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Sacramento Kings forward Richaun Holmes, left, goes to the basket against Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III during their NBA game on Sunday. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli) SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Buddy Hield scored a season-high 35 points, Richaun Holmes hit two free throws with 13.3 seconds remaining to give Sacramento the lead, and the KingsContinue reading “Kings snap Celtics’ 10-game winning streak”

LONDON (AP) — Three years after coming to the ATP Finals as a hitting partner to the top pros, Stefanos Tsitsipas is leaving the tournament as champion. Tsitsipas rallied to beat Dominic Thiem 6-7 (6), 6-2, 7-6 (4) on Sunday for the biggest title of his career, becoming the youngest champion at the season-ending eventContinue reading “Tsitsipas beats Thiem to win ATP Finals title”

By Jonas Terrado The Gilas Pilipinas women’s team suffered a 127-49 loss to China Sunday morning to end up winless in the FIBA Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament Asia-Oceania at The Trusts Arena in Auckland, New Zealand. Gilas Pilipinas’ Eunice Chan tries to beat the towering Xu Han of China for positioning during their FIBA Olympic Pre-QualifyingContinue reading “FIBA Olympic Pre-Qualifier: PH cagebelles suffer 78-pt beating to China”

By JONAS TERRADO Barangay Ginebra San Miguel’s Justin Brownlee, left, rejects a shot by NorthPort’s Christian Standhardinger in Sunday night’s PBA Governors’ Cup. (PBA Images) NorthPort overcame Barangay Ginebra San Miguel 98-96 Sunday night to clinch a quarterfinals berth in the PBA Governors’ Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Import Michael Qualls produced 30 points,Continue reading “NorthPort edges Brgy. Ginebra, clinches quarterfinals berth”

By Kristel Satumbaga The National University Pep Squad proved they’re still the best team after retaining the UAAP Cheerdance Competition crown on Sunday before a huge crowd at the Mall of Asia Arena. BACK-TO-BACK — NU Pep Squad bags the UAAP Season 82 Cheerdance Competition at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay, November 17,Continue reading “UAAP cheerdance: Breathtaking NU Pep Squad retains crown”

By Jonas Terrado Phoenix Pulse coach Louie Alas urged his son Kevin to take a patient approach after making his return recently from a second ACL injury. NLEX’s Kevin Alas, right, dribbles the ball against NorthPort’s Garvo Lanete. (PBA Images) The younger Alas went scoreless in seven minutes in the Road Warriors’ 102-94 loss toContinue reading “Phoenix coach Louie Alas counsels son Kevin: Be patient”

By Waylon Galvez Rio Olympics silver medalist Hidilyn Diaz expects tough competition even with Thai weightlifters skipping the 30th Southeast Asian Games. Hidilyn Diaz of Philippines (MONEY SHARMA / AFP, File) Thailand’s weightlifting association has voluntarily suspended its athletes due to doping issues during the World Championship in Pattaya last September, and that will continueContinue reading “SEA Games: Indonesians, Viets main foes – Hidilyn Diaz”

By Jonas Terrado PBA Commissioner Willie Marcial is looking at the possibility of imposing sanctions against players who took part in a fight that broke out during San Miguel Beer’s practice Sunday morning. Members of the San Miguel Beermen gather before the start of a recent PBA Governors’ Cup game. (PBA Images) Marcial said finesContinue reading “PBA commish mulls sanctions against four San Miguel players”

By Jonas Terrado Game on Nov. 27 (Foshan, China) 8 p.m. — Zhuhai vs Alab San Miguel Alab Pilipinas started its ASEAN Basketball League campaign on a dreadful note Sunday after being handed a 111-76 loss by Mono Vampire at the Stadium 29 in Nonthaburi, Thailand. Jason Brickman, right, and Lawrence Domingo bow their headsContinue reading “ABL: Alab Pilipinas absorbs crushing defeat in season opener”

By Jonas Terrado Rain or Shine kept its slim quarterfinal hopes alive after ending the eliminations on a high note with an 83-81 win over Meralco in the PBA Governors’ Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Rain or Shine’s Rich Ross, center back, tries to drive past Meralco’s Chris Newsome, left, and Allen Durham inContinue reading “PBA: Rain or Shine beats Meralco, keeps playoffs hopes alive”