Djokovic will benefit from long break, says new physio

Novak Djokovic is recovering from a "significant" elbow injury and is keen to get back on the tour again, the 12-times grand slam champion's new physiotherapist Ulises Badio has said.  
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Ateneo stays undefeated as Ikeh, Tolentino lift Eagles past Bulldogs

The Blue Eagles is still the only unbeaten team in the UAAP Men's Basketball competition.
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Ateneo stays undefeated as Ikeh, Tolentino lift Eagles past Bulldogs

Chi Ikeh and Vince Tolentino tallied career-high numbers as the Ateneo Blue Eagles secured a 96-83 victory against the NU Bulldogs to stay as the only unbeaten team in the UAAP Men's Basketball competition.
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Archers whip Tigers to get back on winning track

The DLSU Green Archers shot a high 52 percent from the field to deliver a 115-86 domination of the UST Growling Tigers on Saturday.
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TNT survives Rain or Shine, sets semis date with Ginebra

Glen Rice Jr. tipped in a Jayson Castro airball with 10 seconds remaining to lift the TNT KaTropa past the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters, 118-114, on Friday and take the last semifinals slot in the 2017 PBA Governors' Cup.
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Pinay shines in extreme obstacle course race

A Filipina bagged one of the top prizes in an extreme obstacle course race held in the Philippines for the first time, GMA News' Raffy Tima reported on Balitanghali on Friday.
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Amer lights it up for 31 as Bolts eliminate Blackwater

The Meralco Bolts relied on their steady three-point shooting in the endgame to earn a come from behind victory against the Blackwater Elite, 104-96, to claim a semifinals slot in the 2017 PBA Governors' Cup.
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Cone careful about 'championship hangover' as Ginebra ends San Miguel's grandslam hopes

Barangay Ginebra San Miguel dominated the San Miguel Beermen on Wednesday, 104-84, to clinch another semifinals berth in the 2017 PBA Governors' Cup.
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Woods admits he may never return to competition

Tiger Woods publicly acknowledged on Wednesday what has been obvious for some time, that he might never return to competitive golf.
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Ginebra ends San Miguel's grand slam dreams with blowout victory

Defending champion Barangay Ginebra San Miguel rolled to 104-84 win to knock out San Miguel Beer on Wednesday in the PBA Governors' Cup quarterfinals.
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Rain or Shine forces do-or-die vs. TNT in quarterfinals

The Rain or Shine Elasto Painters had six players in double figures as they forced a do-or-die game against the TNT KaTropa, 106-102, in the quarterfinals of the 2017 PBA Governors' Cup.
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Ateneo remains unbeaten after repulsing late UST rally

University of Santo Tomas cut Ateneo's 22-point lead to just one before losing steam in the final minutes to go down, 94-84, on Wednesday.
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Tolentino tows FEU to victory over NU

The Far Eastern University Tamaraws benefitted from the National University Bulldogs' sluggish start to carve out a 90-83 victory in UAAP Season 80 men's basketball action on Wednesday.
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US charges NCAA basketball coaches with bribery, fraud

NEW YORK--US authorities on Tuesday unveiled fraud charges against 10 people associated with some of the country's premier college basketball programs, including four coaches and an Adidas AG executive, following a two-year corruption probe.  
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Djokovic to keep Agassi as head coach

Novak Djokovic will keep Andre Agassi as his head coach when he returns to action after recovering from an elbow injury which forced him to cut short his season in July, Serbia's former world number one said on Tuesday.
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Hotshots seize semis berth with win over NLEX

The Star Hotshots grabbed the first ticket to the 2017 PBA Governors' Cup semifinals after defeating the NLEX Road Warriors, 89-77, on Tuesday.
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Austin vows to 'shake back next game' after loss to Petrochimi

Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas reinforcement Isaiah Austin, in a tweet, vowed to "shake back next game," following the Philippine team's 66-87 loss against Iran's Petrochimi Tuesday night in the 2017 FIBA Asia Champions Cup.
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Maliksi leads Blackwater to shock win over Meralco

