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By the Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. — Furkan Korkmaz made a 3-pointer with 0.4 seconds left and the unbeaten Philadelphia 76ers rallied for their fifth straight victory, 129-128 over the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday night. Philadelphia 76ers guard Furkan Korkmaz, right, and Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris react after Korkmaz made a game winningContinue reading “NBA: Furkan Korkmaz’s clutch three-pointer lifts 76ers past Trail Blazers”

By the Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO — Terry Rozier made a short go-ahead jumper then added two free throws with 4.9 seconds left after missing three straight, and the Charlotte Hornets held off the injury-depleted Golden State Warriors 93-87 on Saturday night. Charlotte Hornets guard Dwayne Bacon, middle, and forward Marvin Williams (2) celebrate afterContinue reading “NBA: Terry Rozier, Hornets hold off Warriors”

By the Associated Press DETROIT — Though Bruce Brown had career highs in points and assists on Saturday night, his coach was just as interested with a stat he didn’t pile up. No turnovers. Detroit Pistons guard Bruce Brown (6) passes the ball against Brooklyn Nets center DeAndre Jordan (6) during the first half ofContinue reading “NBA: Andre Drummond, Bruce Brown lead Pistons over Nets”

By the Associated Press MILWAUKEE  — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 36 points, 15 rebounds and eight assists to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 115-105 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Saturday night in the first meeting between the teams since the Eastern Conference finals. Milwaukee Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo dunks during the second half of anContinue reading “NBA: Giannis Antetokounmpo leads Bucks past Raptors”

By Agence France-Presse Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry is “absolutely” determined to play in next year’s Olympics despite the hand injury which will leave him sidelined until February, his father told ESPN. In this file photo taken on October 29, 2019 Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors grimaces after he was injuredContinue reading “Injured Stephen Curry determined to play 2020 Olympics, says father Dell Curry”

By Agence France-Presse Draymond Green has become the latest victim of the Golden State Warriors’ injury jinx after suffering torn ligaments in his finger, coach Steve Kerr confirmed on Saturday. Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors talks to head coach Steve Kerr during their game against the San Antonio Spurs at Chase CenterContinue reading “NBA: Warriors injury jinx strikes again as Draymond Green sidelined”

By Nick Giongco REDONDO BEACH, California—World boxing champion Jerwin Ancajas admitted to have felt miserable after his fight scheduled Saturday night (Sunday in the Philippines) fell through after his Mexican opponent failed to arrive. Jerwin Ancajas works out in Redondo Beach, California, with the Pacific Ocean serving as backdrop. (Alvin Go) But a recent episodeContinue reading “Cancelled fight leaves Jerwin Ancajas miserable”

By Jonas Terrado Team Standings W L X-NLEX 7 1 X-TNT KaTropa 7 1 Ginebra 5 2 Meralco 5 2 San Miguel 5 3 Magnolia 4 4 Columbian 4 5 NorthPort 3 4 Alaska 2 6 Phoenix Pulse 2 6 Rain or Shine 2 7 Blackwater 2 7 X-clinched quarterfinals berth Games Sunday (Smart AranetaContinue reading “PBA: Aces face Batang Pier amid trade rumors”

By Agence France-Presse Springbok wings Makazole Mapimpi and Cheslin Kolbe grabbed a try each as South Africa beat England 32-12 on Saturday to win the Rugby World Cup for the third time. South Africa’s scrum-half Faf de Klerk , left, and South Africa’s wing Cheslin Kolbe celebrate winning the Japan 2019 Rugby World Cup finalContinue reading “South Africa beats England to win Rugby World Cup”

By the Associated Press BOSTON — Jayson Tatum made a big play at a big moment for the Boston Celtics. Then he made it sound very routine. Fans cheer after Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) hit a jump shot in the finals seconds in the team’s NBA basketball game against the New York Knicks,Continue reading “NBA: Jayson Tatum’s clutch jumper lifts Celtics to win over Knicks”