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UAAP: Ateneo fends off La Salle rally to remain perfect at 4-0

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UAAP Schedule: Season 88 Basketball Tournament

MANILA, Philippines—The duo of Dominic Escobar and Kymani Ladi made the most of their first and last taste of the storied Ateneo-La Salle rivalry.

Bolstered by the efforts of these one-and-done cogs, the Blue Eagles managed to escape the Green Archers with an 81-74 victory. This came after squandering a commanding lead in the UAAP Season 88 basketball tournament.

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UAAP: FEU ends winless start, beats Adamson

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MANILA, Philippines—Far Eastern University finally barged into the win column at the expense of Adamson, 64-58, in the UAAP Season 88 men’s basketball tournament on Sunday.

Mo Konateh dominated in the paint to power the Tamaraws with a monster double-double of 18 points and 21 rebounds, while Kirby Mongcopa…

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Harold Alarcon powers through for UP Fighting Maroons

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**UAAP Schedule: Season 88 Basketball Tournament**

The University of the Philippines demonstrated its trademark grit on Saturday, with none more impressive than Harold Alarcon. Despite playing under the weather, Alarcon powered through sickness to lead the Fighting Maroons to a hard-fought 66–59 victory over National University.

The game took place at the Quadricentennial Pavilion, where the Fighting Maroons’ resilience was on full display. This win handed the Bulldogs their first loss of UAAP Season 88, marking a significant moment in the tournament.
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Anderlecht vs Standard Liege Prediction and Betting Tips | October 5th 2025

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Anderlecht will welcome Standard Liege to Lotto Park in the Belgian Pro League on Sunday. Both teams will hope to return to winning ways after dropping points in their previous matches.

Anderlecht were held to a 1-1 draw by Leuven in their last match, which leaves them in fifth spot on 15 points. However, they have one game in hand, which could help them make up lost ground in the standings. The hosts have been enduring a poor run, recording just one win in their last five matches.

The Purple & White boast a record 34 Belgian Pro League titles, but their last success dates back to the 2016-17 season. Last season, they finished fourth out of 16 teams and could be pushing for a better campaign this term. Anderlecht last suffered a defeat against Standard Liege in 2023, and have been winning or drawing against them since then.

On the other hand, Standard Liege were defeated at home 2-1 by Club Brugge in their previous league match. It was their third defeat in five games, leaving them 11th in the table on 11 points. The visitors also have one game in hand, which could help improve their position if they make the most of it.

Les Rouches finished seventh last season and are still in search of their 11th top-flight title, having last clinched it in 2008-09. However, with four defeats and two draws in nine outings so far this season, Standard Liege do not seem to be on track.

Standard Liege are yet to win at Lotto Park but have shared the spoils at the venue many times.

Anderlecht vs Standard Liege Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

  • Anderlecht have won three, drawn one, and lost one in their last five matches against Standard Liege.
  • Anderlecht have won twice and drawn thrice in their last five home matches against Standard Liege.
  • Anderlecht’s recent home form stands at one win, three draws, and one loss in their last five matches.
  • Standard Liege have won once, drawn once, and lost thrice in their last five away matches.
  • Overall form in the last five matches: Anderlecht (D-W-D-D-L), Standard Liege (L-W-D-L-L).

Prediction

Anderlecht boast a superior head-to-head record over Standard Liege and could draw inspiration from that in this encounter. Standard Liege might be aiming for a draw, as going for a win may be too ambitious given their current struggles.

With home advantage and recent form on their side, Anderlecht are the favorites to take the points.

Prediction: Anderlecht 2-1 Standard Liege

Betting Tips

  • Tip 1: Anderlecht to win
  • Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes
  • Tip 3: Anderlecht to score first – Yes
  • Tip 4: Standard Liege to score – Yes

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UAAP: UST bounces back, clobbers UE in men’s basketball

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**UAAP SCHEDULE: Season 88 Basketball Tournament**

**MANILA, Philippines** — University of the Santo Tomas made sure to bounce back in its own backyard on Saturday in the UAAP Season 88 men’s basketball tournament.

Following a close loss to National University, the Growling Tigers gave the Thomasians at the Quadricentennial Pavilion a treat with a dominant 111-99 victory.
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Alyssa Thomas vs A’ja Wilson: Closer look at battles between MVP rivals ahead of 2025 WNBA Finals duel

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The 2025 WNBA Finals between the Phoenix Mercury and Las Vegas Aces showcases a thrilling duel between two of the league’s best players — Alyssa Thomas and MVP A’ja Wilson.

Thomas, who placed third in MVP voting, delivered arguably the finest season of her career, averaging 15.4 points, 8.2 assists, and 8.8 rebounds per game. She guided Phoenix to a 27-17 record and the No. 4 seed, then led them past the defending champion New York Liberty and top-seeded Minnesota Lynx in the postseason.

