Chery Tiggo bids PVL goodbye

MANILA, Philippines — Chery Tiggo isn’t crossing over to the next Premier Volleyball League season anymore. This as the Crossovers announced their disbandment after five memorable years in the league highlighted by their one and only championship in the Bacarra, Ilocos Norte bubble in 2020. “With heavy hearts, we announce the closing of the Chery Tiggo EV Crossovers’ chapter, after 11 unforgettable years in professional volleyball,” the...

Tragedy as hunter drowns while saving his dog

The hunting party had been called to a property that was overrun with wild boar. He died trying to save his dog. According to the newspaper Le Parisien, a 41-year-old man lost his life on Tuesday, 2nd December, in Maudétour-en-Vexin (Val d’Oise), France. A desperate rescue attempt The man's dog fell into a retention pond. Without hesitation, he jumped into the water to save him. A fellow hunter who was with him was unable to help. You may also...

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McCollum’s late 3-pointer seals Wizards’ win vs Bucks

(UPDATE) WASHINGTON — CJ McCollum scored 28 points, including a 3-pointer with 14.4 seconds remaining that helped the Washington Wizards outlast the Milwaukee Bucks 129-126 on Monday (Tuesday in Manila). The Wizards (3-16) have won two of three following a 14-game losing streak, and Milwaukee only managed a split in two games against Washington and Brooklyn — two of the NBA’s worst teams. It was tied at 115 after former Bucks standout Khris...

Gilas PH takes care of business vs Guam–now for the hard part

There was very little doubt that Gilas Pilipinas would handle things properly at home and finish with a sweep against Guam in their two-game series in the 2027 Fiba World Cup Asian Qualifiers. But after the Filipinos struggled to sustain a fast start and needed a strong finish to ice a 95-71 victory at Ateneo Blue Eagle Gym on Monday night, it was clear there was a lot more to be done before big matches against infinitely better squads early...

Tim Cone displeased with Gilas win, hopes to have Kai Sotto back

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And still, UP yet to miss the finals in this Goldwin era

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Gilas bares SEA Games roster after 'tedious back and forth' amid changing eligibility rules

MANILA, Philippines -- It took several revisions, but Gilas Pilipinas’ Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) roster has been finalized. A mixture of youngsters and veterans will be carrying the flag for the men’s 5-on-5 basketball matchup in Thailand, the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas said. The SBP said that professional players Jamie Malonzo, Dalph Panopio, Thirdy Ravena, Matthew Wright, Ray Parks, Justin Chua, Robert Bolick, Abu Tratter and Von...

Kylie Kelce lands surprise role at Winter Olympics in Milan next year

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Seth Curry rejoins Warriors as planned to reunite with older brother Stephen Curry

SAN FRANCISCO — Just as planned, Seth Curry is back with the Golden State Warriors to reunite with older brother Stephen. They began the season together at training camp before Seth was waived by the franchise Oct. 18 in a financial move, always with intentions of bringing back the veteran guard. His signing was announced Monday and the younger Curry got right to work at practice. Golden State waived forward Jackson Rowe, signed to a two-way...

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WBA champ Romero eyes Pacquiao showdown, seeks to skip mandatory challenger

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San Beda asserts mastery over CSB with Game 1 blowout win

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Jets' Kris Boyd surprises teammates weeks after being shot in Manhattan

Kris Boyd, the New York Jets player recovering from the gunshot wound he suffered in Manhattan last month, surprised teammates at the team facility in Florham Park, New Jersey.

Katie Taylor reveals she’s ‘absolutely’ up for Ronda Rousey fight

Katie Taylor has revealed that she is open to a potential mega fight against Ronda Rousey next year. The 36-year-old was speaking after rumours broke yesterday that talks were in place for Taylor to fight the former UFC Bantamweight Champion in a boxing match in Las Vegas next summer. And while Rousey hasn’t fought since […]

Lewis Hamilton is replaced by Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc's brother at final race weekend

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‘We start all over again’ – Stephen Carr weighs in on Ireland’s World Cup play-off hopes

Stephen Carr has shared his opinion on Ireland’s chances in the World Cup play-offs after last month’s unbelievable international break. The former Ireland defender admitted that he wished the fixtures were closer than they are, as now ‘we start all over again’. The 49-year-old made 44 appearances for the Boys in Green between 1999 and […]

Bernie Ecclestone reveals why he believes Max Verstappen will pip 'cocky' Lando Norris to the title

JONATHAN McEVOY IN ABU DHABI: Formula One's Godfather Bernie Ecclestone has declared that Max Verstappen will spoil the dreams of a 'cocky' Lando Norris.

Baclaan didn't quit after injury - and so La Salle followed suit vs NU

Kean was close to calling it quits. Good thing for Green Archers he didn't.

Oliver Bearman slams "scum of the earth" abuse of Kimi Antonelli as FIA steps in

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Chelsea were embarrassing in their 3-1 defeat at Leeds as Maresca learns harsh lesson - Kieran Gill

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Martin O'Neill admits he's had the time of his life as new man Wilfried Nancy thanks him

Martin O'Neill claimed he'd had the time off his life in interim charge of Celtic as he signed off with a narrow win against Dundee to take the side joint top of the Premiership.

Liverpool 1-1 Sunderland: Reds rescue a late point due to Nordi Mukiele's own goal

LIVERPOOL 1-1 SUNDERLAND - DOMINIC KING AT ANFIELD: So, who was happy at the end? Florian Wirtz didn't seem to be. His torturous wait for a decisive moment had ended but he looked like he'd lost a pound and found a penny as he trouped off, politely clapping the Main Stand but giving no real enthusiasm.

Former NBA champion and Clemson player Elden Campbell dies at 57

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Gilas faces tough NZ, Australia tests at home

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Road gets tougher for Gilas

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