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The 1978 MICAA tournament got off to an auspicious start on January 8, 1978, when one of the inaugural games, the one between Refrigeration Industries and Imperial Textile Mills (ITM) was marred with controversy.
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The PLDT High Speed Hitters added another former DLSU volleybelle on Sunday, January 7, announcing the signing of former F2 Logistics star Kianna Dy.
Derrick Henry spent his entire career playing for the Tennessee Titans and it appears the 30-year-old is ready to move on.
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Dylan Cease is seen as the logical choice considering Luzardo and Bieber are not aces.
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Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Beddard will miss time for his team after suffering a broken jaw in his team’s loss to the New Jersey Devils on Friday, January 5. Hence, the huge question now is when will Connor Bedard return to action?
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The Golden State Warriors got some good news following reports that Draymond Green has been reinstated per sources. However, the quick turnaround is seen as a gamble by many.
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Baron is the second big name player that PLDT has picked up for the coming PVL season. She joins setter Kim Fajardo on the team.
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The Golden State Warriors just cannot catch a break. With Klay Thompson struggling and Draymond Green suffering an indefinite suspension, the Dubs got more bad news following reports that the veteran guard will need to undergo surgery for his fractured hand.
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The Los Angeles Lakers continue to lose, raising huge questions on the future of Darvin Ham with the embattled NBA franchise.
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The Utah Jazz appeared to have added a sensible player in John Collins in the offseason following a trade with the Atlanta Hawks. Unfortunately, things have not bode well for both parties.