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By Jonas Terrado 
Game Wednesday (Smart Araneta Coliseum) 7 p.m. — Meralco vs Ginebra (Ginebra leads series 2-1) Barangay Ginebra San Miguel capitalized on the early loss of center Raymond Almazan to defeat Meralco 92-84 Sunday night and gain a 2-1 lead in the PBA Governors’ Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Barangay Ginebra SanContinue reading “PBA Finals: Ginebra takes advantage of Almazan injury to get back at Meralco”

By Waylon Galvez Meralco center Raymond Almazan is keeping his fingers crossed after hurting his left knee early in Game 3 of  the PBA Governors’ Cup Finals Sunday night at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Meralco’s Raymond Almazan watches from a monitor inside the dugout with team PT Benj Palarca Game 3 of the PBA Governors’ CupContinue reading “PBA Finals: Raymond Almazan hopes for the best after hurting left knee”

Andray Blatche arrived a bit over his fighting weight last week but Mighty Sports owner Alex Wongchuking and coach Charles Tiu are confident the naturalized Filipino can shed the unwanted pounds before the club leaves on Jan. 21 for the Dubai International Basketball Tournament. Andray Blatche “We know how good a player he is, butContinue reading “Dubai International: Andray Blatche out to shed unwanted pounds”

By Kristel Satumbaga University of Santo Tomas and Far Eastern University resumed their UAAP boys basketball title campaigns with victories Sunday at the start of the second-round eliminations at The Arena in San Juan City. UST Tiger Cubs’ Rojan Montemayor (UAAP Images, File) The Tiger Cubs ripped the University of the East Junior Warriors 90-64Continue reading “UAAP boys’ basketball: Tiger Cubs, Baby Tams prevail”

By Agence France-Presse Brooklyn Nets star guard Kyrie Irving, who has missed 26 games with a right shoulder injury, was listed as probable Saturday by the NBA club for Sunday’s home game against Atlanta. Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving (Photo by Emilee Chinn / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / AFP) Six-time NBA All-Star Irving hasContinue reading “NBA: Nets say injured Kyrie Irving probably returns on Sunday”

By Agence France-Presse Serena Williams ended a three-year title drought and donated her winner’s cheque to victims of the Australian bushfires in an emotional WTA Auckland Classic final on Sunday. Serena Williams of the US poses with her trophy after winning against Jessica Pegula of the US during their women’s singles final match during theContinue reading “Serena Williams ends three-year title drought, gives Auckland Classic winnings to bushfire appeal”

By Jonas Terrado The Meralco Bolts’ chances of winning a first-ever PBA championship could hinge on point guard Baser Amer’s performances for the rest of the Governors’ Cup Finals against Barangay Ginebra San Miguel. Meralco’s Baser Amer, left, reacts after sinking a three-pointer during Game 2 of PBA Governors’ Cup Finals at the Quezon ConventionContinue reading “PBA Finals: For Bolts, Baser Amer lights up end of the tunnel”

By the Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY — Kyle Kuzma scored a season-high 36 points and the Los Angeles Lakers rolled past the Oklahoma City Thunder 125-110 on Saturday night without stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma (0) shoots in front of Oklahoma City Thunder forward Mike Muscala, left, duringContinue reading “NBA Roundup: Kyle Kuzma takes over as Lakers beat Thunder sans LeBron James, Anthony Davis”

By the Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 32 points and 17 rebounds, Khris Middleton scored 30 points and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Portland Trail Blazers 122-101 on Saturday night.   Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony left, dribbles past Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo during the first half of an NBAContinue reading “NBA: Bucks beat Trail Blazers for third straight win”