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Alex Volkanovski steps in to face Islam Makhachev at UFC 294

October 11, 2023

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UFC 294 has a new main event 11 days before the fight after the organization announced that UFC lightweight world champion Islam Makhachev will defend his title against UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski in a rematch on October 22 at Etih...

UP survives FEU in OT for fourth straight win

October 11, 2023

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University of the Philippines survived Far Eastern University in overtime, 80-76, to remain perfect in four games in UAAP Season 86.

Clint Escamis, Marc Cuenco propel Mapua as Letran goes 0-6

October 11, 2023

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Clint Escamis and Marc Cuenco were almost unstoppable as the backcourt duo propelled Mapua University to a 77-71 win over woeful Colegio de San Juan de Letran in the NCAA Season 99 on Wednesday.

EAC coach Cabiltes: Generals focused on Final Four race, not stopping streaks

October 11, 2023

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In five games so far, Emilio Aguinaldo College had beaten three powerhouse teams en route to an impressive 3-2 start in the NCAA Season 99.

King Gurtiza takes charge as EAC halts Lyceum streak with OT win

October 11, 2023

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Emilio Aguinaldo College pulled off an upset and stunned league-leading and erstwhile undefeated Lyceum of the Philippines University in overtime, 83-76.

POC, PSC at odds over liquidation from 1998 Asian Games

October 11, 2023

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Following the Philippines' campaign in the 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, two of the country's top sports organizations seem to not be seeing eye to eye over a liquidation matter from an event held 25 years ago.

Undermanned Lyceum, Mapua look to extend streak vs EAC, Letran

October 11, 2023

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An undermanned Lyceum of the Philippines University and Mapua University will look to extend their respective streaks when they tackle Emilio Aguinaldo College and Colegio de San Juan de Letran in the NCAA Season 99 on Wednesday.

Charles Tiu hopes escape vs Perpetual can give Benilde the momentum it needs

October 10, 2023

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De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde head coach Charles Tiu was unhappy despite an 86-80 win against University of Perpetual Help System DALTA on Tuesday in NCAA Season 99.

Nayve-Oczon duo shines as Benilde fends off Perpetual

October 10, 2023

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The backcourt duo of Robi Nayve and Migs Oczon presided for De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde as they held off University of Perpetual Help System DALTA, 86-80, in NCAA Season 99 on Tuesday.

San Sebastian coach lauds vocal leader Jessie Sumoda in big win vs JRU

October 10, 2023

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Communication was a crucial piece of the puzzle that San Sebastian College-Recoletos has been trying to implement in their campaign in the NCAA Season 99 men's basketball tournament.

San Sebastian nips streaking JRU behind Sumoda, Calahat

October 10, 2023

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Veterans Jessie Sumoda and Romel Calahat connived as San Sebastian College-Recoletos stopped streaking Jose Rizal University, 72-59, to return to the winning column of NCAA Season 99 on Tuesday.

Carlos Yulo finishes fourth in Worlds floor exercise final

October 7, 2023

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Carlos Yulo fell short in his medal bid in the men's floor exercise final of the 2023 Artistic Gymnastics World Championships.

UP wins third straight at NU’s expense; Adamson overcomes Ateneo in OT

October 7, 2023

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University of the Philippines notched its third straight win after taking down National University, 78-60, on Saturday in UAAP Season 86 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

‘Kobe-like’ Migs Oczon heaps praises from coach Tiu, Gozum on career-high game

October 7, 2023

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Coming off a career-high 29 points in an 87-72 win against the San Sebastian College-Recoletos, Benilde guard Miguel Oczon recognized the trust that his teammates and coaches gave him that led to his outburst.

Tab Baldwin happy for ‘special’ Gilas Pilipinas gold in Asian Games

October 7, 2023

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Former Gilas Pilipinas head coach Tab Baldwin was ecstatic as the national team ended a 61-year gold medal drought in the Asian Games.

Benilde vents ire on San Sebastian for second win

October 7, 2023

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De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde snapped their two-game losing skid in NCAA Season 99 as they prevailed over San Sebastian College-Recoletos, 87-72, Saturday at the Filoil EcoOil Arena in the city of San Juan.

Louie Gonzales applauds rookie Shawn Argente”s performance in absence of Ry dela Rosa

October 7, 2023

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After a grinded out 71-65 win over the University of Perpetual Help System DALTA, Jose Rizal University head coach Louie Gonzales erred on the side of caution when speaking about his team"s success early in the season.

Gilas Pilipinas players relish Asian Games gold medal win

October 7, 2023

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Gilas Pilipinas players celebrated their historic feat in the 19th Asian Games as they won the gold medal after winning over Jordan in the finals, 70-60.