Import Henry Walker led the Elite with 30 points, while hotshot guard Mike Digregorio chipped in 20, but it was Allein Maliksi's stellar performance in the final minute that gave Blackwater the victory.
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LeBron James hopes Dwyane Wade will join Cavs

LeBron James is hopeful Dwyane Wade will join the Cleveland Cavaliers after he secured his buyout from the Chicago Bulls.
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No regrets over Trump 'bum' jibe - LeBron

LeBron James said Monday he did not regret branding President Donald Trump a "bum", accusing the US leader of dividing the nation in his feud with the sports world.
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The name's Red Bull, Aston Martin Red Bull from 2018

Aston Martin will become Red Bull's Formula One title partner next season in a move that will raise the British marque's track profile against commercial sportscar rivals Ferrari and McLaren.
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Dwyane Wade and Bulls to part ways -- report

Dwyane Wade and the Chicago Bulls have agreed to part ways after the veteran point guards' first season with his hometown team, the US media reported on Sunday night.
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Beermen fall to Bolts, set up showdown with Ginebra

The San Miguel Beermen collapsed in the endgame, losing a double digit lead to bow to the Meralco Bolts, 104-101, on Sunday.
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Kipchoge misses record in rainy Berlin triumph

Olympic champion Eliud Kipchoge staved off a surprise challenge from Ethiopian debutant Guye Adola to win an enthralling Berlin marathon on Sunday, but missed out on his bid to set a new world record.
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Trump urges fans to consider NFL boycott over player anthem protests

Donald Trump on Sunday stepped up his criticism of NFL players who protest during the national anthem, calling on fans to consider boycotting the NFL if teams do not discipline them.
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PBA: Star overpowers NLEX, closes in on top 4 slot

The Star Hotshots stayed in the hunt for a top four finish in the elimination round of the Governors' Cup after defeating the NLEX Road Warriors 101-93.
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Ateneo stays undefeated behind Ravena's 21

Up eight heading into the final 10 minutes, it was Ravena and Mike Nieto who combined for 17 points allowing the Eagles to pull away.
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Starters sizzle as Falcons feast on Bulldogs

Adamson's starters scored 61 big points as the Falcons defeated the NU Bulldogs, 83-76, on Sunday in the UAAP Men's Basketball competition.
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TNT wallops Ginebra to clinch q'finals twice-to-beat advantage

The TNT KaTropa put on a shooting clinic on Saturday, overwhelming Barangay Ginebra San Miguel, 121-92.
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LeBron, Kobe rip Trump for uninviting Curry to the White House

US President Donald Trump has withdrawn his invitation for NBA champion Washington Wizards to visit the White House, and his tweet about it did not go well with basketball greats.
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NBA, NFL hit back after Trump tirade

President Donald Trump triggered a backlash from the US professional sports world on Saturday, withdrawing a White House invitation to the NBA champion Golden State Warriors after condemning NFL players protesting the national anthem.
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NFL vows 'vigorous' fight against Aaron Hernandez CTE lawsuit

The National Football League on Friday vowed to vigorously fight a lawsuit filed on behalf of former New England Patriots star Aaron Hernandez's family that claimed his severe chronic traumatic encephalopathy led to his suicide.
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Elasto Painters make it rain, earn 24-pt win vs. Blackwater

The Rain or Shine Elasto Painters remained in the hunt for a top four finish in the elimination round of the 2017 PBA Governors' Cup after defeating the Blackwater Elite, 122-98, on Saturday.
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Maroons stun Archers behind Desiderio's 30

Paul Desiderio delivered 30 big points along with six boards and five assists as the UP Fighting Maroons dealt the DLSU Green Archers its first loss of the season, 98-87, on Saturday.
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Tolentino shines as Tams trip Tigers

