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One game. One championship. No second chances.

FEU kept its title hopes alive by sweeping NU, 25-22, 25-22, 25-20, to tie their V-League Collegiate Challenge Finals series. The Tamaraws and Bulldogs now face a decisive Game 3, with the men's volleyball title on the line.

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TNT turned defense into a decisive advantage, overwhelming San Miguel B**r, 116-98, to complete an elimination-round sweep of the B**rmen in the PBA Season 50 Governors' Cup.

The Tropang 5G erased a five-point halftime deficit with a 33-18 third-quarter explosion. RR Pogoy led the local scorers with 21 points, while Nick Hornsby delivered 23 as TNT clinched an automatic quarterfinal berth.

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The Cool Smashers are picking up where they left off. Creamline swept Akari, 25-18, 25-21, 25-18, as Jema Galanza delivered 16 points in front of a massive Cebu crowd.

Akari threatened to make the second set interesting, but Creamline steadied itself and closed out the match in three sets. The victory gave the reigning All-Filipino champions an emphatic start to the PVL Siklab Series.

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Terrafirma answered a tough loss with a franchise-record explosion! The Dyip poured in 146 points to beat Macau, 146-127, in the PBA Governors' Cup and keep their playoff hopes alive. 🔥🏀

Juami Tiongson led with 30 points, while Justin Strings added 32 points and 11 rebounds. Terrafirma also set new franchise highs for scoring in a quarter, half and three quarters.

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Down two sets, Choco Mucho found another gear. The Flying Titans swept the final three sets against Capital1 to launch the PVL's 10th season with a dramatic comeback before the Cebu crowd. 💥

Eya Laure delivered 22 points, while Sisi Rondina-Rosales added 12 as Choco Mucho showed the impact of having a healthier, more complete roster.

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What a way to open the Spikers' Turf Invitational Conference! Alpha Insurance outlasted Savouge, 25-22, 19-25, 26-24, 22-25, 16-14, in a marathon that featured big rallies and a tense finish.

Axel Van Book scored 21 points while Reymark Betco added 20 to lead the Protectors to victory. 🏐

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Max Verstappen has secured a place in Singapore motorsport history by taking pole position for the city-state’s first Formula 1 Sprint at Marina Bay. The Red Bull driver edged George Russell by just 0.120 seconds, but a stewards’ investigation could still affect the outcome.

📷: Fiona Smith (Singapore GP Pte Ltd)

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🏀 Jordan Murphy made a statement in his PBA debut! The new Barangay Ginebra import delivered 30 points, 13 rebounds and seven assists without a single turnover as the Gin Kings demolished Rain or Shine, 129-111. RJ Abarrientos added 34 points to help Ginebra end its two-game skid.

📷: Peter Baltazar
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🔥 One game for the championship! FEU bounced back from its Game 1 loss by returning to its system and shutting down NU in straight sets. The reigning two-time champions now have a chance to defend their crown when the rivals meet again Sunday.

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🏀 FOUR STRAIGHT for Magnolia! The Hotshots held off a late Blackwater rally to secure a 107-101 victory at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium and climb to second place in Group B of the PBA Governors' Cup.

KJ Buffen delivered 24 points and 20 rebounds, while Jerom Lastimosa matched his scoring output and added seven assists. Magnolia's bench also came through with 56 points in a win that strengthened its playoff push.

📸 : Peter Baltazar

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