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By the Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY — Donovan Mitchell scored 30 points, Rudy Gobert had 18 points and 15 rebounds, and the Utah Jazz beat the Brooklyn Nets 119-114 on Tuesday night. Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell (45) shoots as Brooklyn Nets guard Garrett Temple (17) defends in the first half during an NBAContinue reading “NBA: Jazz rally for win over Nets”

By the Associated Press CHICAGO — Coby White made a franchise-record seven 3-pointers in the fourth quarter, and the Chicago Bulls pulled away from the slumping New York Knicks for a 120-102 victory Tuesday night. Chicago Bulls’ Coby White signals scoring another three-point basket during the second half of an NBA basketball game against theContinue reading “NBA: Coby White shines as Bulls beat Knicks”

By the Associated Press PHILADELPHIA— The shots weren’t falling for the Philadelphia 76ers, so they clamped down on defense. Philadelphia 76ers’ Joel Embiid reacts after making a go-ahead dunk during the final minute of an NBA basketball game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019, in Philadelphia. Philadelphia won 98-97. (AP Photo / MattContinue reading “NBA: Joel Embiid drops 27, leads 76ers past Cavaliers”

By Jonas Terrado Games Wednesday (Smart Araneta Coliseum) 4:30 p.m. — NorthPort vs NLEX 7 p.m. — Alaska vs Phoenix Pulse Alaska and NorthPort resume their quest for the eighth and final quarterfinals berth against separate rivals in the PBA Governors’ Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Alaska import Franko House loses to gain controlContinue reading “PBA: Alaska, NorthPort in race for survival”

By Kristel Satumbaga Game Wednesday (Mall of Asia Arena) 12 noon – UST vs FEU (women’s) 4 p.m. – UST vs UP (men’s) Surging University of Santo Tomas stands in the way of University of the Philippines setting ablaze Part 2 of the Battle of Katipunan. UST’s Mark Nonoy, left, drives past UP’s Javi GomezContinue reading “UAAP stepladder semis: Tigers, Maroons clash in sudden death”

By Kristel Satumbaga Andrea Robles bolstered her Southeast Asian Games buildup by taking the individual title in women’s compound of the 2019 Macau Indoor Archery Open recently. Andrea Robles in action. (Photo courtesy of worldarchery.org) Seeded fourth, Robles first stunned top seed Sarah Prieels of Belgium, 146-145, in the semifinals before besting world championship runner-upContinue reading “Archer Andrea Robles wins gold at Macau Open”

By Jonas Terrado The bats of the national women’s baseball team were kept silent by Taiwan in a 15-0 loss in four innings Monday in the Women’s Baseball Asian Cup at the Panda Stadium in Zhongshan, China. Whell Camral, left, swings at a pitch thrown during Monday’s Women’s Baseball Asian Cup match against South KoreaContinue reading “Taiwan deals Pinay batters first loss in Asian Baseball tilt”

By Waylon Galvez Games Friday (Mall of Asia Arena Pasay City) 1 p.m. – Lyceum vs San Beda (Jrs) 3 p.m. – Awarding Ceremony 4 p.m. – Letran San Beda vs (Srs) FIRST BLOOD — The Letran Knights celebrate after taking Game 1 of the NCAA Season 95 Finals against the San Beda Red Lions at Mall ofContinue reading “NCAA Finals: Knights stun Red Lions to take Game 1”

By Jonas Terrado San Miguel Alab Pilipinas coach Jimmy Alapag sees Nick King as a suitable replacement for Renaldo Balkman ahead of the team’s ASEAN Basketball League season opener on Sunday against Mono Vampire in Nonthaburi, Thailand. Nick King, wearing No. 55, listens to coach Jimmy Alapag, hidden, after San Miguel Alab Pilipinas’ 93-89 winContinue reading “ABL: Jimmy Alapag vouches for Renaldo Balkman’s replacement”

By Nick Giongco The Filipinos’ in-born talent in fist fighting will be its main advantage when the eight-member kickboxing squad vies for the gold in the 30th Southeast Asian Games in December. The Philippine kickboxing team poses during the PSA Forum at the Amelie Hotel Tuesday. (PSA Images) This was the belief of Karol Maguide,Continue reading “PSA Forum: PH kickboxing team brimming with confidence for SEAG”