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By the Associated Press Tiger Woods will have an ear piece, a radio and his golf clubs at the Presidents Cup. Tiger Woods of the United States reacts after his putt on the 18th hole during the final round of the Zozo Championship PGA Tour at the Accordia Golf Narashino country club in Inzai, eastContinue reading “Presidents Cup: Captain becomes player as Tiger Woods picks himself”

By the Associated Press LAS VEGAS— Cristiano Ronaldo’s lawyers won a courtroom bid Thursday to block a Nevada woman accusing the soccer superstar of raping her in Las Vegas in 2009 from digging into the validity of their 2010 confidentiality agreement and $375,000 hush-money payment. In this Sept. 18, 2019, file photo, Juventus’ Cristiano RonaldoContinue reading “US court grants Cristiano Ronaldo’s bid to block accuser in rape case”

By the Associated Press HOUSTON — Astros president Reid Ryan is shifting to a lesser role in the organization and owner Jim Crane’s son is joining the executive team, moves announced 11 days after Crane apologized to a Sports Illustrated reporter and retracted a statement by the club accusing her of trying to “fabricate aContinue reading “MLB: Astros president Reid Ryan shifts to lesser role with team”

By the Associated Press PHOENIX — Jimmy Butler scored 34 points, Goran Dragic added 25 and the Miami Heat rolled past the Phoenix Suns 124-108 on Thursday night. Miami Heat’s Jimmy Butler (22) looks to the basket against Phoenix Suns’ Ricky Rubio (11) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Nov. 7,Continue reading “NBA: Jimmy Butler, Goran Dragic lead Heat over Suns”

By the Associated Press SAN ANTONIO— LaMarcus Aldridge scored a season-high 39 points and the San Antonio Spurs rolled to a 121-112 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday night. San Antonio Spurs’ LaMarcus Aldridge, right, drives against Oklahoma City Thunder’s Steven Adams during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Nov.Continue reading “NBA: LaMarcus Aldridge posts season-high 39 points, leads Spurs past Thunder”

Boston Celtics’ Kemba Walker (8) shoots over Charlotte Hornets’ Marvin Williams (2) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone) By the Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Jayson Tatum scored 23 points, and Kemba Walker got a win in an emotional return to CharlotteContinue reading “NBA: Celtics beat Hornets in Kemba Walker’s return to Charlotte”

By the Associated Press PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons will miss Friday’s game at Denver because of a sprained AC joint in his right shoulder. Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons, center, shoots between Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard, left, and forward Anthony Tolliver, right, during the first half of an NBA basketballContinue reading “NBA: 76ers guard Ben Simmons out 1 game with shoulder injury”

By the Associated Press METAIRIE, La. — Zion Williamson says he expects his absence from New Orleans Pelicans because of his knee injury to be less than half of the regular season but is offering no specific timetable for a return. New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson walk onto the court with a crutch asContinue reading “NBA: Pelicans’ Zion Williamson projects return before mid-season”

By the Associated Press LOS ANGELES — The NBA fined the Los Angeles Clippers $50,000 on Thursday for statements made by coach Doc Rivers and others that were “inconsistent” about Kawhi Leonard’s health status. Los Angeles Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard, center, and Paul George, third from right, watch from the bench during the second half ofContinue reading “NBA: Clippers fined $50,000 for statements about Kawhi Leonard”

By Waylon Galvez Games Friday (Cuneta Astrodome, Pasay City) 1:00 p.m. – SSC-R vs Lyceum (Jrs) 4:00 p.m. – Lyceum vs Letran (Srs) Letran and Lyceum, two neighboring teams inside the historic ‘Walled City’ of Intramuros, dispute the second finals berth in the stepladder playoffs of NCAA Season 95 Friday at the Cuneta Astrodome in Pasay City. LetranContinue reading “NCAA: Knights meet Pirates for 2nd finals berth in battle of Intramuros”