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Onyok Velasco incentives unfulfilled thirty years after Atlanta Games
Thirty years after the controversial 1996 Atlanta Olympic final, boxer Mansueto 'Onyok' Velasco Jr. continues to await millions in unfulfilled financial pledges. Despite public ceremonial checks presented by politicians, an estimated P17 million in promised incentives was never disbursed.
17 Oct 2026
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18 Oct 2026
Oleksandr Usyk heavyweight return opens direct path to world titles
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Brandon Figueroa weight miss forces forfeiture of featherweight championship belt
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17 Oct 2026
BoxRec fight records dispute triggers global backlash from boxing promoters
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18 Oct 2026
Knicks roster move swaps Bruce Brown for center James Wiseman
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Creamline beats Galeries as Cool Smashers Shake Off Shaky Start
Creamline recovered from an opening-set loss to defeat Galeries Tower, 27-29, 25-18, 25-19, 25-18, at the Filoil Centre. Tots Carlos scored 13 points to lead the Cool Smashers to a 2-0 record, overcoming a 21-point outburst from Erika Deloria.
18 Oct 2026
Rangers draw stalls title pursuit after defensive lapse against Dundee
Rangers missed the chance to claim top spot in the Scottish Premiership after a 2-2 draw with Dundee. Goals from Badredine Bouanani and Nico Raskin were cancelled out by Bradley Fink and Callum Jones, leaving Rangers one point behind Celtic.
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Nxled outlasts Farm Fresh in five sets as veteran Myla Pablo seals thriller
Nxled survived a five-set thriller against Farm Fresh, winning 25-19, 25-17, 23-25, 20-25, 15-12 in the PVL All-Filipino Conference Siklab Series. Backed by 23 blocks and clutch scoring from veteran Myla Pablo, the Chameleons improved to 2-0 to join Creamline and Choco Mucho atop the standings.
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