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PBA Philippine Cup: TNT storms back from 21 down to stun Meralco in Game 1

Calvin Oftana attacks the basket during TNT’s fourth-quarter surge against Meralco. [PBA Images]
January 4, 2026
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A second-half defensive overhaul fueled TNT Tropang 5G’s stunning comeback from 21 points down as it defeated the Meralco Bolts, 100-95, in Game 1 of the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals Sunday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

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When Kobe Bryant Came to Watch Manny Pacquiao Train

Kobe Bryant watching Manny Pacquiao’s sparring session at Wild Card Boxing Club in 2011. [photo credit: Chris Farina of Top Rank | Tempo]
January 4, 2026
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In November 2011, Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant made a rare visit to Manny Pacquiao’s Wild Card Boxing Club workout, highlighting a unique crossover between basketball and boxing.

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Meralco completes twice-to-win escape, grabs last Philippine Cup semis berth

Chris Newsome attacks the lane during Meralco’s clinching win in the PBA Philippine Cup quarterfinals. [PBA Images]
December 29, 2025
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Seventh-seeded Meralco finished a rare comeback from a twice-to-win hole, outlasting Rain or Shine to clinch the final semifinal seat in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup.

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Holt buries overtime buzzer-beater as Ginebra edges Converge, advances to semis

One shot. One moment. Stephen Holt delivers as Ginebra books a semifinal showdown with San Miguel. [PBA Images]
December 28, 2025
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Stephen Holt delivered the biggest shot of the night, drilling a buzzer-beating three in overtime to send Barangay Ginebra past Converge and into the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals.

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TNT Tropang 5G eye fourth straight finals after PBA Philippine Cup semis berth

Jordan Heading and the Tropang 5G secure their spot in the semis with a big win. [PBA Images]
December 27, 2025
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TNT Tropang 5G defeated Magnolia Hotshots 118-109 Saturday to secure a PBA Philippine Cup semifinal slot, aiming for a fourth consecutive finals appearance.

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Meralco erupts early, forces do-or-die vs Rain or Shine in PBA Philippine Cup

Meralco showed poise under pressure to neutralize the twice-to-beat advantage and force a decider. [PBA Images]
December 27, 2025
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Meralco leaned on a blistering first half to overpower Rain or Shine and erase the Elasto Painters’ win-once edge in their PBA Philippine Cup quarterfinals. The victory sends the matchup to a deciding Game 3 at Smart Araneta Coliseum.

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Rain or Shine faces Meralco in pivotal PBA Philippine Cup quarterfinals

Coach Yeng Guiao gives instructions during a tight PBA Philippine Cup game. [PBA Images]
December 27, 2025
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Rain or Shine puts its twice-to-beat advantage on the line against Meralco as both teams collide in the PBA Philippine Cup quarterfinals at Araneta.

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Rockets overwhelm Lakers on Christmas as Thompson, Durant power Houston win

Kevin Durant directs the Rockets’ offense against the Lakers. [Houston Rockets Instagram]
December 26, 2025
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Houston never trailed on Christmas night, riding a balanced scoring attack to a decisive victory over Los Angeles as the Lakers’ holiday woes continued.

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Ginebra forces do-or-die in PBA Philippine Cup semifinals chase on Christmas night

RJ Abarrientos during the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals game. [PBA Images]
December 26, 2025
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RJ Abarrientos lit up Christmas night with a career-high 35 points off the bench as Barangay Ginebra crushed Converge to keep its PBA Philippine Cup semifinals hopes alive.

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Beermen clinch PBA Philippine Cup semifinals spot on Christmas night

June Mar Fajardo muscles through traffic as SMB storms into the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals. [PBA Images]
December 25, 2025
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San Miguel Beer stormed back after halftime as June Mar Fajardo and Don Trollano powered the defending champions into the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals with a Christmas night win over NLEX.

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