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By the Associated Press PARIS — Rafael Nadal beat Stan Wawrinka for the 19th time in 22 meetings, winning 6-4, 6-4 Thursday to reach the Paris Masters quarterfinals. Spain’s Rafael Nadal reacts after making a point against Swiss Stan Wawrinka during the 3rd round match of the Paris Masters tennis tournament in Paris, France, Thursday,Continue reading “Rafael Nadal beats Stan Wawrinka again to reach Paris Masters quarters”

By the Associated Press COOPERSTOWN, N.Y.  — Artifacts from the World Series are headed to the Baseball Hall of Fame, including the ball hit by Washington’s Howie Kendrick off the right-field foul pole for the go-ahead home run in Game 7. Washington Nationals’ Howie Kendrick hits a two-run home run against the Houston Astros duringContinue reading “Baseball Hall of Fame gets array of World Series artifacts”

By the Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO — In a matter of months, the once-unbeatable Warriors have gone from a starting lineup featuring five All-Stars to a cast of youngsters almost nobody knows. Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry, left, grimaces after Phoenix Suns’ Aron Baynes fell onto him during the second half of an NBA basketballContinue reading “NBA: Warriors lose Stephen Curry to broken hand, look for answers”

By the Associated Press NEW YORK— Philadelphia center Joel Embiid and Minnesota center Karl-Anthony Towns have been suspended two games each without pay for an on-court altercation and continued escalation. Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers gets in a fight with Karl-Anthony Towns, left, of the Minnesota Timberwolves as head coach Brett Brown, leftmost,Continue reading “NBA: Joel Embiid, Karl-Anthony Towns suspended 2 games each”

By Nick Giongco MANHATTAN BEACH, California—Jerwin Ancajas’ eighth defense of the International Boxing Federation (IBF) super-flyweight title will be moved to Dec. 7 in Pueblo, Mexico. Jerwin Ancajas works out in Redondo Beach, California, with the Pacific Ocean serving as backdrop. (Alvin Go) Ancajas was supposed to face Jonathan Rodriguez of Mexico this Saturday inContinue reading “Ancajas title defense off; fight moved to Mexico”

By Jonas Terrado The chance of the Philippines to send teams in the men’s and women’s division of the 3×3 Olympic Qualifying Tournament will be known Friday through a special event organized by FIBA in Utsunomiya, Japan. Joshua Munzon goes for a basket during a recent Chooks-to-Go 3×3 tournament. (Photo from Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas 3×3) FIBAContinue reading “PH chances of making 3×3 OQT to be known in FIBA event”

By Agence France-Presse Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg says winning the World Series Most Valuable Player Award is sweeter because of the adversity he has overcome in his Major League Baseball career. Stephen Strasburg #37 of the Washington Nationals is awarded MVP after his teams 6-2 victory against the Houston Astros in Game Seven toContinue reading “MLB: Adversity made Stephen Strasburg’s World Series MVP award sweeter”

By Jonas Terrado Ceres-Negros came back from a goal down to defeat the national U-22 team 2-1 Wednesday in the Copa Paulino Alcantara at the Binan Football Stadium in Laguna. Ceres-Negros’ Angelo Marasigan dribbles the ball against national U-22 team’s Yrick Gallantes during their Copa Paulino Alcantara match. (Photo from PFL) Dylan de Bruycker andContinue reading “Ceres-Negros nips PH U-22 team for first Copa victory”

By Agence France-Presse Triple Olympic rowing champion Pete Reed has been left paralyzed from his chest down following a spinal stroke, he announced. Triple Olympic rowing champion Pete Reed (Screengrab from Pete Reed’s Instagram account) The 38-year-old — a lieutenant commander in the Royal Navy — won the coxless four Olympic gold in Beijing inContinue reading “Three-time Olympic rowing gold medalist Pete Reed paralyzed”

By Waylon Galvez Thailand weightlifters, facing a lengthy ban after testing positive for banned substances, will skip the 30th Southeast Asian Games, it has been confirmed. SEA Games 2019 Philippine weightlifting coach Toni Agustin said Thursday the weightlifting association of Thailand has signified its intention not to join in tournaments sanctioned by the International Weightlifting FederationContinue reading “SEA Games: Thai weightlifters test positive for prohibited substance, face ban”