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Tropang Giga, Painters in critical Commissioner’s Cup clash
TNT coach Jojo Lastimosa. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net TNT, a perennial title contender and an early title favorite for the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Commissioner’s Cup, is already out of the race for the coveted playoff protection, with the Tropang Giga’s only chance of going deep after the eliminations needing to go the proverbial tougher route. But…
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NBA: Bucks beat Knicks again ahead of Christmas clash
Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (0) shoots over New York Knicks forward Taj Gibson (67) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in New York, Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023. (AP Photo/Peter K. Afriyie) NEW YORK — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 28 points, seven assists and seven rebounds, Bobby Portis added 23 points and 11…
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Blow-by-Blow: Southpaws clash for PH super lightweight belt in GenSan
Rimar Metuda and Alvin Lagumbay. Wendell Alinea/MP Promotions MANILA, Philippines–It’s going to be a battle of heavy-handed and well-traveled southpaws when Manny Pacquiao Presents: Blow-By-Blow takes the spotlight Friday at Oval Plaza of General Santos City. In the main event of the slugfest, seasoned internationalists Rimar Metuda and Alvin Lagumbay battle for the Games and…
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HD Spikers, Cool Smashers set out to seal PVL title clash
Cignal HD Spikers’ Ces Molina and Jovelyn Gonzaga. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Cignal had just a day to celebrate as the HD Spikers return to the floor Saturday to gatecrash a blockbuster party reserved for glamour teams Creamline and Choco Mucho. And that’s not taking anything away from Chery Tiggo, which also has a chance to do…
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Rachel Corsie: Scotland captain fumes after integrity questioned ahead of England clash | Football News
Scotland captain Rachel Corsie has branded those questioning their integrity ahead of Tuesday’s Women’s Nations League game with England “extremely disrespectful”. World Cup runners-up England need a high-scoring win against already-relegated Scotland to claim top spot in the group, the finish required to keep the Lionesses in contention to secure Paris 2024 Olympic qualification for…
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Natasha Jonas faces Mikaela Mayer ahead of world title clash: Watch a live stream of the press conference | Boxing News
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Exclusive live coverage of the Natasha Jonas v Mikaela Mayer press conference from London Natasha Jonas puts her IBF welterweight world title on the line against Mikaela Mayer at the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool on Saturday January 20, live on Sky Sports. Jonas was…
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Lazio vs Celtic: Discipline key for Brendan Rodgers in must-win Champions League clash | Football News
Brendan Rodgers insists discipline will be key for Celtic as they look to keep their European hopes alive with an elusive Champions League victory against Lazio. The Hoops need to win in Rome on Tuesday night and hope Atletico Madrid beat Feyenoord to have a chance of dropping into the Europa League knockout stages. They…
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UFC 295: Jon Jones injury calls off heavyweight clash with Stipe Miocic
FILE–US mixed martial arts fighter Jon Jones.(Photo by Patrick T. Fallon / AFP) List some of the marquee main events to headline UFC cards at Madison Square Garden — Conor McGregor, Georges St-Pierre and Daniel Cormier are among the winners — and Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic could have topped them all. The heavyweight championship…
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Sri Lanka’s Angelo Mathews timed out in international cricket first during World Cup clash with Bangladesh | Cricket News
Sri Lanka’s Angelo Mathews was controversially timed out in a first for international cricket during the World Cup clash against Bangladesh in Delhi. Mathews was unhappy with the strap on his helmet and not ready to face his first delivery after coming in at No 6 for Sri Lanka in Monday’s match. Bangladesh captain Shakib…
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Kaya, Davao look to arrange Copa Alcantara title clash
CONTRIBUTED PHOTO MANILA, Philippines–Kaya-Iloilo and Davao Aguilas-University of Makati look to protect their aggregate leads and set up a title showdown as the semifinals of the Copa Paulino Alcantara wrap up Friday at Rizal Memorial Stadium. Looking to reach the final for the fifth time in as many editions of the domestic cup football tournament…
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