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By the Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C.— Pelicans coach Alvin Gentry could only manage a sarcastic grin after his team’s second win of the season. He knows it wasn’t pretty. “Well, I don’t think they’re sending that (game tape) to Springfield anytime soon,” Gentry said, referring to the Basketball Hall of Fame. New Orleans Pelicans forwardContinue reading “NBA: Pelicans overcome 26 turnovers to beat Hornets”

By the Associated Press SAN ANTONIO— Boston Celtics forward Gordon Hayward will miss at least a month with a broken left hand after colliding with San Antonio’s LaMarcus Aldridge on Saturday night. Boston Celtics’ Gordon Hayward (20) drives past Cleveland Cavaliers’ Larry Nance Jr. (22) in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday,Continue reading “NBA: Celtics forward Gordon Hayward breaks left hand, out at least a month”

By Jonas Terrado The national baseball team is confident that its performance in the recent Asian Baseball Championship will help in its quest to win gold in the 30th Southeast Asian Games. The national baseball team celebrates its 1-0 win over China during the recent Asian Baseball Championship in Taichung, Taiwan. (Photo from Baseball FederationContinue reading “SEAG baseball: PH coach sees silver lining in 5th place finish in Asian Championship”

By Kristel Satumbaga Games Sunday (Smart Araneta Coliseum) 12 noon – FEU vs Adamson (women’s) 4 p.m. – UP vs UST (men’s) UP’s Kobe Paras blocks UST’s Soulemane Chabi Yo in the UAAP Season 82 Round 2 match at Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay, October 16, 2019. Chabi Yo and Paras are expected to playContinue reading “UAAP stepladder semis: Can Maroons break the Tigers’ spell?”

By Jonas Terrado Games Sunday (Binan Football Stadium, Laguna) 4 p.m. — Ceres vs Stallion (Aboitiz Pitch, Lipa City) 4 p.m. — Kaya vs Mendiola Defending champion Kaya-Iloilo and Philippines Football League titleholder Ceres-Negros to beat their respective foes and forge a title duel in the semifinals of the Copa Paulino Alcantara. Jayson Panhay, right,Continue reading “Kaya, Ceres favored in Copa Paulino Alcantara semis”

By Nick Giongco The man once chastised by Manny Pacquiao fans owing to his deep involvement with Juan Manuel Marquez is now working for the Philippines. John Riel Casimero gets pointers from famed conditioning coach Memo Heredia in Las Vegas. Heredia was Juan Manuel Marquez when the Mexican knocked out Manny Pacquiao in 2012. MemoContinue reading “John Riel Casimero taps ex-Marquez trainer”

By Jonas Terrado Games Sunday (Ynares Center, Antipolo City) 4:30 p.m. — Meralco vs. NorthPort 6:45 p.m. — Magnolia vs NLEX Quarterfinal-bound NLEX and Meralco seek important wins that may eventually give them the twice-to-beat advantage in the PBA Governors’ Cup at the Ynares Center in Antipolo City. NLEX’s Kiefer Ravena goes for a layupContinue reading “PBA: NLEX, Meralco eye key victories in Antipolo”

By WAYLON GALVEZ Creamline established its status as the ‘best team ever’ when it completed an undefeated campaign on the way to a successful title-retention bid Saturday night, pouncing on the PetroGazz Angels 29-27, 25-22, 27-25  in Game 2 of the PVL Open Conference Finals at The Arena in San Juan. Creamline’s Alyssa Valdez hammersContinue reading “PVL Open Finals: Creamline puts away PetroGazz, completes tournament sweep”

Joshua Pacio defended his ONE Strawweight World Championship after submitting fellow Filipino Rene Catalan in the second round of the main event card of ONE: Masters of Fate Friday night. Joshua Pacio, left, celebrates after submitting fellow Filipino Rene Catalan in the second round of the main event card of ONE: Masters of Fate FridayContinue reading “ONE Championship: Joshua Pacio forces Rene Catalan to submit, defends Strawweight title; Eduard Folayang wins via TD”

By Jonas Terrado Rain or Shine stayed in the quarterfinal race while dealing San Miguel Beer a major blow to its bid for a twice-to-beat advantage after escaping with a 91-85 victory in the PBA Governors’ Cup at the Hoops Dome in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu. Rain or Shine’s Rey Nambatac goes for a layup againstContinue reading “PBA: Rain or Shine stuns SMB to stay in quarterfinal race”