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By Nick Giongco Eleven players from Soccksargen, its head coach and team manager and several other personalities from the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) were slapped with cases by the league for allegedly getting involved in point-shaving and game-fixing, Sen. Manny Pacquiao said on Tuesday. MPBL Founder and Sen. Manny Pacquiao bares the names ofContinue reading “MPBL: Sen. Manny Pacquiao cracks whip on erring players”

By Nick Giongco Sen. Manny Pacquiao is going to light the flame that will mark the start of the 30th Southeast Asian Games on Nov. 30 at the Philippine Arena in Bulacan. Manny Pacquiao, second from right, with Kenneth Duremdes, rightmost, and lawyers Brando Viernesto and Bong Gacal presscon at Sofitel. (Nick Giongco) Asked whetherContinue reading “Sen. Manny Pacquiao to light SEAG flame”

By Waylon Galvez Games Friday (Mall of Asia Arena Pasay City) 1 p.m. – San Beda vs Lyceum (Jrs) 3 p.m. – Awarding Ceremony 4 p.m. – San Beda vs Letarn (Srs) Jay Ynot and Justin Sanchez scored 16 points each to power San Beda to a convincing 94-80 win over Lyceum of the PhilippinesContinue reading “NCAA Jrs Finals: Red Cubs rout Pirates, on brink of title”

By the Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO — Rudy Gobert had 25 points and 14 rebounds as the Utah Jazz beat the Golden State Warriors 122-108 on Monday night. Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) scrambles for the rebound after a missed shot by Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert, obscured, in the second half ofContinue reading “NBA: Rudy Gobert posts double-double as Jazz beat frustrated Warriors”

By the Associated Press LOS ANGELES — Lou Williams scored 21 points, Kawhi Leonard just missed a triple-double in his first game against his former team and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the defending NBA champion Toronto Raptors 98-88 on Monday night. Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard shoots between Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam,Continue reading “NBA: Kawhi Leonard leads Clippers past former team Raptors”

By the Associated Press SAN ANTONIO — Boris Diaw was rightly concerned about the well-being of a scrawny 19-year-old kid moving to a new country and attempting to compete against the game’s best in the NBA. Former San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker looks up during his retirement ceremony after the team’s NBA basketball gameContinue reading “NBA: Spurs retire Tony Parker’s jersey in emotional ceremony”

By the Associated Press LAUSANNE, Switzerland — The Court of Arbitration for Sport says it has registered an appeal by track coach Alberto Salazar against his ban for doping violations, though a hearing will take several months to prepare. In this June 28, 2015, file photo, Alberto Salazar is shown at the U.S. track andContinue reading “Track coach Alberto Salazar files doping case appeal at CAS”

By the Associated Press SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.— After falling short of reaching the World Series for the 10th straight year, the New York Yankees intend to have conversations with top free agent pitchers Gerrit Cole and Stephen Strasburg. “It’s a good time to be them,” Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said Monday as the general managersContinue reading “MLB: Yankees plan to have talks with Gerrit Cole, Stephen Strasburg”

By the Associated Press NEW YORK  — Young sluggers known for their prodigious power, Pete Alonso and Yordan Álvarez knocked the Rookie of the Year voting out of the park. In this Sept. 28, 2019, file photo, New York Mets’ Pete Alonso reacts after hitting a home run during the third inning of a baseballContinue reading “MLB: Mets’ Pete Alonso, Astros’ Yordan Álvarez named Rookies of the Year”

By the Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO — Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry says he “definitely” plans to return this season from his broken left hand and is hoping to be back on the court at “some point in early spring.” Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry, left, grimaces after Phoenix Suns’ Aron Baynes fell ontoContinue reading “NBA: Stephen Curry hopes to return from broken hand ‘in early spring’”