The FEU Tamaraws relied on Arvin Tolentino's solid second half play to earn a come-from-behind victory against the UST Growling Tigers, 78-65, on Saturday at the MOA Arena.
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Pinoy fighter Genesis Servania falls short in world title bid

Previously unbeaten contender Genesis Servania of Bacolod City fell short in his first world title attempt losing by unanimous decision to WBO world featherweight champion Oscar Valdez Friday night (Saturday morning PHL time) at the Convention Center in Tucson, Arizona.
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PHL places 5th so far in ASEAN Para Games

Filipino para athletes have so far bagged 65 medals, 19 of them gold, in the 9th ASEAN Para Games in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, which is set to end Saturday, September 23.  
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Kings top Canucks in first NHL game in China

Tanner Pearson scored two goals in an exhibition game, which would typically be no gigantic feat.
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Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas opens campaign with victory over Kazakhstan

Philippine representative to the FIBA Asia Champions Cup 2017 Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas opened its campaign with a win against Kazakhstan's BC Astana, 73-65, on Friday night in Chenzhou, China.
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3-year-old chess whiz from Rizal faces 10 opponents at the same time

At age 3, Magnus Carlsen Roma can do what many adult chess enthusiasts would not dare do: face 10 opponents at the same time.
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Martivo fights for LGBTQ representation and championship gold at PWR

Earl Lagman is a senior trainer at a BPO five days a week. But on Sundays, Lagman -- hair dyed blonde -- transforms into gay wrestler "Martivo the Man Doll," clad in his leopard-print legwarmers and LED sneakers, carrying a rainbow flag to represent the LGBTQ community.
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FC Barcelona coaches hold clinic for Aeta football team during PHL visit

FC Barcelona coaches recently teamed up with Filipino football luminaries to hold a sports clinic for the all-Aeta Poroc Football Club in Pampanga.
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Fajardo, Cabagnot score 24 apiece as Beermen defeat Phoenix Fuel Masters

The San Miguel Beermen delivered when it mattered most, squeezing past the Phoenix Fuelmasters, 109-107, to create a three-way tie for third place in the 2017 PBA Governors' Cup.  
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Rain or Shine wallops Alaska in Dela Cruz, Hontiveros' final game

The Rain or Shine Elasto Painters overwhelmed the Alaska Aces on Wednesday with a 34-18 second quarter assault to cruise to a 112-82 victory in the 2017 PBA Governors Cup.
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McGregor could address Congress in rights campaign for fighters

Mixed martial arts champion Conor McGregor could speak in the United States Congress to help with a campaign to extend the legal protections enjoyed by boxers to MMA fighters, according to Congressman Markwayne Mullin.
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Jake LaMotta, boxing's 'Raging Bull,' dies

Jake LaMotta, the brutish former boxing champion whose life of violence in and out of the ring was portrayed in the movie "Raging Bull," died on Tuesday, according to one of his daughters.
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La Salle routs Adamson in Mbala's return

Ben Mbala scored 21 of his 32 points in the first half to lead La Salle to an 85-73 victory against the Adamson Falcons in UAAP men's basketball action on Wednesday.
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NU keeps UST winless

The National University Bulldogs limited University of Santo Tomas Growling Tigers to just 11 points in the fourth quarter to carve out a 94-84 victory in UAAP men's basketball action on Wednesday at Mall of Asia Arena.
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Durant sorry for 'idiotic' tweets

Golden State Warriors star Kevin Durant apologised on Tuesday for exchanges with fans on Twitter about his departure from Oklahoma City Thunder, branding his comments "childish" and "idiotic."
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Austin joins Ravena, Teng in FIBA Asia Champions Cup 2017

NBA 2014 draft pick Isaiah Austin will team up with Kiefer Ravena and Jeron Teng in the upcoming FIBA Asia Champions Cup 2017. Chot Reyes, head coach of Philippine representative Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas, announced the roster Tuesday.
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Eduard Folayang to defend title against Martin Nguyen in Manila

