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UAAP: Erolon hits game-winning trey as Adamson frustrates skidding UST in OT

CJ Marquez, NewsWatch Plus — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 05:28:05 +0000

Metro Manila, Philippines – Matt Erolon knocked down the game-winning three-pointer as the Adamson University escaped the struggling University of Santo Tomas Growling Tigers in overtime, 97-96, on Wednesday, Oct. 29, in the second round of the UAAP Season 88 men’s basketball tournament at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. Erolon buried the clutch

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Carl Tamayo eyes fresh start after Ryukyu Golden Kings stint

CNN Philippines Staff — Thu, 18 Jan 2024 16:21:49 +0000

Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 18) — Star power forward Carl Tamayo is set to return home and assess “new horizons” after reigning Japan B.League champions Ryukyu Golden Kings granted his request for release on Thursday. According to VP Global Management, Tamayo’s talent agency, the decision is for the young player to “explore new horizons

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Detroit Pistons end historic 28-game losing streak with victory over Toronto Raptors

Homero De la Fuente, CNN — Sun, 31 Dec 2023 16:41:24 +0000

(CNN) — The Detroit Pistons avoided moving into sole possession of the longest losing streak in NBA history after putting an end to their 28-game skid with a 129-127 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Saturday at Little Caesars Arena. Detroit was on the verge of not only making NBA history but also of matching

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Detroit Pistons tie NBA record for longest losing streak in a single season

Jacob Lev, CNN — Sun, 31 Dec 2023 14:28:29 +0000

(CNN) — The Detroit Pistons have tied the NBA record for the longest losing streak in a single season after marking their 26th consecutive defeat on Saturday night in Brooklyn, New York. With the 126-115 loss to the Nets Saturday, Detroit is now tied with the 2010-2011 Cleveland Cavaliers and 2014-2015 Philadelphia 76ers for the

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LeBron James scores season-high 40 points in Los Angeles Lakers’ win over Oklahoma City Thunder

Issy Ronald, CNN — Tue, 26 Dec 2023 09:22:07 +0000

(CNN) — LeBron James once again proved that age is just a number as he scored a season-high 40 points on Saturday to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 129-120 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. The 38-year-old produced an offensive masterclass as he became the first player in their 21st NBA season to

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PBA legend Samboy ‘The Skywalker’ Lim dies at 61

CNN Philippines Staff — Sat, 23 Dec 2023 22:20:50 +0000

Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, December 23) – Philippine basketball icon Samboy Lim died at the age of 61 on Saturday, his family announced on his Facebook page. Known as “The Skywalker,” Lim was drafted into the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) and launched his career with the San Miguel Beermen, eventually becoming a nine-time champion of

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NorthPort sends Bolick to NLEX, Trollano to San Miguel in three-team deal

CNN Philippines Staff — Mon, 11 Dec 2023 11:58:48 +0000

Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, December 11) — Following a three-team deal with NorthPort, high-scoring guard Robert Bolick joins the NLEX crew after a short-lived stint in Japan while forward Don Trollano heads to the San Miguel squad. The PBA Commissioner’s Office on Monday announced its approval of the three-team, multi-player trade involving NorthPort, NLEX and

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NBA’s Rip Hamilton back in PH

Pauline Verzosa, CNN Philippines — Thu, 07 Dec 2023 00:07:31 +0000

Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, December 6) — Detroit Pistons legend and 2004 NBA champion Richard “Rip” Hamilton is back in the country! The three-time NBA all star is in town to celebrate the first ever fan month in the Philippines dubbed “Republika ng NBA Month,’ where Filipino fans will get a chance to channel their

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MVP Justine Baltazar leads 2023 MPBL awardees

CNN Philippines Staff — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 06:20:56 +0000

Photo: Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League

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UAAP: La Salle takes down NU to set up finals date with UP

CJ Marquez, CNN Philippines — Sat, 25 Nov 2023 20:42:08 +0000

Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, November 25) — For the first time in six years, the De La Salle University Green Archers are back in the UAAP men’s basketball finals. Armed with a twice-to-beat edge, the Green Archers defeated the National University Bulldogs, 97-73, in their Season 86 Final Four meeting Saturday at the Smart Araneta

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