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By Nick Giongco FOOTBALL: From left, Ronald Allan Treyes (General Secretary Negros Occidental Football Association), Ake Pastoral (Gen Sec Laguna Football Assn), Ricky Yanson (NOFA president), Ed Flaminiano (Gen Sec Central Luzon Football Assn). If given the chance to serve, Negros Occidental Football Association (NOFA) president Ricky Yanson Tuesday assured everyone that Philippine football isContinue reading “PSA Forum: Ricky Yanson vows to upgrade PH football”

By the Associated Press HOUSTON — James Harden has been scoring at such a prolific rate this season that his 36-point effort in Houston’s rout of Portland on Monday night actually caused his average to dip. Houston Rockets’ James Harden (13) shoots as Portland Trail Blazers’ Rodney Hood (5) defends during the first half ofContinue reading “NBA: James Harden, Russell Westbrook help Rockets rout Trail Blazers”

By the Associated Press DALLAS — Luka Doncic grew up idolizing LeBron James, and now the young NBA prodigy has joined James in the record book. Dallas Mavericks forward Luka Doncic slaps his chest after hitting a three-point basket against the San Antonio Spurs in the second half in an NBA basketball game Monday, Nov.Continue reading “NBA: Luka Doncic posts career-high 42 points, triple-double as Mavs top Spurs”

  San Beda’s Donald Tankoua, left, will again face Letran’s frontline that includes Christian Balagasay in Game 3 of the NCAA Season 95 Finals at Mall of Asia Arena. (MB Photo / Rio Deluvio) By WAYLON GALVEZ Games Tuesday (Mall of Asia Arena) 1 p.m. – San Beda vs Lyceum (Jrs) 4 p.m. – SanContinue reading “NCAA Finals: San Beda, Letran clash for all the marbles”

By the Associated Press Jamal Murray didn’t take long to erase a bad night against Brooklyn. Murray, who was missed 10 of 11 shots against the Nets last time out, connected on his first four on Sunday en route to a season-high 39 points as the Nuggets dominated the Memphis Grizzlies for a 131-114 victory.Continue reading “Murray scores 39 as Nuggets rout Grizzlies 131-114”

By the Associated Press Markelle Fultz is fitting in nicely with the Orlando Magic. The former No. 1 overall pick had 19 points and the deciding defensive play in a 125-121 victory over the Washington Wizards on Sunday night. Orlando Magic’s Evan Fournier (10) knocks the ball away from Washington Wizards’ Bradley Beal as heContinue reading “Vucevic, Fournier help Magic hold off Wizards, 125-121”

By the Associated Press Jrue Holiday looked to find J.J. Redick shot opportunities early and often against Golden State, and Reddick validated Holiday’s approach in short order. New Orleans Pelicans guard JJ Redick (4) shoots over Golden State Warriors forward Eric Paschall (7) in the second half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans,Continue reading “Redick scores 26, Pelicans top reeling Warriors 108-100”

By Jonas Terrado Phil Younghusband, regarded for more than a decade as the face of Philippine football and the Azkals’ all-time leading scorer, announced his retirement after a decorated career for club and country. Phil Younghusband retires as the Philippine Azkals’ all-time leading scorer with 52 goals. (photo from AFF Suzuki Cup) Younghusband made theContinue reading “Phil Younghusband hangs it up after decorated career”

By the Associated Press LeBron James wasn’t about to send Kobe Bryant home disappointed. With the former Lakers great sitting courtside, the team’s current ranking superstar scored 12 of his 33 points during a breathtaking opening nine minutes for Los Angeles, which raced to a 25-point lead and handed the Atlanta Hawks their second uglyContinue reading “James, Lakers start fast in racing past Hawks 122-101”