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By Jan Carlo Anolin LeBron James caught the attention of everyone in the Staples Center after an electrifying highlight in the third quarter against Houston Rockets Thursday night. Despite a 121-111 loss, James left a huge impact after slamming a two-handed reverse windmill that left the crowd and even the virtual world thrilled. LeBron James #23Continue reading “WATCH: Did LeBron James unconsciously recreate Kobe Bryant’s dunk?”

By Jonas Terrado Barangay Ginebra San Miguel coach Tim Cone plans to talk with Greg Slaughter after the 7-foot center made a stunning announcement to take a break from playing basketball. In this file photo, Greg Slaughter tries to score against Phoenix defenders in the PBA Governors’ Cup at Smart Araneta Coliseum, September 28, 2019.Continue reading “PBA: What does Greg Slaughter want? Ginebra coach Tim Cone says he has no idea”

A new era at Alaska dawns this coming PBA 45th season as the franchise’s emphasis will be on junior guard Jeron Teng and the Aces’ youth brigade. Alaska’s Jeron Teng fires a jumper against Blackwater’s Paul Desiderio (PBA Images) Team governor Dickie Bachmann said Teng is expected to take a more active role as heContinue reading “PBA: Guess who the Aces are banking on to carry the cudgels in upcoming 45th season”

By Agence France-Presse Fred VanVleet scored 10 of his 29 points in the fourth quarter as the Toronto Raptors extended their franchise-best winning streak to 14 games with a 119-118 victory over the Brooklyn Nets. Fred VanVleet #23 of the Toronto Raptors shoots the ball against the Brooklyn Nets on February 8, 2020 at theContinue reading “NBA Roundup: Raptors beat Brooklyn to extend club-best winning streak”

By Agence France-Presse Latvia’s 41st-ranked Anastasija Sevastova handed Serena Williams a shock first Fed Cup singles loss Saturday to level the qualifying tie against the USA 2-2 in Seattle. Anastasija Sevastova of Latvia reacts while competing against Serena Williams of the United States during the 2020 Fed Cup qualifier between USA and Latvia at AngelContinue reading “Anastasija Sevastova stuns Serena Williams to keep Latvia alive in Fed Cup”

By Agence France-Presse US President Donald Trump has tweeted that disgraced former Major League Baseball star Pete Rose should be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Pete Rose (AFP Photo / Christopher Pasatieri) Rose, who is MLB’s all-time hits leader, was permanently banned from American baseball in 1989 for gambling on games as aContinue reading “MLB: Donald Trump tweets support for Pete Rose to get into hall of fame”

By Field Level Media-Reuters The Los Angeles Clippers waived veteran point guard Isaiah Thomas on Saturday, two days after acquiring him in a trade. Isaiah Thomas (Quinn Harris / USA TODAY Sports) Thomas, who turned 31 on Friday, averaged 12.2 points and 3.7 assists in 40 games this season with the Washington Wizards. The two-timeContinue reading “NBA: Clippers waive Isaiah Thomas two days after trade”

By Agence France-Presse Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard is prepared to pay the price after making his anger with officials plain in the wake of a 117-114 NBA loss to the Utah Jazz. Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard is prepared to pay the price after making his anger with officials plain in theContinue reading “NBA: Damian Lillard slams refs over blow call”

By Jonas Terrado Game Sunday (Sta. Rosa, Laguna) 7:30 p.m. — Alab Pilipinas vs Saigon San Miguel Alab Pilipinas hopes to atone for its disappointing midweek loss on the road when it plays host to the lowly Saigon Heat in the ASEAN Basketball League at the City of Sta. Rosa Multi-Purpose Complex in Laguna. AlabContinue reading “ABL: Alab Pilipinas hopes to get back on track, faces Saigon Heat”

By Jonas Terrado Greg Slaughter on Saturday fueled speculations about his future after announcing on his decision to take a break after playing six seasons with Barangay Ginebra San Miguel. Greg Slaughter announced on Saturday that he will take a break after his three-year contract with Barangay Ginebra San Miguel expired. (PBA Images) The 7-footContinue reading “PBA: Greg Slaughter to ‘take a break’ amid uncertain future”