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DENVER (AP) — Despite playing from behind for most of their game against the Denver Nuggets, Domantas Sabonis never felt the Indiana Pacers were out of it. Sabonis had 22 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists for his first career triple-double, Doug McDermott scored 18 of his 24 points in the fourth quarter and theContinue reading “NBA: Sabonis’ triple-double leads Pacers past Nuggets”

Kansas City Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes (15) celebrates a touchdown pass with Eric Fisher (72) and Mitchell Schwartz (71) during the second half of the NFL AFC Championship football game against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday. (AP) LOS ANGELES (AFP) — Patrick Mahomes ended the Kansas City Chiefs’ 50-year wait for a return to the SuperContinue reading “Chiefs, 49ers advance to Super Bowl showdown”

MELBOURNE (AFP) — Serena Williams blitzed the first set in 19 minutes as she launched her quest for a 24th Grand Slam title with a quickfire demolition of Anastasia Potapova at the Australian Open on Monday. The 38-year-old American, wearing a lilac dress and matching trainers, and sporting heavily decorated fingernails, powered past the RussianContinue reading “Serena’s history chase begins with quick win at Australian Open”

Every year people struggle with their fitness goals, whether these include losing weight, hitting the gym more, training for an upcoming event, or just eating healthier. Many start off strong only to have their resolutions dissolved into nothing after a few weeks. The common problem here is that most people usually think that in orderContinue reading “Get back in shape without hitting the gym”

By Jan Carlo Anolin Boxing icon Manny Pacquiao had wished Conor McGregor all the best for his fight against Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone in the Octagon on Friday. And on Saturday (Sunday, Manila time), Pacquiao gave a huge shout out to the returning Irishman. Conor McGregor hits Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone during a UFC 246 welterweight mixedContinue reading “LOOK: Manny Pacquiao gives Twitter shout-out to Conor McGregor after TKO win”

By Waylon Galvez San Beda University guard Even Nelle has missed the team’s last four practice sessions, which led to speculators that he is on the move. San Beda’s Evan Nelle, right, has missed the last four practice sessions of the Red Lions, a source said. Another source bared that the San Beda guard isContinue reading “NCAA: San Beda guard Evan Nelle to leave Red Lions den?”

By Jan Carlo Anolin After white confetti showered down the court of the Mall of Asia Arena, Barangay Ginebra San Miguel’s Justin Brownlee exchanged a few words and hugs with both his Kings teammates and players from the Meralco Bolts. Ginebra’s Justin Brownlee leaves a ‘heartfelt’ message to Meralco’s Chris Newsome after the Kings’ win over the BoltsContinue reading “PBA Finals: Brgy. Ginebra’s Justin Brownlee gives Meralco’s Chris Newsome ‘heartfelt’ message”

Jamie Malonzo is expected to be taken first in the 2020 PBA D-League Draft Monday at the PBA Office in Libis. In this file photo dated, September 28, 2018, former Green Archer Jamie Malonzo, left, drives past UST’s Ira Bataller in the UAAP Season 82 at Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay. Malonzo is theContinue reading “PBA D-League: No. 1 Titans set to pick 6-foot-6 Fil-Am Jamie Malonzo”

By Kristel Satumbaga University of Santo Tomas clobbered University of the Philippines Integrated School 87-63 on Sunday to jump to third in UAAP boys basketball at The Arena in San Juan City. John Lina drained 20 points on a 7-of-9 shooting and grabbed 11 rebounds in steering the Tiger Cubs to their fifth win againstContinue reading “UAAP boys’ basketball: Tiger Cubs, Junior Warriors triumph”

By the Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY — Rudy Gobert is known for his defense. Against Sacramento, he went to the rim time and again on offense. “Rudy was like a monster, so great on offense and, as usual, defensively protecting all us,” Bojan Bogdanovic said. Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (27) dunks next toContinue reading “NBA: Rudy Gobert posts double-double to lead Jazz past Kings”