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Ginebra blasts Bay Area, wins Commissioner’s Cup title in front of record crowd
BOCAUE, Bulacan – The Ginebra chant at the end of the buzzer was never as loud and as energetic as what has been heard inside the massive Philippine Arena.
It was a victorious cry from a record-breaking 54,589 crowd serenading the battle scarred heroes at the end of a hard-fought series as Barangay Ginebra pulled off a masterful 114-99 victory over the Bay Area to win the 2022 PBA Commissioner’s Cup crown on Sunday, Jan. 15.
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SMB gives Terrafirma harsh reality check with 20-point drubbing
San Miguel Beer’s firepower was in full display anew as it gave Terrafirma a harsh reality check with a 122-102 drubbing in the 2023 PBA Governors’ Cup at the Ynares Center in Antipolo on Friday, Feb. 3.
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Pido Jarencio officially back as UST head coach
Pido Jarencio has been named as University of Santo Tomas head coach, The Varsitarian broke the news on Friday, Feb. 3.
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Justine Baltazar’s KBL deal falls through
Justine Baltazar’s new direction on his basketball career might have fallen through once more.
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James, Davis lead Lakers rally
LOS ANGELES (AFP) — LeBron James edged closer to the NBA’s all-time scoring record as the Los Angeles Lakers pulled out a thrilling 112-111 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Thursday, Feb. 2.
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Filipino bets bow to Poland, slip to joint third in Para Chess Olympiad
The Philippines ran into a powerhouse Poland and suffered a heartbreaking 2.5-1.5 defeat Thursday, Feb. 2, to slip from a share of the lead to joint third after four rounds in the 1st FIDE Olympiad for People with Disabilities in Belgrade, Serbia.
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TNT eyes quick bounce back vs Magnolia
TNT eyes a quick bounce back when it figures in a titanic clash against Magnolia in the 2023 PBA Governors’ Cup at the PhilSports Arena on Friday, Feb. 3.
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Hot-shooting Saoud, Al Riyadi send Strong Group packing in Dubai
Strong Group-Philippines found Al Riyadi star Amir Saoud too hot to handle and suffered a heartbreaking 107-97 defeat in their quarterfinal showdown in the 32nd Dubai International Basketball Championship early Friday, Feb. 3, at the Al Nasr Club Hall in Dubai, UAE.
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US backs Russians competing as neutrals in Olympics
WASHINGTON (AFP) — The United States backs moves to allow athletes from Russia and Belarus to take part at the 2024 Olympics as neutral athletes provided they are prevented from displaying their national flags or emblems, the White House said Thursday, Feb. 2.
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Embiid, Morant named NBA All-Star reserves
LOS ANGELES (AFP) — Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid and Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant headlined the reserves announced Thursday, Feb. 2, for the NBA All-Star Game.
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EJ Obiena matches PH indoor record, finishes bronze in Mondo Classic 2023
Pole vaulter EJ Obiena continued his rampage and matched his national indoor record for a bronze-medal finish in the prestigious Mondo Classic 2023 in Uppsala, Sweden Thursday, Feb. 2 (Friday in Manila).
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Tatum leads Celtic rout of Nets; Sixers bounce back
LOS ANGELES (AFP) — Jayson Tatum scored 31 points as the Boston Celtics put the depleted Brooklyn Nets firmly in their place with a brutal 139-96 mauling on Wednesday, Feb. 1.
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Strong Group yields to Lebanon’s Dynamo, finishes second in groups
Strong Group was held to just two points in the last three minutes and absorbed a stinging 89-83 defeat to Dynamo of Lebanon in the 32nd Dubai International Basketball Championship early Thursday, Feb. 2, at the Al Nasr Club Hall in Dubai, UAE.
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PH stays unbeaten after Round 3 of Para Chess Olympiad
The Philippines smashed host Serbia 2, 3.5-0.5, to remain at the helm with chess giants Poland and India halfway through the 1st FIDE Chess Olympiad for People with Disabilities in Belgrade on Tuesday, Feb. 1.
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Frankie Lim hopes incoming NLEX import better than prolific Simmons
NLEX head coach Frankie Lim would love Jonathon Simmons play for his team for a much longer period especially after the Road Warriors’ splendid start to the 2023 PBA Governors’ Cup.
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Converge looks to stay perfect against struggling Rain or Shine
Converge looks to stay unbeaten and keep its hold of the early lead in the standings when it tangles against winless Rain or Shine in the 2023 PBA Governors’ Cup on Thursday, Feb. 2, at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City.