Dellavedova, Thon Maker joining Australia for next Gilas game

The Boomers will include NBA players Matthew Dellavedova and Thon Maker in their lineup for the next window of games, against Japan on June 29 and the Philippines on July 2.
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Italian footballer and ex-girlfriend found dead after suspected murder-suicide

Italian footballer Federico Zini has been found dead along with his ex-girfriend after a suspected murder-suicide, according to reports in Italy on Saturday.
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New mum Serena back in the Grand Slam groove in Paris

Even the Parisian stormclouds cleared for Serena Williams on Tuesday, as the new mother's baby steps back to Grand Slam tennis became a stride into the second round of the French Open.
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Sharapova marks Paris comeback with see-saw victory

There was the usual pre-toss skipping routine, an abundance of shrieks and the oft-seen mid-match wobble as Maria Sharapova returned to the French Open following a two-year hiatus with a 6-1 4-6 6-3 win against Richel Hogenkamp on Tuesday.
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Eustaquio vows to be ready for Moraes' grappling in unification bout

The king of ONE Championship's talent rich flyweight division will be determined when interim flyweight champion Geje Eustaquio of Team Lakay takes on flyweight champion Adriano Moraes on June 23 in Macau.
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Nadal downs feisty Bolelli in Roland Garros opener

Rafael Nadal overcame a spirited show of aggressive groundstroke hitting by Simone Bolelli as he launched his campaign for an eleventh crown on the terre battue of Roland Garros with 6-4 6-3 7-6(9) victory.
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Putin grants Russian citizenship to US MMA fighter Jeff Monson

Vladimir Putin has awarded Russian citizenship to US mixed martial arts fighter Jeff Monson, a presidential decree published on Tuesday showed.
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Warriors open as huge favorites to top Cavs

The Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers are set to meet in the NBA Finals for the fourth consecutive year, and both teams are coming off road wins in Game 7 of the conference finals.  
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Celtics' Irving underwent surgery for deviated septum

Boston Celtics guard Kyrie Irving wasn't inside TD Garden for the team's Game 7 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday, but had a valid reason for his absence.
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FIBA: 'Lack of anti-doping education' led to Ravena ban

"The Panel believes that had the Player performed an internet search of the product prior to taking it, he would have discovered that at least higenamine was an ingredient of DUST and would therefore not have taken it," said FIBA, while noting that Ravena "was not well equipped to make the right, informed decision" because of a "lack of anti-doping education."
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Wawrinka crashes out in Roland Garros first round, Djokovic through

Former French Open champion Stan Wawrinka continued to struggle with form and fitness as he was dumped out in the first round by Guillermo Garcia-Lopez on Monday, a defeat which will send his world ranking plummeting, but Novak Djokovic cruised through in straight sets.
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What substances caused FIBA to ban Kiefer Ravena?

The FIBA report said Ravena took a pre-workout formula called “Dust.” Ravena tested positive for three banned substances: DMBA, Methylhexaneamine, and Higenamine.
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Kiefer Ravena gets 18-month FIBA ban for 'prohibited substances' --SBP

Gilas Pilipinas guard Kiefer Ravena tested positive for "prohibited substances" amid the Philippines qualifying journey for the FIBA Basketball World Cup, the country's basketball federation said on Monday.
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Britain's Froome claims historic Giro victory

Chris Froome became the first Briton to win the Giro d'Italia title after coming through unscathed in Sunday's final processional stage in Rome.
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Ricciardo takes tense Monaco win on Red Bull's 250th

Daniel Ricciardo brought back memories of Formula One great Michael Schumacher in his prime on Sunday as the Australian nursed a wounded Red Bull to Monaco Grand Prix victory in the team's 250th race.
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NHL set for fairy-tale final between Knights and Capitals

A first-year Las Vegas expansion team of NHL castoffs meets a long-suffering Washington club with superstar Alex Ovechkin in his first championship series when the Stanley Cup Final begins Monday.
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Warriors not counting on Iguodala in Game 7

The Golden State Warriors beat the Houston Rockets 115-86 in Game 6 of the Western Conference finals on Saturday night without forward Andre Iguodala, and the team is planning to not have him available again in Game 7 in Houston on Monday.
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Ricciardo is master of Monaco with record pole lap

Red Bull's Daniel Ricciardo showed his Monaco mastery by dominating every phase of qualifying for Formula One's most glamorous race to seize pole position in track record time on Saturday.
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Patrick road to retirement ends at Indy 500

As far as retirement parties go it is doubtful there has been one bigger than the bash that will be thrown for Danica Patrick when the 'Queen of Speed' ends her career on Sunday at the Indianapolis 500.
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Rockets take Game 5, inch closer to dethroning Warriors

