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PVL: PLDT scores first ever win over Creamline to end campaign

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MANILA, Philippines–With its fate already decided just before clashing with defending champion Creamline, PLDT capped off its PVL 2024 All-Filipino Conference with a bang. The High Speed Hitters defeated the semifinal-bound Cool Smashers…

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PVL: Trisha Tubu leaves Sisi Rondina impressed after showdown

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MANILA, Philippines — Sisi Rondina heaped praise on Farm Fresh’s rising star Trisha Tubu after her career-high 32 points pushed Choco Mucho to its limits in the 2024 PVL All-Filipino Conference. Tubu reset her career best with 30 spikes…

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Mylene Paat tries out for Korea V-League, will miss Chery Tiggo games

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MANILA, Philippines — Mylene Paat will miss some games in the 2024 PVL All-Filipino Conference semifinals as she tries out in South Korea from April 29 to May 1. Paat will try to earn a spot in the 2024 Korean V-League Women’s Asian Quota…

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PVL: Chery Tiggo gets semifinals spot with tough win over Galeries

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MANILA, Philippines–Chery Tiggo notched its seventh consecutive win in the PVL All-Filipino Conference and along with it a ticket to the semifinals. The Crossovers survived the gallant stand of Galeries Tower, 26-24, 23-25, 19-25, 25-12,…

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NBA: Timberwolves’ Naz Reid wins Sixth Man of the Year award

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NEW YORK — Naz Reid was having a productive season as a reserve when the Minnesota Timberwolves needed him in the starting lineup while playing without All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns. Reid was excellent in that role, too, helping the…

PBA: TNT remains wary despite latest win amid tight playoff race

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MANILA, Philippines—TNT coach Chot Reyes remained wary of the PBA Philippine Cup playoff race even after defeating Phoenix at Ninoy Aquino Stadium on Wednesday. Despite the close 108-101 win over the Fuel Masters, Tropang Giga are still in…

UAAP: Adamson seniors proud to show fight despite tough season

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MANILA, Philippines — Adamson may have missed the Final Four, but Lucille Almonte and Karen Verdeflor hoped to have shown the good qualities of a Lady Falcon to their younger teammates in possibly their last collegiate stint in the UAAP…

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PBA: Injury-riddled Ginebra picks up David Murrell

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Barangay Ginebra officially signed David Murrell on Thursday after being placed on the unrestricted free agent list by sister team Magnolia. The PBA announced Murrell’s move on its transactions page in a move the Gin Kings hope would help…

Spikers’ Turf: Cignal escapes VNS-Nasty to close in on sweep

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MANILA, Philippines — Defending champion Cignal narrowly averted an upset by thwarting VNS-Nasty in five, 22-25, 25-21, 26-28, 26-24, 15-8, to inch closer to completing a sweep of the 2024 Spikers’ Turf Open Conference eliminations at Paco…

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UAAP: Even with twice-to-beat, NU Lady Bulldogs vow to go all-out

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MANILA, Philippines — National University coach Norman Miguel is reminding the Lady Bulldogs not to rest their laurels after sweeping the second round and securing one of the two twice-to-beat incentives in the Final Four round of the UAAP…

NBA Playoffs: 76ers, Magic, Lakers head home trailing 2-0

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PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid and the 76ers had just dropped two straight playoff games in New York that left them feeling like — well, like their playoff series against the Knicks was far from over. “We’re going to win this series,” Embiid…

LIVE UPDATES: PVL All-Filipino Conference April 25

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PVL All-Filipino schedule of games (April 25) Philsport Arena 4 p.m. – Chery Tiggo Crossovers vs Galeries Tower High Risers 6 p.m. – PLDT High Speed Hitters vs Creamline Cool Smashers FULL SCHEDULE HERE. LIVE UPDATES: Chery Tiggo…

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MLB: Shohei Ohtani has 3 doubles as Dodgers rout Nationals

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WASHINGTON — Shohei Ohtani had three doubles to improve his major league-leading batting average to .371, rookie Landon Knack got his first victory and the Los Angeles Dodgers routed the Washington Nationals 11-2 in the MLB on Wednesday…

NBA: Celtics beaten at their own game in Game 2 loss to Heat

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BOSTON — After outscoring the Heat by 42 points from the 3-point line in a 20-point NBA playoff series-opening win, Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla knew Miami would adjust for Game 2. The Heat did, taking a page from how Boston demoralized…

NBA: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder take 2-0 lead vs Pelicans

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OKLAHOMA CITY — Just a few days ago, the Oklahoma City Thunder looked like a young team struggling through their first NBA playoff game together. On Wednesday night, they looked like grizzled playoff veterans. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander…

