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Intriguing idea to save the NBA All-Star Game: USA vs World

Imagine this lineup: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Luka Doncic, Nikola Jokic and Victor Wembanyama, all on the floor at the same time as teammates. MVPs. Scoring champions. NBA champions. Triple-double machines. Defensive wizards. International players, all together in one highly decorated, incredibly accomplished, flat-out-scary lineup the likes of which probably has not been seen too

PVL: Choco Mucho locals get the job done with win over Cignal

MANILA, Philippines — Choco Mucho’s locals continued to step up without import Marlee Smith, turning back Cignal, 23-25, 25-19, 25-16, 27-25, in the PVL Reinforced Conference on Monday at Smart Araneta Coliseum. Smith missed another supposed debut as the team is still processing her papers. But the all-Filipino Flying Titans, led by Maddie Madayag, still

PBA: Unheralded rookie JM Bravo inspired by late dad, adversities

ANTIPOLO—Adversities and being an unheralded rookie made JM Bravo’s impact in Terrafirma’s upset of NLEX in the PBA Philippine Cup even more special. Bravo put up 18 points and eight rebounds in Sunday’s 97-91 win at Ynares Center in just his second game since being drafted in the sixth round or 56th overall in last

Now with solo lead, Bulldogs face tough task of sustaining form

Are the National University Bulldogs for real this time? That’s the lingering question in UAAP Season 88, as NU once again finds itself off to a blazing start—just as it has in previous seasons. The Bulldogs took down La Salle, 82-78, on Sunday at the Quadricentennial Pavilion, improving to 5-1 and raising expectations over a

UAAP: UP makes it four in a row, slips past FEU

UAAP SCHEDULE: Season 88 basketball tournament–first round MANILA, Philippines—University of the Philippines extended its win streak to four after edging Far Eastern University, 69-66, in the UAAP Season 88 men’s basketball tournament on Sunday at Quadricentennial Pavilion. Gani Stevens, who finished with 14 points and nine rebounds for the Fighting Maroons, buried a crucial short

PVL: Mars Alba owes solid Akari debut to teammates

DASMARIÑAS, Cavite — Mars Alba was grateful for Akari’s trust after playing a vital role in the Chargers’ win over Creamline in the PVL Reinforced Conference on Saturday. Given the keys to run coach Tina Salak’s system, Alba dished out 21 excellent sets in her official Akari debut that also marked the Chargers’ first-ever victory

PBA: Jio Jalalon, Kevin Ferrer hope to regain old form at TNT

RODRIGUEZ, Rizal—Jio Jalalon and Kevin Ferrer were both in the same draft class in 2016 when they were chosen through a special round for members of the Gilas Pilipinas pool. The feeling of being a rookie was something they also felt on Friday when they began their stints for the TNT Tropang 5G, whose winning