Eric Gordon sank two free throws with 2.4 seconds left, and the Houston Rockets eked out a 98-94 victory over the visiting Golden State Warriors in Game 5 of the Western Conference finals on Thursday at Toyota Center.
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Rockets’ Paul on hamstring injury: ‘I will be all right’

Rockets point guard Chris Paul, who sat out the final seconds of Houston's win over the Golden State Warriors on Thursday because of a right hamstring injury, is optimistic that he won't miss additional action.  
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Trump pardons late African-American boxing champion Jack Johnson

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday issued a posthumous pardon to boxer Jack Johnson, the first African-American heavyweight champion who was jailed a century ago after having a relationship with a white woman.
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PFL 2018: Ceres Negros FC regains top spot after besting Davao Aguilas

After winning against Davao, Ceres Negros FC now has a total of 18 points placing it at the top of PFL 2018 standing. The team is the reigning champion of the league.
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GMA-7 to simulcast Pacquiao-Matthysse fight on free TV; radio coverage on dzBB

GMA Network has joined forces with other networks to broadcast Manny Pacquiao's return to the ring against Lucas Matthysse on July 15.
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PFL 2018: Ceres Negros FC eyes win against Davao Aguilas

Davao Aguilas’ coach Marlon Maro said the team is ready to avenge its previous 2-0 loss to Ceres FC during their first face-off as well as end their losing streak.
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Cebu-based PWD team is one of the PHL teams competing in the 9th HK Dragon Boat Carnival

The Philippine Accessible Disability Services (PADS) will be defending its gold medal.
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Curry says mom scolded him for Game 3 obscenity

Stephen Curry says he "blacked out" when he turned to the crowd after a lay up, removed his mouthpiece and screamed "This is my (expletive) house" during the Golden State Warriors' 126-85 blowout win over the Houston Rockets in Game 3 of the Western Conference finals Sunday in Oakland, Calif.
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Resurgent Warriors can’t rest on record -- Kerr

The Golden State Warriors' 126-85 demolition of the Houston Rockets on Sunday was an NBA record-setting 16th straight home playoff win, but the Warriors won't take time to celebrate the milestone.
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Elasto Painters earn top spot with win over GlobalPort

The Rain or Shine Elasto Painters grabbed the top spot in the standings after defeating GlobalPort, 96-90, in the elimination round of the 2018 PBA Commissioner’s Cup.
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Phelps fuels Phoenix past Ginebra in double overtime

Eugene Phelps had 25 points with 14 rebounds and seven assists to lift the Phoenix Fuel Masters past Barangay Ginebra San Miguel in double overtime, 103-98.
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Cavs blow out Celtics 116-86, cut series deficit to 2-1

LeBron James finished with 27 points and 12 assists as the host Cleveland Cavaliers sprung to life with a 116-86 win against the Boston Celtics in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals on Saturday night.
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Manuel hits buzzer-beater as Alaska keeps San Miguel winless

Vic Manuel flipped up a high looper just before the buzzer to give the Alaska Aces a 105-103 victory over the San Miguel Beermen in Dumaguete City.
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Eduard Folayang scores himself a 3 out of 5 in comeback fight

Former ONE lightweight champion Eduard Folayang dominated the previously unbeaten Kharun Atlangeriev in every aspect en route to Friday's unanimous decision nod in his comeback fight, yet he believed that his performance was merely satisfactory.
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Angela Lee wins by decision; Martin Nguyen retains featherweight title

ONE atomweight champion Angela Lee retained her title in front of a hometown crowd but not without controversy following a questionable unanimous decision victory over Mei Yamaguchi in the main event of "ONE: Unstoppable Dreams" Friday night at Indoor Stadium in Singapore.
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Eduard Folayang dominates unbeaten foe in comeback fight

It was a dominant comeback for former ONE lightweight champion Eduard Folayang following a unanimous decision victory over previously unbeaten Kharun Atlangeriev of Russia on the undercard of "ONE: Unstoppable Dreams" Friday night at the Indoor Stadium in Singapore.
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Ricci Rivero set to join UP Fighting Maroons

"When you're down, there's no where to go but UP! ?? DILIMAN here i come! #UPFight"
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Michael Phelps hails ONE Championship's move to stream fights on mobile app

Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps commended ONE Championship's move to stream all of its events on a mobile app for free in a conference held on Thursday at Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre in Singapore.
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Eduard Folayang puts finishing touches in training for comeback fight

Former ONE lightweight champion Eduard Folayang of Baguio City's Team Lakay is wrapping up his training for his comeback fight against Kharun Atlangeriev of Russia in the undercard of 'ONE: Unstoppable Dreams' on May 18 at the Indoor Stadium in Singapore.
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Hotshots catch fire, dismantle Dyip

