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Mapua grabs lead; Cortez sparks Lions’ victory
Mapua Cardinals and coach Randy Alcantara. | PHOTO: Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net Mapua coach Randy Alcantara watched Lyceum launch a comeback and knew he had seen that before. “I watched Lyceum versus Arellano, that’s almost exactly what they did today,” Alcantara said on Saturday. And Alcantara made sure the Cardinals knew what they were up to. “I…
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Anthony Semerad sparks NLEX’s come-from-behind win vs TNT – rezal404
NLEX Road Warriors’ Anthony Semerad. –PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines—NLEX banked on Anthony Semerad to gain the come-from-behind win over TNT in the PBA On Tour, 97-84, at San Juan Arena on Wednesday. After being down by as much as 22 in the second quarter, 39-17, the Road Warriors rode on a momentous performance from Semerad,…
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CJ Cansino sparks UP breakaway in Filoil Preseason win – rezal404
UP Fighting Maroons’ CJ Cansino. —FILOIL MEDIA MANILA, Philippines — CJ Cansino erupted in the fourth quarter as University of the Philippines turned back the also-ran University of the East, 103-81, to clinch the No.2 seed in Group II of the 2023 Filoil EcoOil Preseason Cup on Thursday at Filoil EcoOil Center in San Juan.…
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Joshua Munzon sparks NorthPort win over TNT – rezal404
Northport’s Joshua Munzon. -PBA PICTURES ANTIPOLO—Joshua Munzon led a big windup as NorthPort picked up its first victory in the PBA On Tour after defeating shorthanded TNT, 99-90, on Friday at Ynares Center here. Munzon scored the first five in an 11-0 run finish that put the Batang Pier in the win column after dropping…
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Premier League trends: Erling Haaland sparks No 9 rebirth, time-wasting at all-time high, Pep Guardiola disciples take control
The Premier League season drew to a close on Sunday – but which trends emerged during the dramatic campaign? Man City’s title triumph driven by physicality Sky Sports’ Nick Wright: Pep Guardiola’s willingness to adapt and evolve has long been one of his greatest strengths but this season he took it to new levels, a…
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Late birdie streak sparks Ababa triumph – rezal404
Johnnel Ababa shows off his trophy. —PHOTO BY PILIPINAS GOLF By his calculations, Johnnel Ababa knew one thing. “Despite trailing knew most of the way, I I had a chance,” he said on Saturday. He figured two birdies a the back nine would put him solidly in contention for the ICTSI Villamor Philippine Masters crown.…
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Taekwondo sparks late gold rush for Team Philippines; Bautista collects boxing gold – rezal404
Kurt Barbosa of the Philippines (right) battles his idol, Thailand’s Ramnarong Sawekwiharee inthe final. Barbosa won the gold. —AFP One fought against his idol. The other, for probably the last time. In high drama on the taekwondo floor in the 32nd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, Kurt Barbosa and Samuel Morrison spearheaded a four-gold haul by…
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Rhenz Abando sparks Anyang past Seoul to tie Finals at 1-1 – rezal404
Anyang KGC’s Rhenz Abando (middle) in the Korean Basketball League. KBL PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — Rhenz Abando propelled Anyang KGC with an impressive 18-point performance in their 81-67 rout of the Seoul SK Knights to even the series in Game 2 of the Korean Basketball League Finals on Thursday at Anyang Gymnasium. After his presence…
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