Archer Quiambao, Eagle Dela Rosa hold wide leads in MVP derbies

La Salle’s Kevin Quiambao.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Kevin Quiambao, La Salle’s all-around cornerstone, and Ateneo’s double-double machine, Kacey dela Rosa, are on track to win second straight MVPs in the men’s and women’s divisions, respectively, after first-round statistics for Season 87 of the UAAP basketball tournaments were released on Wednesday. The hands-down winner last season, Quiambao had…

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Playing against idols, Alas Pilipinas Men hold their own

Alas Pilipinas Men and Japan’s Osaka Bluteon.–PNVF PHOTO MANILA, Philippines–The men’s volleyball team held their heads high despite a straight-set loss against Japan S V.League club Osaka Bluteon on day one of the Alas Pilipinas Invitationals at the PhilSports Arena. Osaka Bluteon is composed of players from the fan-favorite Japanese men’s volleyball team 2024 Paris…

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T20 World Cup: Scotland can ‘hold heads high’ after tournament exit, says captain Richie Berrington | Cricket News

Scotland captain Richie Berrington says his side can “hold their heads high” after defeat to Australia ended their hopes of reaching the T20 World Cup Super 8s. Scotland would have advanced into the second round at England’s expense had they beaten Mitchell Marsh’s team in St Lucia on Sunday but lost by five wickets as…

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Celtics hold off Mavericks for commanding 3-0 NBA Finals lead

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum, left, is hugged by guard Jaylen Brown after they defeated the Dallas Mavericks 106-99 in Game 3 of the NBA basketball finals, Wednesday, June 12, 2024, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) SCHEDULE: NBA Finals 2024 Boston Celtics vs Dallas Mavericks DALLAS — Jayson Tatum scored 31 points, Jaylen Brown had…

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T20 World Cup: South Africa hold off Bangladesh by four runs to stay unbeaten | Cricket News

Spinner Keshav Maharaj bowled a six-run, two-wicket final over as South Africa held off Bangladesh by four runs to stay unbeaten in the T20 World Cup on Monday. Bangladesh needed 11 from the last six deliveries for victory, then needed six off the last two balls. Mahmudullah came within a couple of feet of getting…

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Real Madrid and Brazil star Vincius Jr warns abusers to be afraid: ‘I’ll hold them accountable’ | Football News

Vinicius Jr said racists should be “afraid” after three Valencia fans were each sentenced to eight months in prison for abusing him during a match last year. The sentences are the first convictions connected to racist abuse in football in Spain, and the Real Madrid forward welcomed the decision to issue custodial sentences to the…

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Celtics hold off Mavericks for 2-0 lead

Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington (25) is blocked by Boston Celtics’ Derrick White (9) and Jaylen Brown (7) during the second half of Game 2 of the NBA Finals basketball series, Sunday, June 9, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Steven Senne) BOSTON — Jrue Holiday had 26 points and 11 rebounds, and Jayson Tatum made up…

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Meralco hopes to hold on to 2-1 lead this time around

Meralco Bolts’ Chris Newsome shoots during Game 3 of the PBA Philippine Cup Finals against the San Miguel Beermen.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Meralco is once again in familiar territory after preserving its lead in the end this time to take a 2-1 advantage over San Miguel Beer in the PBA Philippine Cup Finals. What the Bolts don’t…

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Mavericks hold off Thunder for 2-1 lead

Dallas Mavericks’ Kyrie Irving (11) and Luka Doncic, right, celebrate the team’s win in Game 3 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) DALLAS — Luka Doncic already had a balky right knee and an achy left ankle when he fell…

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Manchester United hold initial talks with Thomas Tuchel over becoming club’s new boss – Paper Talk | Football News

The top stories and transfer rumours from Tuesday’s newspapers… DAILY EXPRESS Sir Jim Ratcliffe has reportedly held initial talks with Thomas Tuchel about taking over as Manchester United boss. DAILY TELEGRAPH Erik ten Hag will effectively be on trial over the next month as Manchester United’s new technical director Jason Wilcox conducts an audit of…

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