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By Jonas Terrado The national women’s football team was not spared of the trouble encountered by other countries before the formal start of the 30th Southeast Asian Games. The Philippine women’s national team had to wait several hours for their hotel rooms to be available. (Hali Long’s Facebook account) Hali Long said she and theContinue reading “SEA Games: PH women’s booters not spared from accommodation issues”

By the Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY — Even without Rudy Gobert, the usually defensive-minded Utah Jazz blitzed the New Orleans Pelicans with some high-octane offense. Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell (45) goes to the basket as New Orleans Pelicans center Jaxson Hayes (10) defends during the second half during an NBA basketball game Saturday,Continue reading “NBA: Donovan Mitchell scores 37 with Rudy Gobert out as Jazz beat Pelicans”

By the Associated Press CLEVELAND — Riding a six-game losing streak, coming off a 42-point loss and playing without their leading scorer seemed to be a negative set of circumstances for the Cleveland Cavaliers. Cleveland Cavaliers’ Jordan Clarkson (8) shoots between Portland Trail Blazers’ Anfernee Simons (1) and Kent Bazemore (24) in the second halfContinue reading “NBA: Jordan Clarkson scores 28 as Cavs snap 6-game losing streak”

By the Associated Press MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo continued to provide the offense, and the Bucks’ defense eventually caught up. Milwaukee Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo reacts at the start of an NBA basketball game against the Detroit Pistons during the first half Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps) Antetokounmpo had 28 points andContinue reading “NBA: Giannis Antetokounmpo leads Bucks past Pistons”

By the Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS — With the game on the line, Indiana’s Holiday brothers leaned on the chemistry they’ve been building since childhood. Orlando Magic center Khem Birch, center, battles for a rebound with Pacers forward Domantas Sabonis, left, and Jeremy Lamb during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Saturday,Continue reading “NBA: Domantas Sabonis, Holiday brothers help Pacers edge Magic”

By the Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. — One night after questioning his relationship with coach Jim Boylen, the Chicago Bulls’ Zach LaVine came through with a big game. Chicago Bulls’ Zach LaVine (8) drives the lane against Charlotte Hornets’ Miles Bridges (0) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday,Continue reading “NBA: Zach LaVine fires 49, hits late 3 as Bulls beat Hornets”

By the Associated Press PHILADELPHIA — Jimmy Butler’s return to Philadelphia could be summed up in three letters: B-O-O. Miami Heat’s Jimmy Butler (22) tries to dribble past Philadelphia 76ers’ Josh Richardson (0) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) Josh Richardson scored 32Continue reading “NBA: Josh Richardson scores 32 to lead 76ers past Jimmy Butler, Heat”

By the Associated Press ATLANTA — Raptors coach Nick Nurse reminded his team at halftime to focus on getting stops and letting the defense spark the offense. Toronto Raptors’ Pascal Siakam (43) drives around Atlanta Hawks’ Trae Young, left, during the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Atlanta. TheContinue reading “NBA: Pascal Siakam, Fred VanVleet help Raptors hold off Hawks”

By the Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. — LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers knew they would be tired playing their second game in as many nights. Experience made the difference against the young and rested Memphis Grizzlies. Memphis Grizzlies’ Solomon Hill (44) guards Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James (23) in the second half ofContinue reading “NBA: LeBron James drops 30 as Lakers hold off Grizzlies”

By Hanah Tabios While the country’s Southeast Asian Games hosting this year is marred by controversy, another problem emerged on Sunday morning after the Thailand Football Association complained about their food rations. (FA Thailand Official Facebook page) In a rough English translation of FA Thailand’s Facebook post, the group said: “The 30th SEA Games inContinue reading “SEA Games: Thailand Football Association complains about repeated, limited food ration”