• November 22, 2024

Jokic, Gilgeous-Alexander now NBA MVP favorites with Embiid out

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder attempts to drive past Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets during the first quarter of a game at Paycom Center on October 29, 2023 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Joshua Gateley/Getty Images/AFP DENVER — The NBA MVP race just became a little more wide open now that…

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Jokic, Gilgeous-Alexander ascend to NBA MVP favorites

FI:E–Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder attempts to drive past Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets.  Joshua Gateley/Getty Images/AFP  DENVER — The NBA MVP race just became a little more wide open now that Joel Embiid’s chances at a repeat have ended. The Philadelphia 76ers big man was the odds-on favorite at…

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Sisi Rondina, Choco Mucho star, wins PVL MVP

Choco Mucho star Sisi Rondina during Game 2 of the PVL All-Filipino Conference Finals against Creamline.–PVL PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — Sisi Rondina capped her first professional season by being crowned as the Most Valuable Player in the 2023 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) second All-Filipino Conference. Rondina led Choco Mucho to its first-ever finals appearance since…

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Tots Carlos is PVL Finals MVP in latest Creamline title win

Creamline’s Tots Carlos is named Finals MVP in the PVL All-Filipino Conference.–PVL PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — Tots Carlos won her first Finals Most Valuable Player award after leading Creamline to a “three-peat” in the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference.  Carlos, a three-time Conference MVP winner, poured in 26 points in Creamline’s title-clinching 22-25, 25-20, 29-27,…

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Vince Himzon named Spikers’ Turf MVP

Lattes-Letran’ Vince Himzon is the Spikers’ Turf MVP. –PVL PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — Vince Himzon made history as the first middle blocker to win the Spikers’ Turf Most Valuable Player on Friday at FilOIl EcoOil Centre in San Juan City. Himzon, who led Saints and Lattes-Letran to a semifinal run, emerged as the Invitational Conference…

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Kevin Quiambao is UAAP Finals MVP after leading La Salle title run

La Salle’s Kevin Quiambao (17) during Game 3 of the UAAP Season 86 men’s basketball Finals against UP.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Kevin Quiambao added another Most Valuable Player award to cap his sophomore year as he emerged as the best player of the UAAP Season 86 men’s basketball Finals. Quiambao saved his best for…

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La Salle’s Kevin Quiambao is first local to win UAAP MVP in 8 years

La Salle forward Kevin Quiambao.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Kevin Quiambao became the first local UAAP Most Valuable Player in eight years after topping the statistical race in the Season 86 men’s basketball tournament. After a stellar sophomore year, the La Salle star is set to be crowned as the Season MVP in Game 2…

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PBA: Christian Standhardinger unfazed about not winning MVP

FILE–Ginebra Gin Kings’ Christian Standhardinger during a PBA game. -MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Christian Standhardinger has always had his eyes on a much bigger prize. He may have missed out on the PBA Season 47 Most Valuable Player award, but Standhardinger’s priority has always been to get more championships for Ginebra. And he said there’s no…

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NCAA: Will Gozum finds MVP form for streaking Benilde

CSB’s Will Gozum soars for a layup against Jose Rizal University.-NCAA PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—Amid a high-intensity and physical encounter, College of St. Benilde big man Will Gozum reminded the rest of the league that he is still the reigning NCAA MVP. It took him 13 games but Gozum finally found his MVP form in the…

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June Mar claims mind-boggling seventh MVP

June Mar Fajardo shows off his latest hoard—the All-Defensive, MVP and Mythical Team trophies that downplay his dominance last season. (Photo by JONAS TERRADO) Almost two weeks before winning an unprecedented seventh Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Most Valuable Player award, an enthusiastic June Mar Fajardo happily recalled the time he had being away from the…

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