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Sports news May 26
Kiefer Ravena-Alyssa Valdez breakup
Some good things do come to an end.
Kiefer Ravena and Alyssa Valdez have broken up after a six-year relationship, confirmed Valdez’s management team.
VMG ASIA published an official statement that read, “A lot of speculation has been made. We appreciate the concern, but this decision does not involve any other party.”
“Let us avoid making up stories and spreading false rumors. We hope that everyone can respect Alyssa’s decision to keep things private,” the statement added.
Kai Sotto in Top 60 of mock draft
Kai Sotto gained a confidence-boost in his quest to become the first homegrown Filipino in the NBA after he finally landed in the big board of one of the top mock drafts ahead of the 2022 NBA Draft.
Sports Illustrated's Brett Siegel has projected the 7-foot-3 center at No. 49 with the Sacramento Kings picking him in the second round.
Sotto's position also rose a bit in the NBA Draft Room, climbing to 102 from 113.
ESPN, however, saw Sotto drop out from its Top 100 after previously being listed as the 99th-best prospect.
Andre Paras to make showbiz return
Andre Paras has taken a leave of absence from Blackwater and PBA to give his acting career another go.
The energetic celebrity big man was about to enter his second season in the pros, but is set take a turn to showbiz.
Bossing coach Ariel Vanguardia neither confirmed nor denied the development.
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