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UAAP: UST uses late surge to trounce FEU, gains share of lead

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UAAP Season 88 Basketball Tournament Update

MANILA, Philippines—Following its monumental win over Ateneo in triple overtime, the University of Santo Tomas (UST) Growling Tigers continued their impressive run by defeating Far Eastern University (FEU) with a score of 92-80 on Wednesday.

The Growling Tigers dominated the struggling Tamaraws, improving their record to 5-1. With this victory, UST is now tied with National University at the top of the standings.

https://sports.inquirer.net/644412/uaap-ust-uses-late-surge-to-trounce-feu-for-back-to-back-wins

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NBA: Kings’ Keegan Murray out with torn thumb ligament

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SACRAMENTO, California — Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray will be sidelined for more than a month after injuring his left thumb in an exhibition game.

The Kings announced on Sunday that Murray has suffered a torn ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) in his left thumb. The injury occurred during the first half of Friday night’s game against the Portland Trail Blazers.

https://sports.inquirer.net/644048/nba-kings-keegan-murray-out-with-torn-thumb-ligament

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Dyip leave skid marks all over Road Warriors to end 11-game slide spread over six months

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ANTIPOLO—Ronald Tubid may be listed in the record books as the head coach of Terrafirma. But after winning his first game in his new career in the PBA, he insists the role is a shared responsibility.

“There’s no head coach here. We’re all head coaches here,” Tubid said after the Dyip’s 97-91 upset of the

https://sports.inquirer.net/643975/dyip-leave-skid-marks-all-over-road-warriors-to-end-11-game-slide-spread-over-six-months

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UAAP: Mason Amos injury adds woes to struggling La Salle

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UAAP Schedule: Season 88 Basketball Tournament – First Round

MANILA, Philippines — La Salle is hoping for the best after forward Mason Amos went down with a knee injury during a loss to National University on Sunday.

Amos collided with the Bulldogs’ Gelo Tolentino at the 6:51 mark of the fourth quarter and stayed down on the floor in pain.

https://sports.inquirer.net/643927/uaap-mason-amos-injury-adds-woes-to-struggling-la-salle

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Altas fuel strong start with fourth straight win; Knights finally crack win column

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Perpetual Help continued its surprise run in the NCAA Season 101 men’s basketball tournament, improving to an unblemished 4-0 start in Group A after defeating Arellano, 72-67, at the Mall of Asia Arena on Saturday.

While the win adds to their impressive record on paper, coach Olsen Racela is choosing not to focus too much on the numbers. Instead, he remains focused on maintaining the team’s momentum and improving performance as the tournament progresses.
https://sports.inquirer.net/643848/altas-fuel-strong-start-with-fourth-straight-win-knights-finally-crack-win-column

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NCAA: Mark Gojo Cruz thriving at the point for unbeaten Perpetual

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MANILA, Philippines—Mark Gojo Cruz is still getting used to playing his new role for Perpetual Help.

But if the Altas’ most recent outing was any indication, he seemed to be getting the hang of it.

Behind Gojo Cruz, the Altas kept their record clean with a 72-67 win over the Arellano Chiefs on Saturday.
https://sports.inquirer.net/643726/ncaa-mark-gojo-cruz-thriving-at-the-point-for-unbeaten-perpetual

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PBA: Juan Gomez de Liano debuts with triple-double in Converge win

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RODRIGUEZ, Rizal—Juan Gomez de Liano made an impressive debut, registering a triple-double as Converge took advantage of Calvin Abueva’s absence to dominate Titan Ultra, 129-92, on Saturday in the PBA Philippine Cup at Ynares Center II.

Gomez de Liano finished the game with 15 points, 10 rebounds, and 11 assists, leading the FiberXers to a commanding victory. His all-around performance was a key factor in Converge’s strong showing throughout the match.
https://sports.inquirer.net/643786/pba-juan-gomez-de-liano-debuts-with-triple-double-in-converge-win

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A’ja Wilson, Las Vegas Aces build WNBA dynasty

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A’ja Wilson and the Las Vegas Aces are in rarified air. The franchise won its third WNBA championship in four seasons, completing a sweep of Phoenix in the best-of-seven Finals on Friday night.

Only Houston has done better over a four-season span, winning the first four titles in WNBA history from 1997 to 2000.

READ: Las Vegas
https://sports.inquirer.net/643713/aja-wilson-las-vegas-aces-build-wnba-dynasty

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Las Vegas Aces sweep Phoenix Mercury for 3rd WNBA title in 4 years

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PHOENIX — A’ja Wilson scored 31 points, while Chelsea Gray and Jackie Young each added 18, leading the Las Vegas Aces to their third WNBA championship in four seasons.

The Aces defeated the Phoenix Mercury 97-86 on Friday night, completing a four-game sweep of the Finals.

This victory marked a dominant performance as the Aces made quick work of the league’s first best-of-seven Finals series.
https://sports.inquirer.net/643710/las-vegas-aces-sweep-phoenix-mercury-for-3rd-wnba-title-in-4-years

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Blackwater’s young guns flex muscles in rout of Terrafirma

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RODRIGUEZ, Rizal—Dalph Panopio was glad to see his PBA debut end on a winning note as Blackwater cruised past Terrafirma on Friday here.

Securing a 107-87 victory at Ynares Center II in this town, informally known as Montalban, was one of many things the third overall pick in last month’s Rookie Draft was thankful for.
https://sports.inquirer.net/643692/blackwaters-young-guns-flex-muscles-in-rout-of-terrafirma