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The BaliPure Purest Water Defenders caught the attention of volleyball fans when they pulled off some surprising wins over favored teams in the 2021 PVL Open Conference.
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Set to represent the country in the first leg to be held in Courchevel, France is 18-year-old Skye Patenia. The inclusive dates of the tournament will be from Aug. 18 to 21.
In an interview on the Rica “Baby Dynamite” Aquino podcast, the 56-year-old points out how Barbosa defied the odds and advancing ahead of seasoned fighters such as Pauline Lopez, Arven Alcantara and Kirstie Elaine Alora.
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When one asks around, the name of Andrew Moten may not ring a bell. And the reason for that? He only played three PBA games for the Beermen.
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Fil-Italian figure skater Alisson Perticheto suffered an injury on the last day of practice, forcing her to pull out of the ISU World Figure Skating Championships 2021 set for Mar. 24 at the Ericsson Globe in Stockholm, Sweden.
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15-year-old Filipino figure skater Kimberly Bertelsen will be one of the opening ceremonies performers when the 2021 ISU World Figure Skating Championships open on Mar. 24 at the Ericsson Globe, Stockholm.
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“Contrary to popular belief, it’s not. He just wants you to play right, work hard and work smart. He coined the term SMART EFFORT to us in the team.” – Kyles Lao, NLEX Road Warriors guard.
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Mark Striegl reveals he is now healthy and ready to fight again. He will have his second UFC fight in April with details still kept under wraps.
The DLSU Green Archers have added a backup import in the person of Bright Chinedum Nwankwo from Nigeria. He was described as someone who is molded like NBA player Jerami Grant of the Detroit Pistons.
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The love story between Rio Olympian Mary Joy Tabal and Lieutenant Junior Grade Hector Dan Jimenez all started with a colored heart, one that turned out to be the start of a fairy tale relationship in this exclusive piece.
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