JRU pulls off gutsy win over Perpetual to sustain hot start in Season 99

October 7, 2023

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Jose Rizal University repelled University of Perpetual Help System DALTA to notch their third straight victory in NCAA Season 99, 71-65, on Saturday at the Filoil EcoOil Arena in San Juan City.

Joshua Pacio gives Malachiev his first defeat at ONE Fight Night 15

October 7, 2023

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Joshua Pacio gave Mansur Malachiev his first defeat following a unanimous decision nod on the undercard of ONE Fight Night 15.

Marcos congratulates Gilas on winning Asian Games gold

October 7, 2023

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President Ferdinand ''Bongbong" Marcos Jr. on Friday congratulated Gilas Pilipinas for winning a gold medal at the 19th Asian Games.

JRU guns for 4th win vs Perpetual; Benilde, San Sebastian collide

October 7, 2023

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Jose Rizal University will gun for its third consecutive win and fourth overall when it collides with University of Perpetual Help System DALTA while De La Salle-College and San Sebastian College-Recoletos will look to bounce back on Saturday in the NC...

Gilas Pilipinas celebrates Asian Games gold medal

October 7, 2023

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Gilas Pilipinas players and staff celebrated the Asian Games gold medal win which ended the Philippines' six-decade gold medal drought in Asiad basketball.

Chot Reyes proud of Gilas Pilipinas’ Asian Games gold

October 6, 2023

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Former Gilas Pilipinas head coach Chot Reyes took to social media his pride as the nationals took home the Asian Games gold medal in basketball after 61 years.

Former Gilas Pilipinas players celebrate Asian Games gold

October 6, 2023

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Former Gilas Pilipinas members took to social media their celebration as the national team ended its 61-year gold medal drought in the Asian Games.

Gilas Pilipinas wins Asian Games gold after 61 years

October 6, 2023

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Gilas Pilipinas won the Asian Games gold medal in men's basketball after 61 years with a victory against Jordan, 70-60, in the finals on Friday.

Carlos Alvarez makes quick work of Chai at ONE Friday Fights 36

October 6, 2023

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Carlos Alvarez needed less than a minute to submit Title Chai on the undercard of ONE Friday Fights 36 Friday evening at the Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.

OT win vs Arellano a test of character for Lyceum, says coach Malabanan

October 6, 2023

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Whether up with a small lead or down big, Lyceum of the Philippines University had always found ways to win no matter what.

San Beda escapes rival Letran as Knights drop to 0-4 start

October 6, 2023

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San Beda University got the better of longtime rival Colegio de San Juan de Letran, 68-63, to make it back-to-back wins in the NCAA Season 99 on Friday.

Alfaro bloodied, Go ejected early in heated San Beda-Letran affair

October 6, 2023

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The NCAA Season 99 first round face-off between San Beda University and Colegio de San Juan de Letran got physical early in the game as Peter Alfaro suffered an injury in the first quarter.

JM Bravo takes charge in OT as Lyceum turns back Arellano

October 6, 2023

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Lyceum of the Philippines University needed five more minutes to turn back Arellano University, 89-77, and remain unscathed in the NCAA Season 99 on Friday.

Annie Ramirez wins Philippines’ third gold medal in Asian Games

October 6, 2023

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Jiu-jitsu's Annie Ramirez on Friday won the Philippines' third gold medal in the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China.

Doncic scores 25, but Dallas lose pre-season opener

October 6, 2023

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Luka Doncic scored 25 points but could not prevent the Dallas Mavericks going down to a 111-99 defeat by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the opening NBA pre-season game in Abu Dhabi on Thursday.

San Beda, Letran unfold new chapter in rivalry; Lyceum guns for win no. 5 vs struggling Arellano

October 6, 2023

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San Beda University and Colegio de San Juan de Letran will embark into a new chapter of their storied rivalry while Lyceum of the Philippines University looks to remain immaculate on Friday in the NCAA Season 99.

Head-to-head: Gilas’ Brownlee, Jordan’s Hollis-Jefferson meet again in Asian Games finals

October 6, 2023

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Justin Brownlee and Rondae Hollis-Jefferson will go head-to-head in the 19th Asian Games when Gilas Pilipinas faces Jordan in the men's basketball gold medal game.

Joel Embiid: James Harden not a distraction in camp

October 6, 2023

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Philadelphia 76ers All-Star center Joel Embiid said Thursday that guard James Harden has not been a distraction so far at training camp.

Joel Embiid to play for US at Paris Olympics — ESPN

October 6, 2023

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Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid will play for the United States at the 2024 Paris Olympics, ESPN reported.

LeBron James will sit out Lakers’ preseason opener

October 6, 2023

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Coming off a season in which he missed 27 games due to injuries, including one to his right foot, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James won't play in the team's preseason opener Saturday against the host Golden State Warriors.