Coach Chito Victolero’s squad pummeled their foes in the paint, connecting on 65 points while allowing just 36. Magnolia’s bench also edged Columbian’s, 56-37.
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Team Lakay all agree: Folayang must prove himself again

Former ONE lightweight champion Eduard Folayang and Team Lakay's head coach Mark Sangiao both agree that the Filipino mixed martial arts veteran must prove himself inside the cage again when he takes on Kharun Atlangeriev on the undercard of 'ONE: Unstoppable Dreams' on May 18 at Indoor Stadium in Singapore.
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Warriors race past Rockets in West finals opener

Kevin Durant poured in a team-high 37 points and Klay Thompson chipped in 28 as the Golden State Warriors claimed the opener of the Western Conference finals and snatched home-court advantage with a frenetic 119-106 win over the Houston Rockets on Monday at Toyota Center.
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Team Ancajas says they had best training camp yet for Sultan fight

The 26-year-old Ancajas, who spent the Philippine leg of his training at 'Survival Camp' in Magallanes Cavite, will be the first Filipino to defend a world title against a fellow Filipino since Pancho Villa defeated Clever Sencio in 1925.
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Martin Nguyen rooting for Folayang in comeback fight

Reigning ONE featherweight and lightweight champion Martin Nguyen will be rooting for his good friend Eduard Folayang in the latter's comeback fight against the unbeaten Kharun Atlangeriev on the undercard of 'ONE: Unstoppable Dreams' on May 18 at the Indoor Stadium in Singapore.
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Serena Williams coach confident she'll play the French Open

Serena Williams's coach Patrick Mouratoglou said he was confident that the 23-time grand slam singles champion would take part in the French Open this month.
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Williams blast lifts Phillies past Mets

Nick Williams hit a go-ahead three-run, pinch-hit homer in the sixth inning Sunday afternoon as the Philadelphia Phillies came back to defeat the visiting New York Mets 4-2.
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ONE Chairman: 'Folayang is hungrier than ever, his career hanging in the balance'

ONE Championship chairman Chatri Sityodtong believes that former ONE lightweight champion Eduard Folayang is in a make or break situation when he returns to the cage against Kharun Atlangeriev on the undercard of 'ONE: Unstoppable Dreams' on May 18 at Indoor Stadium in Singapore.
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ONE Chairman: 'ONE Championship app will change the world of sports'

ONE Championship chairman Chatri Sityodtong is a firm believer that the promotion's mobile app is a step towards changing the landscape of sports around the globe.
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World title bout up next for Barriga after winning eliminator

Former boxing Olympian Mark Anthony Barriga is a step closer in his quest to become a world champion following his landslide victory over Colombia's Gabriel Mendoza, Sunday night at Skydome in Quezon City.
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Dominant Hamilton wins in Spain, Vettel fourth

Lewis Hamilton won the Spanish Grand Prix in a commanding Mercedes one-two on Sunday to stretch his Formula One lead over Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel from four to 17 points.
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Brent Paraiso now 'ready to roar' in UST

'God is leading me to Espana'
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UAAP: Paraiso announces transfer to UST

Brent Paraiso is transferring to the UST Growling Tigers.
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PBA: Sangalang scores 22 as Magnolia downs GlobalPort

The Magnolia Hotshots feasted on GlobalPort’s miscues to earn a 92-87 win at the AUF Sports Arena in the elimination round of the 2018 PBA Commissioner’s Cup.
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Hamilton ends Vettel's pole run in Spain

Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton seized pole position at the Spanish Grand Prix on Saturday in a Mercedes one-two that ended Sebastian Vettel's bid for a fourth in a row.
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PBA: Garcia gets going as Ginebra routs Blackwater

Barangay Ginebra San Miguel flaunted their firepower with a 105-91 victory over the Blackwater Elite in the 2018 PBA Commissioner’s Cup.  
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PBA: Moultrie scores 37 as NLEX outlasts Phoenix in OT

Arnett Moultrie got 37 points with 17 rebounds and eight assists to lift the NLEX Road Warriors to a 120-115 overtime victory over the Phoenix Fuelmasters in the 2018 PBA Commissioner’s Cup.  
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PHL team Ceres Negros edges Myanmar’s Yangon United at first AFC Cup game

Almost 5,000 football enthusiasts witnessed how Philippine team Ceres Negros Football Club edged out Yangon United Football Club of Myanmar in Wednesday night’s game at Panaad Park and Stadium in Bacolod City.
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Red Sox end Yanks' win streak

J.D. Martinez opened the top of the eighth inning with a tiebreaking homer as the visiting Boston Red Sox recovered from squandering a four-run lead to record a 5-4 victory over the New York Yankees on Thursday.
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Rafael Nadal breaks McEnroe's record to reach Madrid quarters

