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Blatche calls on Pinoys to support Gilas at Olympic qualifiers
MANILA, Philippines - Gilas Pilipinas center Andray Blatche was in the audience for the tail-end of the Adamson-University of the East match as well as the La Salle-Letran tussle in the Filoil Flying V...
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MMA legend Don Frye set for UFC Hall of Fame induction in July
MANILA, Philippines – Don Frye’s contributions to the sport of mixed martial arts (MMA) will be recognized by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) as he is set join fellow legend Antonio Rodrigo...
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AFC Wimbledon weaves a football fairy tale
“Football is a game where adults can sing together and cry together, a rectangle upon which we can see in manageable scale all that is good and terrible about people, all the injustice and folly and...
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How Ali's 'Thrilla in Manila' left its mark on the Philippines
MANILA, Philippines - A bustling shopping mall forms an unlikely monument to the "Thrilla in Manila," but Muhammad Ali's most brutal fight made its biggest impression on the minds of those who...
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New FIBA calendar good for Iran, says coach
MANILA, Philippines – While the new FIBA calendar may pose more questions and concerns for other countries, Iran national men’s basketball team coach Dirk Bauermann is welcoming the change with open...
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Muhammad Ali was also a champion for social causes
MANILA, Philippines - The obituaries for the man they call “The Greatest” have come fast and furious in the wake of his passing. Many try to attain the street poetry of Bundini Brown that the Greatest...
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Serena tops Sharapova as world's highest paid sportswoman
LOS ANGELES, USA – Two days after her stunning loss to Garbine Muguruza in the French Open final, Serena Williams scored a different win on Monday, June 6, when Forbes Magazine reported she has...
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Aiming for Rio, Tabal agrees to return to PATAFA
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Mary Joy Tabal and the Motor Ace Racing Team are willing to work with the Philippine Athletics Track and Field Association (PATAFA) so she can represent the country at the Rio...
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Stephen Curry says he won't play in Olympics
OAKLAND, USA – NBA MVP Stephen Curry announced Monday, June 6 (Tuesday, June 7 in Manila) he will not play in this summer's Rio Olympics, stating he plans to skip the event in order to concentrate on...
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MMA fighter Kimbo Slice dies at 42
MANILA, Philippines - Kimbo Slice, the bearded tough man who parlayed street fight videos into a mixed martial arts career, has died at age 42 on Monday, June 6 (Tuesday Manila time), multiple outlets...
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Will NBA Finals bring more heartbreak for Cleveland?
CLEVELAND, USA – Cleveland's long-suffering sports fans, waiting since 1964 for a championship team in any major sport, welcome the NBA Finals to town hoping their Cavaliers can end the epic title...
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Pingris will not take Haddadi-less Iran lightly in Gilas tune-up
MANILA, Philippines – It may only be tune-up games and 7-foot-2 behemoth Hamed Haddadi might not be present, but Marc Pingris says Gilas Pilipinas will not relax and take Iran lightly."Sa amin naman...
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Fil-Am UFC fighter John Dodson to visit Manila in June
MANILA, Philippines – Another notable name in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) will be visiting the country as Filipino-American fighter John Dodson is scheduled to set foot on Philippine soil...
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Defending 'The King,' or understanding the LeBron James hate
MANILA, Philippines - In a game of chess, it can be frustrating for a player when, after a drawn-out battle, his king gets exposed in the end.That’s exactly what it feels being a fan of LeBron...
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Filipino golfer Miguel Tabuena qualifies for US Open
MANILA, Philippines – Filipino golfer Miguel Tabuena will realize his dream of playing against global big guns like Jordan Spieth, Rory McIlroy and Justin Day after ruling the rigorous 36-hole US Open...
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Valdez to miss another Bali Pure outing, says coach Soriano
MANILA, Philippines – Bali Pure team captain Alyssa Valdez will not join the Water Defenders as they battle Iriga in the Shakey’s V-League Season 13 Open Conference on Wednesday, June 8. Valdez was in...
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NBA Finals: Cavaliers look to get tough against wary Warriors
CLEVELAND, USA – While the Golden State Warriors fight to avoid complacency after two lopsided wins to start the NBA Finals, the Cleveland Cavaliers hope playing at home will help them find toughness...
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Gilas leaves much room for growth after Iran scrimmage
MANILA, Philippines – It was the first real 5-on-5 venture of this Gilas Pilipinas iteration since the pool was formed last year. And it certainly looked like it.The Philippine national men’s...
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LIVE BLOG: 2016 NBA Finals Game 3 - Cleveland vs Golden State
MANILA, Philippines – The Cleveland Cavaliers try to turn the tide around at home when they play the Golden State Warriors in Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday, June 8 (Thursday morning, June 9 in...
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Hubert Cani’s choice: Down to 3 schools
MANILA, Philippines – After being unable to meet Ateneo de Manila University's passing grade required to play in the upcoming UAAP men’s basketball season, former UAAP juniors’ MVP Hubert Cani is...
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