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PBA: Ginebra claims last twice-to-beat, fends off Rain or Shine

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ANTIPOLO—Barangay Ginebra secured the last twice-to-beat advantage in the PBA Philippine Cup quarterfinals after weathering the stubborn challenge of Rain or Shine, 98-80, as the eliminations drew to a close Sunday at Ynares Center here.…

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Jia De Guzman relishes Alas Pilipinas’ growth after historic AVC stint

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MANILA, Philippines—Alas Pilipinas captain Jia De Guzman couldn’t be prouder after the team seized the silver medal at the AVC Women’s Nations Cup. De Guzman, a cornerstone of the Alas program, savored their historic run that showed just…

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PSG inspired by Los Angeles as it sets out to build new stadium

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LOS ANGELES – Paris St Germain is drawing inspiration from the success of new state-of-the-art venues in Los Angeles as the Champions League title winners begin the process of building a new stadium for the team, CEO Victoriano Melero said…

PBA: San Miguel Beer clinches top seed with NorthPort rout

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ANTIPOLO—San Miguel Beer secured both the twice-to-beat advantage and the No. 1 seed in the PBA Philippine Cup quarterfinals after pounding NorthPort, 126-91, on Sunday at Ynares Center here. CJ Perez finished with 24 points and five…

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Alex Eala inches closer to Nottingham Open main draw

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MANILA, Philippines—Alex Eala advanced to the next phase of the Nottingham Open qualifying round. Eala on Saturday trounced Varvara Gracheva of France, 6-3, 3-6, 6-3, to move a step closer to clinching a spot in the Nottingham Open main…

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NBA: Knicks to interview coaches Mike Brown, Taylor Jenkins

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The New York Knicks plan to interview two head coaches who were fired during the 2024-25 season as they continue to seek a replacement for dismissed coach Tom Thibodeau, ESPN reported Saturday. Set to chat with the Knicks are former…

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NBA Finals: Thunder’s moments of adversity paid off in Game 4

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OKLAHOMA CITY — The book is called “The Obstacle Is the Way.” It’s a gift that Oklahoma City coach Mark Daigneault gave to Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein during a trying time this season, knowing the voracious reader would figure out…

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NBA Finals: Not batman but Alex Caruso is leading Thunder in his own way

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OKLAHOMA CITY — Alex Caruso got asked after Game 4 of the NBA Finals if he’s aware that he’s achieved a level of superhero-type status among fans of the Oklahoma City Thunder during this playoff run. After all, having zero 20-point games…

NBA: Steven Adams agrees to 3-year extension with Rockets

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HOUSTON — Center Steven Adams has agreed to a three-year, $39 million contract extension to remain with the Houston Rockets in the NBA, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Saturday. The person spoke to the AP on…

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‘Serious contender’ Alas Pilipinas draws high praise from Vietnam coach

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MANILA, Philippines — Vietnam coach Nguyen Tuan Kiet was all praise for Alas Pilipinas, which took home the silver medal in the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Women’s Nations Cup after losing to the hosts in Hanoi. Alas Pilipinas got…

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Alas Pilipinas’ AVC silver ‘means everything’ for PH volleyball

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MANILA, Philippines — Alas Pilipinas’ first-ever Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) championship game appearance was a testament to the growth of the Philippine women’s volleyball program. Three-peat Women’s Nations Cup champion Vietnam…

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Mindset shows Alas Pilipinas always out looking for bigger wins

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Jia De Guzman said it best. If you want to know the kind of mindset Alas Pilipinas brings into every game day in the 2025 Asian Volleyball Confederation Women’s Volleyball Nations Cup, talk to the national team captain. After a character…

Hotshots win give them bonus–and potential Tropang 5G rematch

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Magnolia coach Chito Victolero is hardly concerned by where his team sits in the Philippine Cup standings, knowing all too well how quickly things could turn on a dime in the playoffs. The Hotshots, fresh from an 88-83 triumph over Grand…

Beating HD not the goal, Ando says after victory

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Elreen Ando faced a familiar foe—and certainly not an ordinary one—to emerge the national weightlifting champion of her division. But Ando said beating Olympic gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz-Naranjo is not the end goal. “My goal is to just…

At Nxled, Lyann joins another foreign coach

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It won’t be the first time that Lyann de Guzman will be playing under a foreign coach and so for her, starting her pro career with Nxled won’t be too drastic of a change. “Of course they have different systems but whatever I can adopt and…

