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By the Associated Press DALLAS — Luka Doncic returned to the Dallas lineup after missing four games due to injury and scored 24 points, helping the Mavericks beat the San Antonio Spurs 102-98 on Thursday night. Dallas Mavericks forward Luka Doncic (77) battles San Antonio Spurs guard Bryn Forbes (11) for space during the firstContinue reading “NBA Roundup: Luka Doncic nets 24 in return from injury as Mavs beat Spurs”

By Agence France-Presse For some, Diego Maradona is the greatest footballer of the 20th century, for others — mainly English — he is the cheating possessor of the hand of God. In Italy, however, he is and always will be the patron saint of Naples. An altar and paraphernalia dedicated to Diego Maradona are picturedContinue reading “Modest Maradona museum pays tribute to patron saint of Naples”

By Agence France-Presse “Beast Mode” is back in Seattle as Marshawn Lynch returns Sunday to the Seahawks, who host the San Francisco 49ers in the final game of the NFL regular season with the NFC West division title on the line. Quarterback Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks warms up prior to the gameContinue reading “NFL: Seahawks, 49ers battle for division crown in season finale”

By Jonas Terrado Rookie Bong Quinto is making teams kick themselves after playing an integral role in Meralco’s semifinal series victory over TNT KaTropa in the PBA Governors’ Cup. Quinto came through when needed Monday night when he dropped 19 points on 7-of-9 shooting to help the Bolts advance to the Finals with an 89-78Continue reading “PBA: Rookie Bong Quinto repays Meralco’s trust with key semis performance”

By Jonas Terrado The PBA on Thursday moved the start of the Governors’ Cup Finals to Jan. 7 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in order for Barangay Ginebra San Miguel ample rest in-between Games 1 and 2. Barangay Ginebra San Miguel’s Stanley Pringle attempts to move past Meralco import Allen Durham during their elimination roundContinue reading “PBA moves start of Ginebra-Meralco title duel to Jan. 7”

By Jan Carlo Anolin At age 41, Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao ranked 8th in Forbes’ Top 10 list of highest-paid athletes of the decade. According to Forbes, Pacquiao earned $435 million in the last 10 years. Manny Pacquiao lands 8th in Forbes’ Top 10 list of highest-paid athletes of the decade.(Ethan Miller / GettyContinue reading “Manny Pacquiao lands 8th in Forbes’ list of highest-paid athletes of the decade”

By Kristel Satumbaga The Philippine Sports Commission is shifting its focus on strengthening the Olympic training program of athletes and coaches after a successful year that saw new world champions and Southeast Asian Games winners. Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) chairman Butch Ramirez (MB Photo / Alvin Kasiban) PSC chairman Butch Ramirez said this would beContinue reading “PSC: Hopes high for more Olympic qualifiers”

By the Associated Press DENVER — Brandon Ingram scored 31 points, Derrick Favors grabbed 13 rebounds and the New Orleans Pelicans surprised Denver 112-100 on Wednesday night to halt the Nuggets’ seven-game winning streak. New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram, front, brings the ball up as Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic pursues during the firstContinue reading “NBA: Brandon Ingram scores 31 as Pelicans surprise Nuggets”

By the Associated Press BOSTON  — Boston Celtics player Tacko Fall made his debut as a guest conductor during the renowned Boston Pops orchestra’s holiday concert. In this Monday, Dec. 23, 2019, photo provided by Boston Pops, Boston Celtics player Tacko Fall makes his debut as a guest conductor during the renowned Boston Pops orchestra’sContinue reading “Celtics rookie conducts Boston orchestra’s holiday concert”

By the Associated Press DENVER  — The Denver Nuggets have signed coach Michael Malone to a contract extension through the 2022-23 season. Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone, center, applauds as his team extends their lead against the Los Angeles Lakers during the second half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, inContinue reading “NBA: Nuggets, coach Mike Malone agree to contract extension”