NBA Playoffs: Heat hit playoff-record 23 3s to tie Celtics at 1-1

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BOSTON — The Miami Heat beat Boston with an unprecedented barrage of 3-pointers on Wednesday night to erase the NBA home-court advantage the Celtics worked all season to establish. Tyler Herro had 24 points and 14 assists, hitting six of…

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UAAP: After tabbing twice-to-beat, NU plans to leave it unused

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On Saturday, defending champion La Salle and dark horse University of Santo Tomas (UST) will battle for the second Final Four incentive in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament. The result of that match will greatly impact…

PBA: Louie Sangalang gives Terrafirma Dyip added option, hope

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Louie Sangalang’s transition from a key enforcer during Letran’s championship years to a reliable rookie for Terrafirma in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) seems to be back on track. “It took me some time to adjust because it’s…

Ateneo finishes UAAP season ‘better than last year’

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Ateneo wrapped up its UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament on a high note at the expense of Adamson, 25-13, 25-17, 25-21, on Wednesday at Smart Araneta Coliseum. Lyann de Guzman soared with 14 attack points to lift Ateneo to No. 5…

On parallel bars, Carlos Yulo has third shot at Olympic glory

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(Last of a series) Carlos Yulo is expected to battle for a medal in the floor exercise and the vault, two disciplines in artistic gymnastics where the Filipino spark plug has won world titles. But don’t be surprised if Yulo will find…

NCAA volleyball: Lady Blazers stretch unbeaten run

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Six this season, 35 overall. That’s the current streak of College of St. Benilde in the NCAA Season 99 women’s volleyball. The Lady Blazers kept that run going on Wednesday with a 25-16, 25-20, 25-14 victory over Arellano University at…

Lyann De Guzman still undecided on Ateneo return; Doromal says farewell

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Everything’s still up in the air for Lyann De Guzman, but Ateneo coach Sergio Veloso would love to have her back next season. “I still haven’t decided yet. Let’s see,’’ said De Guzman after the Blue Eagles punctuated their UAAP Season 86…

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PBA: Kelly Williams relishes matchup vs ‘talented’ Jason Perkins

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MANILA, Philippines—TNT’s Kelly Williams one-upped fellow big man Jason Perkins in Tropang Giga’s 108-101 triumph over the Fuel Masters in the PBA Philippine Cup. Williams got the better of Perkins with a monster double-double of 17 points…

PBA: Louie Sangalang flexes usual toughness to Terrafirma’s benefit

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MANILA, Philippines—It took Louie Sangalang a few games but he finally got back his collegiate form in Terrafirma’s escape of Northport in the PBA Philippine Cup at Ninoy Aquino Stadium on Wednesday. Sangalang powered the Dyip to a 110-108…

PBA: Northport still believes its quarterfinals chances

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MANILA, Philippines—Despite a crucial loss at the hands of Terrafirma in the PBA Philippine Cup on Wednesday, Northport remained optimistic about its chances of making the playoffs. After a heartbreaking 110-108 loss at Ninoy Aquino…

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NBA says Tyrese Maxey was fouled twice before Knicks’ go-ahead shot

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NEW YORK — Philadelphia’s Tyrese Maxey was fouled twice before his turnover that led to the go-ahead 3-pointer by Donte DiVincenzo in the New York Knicks’ victory over the 76ers in Game 2, the NBA determined Tuesday. In its Last 2 Minutes…

UAAP: Shaira Jardio rising to the occasion for NU Lady Bulldogs

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MANILA, Philippines — Embracing a bigger role this season, National University main libero Shaira Jardio takes on the challenge with a positive mindset ahead of the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball Final Four. Jardio protected NU’s floor…

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PBA: TNT rallies from 20 down to beat Phoenix in crucial win

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TNT stormed back from a 20-point halftime deficit to bring down Phoenix, 108-101, Wednesday for a vital win in the PBA Philippine Cup at Ninoy Aquino Stadium. RR Pogoy, Kelly Williams, Calvin Oftana and Kim Aurin came through with big…

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UAAP: Roma Doromal leaves Ateneo happy with young team’s growth

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MANILA, Philippines — Roma Mae Doromal believes her commitment to the Ateneo Blue Eagles will be her biggest legacy to the team as she ended collegiate stint on Wednesday. Doromal finished her collegiate chapter with nine digs and six…

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PBA: Terrafirma boosts quarterfinals after edging NorthPort

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Terrafirma eked out a 110-108 victory over skidding NorthPort to close in on ending its long quarterfinal drought in the PBA Philippine Cup Wednesday at Ninoy Aquino Stadium. Stephen Holt scored a go-ahead layup with 3.1 seconds left…