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By Agence France-Presse The ATP and WTA announced measures aimed at combatting the spread of deadly coronavirus on Saturday, days before the start of the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells, California. World No. 6 Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece serves the ball during the singles match of Davis Cup World Group II playoff tie againstContinue reading “ATP, WTA announce measures aimed to limit COVID-19 spread”

By Agence France-Presse Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry will miss Saturday’s NBA game against the Philadelphia 76ers after being diagnosed with the “seasonal flu”. Golden State star Stephen Curry will miss the Warriors’ NBA game against the Philadelphia 76ers because of illness just two days after his return from a four-month injury absence (AFPContinue reading “Warriors’ Curry sidelined by influenza A bug”

By Jonas Terrado Game Sunday (OCBC Arena, Singapore) 4 p.m. — Singapore vs Alab Pilipinas Justin Brownlee finally gets his long-overdue debut as San Miguel Alab Pilipinas returns from a two-week layoff against the host Singapore Slingers in the ASEAN Basketball League at the OCBC Arena. Justin Brownlee and John Fields, standing second and third fromContinue reading “ABL: Justin Brownlee, John Fields finally make their debut as Alab faces Singapore”

By Jonas Terrado Game Sunday (Smart Araneta Coliseum) 4:30 p.m. — Leo Awards/Opening 7:30 p.m. — San Miguel vs Magnolia San Miguel Beer will finally provide a glimpse of how it can retain supremacy in the season’s most important tournament sans June Mar Fajardo as it battles Magnolia to kick off the PBA Philippine CupContinue reading “PBA Philippine Cup: Beermen battle Hotshots in opener sans injured June Mar Fajardo”

By Agence France-Presse LeBron James and Anthony Davis scored all but one of Los Angeles’ points in the final quarter as the Lakers rallied to beat the NBA-leading Milwaukee Bucks 113-102 and clinch a playoff spot on Friday. LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers backs in on Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the MilwaukeeContinue reading “NBA: LeBron James, Anthony Davis dominate Bucks as Lakers end playoff drought”

By Agence France-Presse LeBron James and Anthony Davis scored all but one of Los Angeles’ points in the final quarter as the Lakers rallied to beat the NBA-leading Milwaukee Bucks 113-102 and clinch a playoff spot on Friday. LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers backs in on Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the MilwaukeeContinue reading “NBA: LeBron James, Anthony Davis dominate Bucks as Lakers end playoff drought”

By Nick Giongco The Fifth Street Gym in Miami Beach, Florida, where Muhammad Ali honed his skills under Angelo Dundee in the 1960s, is where Filipino champion John Riel Casimero trains for his April 25 battle with Naoya Inoue in Las Vegas. Filipino fighter John Riel Casimero bangs the heavy bag during a recent workoutContinue reading “John Riel Casimero calls Muhammad Ali sweat shop his new home”

By Kristel Satumbaga Stefanos Tsitsipas displayed another jaw-dropping performance in crushing Jeson Patrombon 6-2, 6-1 on Saturday to give Greece the 3-1 tie victory against the Philippines in the World Group II Davis Cup playoff tie at the Philippine Columbian Association claycourt. In this file photo, World No. 6 Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece returns theContinue reading “Davis Cup: Stefanos Tsitsipas crushes Jeson Patrombon, steers Greece to 3-1 tie win vs PH”

STA. ROSA, Laguna – Guido Van Der Valk pulled through in a gripping battle of nerves and wits that stretched up to the final hole, claiming the hotly disputed The Country Club Invitational crown by one with a par against Clyde Mondilla’s wet bogey at the TCC course here Saturday. Van Der Valk blew aContinue reading “Golf: Guido Van Der Valk foils Clyde Mondilla to bag TCC title”

By Kristel Satumbaga Francis Casey Alcantara and Ruben Gonzales breathed life for the Philippines on Saturday after edging Petros Tsitsipas and Markos Kalovelonis 7-6 (5), 6-4, for its first win against Greece in their World Group II Davis Cup playoff tie at the Philippine Columbian Association claycourt. Philippines’ Ruben Gonzales returns the ball to theContinue reading “Davis Cup: Francis Casey Alcantara, Ruben Gonzales give PH first win vs. Greece”