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PH underwater hockey team goes to world championship
Despite being quite competitive in Asia, the Philippine national underwater hockey team remains largely unknown. But through grassroots programs and more international exposure, the team looks forward...
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FIBA battles for control of European basketball
PARIS, France – The International Basketball Federation has gone into a head-to-head confrontation with organizers of the Euroleague contest by launching its own Champions League in Europe.The world...
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Paul Lee hoping knee injury not serious
MANILA, Philippines – After a collision sent him crumbling to the floor anew, Rain or Shine guard Paul Lee is crossing his fingers it's nothing serious for his left knee. The 27-year-old had another...
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Vacations, staycations, traditions: PBA stars share Holy Week plans
MANILA, Philippines – From vacations, staycations, full on work mode, and to keeping with tradition – PBA players and coaches alike are spending the Holy Week break in a variety of ways. Alaska star...
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Los Angeles to host NBA All-Star Game for record sixth time in 2018
LOS ANGELES, USA - Los Angeles was named by the NBA on Tuesday, March 22 as the host city for the 2018 NBA All-Star Game, the record sixth time the Southern California metropolis will stage the...
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NBA legend Mutombo among survivors of Belgium terror attack
LOS ANGELES, USA - NBA Hall of Fame star Dikembe Mutombo on Tuesday emotionally described the chaos of being caught up in the deadly Belgium bombings which left around 35 people dead. The 49-year-old...
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Djokovic backs off gender remarks after Serena, Murray fire back
MIAMI, USA - World number one Novak Djokovic backed off comments that men's tennis players should make more than women on Tuesday as Serena Williams and Andy Murray led a stinging chorus of criticism...
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New York legalizes MMA after nearly 20-year ban
MANILA, Philippines – Mixed martial arts (MMA) has achieved another milestone in its young existence as the state of New York has finally lifted the ban on the sport following a nearly 20-year battle...
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Unfollowing Cavs on Twitter part of LeBron's playoff preparation
LOS ANGELES, USA - LeBron James said Tuesday he planned to scale back his social media activity slightly earlier than usual as he prepares for the Cleveland Cavaliers' post-season NBA campaign.James...
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Javi Gomez De Liano commits to UP: ‘The school has been good to me’
MANILA, Philippines – UPIS standout Javi Gomez De Liano isn’t going anywhere.The 6-foot-5, 17-year-old talent confirmed to Rappler on Wednesday, March 23, that he has committed to play college...
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NBI probes PBA employees, officials after fake document leak
MANILA, Philippines – The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), owing to a PBA Board resolution, is investigating PBA employees and officials to find out how an official’s fake diploma was leaked to...
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Bradley prepares for possible backlash if he wins over Pacquiao
MANILA, Philippines – Timothy Bradley Jr expects there will be backlash if he walks out of Las Vegas’ MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 9 (April 10 Manila time) with the victory over Manny Pacquiao. With...
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Bradley expects Pacquiao to be in peak form for third fight
MANILA, Philippines – Timothy Bradley Jr. revealed that he is preparing for Manny Pacquiao’s best version as both men are set to square off against each other for the third time on April 9 (April 10...
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Pacquiao's mouthpiece will be unrelated to elections, says dentist
MANILA, Philippines – Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao will wear a standard mouthpiece to avoid election issues in his upcoming fight against Timothy Bradley Jr. on April 9 (April 10 in PH). Los...
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Westbrook registers 15th triple-double as Thunder defuse Rockets
LOS ANGELES, USA - Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook sparked the Oklahoma City Thunder to a hard-fought win over the Houston Rockets on Tuesday as a 24-point effort from James Harden ended in vain....
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UP volleyball star Kathy Bersola in running for summa cum laude
MANILA, Philippines – If there was one message that the 2005 film Coach Carter delivered, it's that, for all the importance of performing on the court by student-athletes, getting an education is still...
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WATCH: Pacquiao helps design fight trunks for third Bradley fight
MANILA, Philippines – Despite having his hands full in the ongoing preparation for his rubber match against Timothy Bradley Jr. on April 9 (April 10 Manila time), Manny Pacquiao still managed to take...
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How did Nike lose Steph Curry? It began with mispronouncing his name
MANILA, Philippines - How does a sports apparel giant lose the hottest rising basketball star in the world? Start by saying his name incorrectly.That’s where Nike went wrong when it sought to re-sign...
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Alex Rodriguez to retire from baseball after 2017 - report
MIAMI, USA - Drug-tainted New York Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez will retire after his contract expires in 2017, he told ESPN on Wednesday."I won't play after next year," the 40-year-old said. "I've...
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Referee, judges named for Pacquiao vs Bradley 3
MANILA, Philippines - Robert Byrd, who officiated the first encounter between Manny Pacquiao and Timothy Bradley Jr in 2012, has gotten the call to referee the third fight between the two welterweights...
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