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By Jonas Terrado NLEX closed in on sweeping the four-team PBA mini-tournament after defeating Alaska 104-89 Wednesday at the Upper Deck Sports Center in Ortigas. Poy Erram in uniform for NLEX’s tuneup match against Alaska as he waits for the status of the proposed trade to TNT. (Jonas Terrado) Raul Soyud had 22 points andContinue reading “PBA: Road Warriors rip Aces, seek sweep vs Phoenix in mini-tournament”

By Agence France-Presse Sofia Kenin lost her first WTA match since winning the Australian Open earlier this month as she went down 6-7 (2/7), 6-3, 6-3 to Elena Rybakina on Tuesday at the Dubai Championships. Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina returns the ball to Sofia Kenin of the US during the WTA Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championship,Continue reading “Australian Open winner Sofia Kenin loses to Elena Rybakina on WTA return”

By Agence France-Presse Veteran US stock car driver Ryan Newman was awake and speaking with doctors and family members on Tuesday, a day after a horrifying crash at the Daytona 500 auto race. Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Express Toyota, wins over Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 Menards/Peak Ford, as Ryan Newman,Continue reading “Ryan Newman awake and speaking after horror Daytona 500 crash”

By Agence France-Presse Neymar has criticized Paris Saint-Germain’s handling of his recent injury after scoring in the 2-1 defeat at Borussia Dortmund, which leaves the French club facing the prospect of another early Champions League exit. Paris Saint-Germain’s Brazilian forward Neymar holds his foot during the UEFA Champions League Last 16, first-leg football match BVBContinue reading “Neymar criticizes PSG injury handling after Dortmund defeat”

By Agence France-Presse Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred apologized Tuesday for calling the championship trophy a “piece of metal” but defended his decision not to strip the Houston Astros of their 2017 World Series crown. Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred (AP Photo / Mary Altaffer, File) The Astros were fined $5 million andContinue reading “MLB commissioner Rob Manfred sorry for calling trophy a ‘piece of metal’, defends Astros crown”

By Agence France-Presse Tokyo 2020 organizers on Monday rolled out the motto for this year’s Olympics, “United by Emotion”, which they said reflected the “universal values” and “unifying power of sport.” In this Monday, Aug. 19, 2019, photo, people walk past the Olympic rings in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File) “Crowds of spectators whoContinue reading “‘United by Emotion’: Tokyo 2020 unveils Games motto”

By Field Level Media-Reuters The New York Knicks have a deep interest in hiring Villanova’s Jay Wright as their next head coach, Forbes reported Monday. “There is a strong possibility that Jay Wright in New York could happen,” a league source told Forbes. Villanova Wildcats head coach Jay Wright during the first half against theContinue reading “NBA: Knicks reportedly pursuing Villanova coach Jay Wright”

By Field Level Media-Reuters The Houston Rockets are keeping busy during the All-Star break, with plans to sign veteran forwards DeMarre Carroll and Jeff Green, according to multiple media reports Monday. DeMarre Carroll #9 of the Brooklyn Nets (JOE MURPHY / NBAE / Getty Images / AFP) Green, who has been a free agent sinceContinue reading “NBA: Rockets to sign veterans DeMarre Carroll, Jeff Green — reports”

By Field Level Media-Reuters Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving has been elected vice president of the players’ union, the NBPA announced. Irving replaces 18-year NBA veteran Pau Gasol, whose three-year term expired. Irving’s three-year term begins immediately. Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (Tommy Gilligan / USA TODAY Sports) “This was the right time for meContinue reading “NBA: Nets guard Kyrie Irving elected VP of players’ union”

By Field Level Media-Reuters Reggie Jackson and the Detroit Pistons finalized a contract buyout and the point guard plans to join the Los Angeles Clippers, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported Tuesday. Detroit Pistons guard Reggie Jackson (1) drives to the basket as New York Knicks guard Wayne Ellington (2) defends during the second quarter at LittleContinue reading “NBA: Pistons buy out guard Reggie Jackson, could join Clippers”