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By Jonas Terrado Blackwater appears to be far from done with its firesale after reports surfaced the team has reached an agreement to send star rookie Ray Parks Jr. to TNT KaTropa. Blackwater’s Ray Parks Jr. tries to drive past TNT’s KJ McDaniels, center, as Don Trollano, rightmost, looks on. Reports surfaced that the EliteContinue reading “PBA: After Poy Erram, Paul Zamar, Allein Maliksi, is Ray Parks Jr. next?”

By Nick Giongco REDONDO BEACH, California—Jerwin Ancajas is on the cusp of his fifth straight fight on American soil and but remains relatively unknown. Sen. Manny Pacquiao, right, and heir apparent Jerwin Ancajas. (MP’s FB account) This Saturday at the Dignity Sports Health Park in the neighboring city of Carson, Ancajas puts his International BoxingContinue reading “Stepping out of Manny Pacquiao’s shadow requires yeoman effort from Jerwin Ancajas”

Ateneo head coach Tab Baldwin in the UAAP Season 82 Round 1 match at Smart Araneta Coliseum, September 7, 2019 (Rio Deluvio) By Kristel Satumbaga Ateneo coach Tab Baldwin reminds his stalwarts not to get complacent despite a 14-0 eliminations sweep and an outright finals berth in UAAP season 82 men’s basketball. “At this point,Continue reading “UAAP: Our job is far from done — Tab Baldwin”

Bo Perasol remains positive about UP’s chances of returning to the finals. (Rio Deluvio) By Kristel Satumbaga University of the Philippines coach Bo Perasol said they are quickly putting the past behind including their 86-64 defeat to defending champion Ateneo on Wednesday in UAAP season 82 men’s basketball. “I need to put them in theContinue reading “UAAP: Fighting Maroons moving on after Blue Eagles loss — Bo Perasol”

By the Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY — Mike Conley snapped an early-season slump with 29 points and the Utah Jazz beat the Los Angeles Clippers 110-96 on Wednesday night with Kawhi Leonard sitting out. “I just wanted to get back to who I am,” Conley said. Utah Jazz guard Mike Conley (10) drives toContinue reading “NBA: Mike Conley breaks out to lift Jazz past Clippers as Kawhi Leonard rests”

By the Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY — It wasn’t as dramatic as the end of his last game against Oklahoma City, but Damian Lillard still reminded the Thunder what time it was — Dame Time. Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard, right, goes up for layup against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Nerlens Noel, left, during the secondContinue reading “NBA: Damian Lillard leads Trail Blazers past Thunder”

By the Associated Press BOSTON — The Bucks exploited gaps in the Celtics’ defense on their way to beating Boston in five games last season in the Eastern Conference semifinals. Boston Celtics’ Kemba Walker looks to pass from between all five Milwaukee Bucks during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Oct. 30,Continue reading “NBA: Kemba Walker fires 32 as Celtics rally to beat Bucks”

By the Associated Press PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid and Karl-Anthony Towns got into a brawl that overshadowed a rout on the court. Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers gets in a fight with Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the Minnesota Timberwolves as Ben Simmons #25 looks on in the third quarter at the Wells FargoContinue reading “NBA: Joel Embiid, Karl-Anthony Towns ejected as Sixers rout Timberwolves”

By the Associated Press WASHINGTON — James Harden scored 59 points and made one of two free throws with 2.4 seconds to play to give the Houston Rockets a 159-158 victory over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night. Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) dribbles the ball against Washington Wizards guard Troy Brown Jr. (6)Continue reading “NBA: James Harden drops 59 as Rockets outlast Wizards”

By the Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO — Warriors star Stephen Curry fell hard on his left wrist in the third quarter of Golden State’s game against the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night. 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: Stephen Curry leaves game after landing hard on left hand”