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FIVB Men’s World: Italy sweeps its way to quarterfinal round

MANILA, Philippines — Alessandro Michieletto and Yuri Romano powered defending champion Italy’s sweep of Argentina, 25-23, 25-20, 25-22, to advance to the FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship quarterfinal on Sunday at Mall of Asia Arena. Michieletto delivered a game-high 15 points off 12 kills and three blocks, while Romano finished with 14 points from nine

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EJ Obiena lauds Mondo Duplantis after latest world record

MANILA, Philippines—EJ Obiena couldn’t help but marvel at Mondo Duplantis’ latest feat in pole vaulting. This weekend may be about Obiena and the sport’s spotlight in the Philippines, but even he had to acknowledge Duplantis’ latest accolade. “Mondo is really an amazing guy,” Obiena said just a day before the Atletang Ayala World Pole Vault