Filipino fight fans will bear witness to a superfight when Asia's largest mixed martial arts promotion returns to the Philippines for "ONE Championship: Legends of the World" on November 10 at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.
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Formula One plays the blame game after Vettel smash

Sebastian Vettel's temperament is under the spotlight again after the Ferrari driver's hopes of seizing back the Formula One lead disappeared in a few seconds of mayhem at the Singapore Grand Prix on Sunday.
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Driver who crashed into Bolado's motorcycle still at-large --girlfriend

"Tumakas 'yung driver nung sasakyan na nakabangga sa kanya. Sa ngayon po talaga wala pa ako balita sa suspect pero nasa mga police na 'yung naiwang sasakyan."
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Cris 'Jumbo' Bolado dies in motorcycle accident in Cambodia

Former PBA center Cris Bolado died in a motorcycle accident in Cambodia on Sunday.
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Hamilton wins in Singapore with Vettel out

Lewis Hamilton took a huge stride towards his fourth Formula One title on Sunday by winning an incident-packed Singapore Grand Prix after Ferrari title rival Sebastian Vettel crashed out at the start.
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TNT staves off Star behind Rice Jr.'s 43

The TNT KaTropa relied on clutch shots from Glen Rice Jr. in the end game to stave off the Star Hotshots, 104-99, on Sunday.
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PBA: Blackwater beats GlobalPort, claims QF berth at Governors' Cup

Allein Maliksi scored 22 points to hand the Blackwater Elite a quarterfinals berth after defeating the GlobalPort Batang Pier, 118-107.
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UAAP: Eagles claim solo first with win over FEU

The Ateneo Blue Eagles exploded for 34 points in the first quarter and never looked back, disposing of the FEU Tamaraws 94-82.
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Permission to hope: UP continues quest to shake off cellar dweller reputation under Perasol

From Seasons 73-78, UP held a 7-77 win loss record. Under its new coach Perasol, it has gone 7-10.
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Desiderio delivers career-high as UP demolishes UE

UP now improves to 2-1, bouncing back from its blowout loss against the Ateneo Blue Eagles. UE, meanwhile, remains winless.
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Alvarez and Golovkin slugfest ends in a draw, Pacquiao throws shade at judges

After twelve rounds, one judge scored it 118-110 for Alvarez, 115-113 for Golovkin and 114-114 ending the contest in a split draw.
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Team Lakay's Eustaquio falls short, Doliguez wins by KO

Flyweight standout Geje Eustaquio of Baguio City's Team Lakay suffered a split decision loss at the hands of former ONE flyweight champion Kairat Akhmetov in the main event of "ONE Championship: Total Victory" Saturday night at the Jakarta Convention Center in Indonesia.
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Vettel on pole in Singapore, Hamilton fifth

Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel put himself on pole position to retake the Formula One lead from Lewis Hamilton after setting the fastest lap in qualifying for the Singapore Grand Prix on Saturday.
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Brownlee, Tenorio lead Gin Kings past Rain or Shine

Justin Brownlee had 28 points, while LA Tenorio added 16 as Barangay Ginebra San Miguel defeated the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters, 89-82, on Saturday at the MOA Arena.
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Fajardo drops 41 as Beermen turn back Kia

June Mar Fajardo had 41 points and 17 rebounds as the San Miguel Beermen defeated the Kia Picanto, 118-12, on Saturday at the MOA Arena.
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Falcons feast on Tigers for first win

The Adamson Falcons secured their first win the the young UAAP Men's Basketball competition as they turned away the UST Growling Tigers, 88-81, on Saturday.
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Archers stave off Bulldogs to stay unbeaten

The DLSU Green Archers waxed hot from the field before clamping down on the NU Bulldogs in the end game to secure their second straight victory, 115-109, in the UAAP Men's Basketball competition.
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Bolts bury Aces early in Ranidel's debut

The Meralco Bolts relied on a 20-13 second quarter to blow by the Alaska Aces, 106-78, on Friday at the Araneta Coliseum.
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Star ends skid with win over GlobalPort

