Go siblings go different ways as LJ nears men’s title

LJ Go.–CONTRIBUTED PHOTO LJ Go took a giant leap forward, and younger sister Lois Kaye had a big misstep on Thursday as the siblings seeking breakthrough professional victories went different ways in the ICTSI Palos Verdes Championship in Davao. Shooting an eagle-aided seven-under-par 65, LJ opened up a whopping eight-shot lead over Angelo Que and…

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Maxine Esteban nears Olympic dream

Fencer Maxine Esteban off to a strong start for Ivory Coast in bid to qualify for Paris Olympics. –CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Filipino-Ivorian fencer Maxine Esteban will compete in a final Olympic-qualifying tournament in Washington D.C. on March 15, looking to officially book a ticket to the Summer Games slated in Paris this year. Esteban, who switched…

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PBA: Boatwright scores 51, streaking San Miguel nears twice-to-beat

San Miguel Beermen import Bennie Boatwright.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines–San Miguel picked Terrafirma apart on Sunday night, 132-110, to move closer to a twice-to-beat playoff advantage in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup. Import Bennie Boatwright Jr. put up 51 points and 12 rebounds to help the Beermen annex a fourth-straight win that ultimately hiked their record to…

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Creamline nears another PVL title, overcomes Choco Mucho in Game 1

Creamline Cool Smashers in Game 1 of the PVL All-Filipino Conference Finals against Choco Mucho. –PVL PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — Creamline flaunted its championship experience to beat first-time finalist and sister team Choco Mucho in Game 1,  25-23, 19-25, 26-24, 25-22, and move on the cusp of its third straight Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino…

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PVL: Tots Carlos fires 23 vs Akari as Creamline nears eliminations sweep

Tots Carlos leads Creamline Cool Smashers in latest win in the PVL All-Filipino Conference. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Tots Carlos poured in 23 points to push Creamline on the verge of sweeping the elimination round with a 26-28, 25-14, 25-23, 25-22 win over Akari in the 2023 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) second All-Filipino Conference…

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NCAA: Mapua downs EAC, San Sebastian mops Letran as Final Four nears

Mapua’s Clint Escamis soars up for a layup en route to their win against Emilio Aguinaldo College. –NCAA Photo MANILA, Philippines—With the NCAA Season 99 men’s basketball tournament Final Four on the horizon, Mapua played like it was the playoffs and defeated Emilio Aguinaldo College, 83-77, at San Juan Arena on Wednesday. Clint Escamis, who…

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NCAA: Migs Oczon, Clint Escamis shine as Season 99 first round nears end

Migs Oczon shoots past Perpetual Help. –NCAA Photo MANILA, Philippines—As the first round of the NCAA Season 99 men’s basketball nears its finish, College of St. Benilde’s Migs Oczon has emerged as the league’s leading scorer so far. The sweet-shooting Blazer averaged 16.71 points after seven games. Agem Miranda of Jose Rizal University is second…

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UP nears first round sweep in UAAP women’s basketball; NU wins anew

UP Fighting Maroons’ Louna Ozar. –UAAP PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — University of the Philippines and defending champion National University stayed on top of the UAAP Season 86 women’s basketball tournament after beating separate foes on Wednesday at Adamson University Gym. The UP Fighting Maroons inched closer to a first-round sweep after overcoming last year’s runner-ups…

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NBA watching Lillard, Harden trade demands as season nears

File photo shows James Harden of the Philadelphia 76ers reacting to a play against the Boston Celtics during the second quarter in game six of the Eastern Conference Semifinals in the 2023 (Getty Images via AFP) NEW YORK – With NBA season openers barely a month away, the league is watching trade demand situations by…

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Americans scrape past Euro foe; Italy nears knockout phase      – rezal404

Italy celebrates its comeback win over Serbia in the Fiba World Cup second round. -MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Anthony Edwards stood firm in his earlier pronouncement that second round opponents and perhaps even those left in contention, will still have to go through Team USA even after the Americans just survived their first big scare in their…

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