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By Nick Giongco April 25 is the working date for World Boxing Organization (WBO) bantamweight champion John Riel Casimero’s proposed showdown with Naoya Inoue, the Japanese puncher regarded as the best in the 118-lb division. Naoya Inoue, left and John Riel Casimero (AP / PSA Photos) American Sean Gibbons, who heads MP Promotion, has been working toContinue reading “Boxing: John Riel Casimero-Naoya Inoue clash in April?”

By the Associated Press LOS ANGELES — Kawhi Leonard scored 36 points, Lou Williams added 21 and the Los Angeles Clippers rallied from a 10-point deficit at the start of the fourth quarter to defeat the Golden State Warriors 109-100 on Friday night. Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard, right, goes up for a dunkContinue reading “NBA: Clippers rally in fourth quarter to beat Warriors”

By Agence France-Presse Novak Djokovic was at his battling best to topple gutsy fifth-ranked Daniil Medvedev on an epic Saturday and send Serbia into the inaugural ATP Cup final. Novak Djokovic of Serbia hits a return in his men’s singles match against Daniil Medvedev of Russia at the ATP Cup tennis tournament in Sydney onContinue reading “Battling Novak Djokovic beats Daniil Medvedev, leads Serbia into ATP Cup final”

By the Associated Press AUCKLAND, New Zealand — Jessica Pegula upset former world No. 1 Caroline Wozniacki on Saturday to set up a final at the ASB Classic against top-seeded Serena Williams. United States’ Jessica Pegula celebrates her semifinal match against Denmark’s Caroline Wozniacki at the ASB Classic in Auckland, New Zealand, Saturday, Jan. 11,Continue reading “Serena Williams to meet Jessica Pegula in Auckland final”

By Kristel Satumbaga Adamson University clobbered Ateneo 121-44 on Saturday in UAAP girls basketball at the Paco Arena. Adamson University celebrates after making a rousing debut in the UAAP Season 82 girls’ basketball tournament at the Paco Arena, Jan. 11, 2020. (UAAP Images) The Adamson dribblers cruised to a 37-3 start in the first quarterContinue reading “UAAP: Adamson clobbers Ateneo, makes rousing debut in girls’ basketball”

By the Associated Press DALLAS  — LeBron James had 35 points and 16 rebounds, Kyle Kuzma scored a season-high 24 points starting in place of injured star Anthony Davis, and the Los Angeles Lakers went up big early in a 129-114 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Friday night. Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron JamesContinue reading “NBA Roundup: LeBron James posts 35 points, 16 boards as Lakers beat Mavs”

By the Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Khris Middleton had 27 points and 11 rebounds, Eric Bledsoe scored 24 and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Sacramento Kings 127-106 on Friday despite an off night for Giannis Antetokounmpo. Sacramento Kings guard De’Aaron Fox, right, steals the ball from Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton, center, as KingsContinue reading “NBA: Khris Middleton, Eric Bledsoe lead Bucks to cruise past Kings”

By the Associated Press DALLAS  — LeBron James had 35 points and 16 rebounds, Kyle Kuzma scored a season-high 24 points starting in place of injured star Anthony Davis, and the Los Angeles Lakers went up big early in a 129-114 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Friday night. Dallas Mavericks guard Tim Hardaway Jr.Continue reading “NBA: LeBron James, Kyle Kuzma lead Lakers over frustrated Mavericks”

By the Associated Press PHOENIX  — Devin Booker scored 24 points, including late back-to-back 3-pointers, and Ricky Rubio came up with a steal and a free throw to help the Phoenix Suns rally past the Orlando Magic 98-94 on Friday night. Phoenix Suns’ Devin Booker (1) celebrate after back-to-back three-point baskets and a turnover againstContinue reading “NBA: Devin Booker’s late threes lift Suns past Magic”

By the Associated Press ATLANTIC CITY, N.J.  — Two-time Olympic gold medalist Claressa Shields remained undefeated and won the 154-pound championship with a unanimous decision over overmatched Ivana Habazin on Friday night at Ovation Hall. Claressa Shields poses for photographs after defeating Ivana Habazin in their 154-pound title boxing bout in Atlantic City, N.J., Friday,Continue reading “Olympic gold medalist Claressa Shields clobbers Ivana Habazin, wins 154-pound belt via UD”