The Star Hotshots relied on their sweet shooting as they torched the GlobalPort Batang Pier, 109-83, to end their three-game losing streak on Friday at the Araneta Coliseum.
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Texans' Watson celebrates birthday with 13-9 win over Bengals

Deshaun Watson passed for 125 yards and had a 49-yard TD run in his first career start on his 22nd birthday, lifting the Houston Texans to a 13-9 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday night at Paul Brown Stadium.
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Over 500,000 World Cup tickets requested on first day of sales -- FIFA

Soccer fans requested more than 500,000 tickets for next year's World Cup finals in Russia on the first day of sales, FIFA said on Friday.
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Former UN chief Ban heads IOC ethics amid ongoing probes

Former U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon was elected head of the International Olympic Committee's ethics commission on Thursday as the Olympic body battles to improve its image amid a string of corruption cases involving senior members.
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How Rubilen Amit sunk sexism and self-doubt to be the first Pinay world pool champ

Men used to consider playing against her a “bonus round,” but it was thanks to their jeering that Rubilen Amit pursued billiards to become a world champion.
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Paris awarded 2024 Olympics, Los Angeles gets 2028 Games -- Int'l Olympic Committee

The International Olympic Committee on Wednesday awarded the 2024 summer Olympic Games to Paris and the 2028 edition to Los Angeles following a vote in the Peruvian capital.
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Rice Jr. nets triple double as TNT outlasts NLEX

The TNT KaTropa relied on a balanced attack to carve out a 112-107 win over the NLEX Road Warriors on Wednesday.
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Duterte to PSC: Find talented athletes among IPs, out-of-school youth

President Rodrigo Duterte called on the PSC to find talents among the indigenous communities and out-of-school youth.
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Ravena, Tio tow Ateneo to victory vs. UP

Thirdy Ravena had 16 points, while Tyler Tio was perfect from the field as the Ateneo Blue Eagles overwhelmed the UP Fighting Maroons, 92-71, on Wednesday.
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Elasto Painters make it rain, beat Phoenix

The Rain or Shine Elasto Painters buried the Phoenix Fuelmasters in 17 three-pointers en route to a 116-111 victory on Wednesday at the Ynares Center in Antipolo.
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Duterte gives P25.2M in cash incentives to SEA Games medalists

President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday awarded more than P25.2 million in cash incentives to the athletes who earned medals at the recently concluded 29th Southeast Asian Games.
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Ateneo Blue Babble Battalion protests EJKs at halftime

The Ateneo Blue Babble Battalion took halftime of the Blue Eagles' matchup against the University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons to make a stand.
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Tams trample Warriors for first win

The FEU Tamaraws had five players in double figures as in earned its first win in the UAAP Men's Basketball competition on Wednesday, 90-83.
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'Hawaiian Punch' Brian Viloria wins vs. Cartagena

Former two-division world champion Brian Viloria, dubbed the "Hawaiian Punch", won against American Miguel Cartagena in the "Superfly" card at the StubHub Center in Carson, California on Saturday.
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NBA: Warriors ink lucrative jersey deal with Rakuten

As the NBA joins sports leagues around the world in allowing sponsors' names on jerseys, the Golden State Warriors have inked a logo deal with Rakuten worth a reported $60 million (50 million euros) over three years.  
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Lakers reportedly set to honor Bryant in December

The Los Angeles Lakers will retire both jersey numbers worn by club legend Kobe Bryant before a December 18 game against NBA champions Golden State, US media reported Tuesday.
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Cowboys control Giants in 19-3 win

Ezekiel Elliott made his presence felt, but the Dallas Cowboys' defense made a greater impact as it shut down the New York Giants in the season opener on Sunday night.
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TNT trades Ranidel to Meralco

TNT KaTropa pulled the trigger on a major trade on Monday, sending star forward Ranidel De Ocampo to the Meralco Bolts in a three-team deal.
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Business-like Nadal wins third US Open title

