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UAAP 86 WCH: Mhage Sebastian remains unblemished as FEU secures top two finish

November 12, 2023
Far Eastern University secured at least a runner-up finish after notching its eighth win in nine matches, this time against Adamson University, with a score of 2.5-1.5. The victory allowed them to maintain the top spot after Round 10 of the UAAP Season 86 Women’s Chess Championship at the FEU Tech Gym in Manila on […]
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Cavs hold off Warriors as Green ejected, Celtics romp

November 12, 2023
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The Cleveland Cavaliers held off Golden State 118-110 on Saturday in a fiery NBA clash that saw Warriors forward Draymond Green ejected in the third quarter after a skirmish with Donovan Mitchell. Six Cavs players scored in double figures as Cleveland beat the Warriors for the second time in a week. They had seized control […]
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UAAP 86 MCH: Melito Ocsan banners UST win over UP to maintain grip on lead

November 12, 2023
Defending back-to-back champion University of Santo Tomas continued to lead the league standings after defeating University of the Philippines, 2.5-1.5, in Round 7 of the UAAP Season 86 Men’s Chess Championship at the FEU Tech Gym in Manila on Sunday. UST improved to 12 match points, maintaining a full-game lead over Ateneo de Manila University, […]
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Freshman phenom Lance Vargas leads Ateneo to UAAP Men’s Badminton title, ends NU’s dominance

November 12, 2023
After ending National University’s 60-tie winning streak last Wednesday, Ateneo de Manila University made sure to finish the job four days later. Behind a brave stand by freshman Lance Vargas, the Blue Eagles ended the Bulldogs’ seven-season run at the top of UAAP Men’s Badminton, escaping with a 3-2 victory in the Final, in front […]
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UAAP 86 WBB: Kacey Dela Rosa drops 27 vs FEU as Ateneo completes Final Four cast

November 12, 2023
Ateneo de Manila University completed the UAAP Season 86 Women’s Basketball Final Four cast after taking down also-ran Far Eastern University, 79-66, Sunday at the SMART Araneta Coliseum. The Blue Eagles improved to 8-4 to stay in the running for a twice-to-beat edge in the post-season as joint-second University of the Philippines and University of […]
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‘Bench players’ Tots Carlos, Bernadeth Pons save Creamline from jaws of defeat

November 9, 2023
Tots Carlos and Bernadeth Pons finished what Michele Gumabao and Alyssa Valdez had started, propelling Creamline past Petro Gazz in a grueling five-set match on Thursday evening. Despite coming off the bench, Carlos and Pons provided the spark that the Cool Smashers needed in the fourth set when the Angels threatened to win the game. […]
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Meneses hopes five-set triumph over Petro Gazz hastens Negrito’s growth

November 9, 2023
Undefeated Creamline was put to the ultimate test by Petro Gazz on Thursday evening. The rivals battled to an epic fifth set with the Cool Smashers winning in the two-hour, 27-minute classic, 25-22, 23-25, 25-27, 25-19, 15-13 at the jam-packed Philsports Arena. The two-time All-Filipino Conference defending champions remained unscathed in five sets but for […]
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Meralco taps ex-Piston Zach Lofton as second import for EASL

November 9, 2023
Meralco has signed Zach Lofton as its second import for its East Asia Super League campaign, as announced by Lofton’s agency, PSB SPORTS. Initially, Prince Ibeh was reported to serve as the Bolts’ second import, but evidently, they had a change of heart. Instead, they have secured the services of a guard with an impressive […]
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PVL: Tots Carlos delivers in clutch, lifts Creamline to epic five-set win over Petro Gazz

November 9, 2023
Creamline and Petro Gazz fought through the pain and gain of another epic battle that has marked majority of their encounters that led to four championship face-offs with the Cool Smashers pulling off a frenetic come-from-behind 25-22, 23-25, 25-27, 25-19, 15-13 victory over the Angels to firm up their semifinal drive in the Premier Volleyball […]
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Mylene Paat announces return in gutsy win vs Nxled

November 9, 2023
Although she had already played in the last game, Mylene Paat announced her official return on Thursday during Chery Tiggo’s victory over NXLED in the 2023 Premier Volleyball League Second All-Filipino Conference. The former league MVP made her comeback in the Crossovers’ 25-15, 27-25, 18-25, 25-23 victory over Petro Gazz last Saturday and contributed two […]
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Gerflor assures it is working on solution with players

November 9, 2023
After Gerflor players voiced their concerns regarding the non-payment of their salaries and the training situation, the team’s management issued a statement addressing the controversies they are facing. Gerflor has acknowledged that the league is in the process of gathering valuable information from the team officials, players, and staff to aid in the investigation. Furthermore, […]
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PVL: Chery Tiggo overcomes Hernandez injury, survives Nxled for share of 2nd

November 9, 2023
Chery Tiggo overcame Imee Hernandez’s injury to turn back Nxled in four tight sets, 22-25, 31-29, 25-23, 28-26, in the Premier Volleyball League Second All-Filipino Conference at the Philsports Arena, Thursday night. Hernandez had to be assisted off the court late in the second set after landing awkwardly following a spike attempt, but it did […]
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Su Braimoh brings more than just stats to Meralco

November 9, 2023
Suleiman Braimoh is embracing the challenge that comes with being an import for Meralco in the recently-opened PBA Season 48 Commissioner’s Cup. With the likes of Allen Durham and Tony Bishop, the Bolts have grown into a contender over the past few seasons especially in reinforced conferences, and they surely want to stay that way […]
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Rald Ricafort downplays PLDT’s 5-1 record, cautions against overhyping

November 9, 2023
PLDT lost its first game of the 2023 Premier Volleyball League Second All-Filipino Conference back on October 15 against Cignal but has not tasted defeat since then. After the High Speed Hitters’ 16-25, 25-20, 21-25, 20-25 loss to the HD Spikers, they went on to win their next five games, with their straight sets romp […]
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PVL: Erika Santos shines vs Galeries as PLDT extends streak to 5

November 9, 2023
PLDT overcame a tight opening set to sweep Galeries Tower, 29-27, 25-14, 25-18, to clinch its fifth consecutive win in the Premier Volleyball League Second All-Filipino Conference, Thursday at the Philsports Arena. The High Speed Hitters survived a close encounter with the Highrisers in the opener before taking the last two sets with ease to […]
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