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By the Associated Press CHICAGO — Myles Turner set season highs with 27 points and 14 rebounds, and the short-handed Indiana Pacers withstood a huge effort by Zach LaVine to beat the Chicago Bulls 116-105 on Friday night. Indiana Pacers’ Myles Turner, left, drives to the basket against Chicago Bulls’ Luke Kornet during the firstContinue reading “NBA: Myles Turner posts 27 points, 14 boards as Pacers beat Bulls”

By the Associated Press WASHINGTON — Trae Young entered Friday night’s game against the Washington Wizards as the NBA’s fourth leading scorer, averaging 29.2 points per game. In the Atlanta Hawks’ last game, Young had a triple-double with 42 points in a loss to the Houston Rockets. Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) goes toContinue reading “NBA: Wizards shut down Trae Young to beat Hawks”

By Jonas Terrado Game Sunday (Smart Araneta Coliseum) 6:30 p.m. — Ginebra vs Meralco (Series tied 1-1) LUCENA CITY — Meralco regained its shooting touch behind contributions from unlikely sources to defeat Barangay Ginebra San Miguel 104-102 Friday night and tie the PBA Governors’ Cup Finals at 1-1 in this city. Meralco’s Baser Amer, left,Continue reading “PBA Finals: Meralco ties series at 1-1 behind unlikely heroes”

By Jonas Terrado LUCENA CITY — Recurring foot problems are not about to keep Joe Devance from trying to make an impact in the PBA Governors’ Cup Finals. Ginebra’s Joe Devance, center left, is expected to get his niche in the Finals series despite recurring foot problems. Devance played for 25 minutes in Game 1Continue reading “PBA Finals: No stopping Brgy. Ginebra’s Joe Devance”

By Nick Giongco Chairman Butch Ramirez of the Philippine Sports Commission believes the early appointment of chief of mission to the 31st Southeast Asian Games will help the country in its bid to sustain the momentum gained in winning the overall crown of the 30th edition. Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) chairman Butch Ramirez (MB PhotoContinue reading “PSC to POC: Name chief of mission for 31st SEAG in Vietnam”

By Waylon Galvez Games Monday (The Arena, San Juan) 8:30 a.m. – Arellano vs EAC (Junior’s) 10 a.m. – Arellano vs EAC (Men’s) 12 noon – Arellano vs EAC (Women’s) 2 p.m. – St. Benilde vs Mapua (Women’s) 3:30 p.m. – St. Benilde vs Mapua (Men’s) 5 p.m. – St. Benilde vs Mapua (Junior’s) RegineContinue reading “NCAA volleyball: Lady Chiefs rap LPU to start title bid”

By Agence France-Presse Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving, sidelined more than a month by a right shoulder injury, returned to full practice on Thursday and said he hopes to see NBA action soon. Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets looks on during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on January 7, 2020 atContinue reading “NBA: Nets star Kyrie Irving returns to full practice, eyes return as shoulder improves”

By the Associated Press PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid needs more surgery, this time for a torn ligament in a finger in his left hand, the latest setback in the injury-riddled career of the Philadelphia 76ers’ All-Star center. In this photo taken Jan. 6, 2020, Joel Embiid looks at his injured finger during an NBA basketballContinue reading “NBA: 76ers center Joel Embiid to have surgery on finger”

By Kristel Satumbaga The Foton Tornadoes will be flaunting a new name in this year’s Philippine Superliga season as part of a fresh start in their title campaign. Members of the Chery Tiggo Crossovers in Wednesday’s press briefing at Ponce’s Restaurant in Quezon City. (Kristel Satumbaga) Now called the Chery Tiggo Crossovers, a series ofContinue reading “Foton Tornadoes rebrand for this season’s Superliga”

By Agence France-Presse A signed dress worn by Serena Williams at her first tournament of the year is being auctioned off to raise funds for firefighters tackling Australia’s unprecedented bushfire emergency. Serena Williams of the US runs for a return against Camila Giorgi of Italy during their women’s singles first round match during the AucklandContinue reading “Serena Williams donates signed dress to Australian bushfire appeal”