A relentless Rafael Nadal thumped Kevin Anderson 6-3 6-3 6-4 to win the US Open on Sunday, earning the Spaniard his second grand slam title of the season and 16th of his career.
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Froome completes historic Tour-Vuelta double

Chris Froome became just the third rider in history to win the Vuelta a Espana and Tour de France in the same year as Matteo Trentin won the 21st stage of the Vuelta through the center of Madrid on Sunday.
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Beermen stay hot, slay league-leading Ginebra

The San Miguel Beermen issued a statement win on Sunday, defeating Barangay Ginebra San Miguel, 107-103, in the 2017 PBA Governors' Cup.
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PBA: Casio, Abueva combine for 46 as Aces outlast Kia

The Alaska Aces overcame a 10-point fourth quarter deficit to defeat the Kia Picanto, 102-94, on Sunday in the 2017 PBA Governors' Cup.
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UAAP: Archers prevent collapse, earn win without Mbala

The DLSU Green Archers hung on to defeat the FEU Tamaraws, 95-90, in the UAAP men's basketball competition at the MOA Arena.
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Desiderio delivers the dagger as UP overcomes UST 74-73

Paul Desiderio hit a go-ahead triple with 1.1 seconds remaining to give the UP Fighting Maroons a 74-73 victory over the UST Growlilng Tigers on Sunday.
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UAAP Season 80 opening ceremony

The season, hosted by FEU, is officially open!
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Ice-cool Stephens too good for Keys in US Open final

Sloane Stephens stayed composed throughout an all-American US Open final and played near-perfect tennis to win her maiden grand slam title with a 6-3 6-0 victory against Madison Keys on Saturday.
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Geje Eustaquio training for Akhmetov showdown

Geje Eustaquio of Baguio City's Team Lakay is wrapping up his training camp in the City of Pines before his crucial showdown against former ONE flyweight champion Kairat Akhmetov on September 16 at Jakarta Convention Center in Jakarta, Indonesia.
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Bolts bury Star in out of town win

The Meralco Bolts more than doubled the Star Hotshots' output in the first quarter to cruise to a 96-90 victory at the Sta. Rosa Multi-Purpose Sports Complex in the 2017 PBA Governors' Cup.
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Ateneo dominates Sarr-less Adamson

The Ateneo Blue Eagles capitalized on the absence of Papi Sarr as it dominated the Adamson Falcons, 85-65, in opening day play of the UAAP Men's Basketball competition.
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Henton heats up for 36 as Alaska downs GlobalPort

Ladontae Henton scored 36 points as the Alaska Aces continue to try to crawl from the bottom of the standings with a 101-98 victory against the GlobalPort Batang Pier.
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Kings continue to rule with win over Blackwater

Barangay Ginebra San Miguel limited the Blackwater Elite to just 10 points in the fourth quarter to cruise to a 98-81 victory in the 2017 PBA Governors' Cup.
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Bulldogs barrel past Warriors in opening day play

The NU Bulldogs took advantage of the UE Red Warriors' spotty shooting to take a 86-69 win in opening day play of the UAAP Men's Basketball competition.
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Healthy year bigger prize for Nadal than US Open crown

World number one Rafael Nadal, nagged for years by knee injuries but enjoying a stellar season, already has a prize more treasured than another Grand Slam title -- a healthy campaign chasing them.  
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Brian Villoria to face Miguel Cartagena in 'Superfly' card

Former two-division world champion Brian "Hawaiian Punch" Viloria is set to face Miguel Cartagena in eight rounds of boxing on Saturday, September 9.  
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Stephens beats Williams to reach US Open final

A new grand slam champion will be crowned at the US Open after Sloane Stephens beat fellow American Venus Williams 6-1 0-6 7-5 in a roller coaster of a semi-final on Thursday.
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SEA Games taekwondo 3-peat bros. appeal for 'maximum gov't support' to fulfill Olympic dream

