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By the Associated Press Nikola Jokic had a season-high 20 rebounds and Jerami Grant added a season-best 20 points to lead the Denver Nuggets to a 117-104 win over the Washington Wizards on Tuesday night. Jokic finished one rebound shy of his career best and scored eight points in Denver’s sixth straight win. As DenverContinue reading “NBA: Nikola Jokic, Jeremi Grant lead Nuggets to a 117-104 win over Wizards”

By Waylon Galvez The national team earned a 6-6 draw on Indonesia after the Filipinos showed resiliency at the start of water polo action in the 30th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games Tuesday night at the New Clark City Aquatic Center in Tarlac. Philippine men’s water polo team mentor Rey Galang, middle, gives instructions to theContinue reading “SEA Games: Philippines, Indonesia men’s water polo game ends in draw”

By Jonas Terrado Game Wednesday (Smart Araneta) 7 p.m. — NorthPort vs NLEX NLEX and NorthPort dispute the last semifinals berth in a do-or-die PBA Governors’ Cup quarterfinals clash Wednesday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. NorthPort’s Sean Anthony drives past NLEX’s Kenneth Ighalo in the quarterfinals in the PBA Governors’ Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.Continue reading “PBA: Shorthanded NLEX, NorthPort seek semis date with Ginebra”

By Jonas Terrado BINAN, Laguna — The Philippines put itself in a good position to reach the semifinals after holding Myanmar to scoreless draw as women’s football action in the 30th Southeast Asian Games began Tuesday at the Binan Football Stadium here. Sarina Bolden, left, and Quinley Quezada watch as the ball sails past them duringContinue reading “SEA Games: Pinay booters hold fancied Myanmar to a scoreless draw”

By Jan Carlo Anolin Several sports personalities urged the public to continue supporting the Filipino athletes amid the accommodation and venue fiascos hounding the 30th Southeast Asian Games days before the opening ceremony. Workers rush to finish the football field at the Rizal Memorial Stadium in Manila ahead of the 30th SEA Games. (MB PhotoContinue reading “SEA Games: Focus on games, not problems, sports personalities urge”

By Nick Giongco MABALACAT, Pampanga—Carter Lilly will have about five to ten chances to earn a slot to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics but securing a spot in the 800 meters here during the 30th Southeast Asian Games would mean a lot to him. Fil-Am Carter Lilly, competing in the 800 meters, blows into town forContinue reading “SEA Games: Fil-Am recruit sets sights on Tokyo Olympics”

Games Wednesday (New Clark City Aquatic Center, Tarlac) 10 a.m. – Philippines vs Singapore (Women’s) 5 p.m. – Thailand vs Indonesia (Men’s) 7 p.m. – Malaysia vs Singapore (Men’s) After earning a bye on the first day of action, the Philippine women’s water polo team opens its gold medal bid against Singapore Wednesday at theContinue reading “PH women’s water polo team meets Singapore”

By Jonas Terrado PBA Commissioner Willie Marcial on Tuesday suspended NLEX’s Poy Erram and Paul Varilla for their do-or-die Governors’ Cup quarterfinal match against NorthPort at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. NorthPort’s Sean Anthony had to restrain import Michael Qualls after getting involved in a scuffle with NLEX’s Paul Varilla and Poy Erram, first and second fromContinue reading “PBA suspends Poy Erram, Paul Varilla for crucial QF tiff”

By Kristel Satumbaga Eighteen of the 24 Filipino gold medalists at the previous Southeast Asian Games will be returning to defend their title in this year’s 30th edition of the biennial meet. Gilas Pilipinas pool huddles during their practice at Meralco Gym in Ortigas, October 28, 2019. The basketball national team seeks to cement itsContinue reading “SEA Games: Filipino champions from KL set to defend the gold”

By the Associated Press Once Chris Paul gets in midrange jumper territory he considers it “my version of a layup.” “I’ll take that,” he said. Paul hit a 19-footer with 36 seconds left to put Oklahoma City ahead and Alec Burks missed a contested shot in the paint moments later on the other end, sendingContinue reading “NBA: Chris Paul, Thunder rally past Warriors for first road win”