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The World Cup will kick off on Thursday under familiar North American summer threats: extreme heat, suffocating humidity and thunderstorms capable of delaying matches with little warning.

Volatile summer weather threatens to turn World Cup into test of heat Sports scientists warn that extreme summer heat and humidity across North America could pose severe health risks and slow the pace of World Cup matches.

Barangay Ginebra San Miguel guard Rhon Jay Abarrientos captured the PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup Best Player of the Conference award, while teammate Justin Brownlee secured another Best Import plum ahead of Game 4 of the Finals on Wednesday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

Abarrientos wins first PBA BPC, Brownlee bags fourth Best Import award Barangay Ginebra stars Rhon Jay Abarrientos and Justin Brownlee sweep the major individual honors for the PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup.

RJ & JB SHINE TOGETHER! 💪🏻

RJ Abarrientos earns his first-ever Best Player of the Conference award, while Justin Brownlee claims his fourth Best Import award, all ahead of Game 4 in the PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup Finals. (Photos by Siege Tiangco/Fastbreak)

The mother of the late Ateneo de Manila University basketball player Rene Clert Baterbonia delivered an emotional message to members of the Blue Eagles who visited her son's wake on Wednesday night, speaking about the dreams and sacrifices that ended with his untimely death.

Baterbonia's mom tells Ateneo players of son's dream: 'Pangarap niya maging UAAP, PBA MVP' The mother of the late Ateneo cager Rene Baterbonia shared a heartbreaking message during his wake, recalling his dream to become a UAAP and PBA MVP.

PSC PROMISES SWIFT ACTION

Chairman Pato Gregorio assured that the Philippine Sports Commission will take the necessary steps in response to the tragic passing of Ateneo student-athletes Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili.

The PSC will also extend ₱250,000 in financial assistance to each of their families as they cope with their loss. (Photos by Siege Tiangco/Fastbreak)

Ateneo de Manila University men's volleyball player Aimar Okeke has criticized content creators and online personalities whom he accused of using the deaths of student-athletes Rene Clert Baterbonia and Divine Adili for views and engagement.

Ateneo volleyball player blasts content creators using Baterbonia, Adili for engagements Ateneo volleyball player Aimar Okeke slammed insensitive content creators and podcasters using the tragic deaths of cagers Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili for views.

The University of Santo Tomas’ official student publication, The Varsitarian, came under fire on social media after publishing a headline that many readers described as insensitive in relation to the recent deaths of Ateneo de Manila University basketball players Rene Clert Baterbonia and Divine Adili.

Walang respeto! The Varsitarian slammed over insensitive Ateneo headline Umani ng batikos ang The Varsitarian ng UST dahil sa kontrobersyal na headline nito tungkol sa "tragedy-hit" Ateneo matapos ang pagpanaw ng dalawang atleta.

Rene Clert Baterbonia’s longtime mentor and high school coach paid tribute to the young basketball player, recalling the dreams and determination that helped him earn a spot in the Ateneo de Manila University men’s basketball program before his untimely death.

High school coach remembers Baterbonia's dream of playing for Ateneo Ateneo de Davao coach Jess Linus Evangelio pays an emotional tribute to Rene Baterbonia, recalling his dream of playing for the Ateneo Blue Eagles.

A new set of officers has reportedly been elected to lead the Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) following a resolution withdrawing trust and confidence from the federation’s former president.

Liao out! Frank Lao elected as president in PNVF leadership change Strong Group Athletics' Frank Lao has been elected as the new PNVF president following a vote of no confidence against Anthony "Tonyboy" Liao.