Taekwondo jins and brothers Dustin Jacob and Raphael Enrico Mella successfully defended their title at the recently concluded 2017 SEA Games, after earning a three-peat victory in the men's poomsae category. This time, they are hoping their style of taekwondo would finally be included in the Olympics.
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How the UAAP became the country's premiere basketball league

Season 80 of UAAP, arguably Philippine basketball's hottest ticket and biggest cash-cow, starts on September 9
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Mayweather-McGregor ticket sales fall short of record

Ticket sales from Floyd Mayweather's superfight with Irishman Conor McGregor failed to top the record set by the American's 2015 bout with Manny Pacquiao, according to figures released by the Nevada Athletic Commission on Wednesday.
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Vandeweghe knocks world number one Pliskova out of US Open

CoCo Vandeweghe beat world number one Karolina Pliskova 7-6(4) 6-3 to become the third American woman to reach the semi-finals at the U.S. Open on Wednesday.
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Rice Jr., Castro combine for 59 as TNT trips Meralco

TNT Katropa survived a 38-point third period from the Meralco Bolts for a 113-107 victory on Wednesday at the Araneta Coliseum.
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San Miguel routs Rain or Shine behind Ross' 27

The San Miguel Beermen relied on Chris Ross' hot shooting to defeat the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters, 103-96, on Wednesday at the Araneta Coliseum.
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SEA Games medalist defends PHL's gold turnout

The Philippines may not have reached its target of 50 gold medals in the recently concluded 2017 Southeast Asian Games, but as far as the athletes are concerned, representing the country is more than enough.
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5 things we learned from Azkals' 2-2 draw with Yemen

The Azkals still lead the group with four points, but they have to improve significantly in the next three matches to ensure qualification to the Holy Grail -- the 2019 Asian Cup in the UAE.
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Rockets owner sells franchise to restaurant mogul

Restaurant mogul Tilman Fertitta has reached agreement to purchase the Houston Rockets from Leslie Alexander for $2.2 billion, an NBA record, with a formal announcement expected this week.
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D-Backs' Martinez blasts four HRs to tie record

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder J.D. Martinez tied a Major League record with four home runs on Monday against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
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Younghusbands help Azkals salvage draw against Yemen in Asian Cup qualifier

The Philippines settled for a 2-2 result against Yemen in their AFC Asian Cup qualifying matchup on Tuesday at Panaad Stadium in Bacolod City.
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Venus Williams leads American charge at US Open

Venus Williams, looking to win her first grand slam title since 2008, leads the American charge at the US Open as quarter-final action starts in Flushing Meadows on Tuesday.
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Season 80 debuts UAAP insiders, to join courtside reporters in delivering coverage

This season sees two gentlemen joining six ladies as courtside reporters and the debut of UAAP Insiders.
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De La Salle Green Archers are the team to beat in UAAP season 80

All eight coaches agree the upcoming season will be more competitive and more exciting
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Justin Thomas shoots 66 to beat Spieth by three shots at TPC Boston

Justin Thomas rode a couple of lucky breaks to become the first five-time champion on the PGA Tour this season when he won the Dell Technologies Championship in Massachusetts on Monday.
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Top seed Nadal overwhelms Dolgopolov at US Open

World number one Rafael Nadal dispatched Alexandr Dolgopolov 6-2 6-4 6-1 with a powerful display to reach the U.S. Open quarter-finals in just one hour 41 minutes on Monday.
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Pliskova breezes past Brady to advance to quarter-finals

World number one Karolina Pliskova needed just 46 minutes to defeat American Jennifer Brady 6-1 6-0 at Arthur Ashe Stadium and punch her ticket to the quarter-finals at the U.S. Open on Monday.
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Kvitova downs Muguruza to reach quarter-finals

Petra Kvitova signaled her return to top form eight months after sustaining a career-threatening hand injury with an impressive 7-6(3) 6-3 win over pre-tournament favorite Garbine Muguruza to reach the US Open quarter-finals on Sunday.
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Federer, Nadal in action on sunny day at US Open

