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By the Associated Press He left Cleveland for Miami, finally became a champion, went back to his beloved northeast Ohio, delivered on another title promise, then left for the Los Angeles Lakers and the next challenge. He played in eight straight finals. No NBA player won more games or more MVP awards over the lastContinue reading “The King reigns: LeBron James named AP’s male athlete of decade”

By Waylon Galvez Despite the busy schedule this Holiday Season, the two teams playing in the championship series of the PBA Governors’ Cup have made sure training remains a priority to prepare for the Finals. Barangay Ginebra San Miguel’s LA Tenorio, right, with Kings import Justin Brownlee. (Rio Deluvio) Barangay Ginebra San Miguel, the firstContinue reading “PBA: Rust never sleeps. Neither do Brgy. Ginebra and Meralco as they resume training for Finals”

By Jan Carlo Anolin PBA Commissioner Willie Marcial is hoping he made the right decision to give Meralco and Barangay Ginebra San Miguel a long holiday break when the Governors’ Cup Finals kicks off with Game 1 on January 7 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. PBA Commissioner Willie Marcial (MB photo | Rio Deluvio) AlongContinue reading “PBA: Commissioner Willie Marcial expects hyped up Finals series after long holiday break”

By Jonas Terrado Tim Cone could only wish he can still be as young as a morning sun as the 2010s come to an end. Barangay Ginebra San Miguel coach Tim Cone (MB File Photo / Rio Leonelle Deluvio / Canon 1DX Mark II with 400mm f2.8 lens) “I just hate being 62 years old,”Continue reading “Tim Cone on past decade: ‘Exciting and enlightening’”

By the Associated Press Serena Williams dominated the decade, on the court and in conversation. There were, to begin with, the dozen Grand Slam single titles — no other woman had more than three over the past 10 seasons — and the 3 1/2 years in a row at No. 1 in the WTA rankings.Continue reading “Serena Williams aces AP Female Athlete of the Decade honors”

By the Associated Press BOSTON  — The Toronto Raptors didn’t need any speeches. That loss on Christmas was sticking in their minds the last few days. Boston Celtics’ Grant Williams (12) defends against Toronto Raptors’ Kyle Lowry (7) during the second half on an NBA basketball game in Boston, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019. (AP PhotoContinue reading “NBA: Kyle Lowry fires 30 points to carry Raptors over Celtics”

By the Associated Press HOUSTON — James Harden was glad the Houston Rockets stepped up late defensively to get a win over the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday night. Houston Rockets guard James Harden, right, shoots as Brooklyn Nets guard Joe Harris (12) defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Dec. 28,Continue reading “NBA: James Harden drops 44 as Rockets beat Nets”

By the Associated Press MIAMI — They were down by five points twice in the final two minutes of the fourth quarter. They wasted two chances to win in the last second of regulation, then found themselves trailing on two occasions in overtime. Philadelphia 76ers guard Josh Richardson (0) drives to the basket against MiamiContinue reading “NBA: Heat win a wild one, top 76ers in OT”

By the Associated Press LOS ANGELES — Jordan Clarkson insists he still is trying to get into a flow after just two games with the Utah Jazz. That suggests impressive performances are ahead. Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard, left, defends against Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell during the second half of an NBA basketballContinue reading “NBA: Donovan Mitchell, Jordan Clarkson push Jazz past Clippers”

By the Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore— Kyle Kuzma’s season may have turned a corner on Saturday night, and the Los Angeles Lakers snapped their season-long four-game losing streak in the process. Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, front left, drives to the basket around Portland Trail Blazers center Hassan Whiteside during the first half ofContinue reading “NBA: Kyle Kuzma, LeBron James lead Lakers past Trail Blazers”