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I have more to give, says Abueva after career-high

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ANTIPOLO—Calvin Abueva pounded the center court of Ynares Center on Wednesday before raising his finger up in the sky after a performance that propelled Titan Ultra to a winning start to its PBA voyage. Beyond giving the league’s newest ballclub a 100-96 victory over the Meralco Bolts in the Philippine Cup here, Abueva also showed Continue reading I have more to give, says Abueva after career-high→

UAAP: UP ends Ateneo’s unbeaten run, extends win streak to three

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UAAP SCHEDULE: Season 88 basketball tournament MANILA, Philippines—After opening its UAAP Season 88 title defense with back-to-back losses, University of the Philippines has turned things around with three straight wins. The Fighting Maroons extended their streak in style on Wednesday, handing Ateneo its first loss of the season, 83-69. READ: UAAP: UP finally notches first Continue reading UAAP: UP ends Ateneo’s unbeaten run, extends win streak to three→

PBA: Transition comes easy for returning Javi Gomez de Liaño

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MANILA, Philippines—It didn’t look like Javi Gomez de Liaño had any trouble in his first official game back in the PBA. Magnolia turned to Gomez de Liaño for an 80-73 win over Barangay Ginebra to open their Philippine Cup campaign with a bang on Sunday night at Araneta Coliseum. READ: PBA: Javi Gomez de Liaño Continue reading PBA: Transition comes easy for returning Javi Gomez de Liaño→

PBA: Sonny Estil has strong debut in Ginebra loss

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MANILA, Philippines–Sonny Estil had a solid PBA debut for Barangay Ginebra amid nerves of playing on the ultimate stage of his career. But that was dampened by a dismal start that eventually led to an 80-73 loss to the Magnolia Hotshots on Sunday at Smart Araneta Coliseum. READ: PBA: Magnolia turns back Ginebra in LA Continue reading PBA: Sonny Estil has strong debut in Ginebra loss→

Alex Eala improves to World No. 54 in WTA rankings

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MANILA, Philippines–Alex Eala reached a new career high in the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) rankings. The Filipino tennis ace climbed to World No. 54, up four spots from her previous rank despite coming off an early exit at the Wuhan Open. READ: Alex Eala clinches first WTA title, rules Guadalajara 125 Open Eala bowed out Continue reading Alex Eala improves to World No. 54 in WTA rankings→

UAAP: UST breaks century mark behind hot-shooting Nic Cabañero

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UAAP SCHEDULE: Season 88 basketball tournament MANILA, Philippines—University of Santo Tomas became the first team to breach the 100-point mark in the UAAP Season 88 men’s basketball tournament on Saturday at its own Quadricentennial Pavilion. The Growling Tigers dismantled University of the East, 111-99, with Nic Cabañero leading the way on offense as usual. READ: Continue reading UAAP: UST breaks century mark behind hot-shooting Nic Cabañero→

PVL: Belen eager to debut for Capital1 with ‘Bella 2.0’ mindset

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MANILA, Philippines — Bella Belen vows to show an improved version of herself when she finally makes her debut in the PVL Reinforced Conference starting Tuesday at Ynares Center Montalban. “I’d say I’m still the same Bella, but like, Bella 2.0. I’m more aggressive now because I know I’ll be up against more experienced, veteran players. Continue reading PVL: Belen eager to debut for Capital1 with ‘Bella 2.0’ mindset→