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By Jan Carlo Anolin The odds were in favor of former Ateneo Lady Eagle Gretchen Ho after having been selected as one of the torchbearers for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Torch relay. Ho took her excitement on Twitter, announcing the news together with a photo posing in front of the Youth Olympic Park in Singapore.Continue reading “Former Lady Eagle Gretchen Ho to participate in Tokyo 2020 Olympic Torch relay”

By Agence France-Presse Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James isn’t about to be drawn into a social media spat with teammate Kyle Kuzma over critical comments from Kuzma’s trainer. LeBron James (Andy Lyons / Getty Images / AFP) James, speaking to reporters on Saturday in Portland ahead of the Lakers’ NBA game against the TrailContinue reading “NBA: LeBron James downplays talk of Kyle Kuzma rift”

By Agence France-Presse Oklahoma City Thunder guard Dennis Schroder has been fined $25,000 for intentionally making contact with a game official, the NBA announced on Saturday. Dennis Schroder #17 of the Oklahoma City Thunder handles the ball during a game against the Charlotte Hornets on December 27, 2019 at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina.(KentContinue reading “NBA: Thunder’s Dennis Schroder fined $25,000 for run-in with ref”

By Agence France-Presse Zach Randolph, who starred on the “grit and grind” Memphis Grizzlies teams that made seven straight NBA playoff appearances from 2011-2017 called time on his 17-year career on Saturday. In this file photo taken on May 08, 2015 Zach Randolph #50 of the Memphis Grizzlies celebrates after making a basket against theContinue reading “NBA: Former All-Star Zach Randolph calls time on 17-year career”

By the Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO — Luka Doncic had 31 points, 15 assists and 12 rebounds in his ninth triple-double of the season and the Dallas Mavericks routed the Golden State Warriors 141-121 on Saturday night. Dallas Mavericks forward Luka Doncic (77) dribbles upcourt against the Golden State Warriors during the first half ofContinue reading “NBA Roundup: Luka Doncic posts 9th triple-double of season as Mavs rout Warriors”

By Field Level Media-Reuters One week after leaving the University of Memphis to prepare for the 2020 NBA Draft, potential No. 1 overall pick James Wiseman hired Excel Sports on Friday to serve as his agents. In this Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019, file photo, Memphis’ James Wiseman watches from the bench during the first halfContinue reading “Potential No. 1 NBA pick James Wiseman signs with agent”

By Jonas Terrado Jared Dillinger admitted having mixed emotions going into the PBA Governors’ Cup Finals as he faces former team Meralco for the first time as a member of Barangay Ginebra San Miguel. Mixed emotions for Jared Dillinger, left, when he faces his former team Meralco Bolts as a member of the Barangay GinebraContinue reading “PBA: No need for my inputs – Jared Dillinger”

He was the Fun Guy. The board man who got paid. He overcame injury to reclaim his rightful place as one of the very best basketball players on the planet. He conquered the NBA world for a second time, bringing a championship to Canada. And then he joined the Los Angeles Clippers, ready to startContinue reading “Kawhi Leonard named AP’s male athlete of 2019”

By the Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. — Evan Fournier scored 20 points and Orlando survived a collapse from the free throw line in the final minute in the Magic’s 98-97 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night. Orlando Magic guard Evan Fournier (10) dribbles by center Nikola Vucevic (9) and Philadelphia 76ers guard JoshContinue reading “NBA Roundup: Magic survive late free throw woes to beat 76ers”

By the Associated Press LONDON — Fallon Sherrock’s run at the darts PDC World Championship ended in the third round on Friday with a 4-2 defeat to 22nd-seeded Chris Dobey. Fallon Sherrock Fallon Sherrock in action at the PDC Darts World Championship at Alexandra Palace, London, Tuesday Dec. 17, 2019. (Steven Paston/PA via AP, File)Continue reading “Female darts star loses at PDC World Championship”