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By WAYLON GALVEZ Because of an ankle injury, Gilas Pilipinas coach Tim Cone has ruled out guard Jayson Castro for the national team set to compete in the 30th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games here. Jayson Castro of Gilas Pilipinas scores on a layup against Myanmar during the SEABA championships. (MB Sports |Rio Deluvio) Castro sustainedContinue reading “Injured Jayson Castro out of Gilas SEA Games roster”

By Agence France-Presse HOUSTON – Houston Astros star pitcher Justin Verlander has won nearly every award Major League Baseball offers, but has endured epic frustration and futility on the sport’s biggest stage – the World Series. In this file photo taken on October 23, 2019 Justin Verlander #35 of the Houston Astros is taken outContinue reading “World Series: Justin Verlander gets rare opportunity”

At a young age, Alex Eala already figured out what she wants to become: That is to turn professional. Rising tennis star Alex Eala, left, with father Mike (PSA Images) Starting next year, the 14-year-old Eala, No. 13 in the world in singles, said she will start competing in the pro circuit to beef upContinue reading “PSA Forum: Filipina tennis rising star Alex Eala goes pro to bolster ITF rankings”

Members of the Philippine wushu team to the 30th Southeast Asian Games are hoping that they could familiarize themselves with the actual competition venue way ahead of the others. Philippine wushu team bets Agatha Wong, left, and Daniel Parantac (PSA Images) Wushu in the coming SEA Games will be held at the Philippine International ConventionContinue reading “PSA Forum: With SEAG near, PH wushu bets hope to maximize homecourt advantage”

By the Associated Press SHENZHEN, China — Naomi Osaka has withdrawn from the WTA Finals because of a right shoulder injury ahead of her scheduled round-robin match against top-ranked Ash Barty. Naomi Osaka of Japan gestures to the spectators after defeating Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic in their WTA Finals Tennis Tournament in Shenzhen,Continue reading “Naomi Osaka out of WTA Finals because of injured right shoulder”

By Jonas Terrado University of Santo Tomas dethroned Ateneo 4-3 in a pulsating finish Tuesday morning to capture the UAAP Season 82  juniors baseball crown at the Rizal Memorial Baseball Stadium. Members of the University of Santo Tomas juniors baseball team point to the championship trophy being hoisted by one of its players after beatingContinue reading “UAAP: UST dethrones Ateneo in thrilling finish to capture juniors baseball crown”

By the Associated Press LOS ANGELES— Kawhi Leonard is only four games into his tenure back home in Los Angeles, and Paul George is still several games away from his Clippers debut. Everybody is still getting to know each other on this reconfigured roster. Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard, front, goes up for aContinue reading “NBA: Kawhi Leonard’s 30 points propel Clippers to win over Hornets”

By the Associated Press SHENZHEN, China— Simona Halep saved a match point before beating Canadian teen Bianca Andreescu 3-6, 7-6 (6), 6-3 Monday at the WTA Finals. Simona Halep of Romania reacts as she plays against Bianca Andreescu of Canada during their WTA Finals Tennis Tournament in Shenzhen, China’s Guangdong province, Monday, Oct. 28, 2019.Continue reading “Simona Halep, defending champion Elina Svitolina win at WTA Finals”

By the Associated Press PARIS — Roger Federer has withdrawn from the Paris Masters to get some rest ahead of next month’s ATP Finals. Switzerland’s Roger Federer acknowledges the crowd after winning his first round match against Germany’s Peter Gojowczyk at the Swiss Indoor tennis tournament at the St. Jakobshalle in Basel, Switzerland, on Monday,Continue reading “Roger Federer withdraws from Paris Masters”

By the Associated Press LOS ANGELES — Dwight Howard swatted the shot into the stands and playfully wagged his index finger, his famous smile visible to the back of the lower bowl at Staples Center. Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard, center, goes up for a shot while Charlotte Hornets guard Malik Monk, right, andContinue reading “From hated to hero: Dwight Howard’s Hollywood comeback story”