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CJ Perez has brought along with him impressive showing in the last FIBA World Cup all the way to the PBA Governors Cup. Dyip’s CJ Perez drives past Alaska defenders in the PBA Governors’ Cup at Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay, September 20, 2019 (MB File Photo / Rio Deluvio) Last year’s no. 1Continue reading “PBA: Columbian’s CJ Perez gets PBAPC Rookie of the Month honors”

By Jonas Terrado Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas 3×3 outlasted Indonesia 21-17 over the weekend to rule the Jakarta 3×3 International invitational Challenge in the Indonesian capital. (From left) PERBASI president Danny Kosasih, Chooks-to-Go 3×3 program director Eric Altamirano, Leonard Santillan, Joshua Munzon, Alvin Pasaol and Troy Rike. (Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas Images) Joshua Munzon and Alvin Pasaol came throughContinue reading “3×3: PH outlasts Indonesia in Jakarta meet, completes tournament sweep”

National University-Nazareth School made quick work of Adamson University 25-13, 25-17, 25-23 to move on the cusp of reclaiming the crown in UAAP season 82 girls’ volleyball Sunday at the Filoil Flying V Centre. NU’s Alyssa Solomon (12) soars to attack against two Adamson blockers in UAAP season 82 girls’ volleyball tournament Sunday at theContinue reading “UAAP girls’ volleyball finals: NU squeaks past Adamson, dominates Game 1”

Defending champion National University-Nazareth School moved one win away from back-to-back UAAP boys’ volleyball titles after eking out a 25-21, 20-25, 25-19, 25-18 victory against top-seeded Far Eastern University-Diliman in Game One of the best-of-three finals at the Filoil Flying V Centre in San Juan Sunday. NU’s Michaelo Buddin gestures after scoring against FEU inContinue reading “UAAP boys’ volleyball finals: NU downs FEU to take Game 1”

By Kristel Satumbaga Game Wednesday (Mall of Asia Arena) 12 noon – UST vs FEU (women’s) Far Eastern University survived Adamson’s late rally to post a 79-73 win on Sunday and advance to the next phase of the UAAP season 82 women’s basketball stepladder semifinals at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Choy Bahuyan secures the ballContinue reading “UAAP women’s stepladder semis: Lady Tams down Lady Falcons, set up meeting with Tigresses”

By Jan Carlo Anolin Kai Sotto, who took his talents to the United States early this year, has committed to Atlanta-based basketball organization The Skill Factory (TSF). Sotto, a former UAAP junior’s MVP, announced the development during training Saturday morning on his YouTube Channel. Kai Sotto announced to commit to Atlanta-based basketball organization The SkillContinue reading “Kai Sotto commits to Atlanta-based basketball org, posts double-double in debut game”

Australia’s boxing community was in shock Sunday after middleweight Dwight Ritchie reportedly collapsed and died while sparring. He was 27. Dwight Ritchie (Photo from Team Ellis Boxing’s Facebook page) Sydney’s Daily Telegraph said he took a body shot on Saturday, walked back to his corner and collapsed. He could not be revived. It said heContinue reading “Australian boxer Dwight Ritchie dies in sparring accident”

By the Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Luka Doncic fell just short of a triple-double with 24 points, 14 rebounds and eight assists to lead the Dallas Mavericks to a 138-122 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night. Memphis Grizzlies’ Dillon Brooks (24) tries to catch Dallas Mavericks; Luka Doncic (77) during the firstContinue reading “NBA: Luka Doncic scores 24 points as Mavs defeat Grizzlies”

By the Associated Press CHICAGO — James Harden narrowly missed his first triple-double of the season, finishing with 42 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists as the Houston Rockets pulled away in the second half and beat the Chicago Bulls 117-94 on Saturday night. Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) reacts after scoring a three-pointContinue reading “NBA: James Harden fires 42 as Rockets rout Bulls”

By the Associated Press SAN ANTONIO — In the midst of Boston’s most dominant performance of the season, Celtics point guard Kemba Walker could only muster anger and confusion after learning Gordon Hayward broke his left hand. Boston Celtics’ Jaylen Brown (7) drives against San Antonio Spurs’ Trey Lyles during the second half of anContinue reading “NBA: Gordon Hayward breaks left hand in Celtics’ rout of Spurs”