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By the Associated Press LOS ANGELES — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 38 points and 16 rebounds, George Hill scored 24 off the bench and the Milwaukee Bucks repelled every threat in beating the Los Angeles Clippers 129-124 on Wednesday night for their fourth victory in a row. Milwaukee Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) is defended by LosContinue reading “NBA: Bucks hold off Clippers for 4th win in a row”

By the Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY — Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons did not return for the second half Wednesday night at Utah because of right shoulder soreness. Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers (Jesse D. Garrabrant / NBAE / Getty Images / AFP / File Photo) Simmons sustained a stinger in hisContinue reading “NBA: 76ers guard Ben Simmons injured in first half against Jazz”

By the Associated Press TORONTO — Pascal Siakam had 23 points and 13 rebounds, Kyle Lowry scored 24 and the Toronto Raptors beat the Sacramento Kings 124-120 on Wednesday night. Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (7) drives past Sacramento Kings forward Harrison Barnes (40) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Nov.Continue reading “NBA: Pascal Siakam, Kyle Lowry lead Raptors past Kings”

By the Associated Press HOUSTON — James Harden had 36 points and 13 assists and the Houston Rockets routed Golden State 129-112 on Wednesday night, sending the short-handed Warriors to their sixth loss in eight games this season. Houston Rockets’ James Harden (13) is fouled by Golden State Warriors’ Alec Burks (8) as Glenn RobinsonContinue reading “James Harden drops 36 points as Rockets rout Warriors”

By Kristel Satumbaga Games Thursday (Olivarez gym, Parañaque City) 12 p.m. – CEU vs UB (for third place) 2 p.m. – Awarding Ceremony 2:30 p.m. – Diliman vs Olivarez (finals) Olivarez College and Diliman College clash in the finals for the second straight year. (UCBL Images) Defending champion Diliman College and Olivarez College begin theirContinue reading “UCBL Finals: Diliman, Olivarez hope to turn series into rematch to remember”

By Jonas Terrado Mac Belo is ready to take on the leadership role as Blackwater took a different route following a series of trades by rewarding him with a three-year contract extension worth P16.2 million. Blackwater’s Mac Belo, center is being locked down by Rain or Shine defenders. Belo is ready to take on theContinue reading “PBA: Mac Belo now Blackwater’s undisputed team leader”

By Nick Giongco Nonito Donaire and Japanese star Naoya “Monster” Inoue face off Thursday for the mythical title of world’s best bantamweight and a cool $1 million at the Saitama Super Arena in Japan. Nonito Donaire, right, and Japanese Naoya Inoue engage in a staredown during the official weighin Wednesday in Tokyo. Donaire came in at 117.5Continue reading “Nonito Donaire, Naoya Inoue face off for $1M, mythical title”

By Waylon Galvez Games Saturday (The Arena, San Juan) 4 p.m. – BanKo-Perlas vs Motolite (3rd Place) 6 p.m. – Creamline vs PetroGazz (Finals, Game 2) Creamline players celebrate after beating PetroGazz in Game 1 of the PVL Open Conference finals Wednesday night at The Arena in San Juan. (Sports Vision Images) Defending champion CreamlineContinue reading “PVL: Creamline nears Open Conference sweep after taking finals opener”

By Jonas Terrado Defending champion Magnolia welcomed Chris Banchero on a positive note by defeating Phoenix Pulse 97-81 Wednesday in the PBA Governors’ Cup at the Cuneta Astrodome. Magnolia’s Chris Banchero tries to get past Phoenix Pulse’s Matthew Wright. (PBA Images) Banchero finished with 10 points, five rebounds and three assists in 22 minutes toContinue reading “PBA: Magnolia welcomes Chris Banchero with a victory over Phoenix”

Adamson University continued to defy the odds as it topped University of Santo Tomas 25-17, 21-25, 22-25, 25-21, 15-11 to gain its first-ever championship appearance in UAAP season 82 girls’ volleyball Wednesday at the Paco Arena. Mixed emotions for the Adamson Baby Falcons after surviving the UST Jr. Golden Tigresses to gain their first finalsContinue reading “UAAP girls’ volleyball: Adamson beats UST to book first finals appearance”