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3 Alas Pilipinas players bag individual awards in AVC Nations Cup

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MANILA, Philippines — For the second straight year, Jia De Guzman and Angel Canino placed among top performers in the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Women’s Nations Cup. After making a historic finals appearance in the AVC for the…

Alas Pilipinas takes home silver as Vietnam rules AVC Nations Cup

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MANILA, Philippines — Alas Pilipinas got dominated by world-class and three-peat champion Vietnam, but its first silver medal in the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) showed the progress the women’s volleyball program has made. Alas is…

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PVL: May Ann Nuique grateful to join familiar coach at Nxled

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MANILA, Philippines — As she enters a “whole different level” in the PVL, Adamson spiker May Ann Nuique is grateful to have been drafted by Italian coach Ettore Guidetti as Nxled’s second-round pick in the 2025 Rookie Draft. Nuique, one of…

PVL: Ivy Aquino reunites with childhood friend Bella Belen at Capital1

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Ivy Aquino, Capital1’s third-round pick, is set to reunite with a player she used to play pick-up games with in high school—Bella Belen, the 2025 PVL Rookie Draft’s first overall selection. Selected 24th overall, the middle blocker from…

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PVL: Sheena Toring joins familiar system at Creamline

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MANILA, Philippines–Sheena Toring felt a wave of relief after realizing her pro dreams with her college coach Sherwin Meneses and the Creamline Cool Smashers in the PVL. Selected 12th overall in the 2025 PVL Rookie Draft by Meneses, her…

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UAAP: James Payosing hopes Gilas 3×3 stint helps him at UP

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MANILA, Philippines—James Payosing is soaking up everything he can learn before suiting up for the University of the Philippines in UAAP Season 89. Already an experienced vet during his days with San Beda, Payosing added to his resumè by…

PVL: Chenie Tagaod excited to work with Tina Salak anew at Akari

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MANILA, Philippines — After Far Eastern University fell short in the past two UAAP Final Four series against champion National University, Chenie Tagaod hopes to complete unfinished business with coach Tina Salak at Akari. Tagaod was the…

PVL: Jules Tolentino excited to join Chie Saet at Petro Gazz

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MANILA, Philippines —Manifestation worked wonders for Jules Tolentino in the PVL Rookie Draft, landing on the team she wanted to play for in Petro Gazz. Petro Gazz’s 11th overall pick — its only selection in the stacked PVL draft class —…

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Alas Pilipinas urges full support for men’s volleyball: ‘Cheer for us’

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MANILA, Philippines — Alas Pilipinas coach Angiolino Frigoni and his players are calling on Filipino fans to rally behind men’s volleyball as the country prepares to both host and compete in the FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship…

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UAAP: Veejay Pre ‘happy’ to have already ‘adjusted’ to UP

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MANILA, Philippines—There’s no denying it now, Veejay Pre is more than happy to be with University of the Philippines. Just a few weeks after leaving Far Eastern University and joining the Fighting Maroons, Pre has already found his…

UAAP: UE addresses release of players, sponsor exit

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MANILA, Philippines — The University of the East on Saturday responded to reports surrounding its women’s volleyball team. In a statement, the school explained why several players from the team were released and confirmed that the team’s…

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UAAP: UP ramps up preparations with Serbia camp

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MANILA, Philippines—Reigning UAAP champion University of the Philippines will ramp up its preparations for Season 88 with a training camp in Serbia. The Fighting Maroons, who reclaimed the crown after beating La Salle in a thrilling finals…

PBA stars reflect on fatherhood ahead of Father’s Day

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MANILA, Philippines — Father’s Day is just around the corner, and some of the PBA’s familiar faces already have plans—simple or sentimental—to mark the occasion. Although not the most extravagant celebration, TNT center Poy Erram will be…

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NBA Finals: How Game 4 got away from Pacers

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INDIANAPOLIS — Up by 10, late in the third quarter. Up by seven, going into the fourth. The Indiana Pacers had a golden opportunity. And then, thud. READ: NBA Finals: SGA, Thunder rally past Pacers to tie series A chance at a 3-1 lead in…

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NBA: Thunder break record for total points

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INDIANAPOLIS — A record for Oklahoma City: No team in NBA history has scored more points in a season than the Thunder. It’s a nuanced record, taking into account both regular season and playoff games. And technically, the Thunder would…