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PLDT finishes PVL group stage unbeated after sweep of Galeries

July 27, 2025
CEBU CITY – PLDT swept Pool A with a dominant straight-sets victory over Galeries Tower, 25-20, 25-14, 25-17, to conclude its group stage campaign on a high note in the 2025 PVL On Tour, Sunday at the USJ-R Coliseum here. Coming off a straight-set win over Nxled the previous day, the High Speed Hitters maintained […]
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Allyn Bulanadi leaves Northport, signs with Pangasinan

July 27, 2025
After three years in the PBA, Allyn Bulanadi will look to regain his confidence in the MPBL. The 6-foot guard from Davao City has signed with the Pangasinan Heatwaves for the remainder of the 2025 season, parting ways with NorthPort. His agent, Danny Espiritu, announced the move via Facebook. Currently, the Heatwaves hold a 12-6 […]
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Afril Bernardino beams with pride as young Gilas Women make history in Asia Cup

July 21, 2025
In the absence of key national team stalwarts, Afril Bernardino couldn’t be prouder of the spirited stand of Gilas Pilipinas Women in the 2025 FIBA Women’s Asia Cup. Even without the likes of Bernardino, Janine Pontejos, Chack Cabinbin, and Andrea Tongco—who were all unavailable due to military duties—the Filipinas once again defied expectations. They managed […]
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Josh Ybañez named Best Libero in SEA V.League libero

July 21, 2025
From being a top-tier scorer in the UAAP to transitioning into a libero for Alas Pilipinas Men, Josh Ybañez has proven he can thrive in any role. The standout outside spiker from the University of Santo Tomas embraced the challenge of being converted into a defensive specialist for the Philippine men’s national volleyball team—and it […]
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Manny Pacquiao falls short in comeback fight as Mario Barrios retains WBC title in majority draw

July 21, 2025
Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao made a valiant return to the ring Saturday night, but it wasn’t enough to secure a win, as his bout against reigning WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios ended in a controversial majority draw. Pacquiao, 46, appeared to outwork and outpunch the younger, taller Barrios in several rounds, yet only one judge [...]
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Chris Ross perplexed after Jojo Lastimosa run-in: ‘I respect Poy’

July 21, 2025
Chris Ross cleared the air over his verbal exchange with Jojo Lastimosa after San Miguel’s Game 4 win in the PBA Philippine Cup Finals Sunday night. The veteran guard said that he was only giving Poy Erram his flowers when he went over to the TNT bench after the final buzzer on their 105-91 victory […]
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Jericho Cruz surprised by Jojo Lastimosa’s comments: ‘Wala akong ginagawang masama’

July 21, 2025
Jericho Cruz defended his actions late in San Miguel’s eventual victory over TNT in Game 4 of the PBA Philippine Cup Finals on Sunday night, saying that he was merely celebrating–contrary to what the opposition perceived. “Hindi naman showboating ‘yun,” he told reporters before leaving the Mall of Asia Arena, on the heels of their […]
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Jericho Cruz’s taunt sparks Jojo Lastimosa outburst: ‘He’s acting like a little boy’

July 20, 2025
TNT team manager Jojo Lastimosa was left seething over Jericho Cruz’s antics during the closing moments of their eventual loss to San Miguel in Game 4 of the PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup Finals on Sunday night. “Parang bastusan eh,” rued the cage legend to reporters shortly after emerging from the team’s dugout at the […]
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Gabi Bade fires 30, lifts Solar Home-Pangasinan past Tagaytay-Tol in heated WMPBL clash

July 20, 2025
Former Gilas Women guard Gabi Bade erupted for 30 points as Solar Home-Pangasinan edged Tagaytay-Tol in a fiery showdown, 79-76, to secure its second consecutive win in the 2025 Women’s Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League regular season presented by Akari, Sunday evening at the Enderun Gym. Bade delivered a dominant double-double performance—30 points and 13 rebounds—while […]
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Cruz, Perez push SMB to brink of PBA PH Cup, derail TNT’s Grand Slam dream

July 20, 2025
Jericho Cruz and CJ Perez delivered their best showings in the PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup Finals to date as San Miguel pummeled TNT, 105-91, for a commanding 3-1 lead, Sunday night at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay. The bruising winger fired 23 points, while the former BPC had 16 on an efficient […]
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Creamline gifts Sherwin Meneses birthday win, deals Chery Tiggo first loss in PVL on Tour

July 20, 2025
PASSI — Not even a long delay could stop Creamline from snapping its two-game skid and dealing Chery Tiggo its first loss in the 2025 PVL On Tour, 25-21, 19-25, 25-16, 25-18, to remain in the running for an automatic quarterfinals spot in the 2025 PVL On Tour, Saturday at the City of Passi Arena […]
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New Zealand Blufire-Batangas crushes RK Hoops -QC to stay unbeaten in WMPBL

July 20, 2025
New Zealand Blufire-Batangas extended its perfect run in the 2025 Women’s Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League regular season presented by Akari, cruising to a wire-to-wire 99–45 victory over RK-Hoops Quezon City on Sunday evening at the Enderun Gym. Coming off back-to-back wins over Tagaytay-Tol (86–56) and perennial contender Discovery-Rizal (101–87), the Valkyries made quick work of […]
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June Mar Fajardo extends BPC record haul to 12

July 20, 2025
Winning one PBA Best Player of the Conference (BPC) award is already a challenge per se, but June Mar Fajardo has been making it look so easy. The league’s only 8-time MVP has further grown his record collection to a dozen now after earning top honors of the Season 49 Philippine Cup on Sunday. He […]
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