Blue skies and bright sunshine greeted fans at the U.S. Open on Monday, where world number one Rafa Nadal and third seed Roger Federer were scheduled to play under an open roof at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
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Gilas standout Christian Standhardinger joining PBA draft

After a successful tour of duty with the national team, Christian Standhardinger will be taking his talents to the PBA.
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Hamilton takes Formula One lead from Vettel

Lewis Hamilton won the Italian Grand Prix for Mercedes on Sunday with an utterly dominant drive that sent the Briton clear at the top of the Formula One world championship for the first time in a year.
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Devance delivers as Ginebra stymies Star in OT

Joe Devance had 17 points, 11 rebounds, and eight assists to lead Barangay Ginebra San Miguel to a 105-101 victory over the Star Hotshots during Sunday's 2017 PBA Governors' Cup match.
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After two marathons Federer sprints into fourth round

After two marathons, Roger Federer had the after-burners on, sprinting past Spaniard Feliciano Lopez 6-3 6-3 7-5 and into the fourth round of the US Open on Saturday.
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WBO champion Horn targets Vargas after Pacquiao withdrawal

WBO welterweight champion Jeff Horn is eyeing a title defense against American Jesse Vargas after Manny Pacquiao's decision to postpone their planned rematch.
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GlobalPort struggles sans Pringle, falls to NLEX

Sean Anthony was the only other GlobalPort player in double figures with 15,leaving the Batang Pier with little fire power to topple NLEX.
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LeBron James in Manila for his Strive for Greatness show

Third time's the charm
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Pacquiao: Rematch with Horn will happen

Filipino boxing icon and Senator Manny Pacquiao clarified on Sunday that the planned rematch with Australian boxer Jeff Horn has not been canceled, contrary to reports that he supposedly has pulled out from the bout.
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Rainmaster Hamilton takes record pole at Monza

Triple world champion Lewis Hamilton took a record 69th Formula One pole position with a wet weather masterclass at the Italian Grand Prix on Saturday while Ferrari's championship leader Sebastian Vettel struggled.
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LeBron James wows fans in Manila exhibition game

Basketball superstar LeBron James returned to the Philippines to join an exhibition game on Saturday watched by thousands of cheering fans, and to hold a special training session with local professional players.
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Pringle shines as GlobalPort outguns TNT

Stanley Pringle had 30 points as the GlobalPort Batang Pier defeated the TNT KaTropa 119-112 on Friday in the 2017 PBA Governors' Cup.
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Alaska earns first win as Beermen continue to struggle

Ladontae Henton poured in 36 points and 15 rebounds to give the Alaska Aces its first victory in the 2017 PBA Governors Cup with a 90-79 win over the San Miguel Beermen on Saturday at the AUF Sports Arena in Pampanga.
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Serena Williams gives birth to baby girl --coach

Serena Williams has given birth to a baby girl, the first child for the former world number one tennis player, her coach Patrick Mouratoglou said on Twitter on Friday.
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Irving praises James, sought trade so he can take next step

Kyrie Irving admitted he has not spoken with LeBron James since being traded to the Boston Celtics but he praised his former teammate with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
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Superstar Serena Williams reportedly in labor

Pregnant tennis superstar Serena Williams was in labor at a Florida clinic on Friday, US media reported, prompting an outpouring of goodwill messages for the charismatic former world number one.
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Shapovalov looking for more wins and rave reviews at US Open

Denis Shapovalov, the hottest new act to hit the Big Apple, takes centre stage at the US Open on Friday and will take on Britain's Kyle Edmund for a place in the fourth round.
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Pacquiao pulls out of title rematch with Horn -- Queensland gov't

Boxing great Manny Pacquiao on Friday pulled out of a rematch with world champion Jeff Horn, leaving the Australian looking for another challenger in his title defense.  
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