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By Jonas Terrado Gilas Pilipinas is hoping to benefit from its upcoming participation in the FIBA Women’s Olympic Pre-Qualifying tournament that will be held two weeks before the start of the 30th Southeast Asian Games on home soil. Gilas women’s coach Pat Aquino and some of his players at the PSA Forum recently. The nationalContinue reading “Gilas women look to benefit from FIBA pre-qualifying tilt”

By Waylon Galvez Filipino weightlifter Vanessa Sarno won two gold medals and a silver in the 2019 Asian Youth and Junior Weightlifting Championships Thursday in Pyongyang, North Korea. Filipino weightlifter Vanessa Sarno, center, leads the way in the 2019 Asian Youth and Junior Weightlifting Championships Thursday in Pyongyang, North Korea. Sarno, a 16-year-old native ofContinue reading “Filipino weightlifter Vanessa Sarno bags two gold medals; Hidilyn elated”

By Agence France-Presse New York Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman and Milwaukee Brewers standout Josh Hader were named Major League Baseball’s Relief Pitchers of the Year on Saturday. Aroldis Chapman of the New York Yankees is presented with reliever of the year award prior to Game Four of the 2019 World Series between the Houston AstrosContinue reading “MLB: Yankees’ Aroldis Chapman, Brewers’ Josh Hader named top relievers”

By the Associated Press SHENZHEN, China— Ashleigh Barty of Australia is ready to cap off the most successful season of her career with a first appearance in the year-end WTA Finals. In this June 8, 2019, file photo, Australia’s Ashleigh Barty holds the trophy as she celebrates after defeating Marketa Vondrousova, of the Czech Republic,Continue reading “Ashleigh Barty set for 1st WTA Finals appearance in China”

By the Associated Press BASEL, Switzerland — Roger Federer delighted his hometown fans by cruising past Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-4, 6-4 in the Swiss Indoors semifinals on Saturday. Roger Federer of Switzerland returns a ball to Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece during their semifinal match at the Swiss Indoors tennis tournament at the St. Jakobshalle in Basel,Continue reading “Roger Federer beats Stefanos Tsitsipas at Basel, faces Alex De Minaur in finals”

By the Associated Press INZAI CITY, Japan — Tiger Woods shot 4-under 66 in the third round of the rain-hit Zozo Championship on Sunday to widen his lead to three strokes over local favorite Hideki Matsuyama. Tiger Woods of the United States walks near his fans on the 4th hole during the third round ofContinue reading “Tiger Woods widens lead at Zozo Championship”

By the Associated Press PHOENIX — Devin Booker scored 30 points, Kelly Oubre Jr. added 20 and the Phoenix Suns beat the Los Angeles Clippers 130-122 for their first win in the series in more than three years. Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) shoots over LA Clippers center Ivica Zubac (40) during the secondContinue reading “NBA: Devin Booker, Kelly Oubre Jr. lead Suns over Clippers”

By the Associated Press CHICAGO— Pascal Siakam scored 19 points, OG Anunoby added 17 and the Toronto Raptors spoiled Chicago’s home opener by beating the Bulls 108-84 on Saturday night. Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam (43) scores against the Chicago Bulls during the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday Oct. 26, 2019, inContinue reading “NBA: Pascal Siakam, OG Anunoby lead Raptors over Bulls”

By Agence France-Presse Alex Bregman smashed a grand slam home run and Jose Urquidy threw five scoreless innings Saturday as the Houston Astros ripped Washington 8-1 to pull level in the World Series. Alex Bregman #2 of the Houston Astros hits a grand slam home run against the Washington Nationals during the seventh inning inContinue reading “MLB: Astros rout Nationals to pull level in World Series”

By the Associated Press Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) drives to the basket against New Orleans Pelicans forward Derrick Favors during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo / Eric Christian Smith) HOUSTON — James Harden scored 29 points and Russell Westbrook added his secondContinue reading “NBA: James Harden, Russell Westbrook power Rockets past Pelicans”