UP dethrones Ateneo, reaches UAAP men’s basketball finals

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November 27, 2023
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  By ADRIAN STEWART CO The University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons secured a spot in the finals by defeating the Ateneo de Manila University Blue Eagles with a score of 57-46 in the UAAP Season 86 men’s basketball tournament semifinals at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Saturday, November 25. Maodo Malick Diouf tallied …

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Chery Tiggo dispatches F2 to clinch PVL semis seat

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November 27, 2023
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  By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Chery Tiggo Crossovers battled back from a set down to defeat the F2 Logistics Cargo Movers, 27-25, 11-25, 17-25, 25-22, 15-10, in the PVL All-Filipino Conference at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City on Saturday night, November 25. Rookie libero Jennifer Nierva had an efficient defensive game as she …

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Bridges helps Nets dump depleted Heat in NBA

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November 27, 2023
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  Mikal Bridges shook off a slow start and scored 24 points as the Brooklyn Nets pulled away in the fourth quarter for a 112-97 victory over the short-handed Miami Heat in New York yesterday (Philippine time). The Nets, who led most of the way, snapped a three-game losing streak and beat the Heat for the second time in …

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Negros ICC prevails over Marikina in MPVA

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November 25, 2023
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By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Negros ICC Blue Hawks overcame a tough challenge against the Marikina City Lady Shoemasters before pulling off a 14-25, 25-17, 21-25, 25-17, 15-12 win in the Maharlika Pilipinas Volleyball Association (MPVA) league at the Caloocan Sports Complex. Angel Mae Habacon spearheaded the offense with 21 points, all coming from the …

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Choco Mucho outduels PLDT, seals semis seat in PVL

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November 25, 2023
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  By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Choco Mucho Flying Titans clawed back from a set down to defeat the PLDT High Speed Hitters, 25-20, 23-25, 18-25, 25-17, 15-13, in the 2023 PVL All-Filipino Conference at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City on Thursday night, November 23. Libero Thang Ponce displayed her defensive prowess as she tallied …

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NLEX survives NorthPort on Robinson’s late baskets

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November 24, 2023
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  By ADRIAN STEWART CO Thomas Robinson came up with timely shots in the endgame as the NLEX Road Warriors prevailed over the NorthPort Batang Pier, 112-104, in the 2023 PBA Commissioner’s Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Wednesday night, November 22. After leading by as much as 17 points in the first half, …

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Ateneo ousts Adamson, claims last UAAP semis seat

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November 24, 2023
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  By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Ateneo de Manila University Blue Eagles kept their title-retention bid alive after a 70-48 rout of the Adamson University Falcons in the UAAP Season 86 men’s basketball do-or-die game at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on Wednesday, November 22. Jared Brown spearheaded the offense with …

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Clippers take second straight from struggling Spurs

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November 24, 2023
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  Kawhi Leonard scored 26 points and Paul George added 24 as the visiting Los Angeles Clippers used a huge third-quarter surge to put away the struggling San Antonio Spurs, 109-102, in the second of two NBA games yesterday (Philippine time). The Clippers have now won three straight games after losing six in a row. …

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Azkals-Indonesia FIFA match ends in draw

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November 23, 2023
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  By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Philippine men’s football team settled for a 1-1 draw with Indonesia in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifiers at the Rizal Memorial Football Stadium on Tuesday night, November 21. Patrick Reichelt struck first for the Azkals as Kevin Ingreso found him all alone and chipped the ball past …

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