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By Nick Giongco Mexican Emanuel Navarrete wants to add another Filipino fighter to his growing list of victims. Navarrete will make the fifth defense of his World Boxing Organization (WBO) super-bantamweight crown against Jeo Santisima on Feb. 22 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Jeo Santisima (Photo from Jeo Santisima’s Facebook account) The fightContinue reading “Pinoy puncher Jeo Santisima challenges Emanuel Navarrete”

By Jan Carlo Anolin Raymond Almazan made a surprising appearance and showed promise in Game 4 of the PBA Governors’ Cup Finals at the Smart Coliseum despite nursing a left knee injury. However, the 6-foot-8 Meralco center saw his efforts go to naught after Ginebra handed Meralco a 94-72 beating Wednesday night. Meralco’s Raymond AlmazanContinue reading “PBA Finals: Bolts’ Raymond Almazan’s Game 4 went to naught, but eager to finish series”

By Jonas Terrado It’s title or bust as far as coach Charles Tiu is concerned as Mighty Sports Philippines hopes to improve on last year’s podium finish in the Dubai Invitational Basketball Tournament which starts Jan. 23. Members of the Mighty Sports Philippines that will compete in the Dubai Invitational Basketball Tournament pose for aContinue reading “Dubai Invitational: Mighty targets Dubai crown”

By Jan Carlo Anolin Justin Brownlee just finished answering queries from the press outside the dugout and was headed to the South Gate exit of the Smart Araneta Coliseum Wednesday night. Ginebra fans surround Kings’ import Justin Brownlee and take photos after Game 4 of the PBA Governors’ Cup Finals at the Smart Araneta ColiseumContinue reading “PBA Finals: Ginebra fans have nothing but love for Justin Brownlee – and he gives back”

By Waylon Galvez San Beda launched its title-retention in devastating fashion, crushing Letran 13-0 Thursday in the 95th NCAA men’s football tournament at the Rizal Memorial Stadium. Rosi Sumudivila struck in the 11th, 38th and 54th minute for the Red Booters, who are gunning for a 22nd title. Reigning MVP Jessie Semblante (15th, 66th), KennethContinue reading “NCAA football: San Beda crushes Letran to win in grand fashion”

By Jonas Terrado Japeth Aguilar showed why he was a model of consistency for Barangay Ginebra San Miguel with his performance in the PBA Governors’ Cup Finals. Ginebra’s Japeth Aguilar, center, is welcomed by coach Tim Cone, left, and teammate Stanley Pringle during Game 3 of the PBA Governors’ Cup Finals at the Smart AranetaContinue reading “PBA Finals: Brgy. Ginebra’s Japeth Aguilar, model of consistency, likely to win 1st major award”

By Agence France-Presse NEW YORK – Los Angeles Lakers star forward LeBron James stretched his overall lead in NBA All-Star Game fan balloting to 149,564 votes over Dallas guard Luka Doncic in returns revealed Thursday. LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the game against the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse onContinue reading “NBA: LeBron James stretches lead in All-Star Game voting”

By Jonas Terrado Game Friday (Mall of Asia Arena) 7 p.m. — Ginebra vs Meralco (Ginebra leads series 3-1) Series Summary Game 1: Ginebra 91, Meralco 87 Game 2: Meralco 104, Ginebra 102 Game 3: Ginebra 92, Meralco 84 Game 4: Ginebra 94, Meralco 72 Ginebra’s Justin Brownlee, right, rocks the rim as teammate Japeth Aguilar,Continue reading “PBA Finals: Kings go for the kill against Bolts”

By the Associated Press PHILADELPHIA — At the start of the season, the Philadelphia 76ers said that they would bank their NBA title hopes on a “BullyBall” formula of physical defense and inside presence. In a tight game in the fourth quarter on Wednesday night, that mixture worked to perfection. Philadelphia 76ers’ Tobias Harris (12)Continue reading “NBA: Tobias Harris drops 34 points, leads Sixers past Nets”

By the Associated Press BOSTON— The Pistons have been playing most of the past month without three starters. They didn’t let it stop them from finding a way to get the best of one of the East’s top teams. Detroit Pistons forward Sekou Doumbouya dunks over Boston Celtics forward Semi Ojeleye (37) during the secondContinue reading “NBA: Sekou Doumbouya scores 24 as Pistons down Celtics”