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Sisi Rondina all praises for Brooke Van Sickle after first duel
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Choco Mucho’s Sisi Rondina against the Petro Gazz defense led by Brooke Van Sickle in the PVL All-Filipino Conference. MANILA, Philippines — Choco Mucho star Sisi Rondina had nothing but good things to say about Petro Gazz newcomer Brooke Van Sickle after their first of many PVL duels last Tuesday. Rondina got the better of…
Read MorePetro Gazz seals semis duel vs Chery Tiggo in PNVF tournament
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Petro Gazz Angels’ Brooke Van Sickle in the PNVF Champions League. –PNVF PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — The surging Chery Tiggo and Petro Gazz clash in a no-tomorrow semifinal match while unbeaten Cignal battles defending titlist College of Saint Benilde for the other final berth in the Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) Champions League on Friday…
Read MoreMagnolia ousts Phoenix to set up PBA Finals duel vs San Miguel
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FILE – Magnolia Hotshots are headed to the PBA Finals. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines–Magnolia arranged a showdown with sister team San Miguel Beer for the PBA Commissioner’s Cup title after ending the fairytale run of Phoenix, 89-79, in Game 4 of their semifinal series Wednesday at Mall of Asia Arena. The Hotshots made sure that…
Read MorePBA: Ginebra routs NorthPort, sets up semis duel vs San Miguel
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MANILA, Philippines–Barangay Ginebra built an early cushion en route to a 106-93 win over NorthPort Friday night for a seat in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup semifinals. Import Tony Bishop Jr. and Jamie Malonzo accounted for nearly half of the Gin Kings’ output at PhilSports Arena as the defending champions arranged a best-of-five clash with powerhouse San
Read MorePBA: Tim Cone relishes Scottie Thompson-Calvin Oftana Christmas duel
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Barangay Ginebra’s Scottie Thompson gestures after hitting a 3-pointer against TNT in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Ginebra coach Tim Cone was on the edge of his seat watching Scottie Thompson and TNT’s Calvin Oftana in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup Christmas Day game at Araneta Coliseum on Monday. While Thompson and the Gin Kings…
Read MoreBeermen finally getting hang of playing minus the big guy, stay focused for big Christmas day duel
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Chris Ross (with ball) and the Beermen have recovered from the shock of losing June Mar Fajardo to injury. —PBA IMAGES San Miguel dropped two games in the PBA (Philippine Basketball Association) Commissioner’s Cup as soon as June Mar Fajardo was sidelined by a fractured left hand. But things have begun to look up for…
Read MoreWith semis matchups set, Creamline takes perfect run into duel vs Chery Tiggo
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Jema Galanza (No. 23) thinks she still can do better, especially now that Creamline’s next game will be a semifinal duel against Chery Tiggo. —PVL IMAGES Creamline looks sharp for its title defense in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino Conference and the Cool Smashers will take a perfect slate into the semifinals after hiking…
Read MoreTensions flare between Tab Baldwin, Nash Racela in UAAP playoff duel
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Adamson coach Nash Racela and Ateneo coach Tab Baldwin. -MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Ateneo coach Tab Baldwin and Adamson tactician Nash Racela were slapped with double technical fouls after a verbal altercation in the final 53 seconds of the third quarter in the playoff for No.4 in the UAAP Season 86 men’s basketball tournament.…
Read MoreSao Paulo GP: Fernando Alonso relives thrilling last-lap Sergio Perez duel for final podium position
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Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Fernando Alonso just pips Sergio Perez to a podium spot after an epic battle in the final stages of the race. Fernando Alonso just pips Sergio Perez to a podium spot after an epic battle in the final stages of the race. Fernando Alonso has…
Read MoreDuel with Jets a PBA gauge for Tropang Giga
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Jojo Lastimosa: No expectations. —CONTRIBUTED PHOTO How TNT performs in its first home game in the East Asia Super League (EASL) on Wednesday against the Chiba Jets will likely serve as a gauge for the Tropang Giga’s coming campaign in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) season starting this weekend. Before facing the Magnolia Hotshots in…
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