Wilson, meanwhile, closed the season on a tear, powering the Aces to a 16-game win streak that pushed them into second place. She put up 23.4 points per game, 10.2 rebounds, and 3.1 assists, along with 1.6 steals and 2.3 blocks per contest. Las Vegas finished 30-14 and defeated the Seattle Storm and Indiana Fever to book their ticket to the Finals.

Here’s a breakdown of how the two stars have fared against each other.

### Alyssa Thomas vs. A’ja Wilson: Head-to-Head

In regular-season matchups, Wilson holds an 11-6 career edge over Thomas. This season, the Mercury won their first meeting 76-70, with Thomas tallying 14 points and 13 assists, while Wilson sat out.

In the second clash, Wilson erupted for 26 points, 18 rebounds, and seven assists to lift the Aces to an 84-81 win. Thomas posted 16 points, eight assists, and seven rebounds in that game.

The next two contests went to Las Vegas as part of their season-ending streak. In an 86-83 victory on August 15, Wilson dropped 30 points and 16 rebounds, while Thomas logged 15 points, nine assists, and six rebounds.

Their final regular-season matchup ended in an 83-61 blowout for the Aces, with Wilson contributing 18 points and 13 rebounds, while Thomas countered with 17 points, 11 rebounds, and six assists.

For the season, Thomas averaged 16.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 7.7 assists in three games against Wilson, while Wilson put up 25.0 points, 15.7 rebounds, and 3.0 assists.

### Alyssa Thomas vs. A’ja Wilson: Playoff History

Their rivalry stretches back to Thomas’s Connecticut Sun days. In the 2020 playoffs, Wilson’s Aces edged Thomas’s Sun 3-2 before falling to the Seattle Storm in the Finals.

In 2022, the two met again on the Finals stage, with Las Vegas winning the championship in four games.

Across nine playoff games head-to-head, Wilson has averaged 21.0 points, 10.1 rebounds, and 2.8 blocks per game, while Thomas has posted 15.4 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 5.1 assists.

As the 2025 WNBA Finals tip off, the battle between these two stars will be a key storyline to watch.
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Alyssa Thomas vs A’ja Wilson: Closer look at battles between MVP rivals ahead of 2025 WNBA Finals duel

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The 2025 WNBA Finals between the Phoenix Mercury and Las Vegas Aces showcases a thrilling duel between two of the league’s best players — Alyssa Thomas and MVP A’ja Wilson.

Thomas, who placed third in MVP voting, delivered arguably the finest season of her career, averaging 15.4 points, 8.2 assists, and 8.8 rebounds per game. She guided Phoenix to a 27-17 record and the No. 4 seed, then led the Mercury past the defending champion New York Liberty and top-seeded Minnesota Lynx in the postseason.

Wilson, meanwhile, closed the season on a tear, powering the Aces to a 16-game win streak that pushed them into second place. She put up 23.4 points, 10.2 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game, along with 1.6 steals and 2.3 blocks per contest. Las Vegas finished with a 30-14 record and defeated the Seattle Storm and Indiana Fever to book their ticket to the Finals.

Here’s a breakdown of how the two stars have fared against each other.

### Alyssa Thomas vs. A’ja Wilson: Head-to-Head

In regular-season matchups, Wilson holds an 11-6 career edge over Thomas. This season, the Mercury won their first meeting 76-70, with Thomas tallying 14 points and 13 assists, while Wilson sat out.

In the second clash, Wilson erupted for 26 points, 18 rebounds, and seven assists to lift the Aces to an 84-81 win. Thomas posted 16 points, eight assists, and seven rebounds in that game.

The next two contests went to Las Vegas as part of their season-ending streak. In an 86-83 victory on August 15, Wilson dropped 30 points and 16 rebounds, while Thomas logged 15 points, nine assists, and six rebounds.

Their final regular-season matchup ended in an 83-61 blowout for the Aces, with Wilson contributing 18 points and 13 rebounds, while Thomas countered with 17 points, 11 rebounds, and six assists.

For the season, Thomas averaged 16.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 7.7 assists in three games against Wilson. Wilson, on the other hand, put up 25.0 points, 15.7 rebounds, and 3.0 assists in those matchups.

### Alyssa Thomas vs. A’ja Wilson: Playoff History

Their rivalry stretches back to Thomas’ Connecticut Sun days. In the 2020 playoffs, Wilson’s Aces edged Thomas’ Sun 3-2 before falling to the Seattle Storm in the Finals.

In 2022, the two met again on the Finals stage, with Las Vegas winning the championship in four games.

Across nine playoff games head-to-head, Wilson has averaged 21.0 points per game, 10.1 rebounds, and 2.8 blocks, while Thomas has posted 15.4 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 5.1 assists.

