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Denver Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic, right, shoots the go-ahead and winning shot over Minnesota Timberwolves’ Karl-Anthony Towns. (AP Photo) MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Nikola Jokic hit a fadeaway jumper with 2.4 seconds left to give the Denver Nuggets a 100-98 overtime victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday. Jokic had 20 points, six rebounds and seven assistsContinue reading “NBA: Jokic hits late jumper, Nuggets beat Timberwolves in OT”

By Jonas Terrado The national women’s baseball team erupted for 10 runs in the seventh inning to beat South Korea 14-7 Sunday and advance to the Super Round of the Women’s Baseball Asian Cup at the Panda Stadium in Zhongshan, China. The national women’s baseball team during the Women’s Baseball Asian Cup. (Photo from PhilippineContinue reading “Women’s Baseball Asian Cup: PH gains Super Round berth after beating South Korea”

LONDON (AP) — Dominic Thiem keeps getting the better of Roger Federer. Thiem beat Federer 7-5, 7-5 Sunday in their opening match at the ATP Finals for his fifth win in seven meetings with the Swiss great — and third straight this year. “To beat him, everything has to fit together. Today I think (that)Continue reading “Thiem beats Federer at ATP Finals; Djokovic cruises”

By Kristel Satumbaga Game Monday (Olivarez gym, Parañaque City) 12 noon – Olivarez vs Diliman Olivarez College guns for its first PG Flex Linoleum-Universities and Colleges Basketball League title against defending champion Diliman College Monday at the Olivarez gym in Parañaque City. Jayboy Solis, left, is expected to lead Olivarez for its first UCBL title.Continue reading “UCBL: Olivarez College guns for crown”

By Jonas Terrado The chase for the remaining quarterfinal slots could be a wacky one as the PBA Governors’ Cup enters the final six playdates of the eliminations. Columbian’s Khapri Alston goes for a jumper against Phoenix’s Doug Kramer in the PBA Governors’ Cup at Smart Araneta Coliseum, October 25, 2019. (MB File Photo /Continue reading “PBA: Hunt on for remaining Govs’ Cup quarterfinal slots”

By Jonas Terrado ANTIPOLO CITY — Jericho Cruz scored a follow-up with one second left as NLEX completed another huge comeback Sunday to stun defending champion Magnolia 86-85 and clinch a twice-to-beat advantage in the PBA Governors’ Cup at the Ynares Center here. NLEX import Manny Harris tries to use Poy Erram’s screen to moveContinue reading “PBA: Jericho Cruz follow-up completes NLEX’s comeback victory over Magnolia”

By Jonas Terrado The Philippines rallied from an early deficit to pummel Hong Kong 12-3 to begin its campaign on a high note over the weekend in the Women’s Baseball Asian Cup at Panda Stadium in Zhongshan, China. Pitcher Clariz Palma prepares to make a throw during the Philippines’ 12-3 win over Hong Kong in the Women’sContinue reading “PH batters pummel Hong Kong in Women’s Asian Cup opener”

By WAYLON GALVEZ After guiding San Beda University to a perfect 18-0 record in the elimination round, Calvin Oftana emerged as the season MVP after topping the statistical department in NCAA Season 95. Calvin Oftana of San Beda University, left, wins the MVP plum in NCAA Season 95. (MB File Photo / Rio Deluvio) Oftana,Continue reading “San Beda’s Calvin Oftana is NCAA MVP”

By Kristel Satumbaga Game Wednesday (Mall of Asia Arena) 12 noon – UST vs FEU (women’s) 4 p.m. – UST vs UP (men’s) University of Santo Tomas breathed life into its finals campaign on Sunday with an 89-69 victory over University of the Philippines in UAAP season 82 men’s basketball stepladder semifinals at the SmartContinue reading “UAAP stepladder semis: Tigers hold off Maroons, force do-or-die for 2nd finals berth”

By Jonas Terrado Games Wednesday (Smart Araneta Coliseum) 4:30 p.m. — NorthPort vs NLEX 7 p.m. — Alaska vs Phoenix Pulse ANTIPOLO CITY — Backup point guard Anjo Caram came out of nowhere to score a career-high 30 points as Meralco beat NorthPort 103-89 Sunday to secure a twice-to-beat advantage in the PBA Governors’ CupContinue reading “PBA: Anjo Caram strikes for 30 points as Bolts gain twice-to-beat quarters edge”