   After the PBA had become a stomping ground of San Miguel Corporation teams in the past few years, a shift of power was witnessed in 2024…

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Kuminga, Curry deliver as Warriors beat Suns

Hawks 120, Heat 110 Thunder 106, Hornets 94 Knicks 136, Wizards 132 Bulls 116, Bucks 111 Warriors 109, Suns 105 Nuggets 134, Pistons 121 76ers 114, Jazz 111 Blazers 126,…

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Handuraw Invitational Arnis tournament in Dapitan

By CALVIN CORDOVA   CEBU CITY– Over 200 stick-fighters battle for supremacy in the 2nd Mayor Seth Frederick Jalosjos Handuraw Invitational Arnis Tournament, which got underway on Sunday, Dec. 29,…

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Kyrgios heavily criticizes Sinner, Swiatek for doping-related issues

BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Just days away from his return to tennis at the Brisbane International, Nick Kyrgios hasn't minced his words in referring to doping-related charges against Jannik Sinner…

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GM Carlsen quits a tournament in a dispute over jeans

NEW YORK (AP) — Top ranked chess player Magnus Carlsen has left the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships after refusing to change out of the jeans he wore to…

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NBA coaches react with dismay over firing of 2-time coach of the year Mike Brown

By ASSOCIATED PRESS   ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Not even two years ago, Rick Carlisle publicly lauded Mike Brown for the job he did on the way to winning the…

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‘Isang Himala’ is second most nominated film at 50th MMFF

"Isang Himala," the only musical entry to the 50th Metro Manila Film Festival emerged as the second most nominated film of the night at the Gabi Ng Parangal. Out of…

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Big winners at the 50th MMFF Gabi Ng Parangal

"Green Bones," the inspirational prison drama written by Ricky Lee and Angeli Atienza and directed by Zig Dulay, emerged as the big winner at the 50th Metro Manila Film Festival…

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‘Topakk’: Gritty, raw, intense

Film director Richard V. Somes wasn’t exaggerating when he crowed about “Topakk” supposedly elevating local action cinema. We saw the movie recently, and it is no doubt, head and shoulders…

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