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By the Associated Press LONDON — Fallon Sherrock became the first female darts player to beat a man at the PDC World Championship on Tuesday. Fallon Sherrock in action at the PDC Darts World Championship at Alexandra Palace, London, Tuesday Dec. 17, 2019. (Steven Paston/PA via AP) Sherrock, a former runner-up at the women’s worldContinue reading “Female darts player makes history at world championship”

By the Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C.  — Malik Monk noticed teammates Devonte Graham and Terry Rozier were struggling from the field, so he figured it was time to do something about it. Charlotte Hornets’ Marvin Williams (2) teams up with Malik Monk (1) to steal the ball away from Brooklyn Nets’ Theo Pinson (1) duringContinue reading “NBA: Malik Monk’s big 4th quarter lifts Hornets over Kings”

By the Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS — Malcolm Brogdon saw an opening and took it Tuesday night. And just like that, the Los Angeles Lakers’ long winning streak away from home was over. Indiana Pacers guard Malcolm Brogdon (7) drives on Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) during the second half of an NBA basketballContinue reading “NBA: Pacers rally late to snap Lakers’ road winning streak at 14”

By the Associated Press WASHINGTON — Washington Wizards rookie forward Rui Hachimura will miss at least the team’s next five games after hurting his groin. Washington Wizards forward Rui Hachimura, left, looks to drive against Charlotte Hornets forward P.J. Washington in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Tuesday, Dec. 10,Continue reading “NBA: Injured Wizards rookie Rui Hachimura to miss at least 5 games”

By the Associated Press NEW YORK — Former NBA Commissioner David Stern remains in serious condition following emergency brain surgery last week. NBA Commissioner David Stern (AP Photo / Tony Gutierrez, File) The league said Tuesday that Stern is surrounded by his loved ones and receiving great care. The NBA says both the league andContinue reading “NBA: David Stern remains in serious condition after brain surgery”

By Jonas Terrado Game Wednesday (Smart Araneta Coliseum) 7 p.m. — Ginebra vs NorthPort (Series tied 1-1) Barangay Ginebra San Miguel got the cup of coffee it needed to shake off the hangover of the Southeast Asian Games after responding from a humiliating Game 1 by turning the tables on NorthPort. Barangay Ginebra San Miguel centerContinue reading “PBA: Blowout loss to NorthPort a wake-up call, says Greg Slaughter”

By Jonas Terrado Game Wednesday (Smart Araneta Coliseum) 7 p.m. — Ginebra vs NorthPort (Series tied 1-1) Game Thursday (Smart Araneta Coliseum) 7 p.m. — Meralco vs TNT KaTropa (Series tied 1-1) Meralco got back at TNT KaTropa behind a fiery start to come away with a 114-94 win and even their PBA Governors’ CupContinue reading “PBA: Meralco levels semis series with blowout win over TNT KaTropa”

By Jonas Terrado Game Sunday (Changhua, Taiwan) 3 p.m. — Formosa vs Alab Pilipinas Sam Deguara inflicted trouble on his former team in the fourth quarter as San Miguel Alab Pilipinas ended Mono Vampire’s unbeaten start with a 96-73 win Tuesday in the ASEAN Basketball League at The Arena in San Juan. San Miguel AlabContinue reading “ABL: Sam Deguara leads Alab Pilipinas to vengeful win over Mono Vampire”

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Chris Paul shoots the ball in the second half of an NBA basketball game against Chicago Bulls, Monday, Dec. 16, 2019, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Kyle Phillips) WASHINGTON (AFP) – Seth Curry and Kristaps Porzingis each scored 26 points and the Dallas Mavericks snapped Milwaukee’s 18-game NBA win streak Monday 120-116Continue reading “NBA: Mavericks hold off Bucks to snap 18-game NBA win streak”

  By NICK GIONGCO Newly-crowned World Boxing Organization (WBO) bantamweight champion John Riel Casimero wants to become the undisputed world champion. “I want to win all the four major belts,” said Casimero during yesterday’s Philippine Sportswriters Association Forum at the Amelie Hotel in Ermita, Manila. By four, Casimero is raring to add Naoya Inouye’s WorldContinue reading “PSA Forum: John Riel Casimero has a WBO title, eyes 3 other bantam crowns”