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NU Lady Bulldogs clinch Final Four bonus after FEU sweep
NU Lady Bulldogs’ Bella Belen and Camilla Lamina in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net National University secured the first twice-to-beat advantage in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament with a 25-21, 25-19, 25-22 victory over fellow semifinal-bound Far Eastern University on Wednesday at Smart Araneta Coliseum. Alyssa Solomon sealed the…
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Gilas Women reach Fiba 3×3 Asia Cup main draw after sweep
FILE–Gilas Pilipinas’ women’s 3×3 Camille Clarin. Clarin and the Gilas women team are competing in the Fiba 3×3 Asia Cup. –FIBA PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — Camille Clarin led the collective effort of the Gilas Pilipinas Women to barge into the main draw of the Fiba 3×3 Asia Cup after beating Kazakhstan, 21-12, and completing a three-game…
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Doromal, Ateneo get boost from ex-Blue Eagles in sweep of UP
Ateneo Blue Eagles libero Roma Doromal.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Roma Mae Doromal was grateful for the timely boost given by former Ateneo Blue Eagles, who cheered for them in their straight-set win over University of the Philippines in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament on Sunday. Faith Nisperos, Maddie Madayag, Deanna Wong, Jem…
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As UST faces NU, Eya Laure hopes no sweep meme stays in drafts
Former UST stars Eya Laure and Sisi Rondina watching a UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball game. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Eya Laure is proud of how the University of Santo Tomas Golden Tigresses have proven that they can carry the school pride and compete at a high level even without her in the UAAP…
Read MoreUE fencers stretch dominance, sweep overall titles
University of the East has found itself a promising gem in rookie Willa Galvez. —UAAP MEDIA University of the East (UE) remains the gold standard in UAAP fencing. The Red Warriors swept the event for the third straight season by ruling Season 86 on Sunday at UST Quadricentennial Pavilion. Count the tallies: That’s 10 straight…
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UST Tigresses sweep first round, beat Adamson
UST Tigresses during a game against Adamson Lady Falcons in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines–Rookie power hitter Angeline Poyos prevented Adamson’s brewing comeback with a series of savage kills as University of Santo Tomas stayed perfect, 25-18, 22-25, 25-15, 28-26, late Saturday night at the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball…
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San Miguel’s quest to sweep PBA season gets off the ground
June Mar Fajardo (with ball) still posts a double-double in limited minutes. —PBA IMAGES June Mar Fajardo is aware of the unusual trend in the PBA Philippine Cup, where the traditional lower-tier teams are sitting atop the standings at this point of the eliminations. And that should keep Fajardo and the Beermen, who opened their…
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NBA: Nuggets complete season sweep of Celtics
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, right, looks to pass the ball as Boston Celtics forward Xavier Tillman, center, and guard Jrue Holiday defend in the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, March 7, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) DENVER— Sometimes, Nikola Jokic’s triple-double is as meaningful as it is magical. That was…
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NBA: Timberwolves sweep season series vs Trail Blazers
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Karl-Anthony Towns (32) goes to the basket against Portland Trail Blazers center Duop Reath (26) in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game, Monday, March 4, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn) MINNEAPOLIS — Rudy Gobert had 25 points and 16 rebounds for his 43rd double-double of the season, Michael Conley…
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Gilas shows up a much better lot to sweep Asia Cup first window
Justin Brownlee leads Gilas Pilipinas anew in the Fiba Asia Cup qualifiers. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net What Gilas Pilipinas expected to be a tougher contest turned out to be one where it showed utter domination after the Nationals dismantled Chinese Taipei, 106-53, in the Fiba Asia Cup Qualifiers on Sunday night. The Filipinos played without letup at…
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