NBA preview: Grizzlies turn to Cameron Boozer as post-Morant era begins

Inquirer.net - Oct 15, 2026

Team preview of the Memphis Grizzlies ahead of the 2026-2027 NBA season. Last season: 25-57, missed playoffs and draft lottery moved them up to No. 3 overall. Coach: Tuomas Iisalo (29-62, second full season). Season opener: Oct. 21 at home vs. Utah Jazz. Departures: F Jaren Jackson Jr., G Ja Morant, F Santi Aldama, G

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Team preview of the Indiana Pacers ahead of the 2026-2027 NBA season. Last NBA season: 19-63, missed the playoffs. Coach: Rick Carlisle (11th season with Pacers, 357-381, 26th season overall, 1,012-923). Season opener: Oct. 21 at New Orleans. Departures: Bennedict Mathurin, Isaiah Jackson, Micah Potter. Additions: Ivica Zubac, Kelly Oubre Jr., Larry Nance Jr. What

Alas Pilipinas men bring back Alinsunurin as Frigoni takes over women

Oct 15, 2026

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MANILA, Philippines — Dante Alinsunurin returns as Alas Pilipinas men’s volleyball coach, while Italian Angiolino Frigoni will be handling the women’s squad in preparation for the FIVB World Championship in 2029. Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) Executive Director Atty. Miguel Carlos Pacifico Suarez announced the major changes to the national indoor volleyball teams on Thursday.

NBA preview: 76ers expectations riding high with LeBron, Jaylen Brown

Oct 15, 2026

NBA preview: 76ers expectations riding high with LeBron, Jaylen Brown

Team preview of the Philadelphia 76ers ahead of the 2026-2027 NBA season. Last NBA season: 45-37, lost in second round to New York Knicks. Coach: Nick Nurse (4th season with 76ers; 9th season overall, 343-293) Season Opener: Oct. 20 at New York. Departure:  Andre Drummond, Kyle Lowry, Kelly Oubre Jr., Paul George ADDITIONS: LeBron James,

PVL: Choco Mucho sweeps ZUS Coffee for second win

Oct 15, 2026

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Oct 15, 2026

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Chinese referee Ma Ning recounts ‘harrowing’ trip to officiate match with Cristiano Ronaldo

Oct 15, 2026

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Top seeds Aryna Sabalenka, Jessica Pegula ousted in Wuhan Open

Oct 15, 2026

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Aryna Sabalenka and Jessica Pegula, the top two seeds, were bounced from the Wuhan Open in the second round on Wednesday in China.

PHILTA says Alex Eala will not play in WTA 125 in PH

Oct 15, 2026

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The Philippine Tennis Association said Alexandra 'Alex" Eala will not play in the WTA 125 Philippine Women"s Open which will be held in January 2027.

Lucrative tennis exhibition postponed amid Middle East conflict

Oct 15, 2026

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‘High hopes’ as Indonesia’s women get another shot at national football league

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LOOK: Letran def. JRU (70-66)

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LOOK: Letran def. JRU (70-66)

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