World number one Rafa Nadal set a new record of winning 50 consecutive sets on a single surface by beating Argentine Diego Schwartzman 6-3 6-4 on Thursday to reach the Madrid Open quarter-finals.
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Warriors, Cavaliers favored to reach NBA Finals

Neither team with homecourt advantage in the NBA conference finals is in the favorite's position to reach the NBA Finals.
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Work still to do, says Sharapova

Maria Sharapova's battle to rediscover her best form continued to be an uphill one as she came up short against Dutchwoman Kiki Bertens in the Madrid Open quarter-finals on Thursday.
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Jerwin Ancajas' final week of Survival Camp training for fifth title defense

IBF world super flyweight champion Jerwin Ancajas is in the final week of training at Survival Camp ahead of his fifth title defense against fellow Filipino Jonas Sultan on May 26 (May 27 PHL time) at Selland Arena in Fresno, California.
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Mayweather on Pacquiao-Matthysse: We’re in PHL, we all wish Manny good luck

"We're in the Philippines, we all gonna wish Manny good luck..." Mayweather said at a press conference in Ortigas Center.
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Red Sox, Yankees to play at London Stadium in 2019

The Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees, two of baseball's iconic franchises, will bring one of sport's greatest rivalries to Europe with two regular-season games at the London Stadium next year, Major League Baseball (MLB) said on Tuesday.
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PHL team Ceres Negros Football Club to defend title against Myanmar at AFC Cup

Ceres coach Risto Vidakovic, in a pre-match press conference in Bacolod City Tuesday, said they are determined to win the game and earn edge ahead of the second leg
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Kobe to Ben Simmons: Rebuild jump shot

Kobe Bryant, one of Philadelphia's proud sons, shared some advice intended to help 76ers point guard Ben Simmons take his game to the next level: Rebuild your jump shot.
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Jason Day hits spectacular shot en route to victory at Wells Fargo Championship

Former world number one Jason Day almost aced the 17th hole on the way to a two-stroke victory at the Wells Fargo Championship in North Carolina on Sunday.
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TNT earns share of top spot with win over Ginebra

The TNT KaTropa earned a share of the top spot in the standings with a 96-92 win over Barangay Ginebra San Miguel in the 2018 PBA Commissioner's Cup.
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Wright lifts Phoenix past Magnolia

Matthew Wright sank a triple with two minutes remaining as the Phoenix Fuel Masters scored a come from behind victory against the Magnolia Hotshots, 89-97 in the 2018 PBA Commissioner’s Cup.
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Viviani races to second consecutive stage win at Giro

Elia Viviani, of Quick-Step Floors, sealed his second consecutive Giro d'Italia stage win as the Italian was the fastest in a bunch sprint finish in the third stage on Sunday.
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Take it to the bank: LeBron sinks Raptors at buzzer

LeBron James banked in a running floater as time expired to cap off a 38-point effort, and the Cleveland Cavaliers took a commanding 3-0 series lead.
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Rockets torch Jazz, 113-92, for 2-1 series lead

Eric Gordon scored a playoff-high 25 points as the Houston Rockets turned an opening flourish into a 113-92 win over the Utah Jazz on Friday at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Game 3 of their Western Conference semifinal series.
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AFC Asian Cup Draw: PHL in Group C

The Philippines is in Group C in the draw for the Asian Cup finals, which will take place in the United Arab Emirates from Jan. 5 to Feb. 1 2019.
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Folayang's upcoming fight to air live, free on mobile app

Filipino mixed martial arts fans can rally behind the comeback of former ONE lightweight world champion Eduard Folayang following the launch of ONE Championship's mobile app that will air the promotion's fights live and for free.
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DLSU Lady Spikers bag third straight crown

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Curry’s return helps Warriors hold off Pelicans

Kevin Durant hit two jumpers and a pair of free throws in a late 9-0 run Tuesday night that allowed the Golden State Warriors to pull away from the New Orleans Pelicans for a 121-116 victory in Game 2 of their Western Conference semifinal series in Oakland, Calif.  
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NU reclaims UAAP Men's Volleyball crown

The Bulldogs claimed the UAAP Season 80 crown after three straight years of finishing silver.
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Curry cleared to return against Pelicans

Stephen Curry was declared fit to return for the Golden State Warriors as the NBA champions prepare to face the New Orleans Pelicans in game two of the playoff series on Tuesday.
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Prize pot of $46.57M on offer at ‘greener’ Wimbledon

Wimbledon announced a hefty prize-pot hike on Tuesday, along with a new sustainability project aimed at ensuring it is not just the grass courts that remain green at the All England Club.
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