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Meralco clobbers Terrafirma to lock up second seed
Meralco Bolts’ Alvin Pasaol during a PBA Governors’ Cup game. –PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines–Meralco played full throttle all of Saturday night to whip Terrafirma, 124-82, in the PBA Governors’ Cup. The Bolts raced to a 10-2 lead to open the contest at Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Manila and then never looked back, ultimately locking up…
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Aryna Sabalenka: Second seed seals US Open title with victory against home hope Jessica Pegula | Tennis News
Aryna Sabalenka overcame the heartbreak of losing last year’s title by finally landing the US Open title with victory against home hope Jessica Pegula on Arthur Ashe Stadium. Sabalenka, who lost out to Coco Gauff 12 months ago, earned redemption as she landed the big one in New York with a dramatic 7-5 7-5 victory…
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Despite streak, Beermen not taking sights off target: the No. 1 seed
Marcio Lassiter is more focused on the Beermen’s title bid than he is on his chase of a cherished league record. —PBA IMAGES San Miguel Beer forward Marcio Lassiter currently has 1,205 triples—13 away from tying LA Tenorio for third all-time in the Philippine Basketball Association’s (PBA) list for three-pointers made. The seasoned marksman has…
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San Miguel Beer clinches top seed, rips NLEX
San Miguel Beermen guard CJ Perez.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines–On a roll from the start of the tournament, San Miguel tapped on that head of steam it built thus far on Sunday night to dispatch undermanned NLEX, 120-103, and claim the No. 1 spot in the PBA Philippine Cup eliminations. CJ Perez finished with 30 points…
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FEU secures top seed in UAAP men’s volleyball
FEU Tamaraws.–UAAP PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — Far Eastern University clinched the top seed and a twice-to-beat bonus in the UAAP Season 86 men’s volleyball tournament after sweeping the University of the Philippines, 25-17, 25-22, 25-22, on Saturday at Philsports Arena. FEU earned its eighth consecutive victory for a 12-1 record, becoming the No.1 seed for…
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NBA: Pelicans beat Clippers to tighten race for No. 4 seed
New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) reacts after a basket against Los Angeles Clippers guard Amir Coffey (7) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Friday, March 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton) NEW ORLEANS — Zion Williamson snagged an inbound pass in the backcourt with just less than 4…
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NFL roundup: Ravens thrash Dolphins, grab top seed in AFC
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) looks to pass as he scrambles against the Miami Dolphins during the first half of an NFL football game in Baltimore, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) Lamar Jackson passed for 321 yards and matched his career high of five touchdown passes and the Baltimore Ravens clinched the…
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US Open: Top seed Iga Swiatek kicks off her title defence with stunning win over Rebecca Peterson
Top seed Iga Swiatek kicked off her US Open title defence with a demolition job over Rebecca Peterson, while eighth seed Maria Sakkari made an early exit. The 22-year-old four-time Grand Slam champion dropped just eight points as she took the first set to love against Sweden’s Peterson. Peterson did get on the board early…
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Alex Eala, partner enter semifinals after upset of W25 Aldershot top seed – rezal404
Alex Eala and Polish doubles partner Radwanska. –ALEX EALA FACEBOOK MANILA, Philippines — It was a double victory for Alex Eala on Wednesday in the W25 Aldershot as she opened her singles campaign on a high note and entered the doubles semifinal with her partner Urszula Radwanska of Poland in Great Britain. The 18-year-old Filipino,…
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After challenge-filled win, F2 puts seed in crosshairs – rezal404
F2 Logistics celebrate tough five-set win over Choco Mucho in the PVL Invitational Conference. – MARLO CUETO Regine Diego gave credit to everyone on her staff for doing their jobs in a high-wire win the last time out and the F2 Logistics Cargo Movers are being kept on their toes by their coach for a…
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