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After coughing a franchise all-time low 51 last time, Magnolia returned with sharpened weapons and doubled its scoring output in an atonement performance that led to quarterfinal qualification.

National U trailed rival La Salle and dark horse Santo Tomas early on for what was a dim picture of its title redemption tour.

Defending Madrid Open champion Aryna Sabalenka produced a brilliant comeback from a set and a break down to beat Elena Rybakina and reach the final on Thursday.

Jalen Brunson scored 41 points and the New York Knicks held on for a 118-115 victory over Philadelphia on Thursday, clinching a 4-2 series win to book an NBA playoffs second-round clash with the Indiana Pacers.

Arellano University rode on Pauline de Guzman’s sterling performance as it trounced Emilio Aguinaldo College, 24-26, 25-17, 25-20, 25-20, yesterday to stay in the Final Four race in NCAA Season 99 women’s volleyball at the Filoil EcoOil Arena.