The PFL and Most Valuable Promotions merger could create a serious UFC challenger by combining MMA credibility with MVP’s star-making power.
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King, Brondial Power SMB Rout as Titan’s Season Crumbles
George King scored 39 points and Rodney Brondial grabbed 17 rebounds as San Miguel Beer routed Titan Ultra, 144-113, to improve to 7-2.
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Celis, Rayco Power Historic PH Run Into World Championship Last 16
Alas Pilipinas Girls made Philippine volleyball history by reaching the U17 World Championship Round of 16 for the country’s best finish ever.
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Magnolia Avenges First-Round Loss, Vaults Into PBA Top Four Logjam
Magnolia rallied past Phoenix, 115-101, behind career nights from KJ Buffen and Jerom Lastimosa to extend its PBA winning streak to three games.
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NLEX Survives Scare, Beats TNT in OT After Import’s Horror Fall
NLEX overcame the loss of DeQuan Jones to beat TNT 118-111 in overtime, with Robert Bolick and LJ Gonzales leading the Road Warriors to 7-1.
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Can Alas Pilipinas Survive? Philippines Faces Crucial Venezuela Test
Alas Pilipinas needs a result against Venezuela to keep its Round of 16 hopes alive after a costly loss to Peru in the U17 World Championship.
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Converge Finally Fixes Import Woes as Clark Torches Terrafirma
Cameron Clark scored 22 points as Converge beat Terrafirma 120-103, ending a four-game skid and moving the FiberXers to 4-4.
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Alexandra Eala Falls Short in Toronto After Historic Run
Alexandra Eala’s seven-match winning streak ended after Belinda Bencic beat her 6-4, 6-0 in the National Bank Open fourth round.
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Frank Lao Takes Over PNVF as Philippine Volleyball Resets
Frank Lao becomes PNVF president as the Philippine volleyball federation ends its caretaker period and begins a new chapter after FIVB suspension.
Tagaytay CT Velodrome to Host Groundbreaking Asian Cycling Event
Tagaytay will host the inaugural Asian Youth Plus Track Championships next year, giving young cyclists from Asia and Oceania a new continental stage.