NLEX Survives Scare, Beats TNT in OT After Import’s Horror Fall
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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
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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.
Converge Finally Fixes Import Woes as Clark Torches Terrafirma
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Cameron Clark scored 22 points as Converge beat Terrafirma 120-103, ending a four-game skid and moving the FiberXers to 4-4.
Alexandra Eala Falls Short in Toronto After Historic Run
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Alexandra Eala’s seven-match winning streak ended after Belinda Bencic beat her 6-4, 6-0 in the National Bank Open fourth round.
Frank Lao Takes Over PNVF as Philippine Volleyball Resets
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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.
Rayco, Olaguir Reunite Their Magic to Power Alas Pilipinas Past Tunisia
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Alas Pilipinas Girls swept Tunisia to improve to 2-1 in Pool B and move closer to a Round of 16 berth at the FIVB Girls U17 World Championship.
Zubiri: Next Alex Eala of Arnis Could Rise From This Tourney
Sen. Juan Miguel Zubiri believes the Philippines’ next arnis stars could emerge from 358 athletes competing at the National Battle of Champions.
PH Teens Stun Field in International Gymnastics Debut
Filipino aerobic gymnasts earned five medals at the Asian Championships, led by teenage debutants who won gold and bronze on home soil.
SMB Sets All-Time PBA Mark in Demolition of Giant Pandas
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San Miguel made PBA history with a 43-point halftime lead in a 131-79 rout of Macau, earning its sixth win in eight PBA Governors’ Cup games.