Las Vegas star Wilson is unanimous choice as WNBA MVP, cops award for third time

By ASSOCIATED PRESS   Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson was the unanimous choice as the WNBA MVP, the league announced Sunday, Sept. 22. The Aces’ versatile forward averaged 26.9…

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Golden Tigresses seal title clash vs Lady Tams, bundle out Lady Blazers

University of Santo Tomas weathered a gritty stand from the College of Saint Benilde in the opening set before dominating the next two to clinch a 25-23, 25-15, 25-20 victory…

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UE stuns La Salle

University of the East fended off a last-minute comeback attempt by De La Salle University as reigning MVP Kevin Quiambao missed two clutch free throws, resulting in a 75-71 victory…

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Blue Eagles down Falcons for first UAAP victory

By MARK REY MONTEJO   Ateneo gave a glimpse of its old and lethal form as it outhustled Adamson, 60-51, in the UAAP Season 87 men’s basketball tournament at the Smart…

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George King turns sentimental as he reflects on Blackwater stint

By REYNALD MAGALLON   Blackwater’s fate is still up in the air in the ongoing PBA Season 49 Governors’ Cup but import George King made sure to express his appreciation…

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Knights prevail, hand Blazers first loss

By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA   Letran sent College of St. Benilde crashing back to earth with a come-from-behind 71-69 victory on Sunday, Sept. 22, in NCAA Season 100 men’s basketball at…

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Chiefs tame Stags, end four-game skid

By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA   Arellano finally snapped a four-game losing spell with a convincing 87-73 victory over San Sebastian on Sunday, Sept. 22, in NCAA Season 100 men’s basketball at…

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NLEX outlasts Ginebra in OT to catch last bus to playoffs

By REYNALD MAGALLON   NLEX rode on the broad shoulders of import Dequan Jones in the second half to outlast Barangay Ginebra, 103-99 in overtime to catch the last bus…

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Jerusalem retains WBC crown, outclasses Mexican foe via unanimous decision

By MARK REY MONTEJO   Melvin Jerusalem did not disappoint in front of his roaring Filipino fans, beating erstwhile unbeaten Mexican Luis Castillo via unanimous decision to retain his WBC…

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Playoff-bound TNT shrugs off also-ran NorthPort in all-Filipino duel

By REYNALD MAGALLON   TNT got its much-needed momentum for the PBA Season 49 Governors’ Cup playoffs after sinking NorthPort, 99-79, in their all-Filipino battle in the penultimate day of…

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Philippines vs China in URCC Fight Night in Makati

HEAVYWEIGHTS will collide on September 28 as the Universal Reality Combat Championship (URCC) makes its first stop at the Octopus Bar for its upcoming Fight Night. Filipino fighter Mark Palomar…

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Youngsters make splash in “Go Full Speedo’ Swim Series

  Betta Caloocan Swim Team protégé Aishel Evangelista looked poised to win the Most Outstanding Swimmer (MOS) in his age class while on the distaff side, his teammate, Patricia Santor…

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Padrigao stars again as Growling Tigers survive Bulldogs

By MARK REY MONTEJO   Forthsky Padrigao proved he has nerves of steel when it mattered the most as University of Santo Tomas survived National University, 67-64, in the UAAP…

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Lifter Peralta bags bronze in world junior tourney

By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA Jhodie Peralta added another medal to the Team Philippines’ collection after scooping one bronze medal in the IWF World Junior Weightlifting Championships in Leon, Spain on Friday,…

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Red Lions defuse Heavy Bombers

STANDINGS CSB 4-0 Mapua 3-1 Perpetual 3-2 San Beda 3-2 Letran 2-2 SSCR 2-2 EAC 2-3 Lyceum 2-2 JRU 1-4 Arellano 0-4 By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA   San Beda rediscovered its…

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Amit advances to semis, but Biado, de Luna bow out 

By MARK REY MONTEJO   Filipino cue artist Rubilen Amit inched closer to another title after advancing to the semifinal round of the women’s division of the 2024 WPA 9-ball…

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