As these two stars face off once more in the 2025 WNBA Finals, fans can expect an intense and memorable showdown between Alyssa Thomas and A’ja Wilson.
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How Bethpage Black turned Blue after brilliant session for Europe

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Europe took a decisive step towards retaining the Ryder Cup after another brilliant morning session of fourballs. They won three of the four matches 3-1 to move to an 8.5-3.5 lead, going into the afternoon fourballs with a commanding position.

Bryson DeChambeau and Cameron Young beat Matt Fitzpatrick and Ludvig Aberg 4&2. DeChambeau and Young struck first blood for the Americans, getting ahead early before a wave of blue followed behind. They went ahead at the third hole, but the European pair quickly hit back on the next hole. The Europeans then took control by winning the seventh, eighth, and ninth holes consecutively, moving into an unassailable position. They sealed the victory with a birdie on the 16th.

Score: Europe 5.5, USA 3.5

Rory McIlroy and Tommy Fleetwood defeated Harris English and Collin Morikawa 3&2. It was déjà vu for Fleetwood Mac as they overwhelmed the American duo for a second consecutive morning. Though Keegan Bradley stood by Morikawa and English and their team got off to a hopeful start by winning the first hole, McIlroy and Fleetwood quickly showed their dominance. Birdies at the second and third holes turned the match around, followed by further wins at the fifth, seventh, and eighth holes, putting them four up. The Americans mounted a brief comeback to narrow the gap to two under, but a European birdie on the 16th hole sealed the victory.

Score: Europe 6.5, USA 3.5

Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton continued their brilliant form to beat Xander Schauffele and Patrick Cantlay 3&2. The LIV teammates squandered a two-up lead to be all square, but Rahm’s brilliant chip from the edge of a bunker gave Europe the advantage once again. They did not relinquish the lead, securing birdies at the 12th and 16th holes to claim another point. This victory marked five wins from five fourball matches for Rahm.

Score: Europe 7.5, USA 3.5

Robert MacIntyre and Viktor Hovland edged out Russell Henley and Scottie Scheffler 1 up in a nail-biting encounter. Vik and Bob proved they are no comedy act, shooting down the stars and stripes of America with a tense victory. This was the only match that went to the 18th hole. The United States, having come back from two down, leveled the match at the 13th. However, momentum swung back to Europe as a birdie at the 14th put them ahead again. Clutch putts from MacIntyre at the 15th and Hovland at the 17th holes ensured the team took the crucial point.

With this dominant morning session, Europe now leads 8.5 to 3.5, putting them in a strong position to retain the Ryder Cup as the afternoon fourball matches approach.
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Team World win Laver Cup 2025: Key stats

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**By the Numbers: Team World Bags Records at 2025 Laver Cup**

*By Parth Dhall | Sep 22, 2025 | 05:25 pm*

Team World, captained by Andre Agassi, emerged victorious at the 2025 Laver Cup, defeating Team Europe to claim their third title in four years. The decisive moment came when Taylor Fritz secured a 6-3, 7-6(4) win over Alexander Zverev, sealing an impressive comeback victory.

### A Remarkable Comeback

After trailing 1-3 on Day 1, Team World turned the tide with a dominant performance. By the end of Day 2, they had taken a commanding 9-3 lead, highlighted by Fritz’s stunning victory over Carlos Alcaraz. Team World continued their momentum on Day 3, ultimately winning 15-9.

### Defining Wins

Team Europe started strong, leading 3-1 on the opening day. However, Team World fought back with two consecutive wins on Day 2 before facing a tough challenge from Alcaraz. Fritz’s 6-3, 6-2 win over Alcaraz was pivotal, marking the turning point of the tournament.

On Day 3, crucial doubles points were secured by Alex Michelsen and Reilly Opelka, who defeated Alcaraz and Casper Ruud. Their effort contributed significantly to Team World’s overall victory.

### Clean Sweep on Day 2

Team World achieved an incredible feat by winning all four matches on Day 2. According to Opta, this marks only the third time in Laver Cup history that a team has swept all four matches in a single day. Previously, Team Europe accomplished this on Day 2 in 2021, and Team World did so on Day 1 in 2023.

### First-Ever Turnaround

This edition of the Laver Cup was historic, as it was the first time the team trailing on Day 1 came back to win the entire event. On the opening day, Team World’s only win was by Joao Fonseca, who defeated Flavio Cobolli 6-4, 6-3.

### Record-Breaking Feats for Team World

Opta also highlighted several individual milestones from the tournament:

– Taylor Fritz became the first player to secure multiple ATP top-five wins during a single Laver Cup.
– He is also the first American to win a singles match at the Laver Cup held on American soil.
– Alex de Minaur has now matched Nick Kyrgios with the joint-most Laver Cup wins (4) among Australian players.

Team World’s 2025 Laver Cup performance will be remembered not only for the comeback but also for the remarkable records and milestones set throughout the competition.
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