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By the Associated Press DETROIT — Kevin Love made a tiebreaking 3-pointer with 37.9 seconds left in overtime and the Cleveland Cavaliers snapped a five-game losing streak with a 115-112 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Thursday night. Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love (0) is defended by Detroit Pistons forward Thon Maker (7) during theContinue reading “NBA: Kevin Love hits clutch three to lift Cavaliers past Pistons in OT”

By the Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS — Andrew Wiggins scored 23 points, Gorgui Dieng had 12 points and 10 rebounds and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Portland Trail Blazers 116-102 on Thursday night. Minnesota Timberwolves’ Andrew Wiggins, left, tries to drive around Portland Trail Blazers’ Carmelo Anthony in the first half of an NBA basketball gameContinue reading “NBA: Andrew Wiggins, Timberwolves shut down Trail Blazers”

By the Associated Press PHILADELPHIA  — Brett Brown gathered his team in the locker room to ring the postgame victory bell when the 76ers coach noticed a familiar face on general manager Elton Brand’s phone. There was Joel Embiid on FaceTime, calling in from New York where he’s set to have surgery Friday to repairContinue reading “NBA: Without injured Joel Embiid, 76ers rally to beat Celtics”

By Waylon Galvez Games Friday (The Arena, San Juan) 11 a.m – Opening Ceremony 12 noon – Arellano vs Lyceum (Womens) 2 p.m. – Perpetual Help vs St. Benilde (Womens) 4 p.m. – Perpetual Help vs St. Benilde (Mens) Season host Arellano University and University of Perpetual Help System DALTA start their respective title retentionContinue reading “NCAA volleyball: Arellano, Perpetual open title bids”

By Jonas Terrado Game Friday (Quezon Convention Center, Lucena City) 7 p.m. — Meralco vs Ginebra (Ginebra leads series 1-0) The advantage is on Barangay Ginebra San Miguel as far as the Meralco Bolts are concerned as the series shifts to Lucena City Friday night for Game 2 of the PBA Governors’ Cup Finals. Meralco’sContinue reading “PBA Finals: Out-of-town games favor Kings – Meralco coach Norman Black”

By Jan Carlo Anolin Ronnie Magsanoc has been named head coach of Gilas Pilipinas men’s team for the FIBA 3×3 Olympic Qualifying Tournament (OQT), the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) announced Thursday. Ronnie Magsanoc (MB File Photo) Magsanoc steered Philippines to capture the gold medal in the 30th Southeast Asian Games last month with PBAContinue reading “SBP names Ronnie Magsanoc Gilas coach for FIBA 3×3 OQT”

By Jonas Terrado Kelly Nabong’s controversial stint with the San Miguel Beermen ended Thursday after the bruising forward was shipped back to NorthPort, almost two months after taking part in a fight with teammates during practice. Controversial big man Kelly Nabong returns to North Port Batang Pier after the PBA Commissioner’s Office approved the tradeContinue reading “PBA: Beermen trade Kelly Nabong”

The historical Rizal Memorial Coliseum (RMC) is expected to welcome several events in its newly-refurbished facility this 2020. The facade of the Rizal Memorial Coliseum shines bright at night (Carlo Anolin) “We are very optimistic. There are a lot of events lined up in our calendar and we are excited to host them here insideContinue reading “PSC expects future PBA, UAAP, NCAA games at Rizal Memorial Coliseum”

By Nick Giongco Select track and field bets who stood out in the 30th Southeast Asian Games have been given assurance by the Philippine Sports Commission of its all-out support in their respective buildup for the Tokyo Olympics. PSC Chairman Butch Ramirez, right, meets with Philippine Athletics Track and Field Association (PATAFA), Inc. President PhilipContinue reading “Track bets guaranteed PSC backing in Tokyo Olympics buildup — athletics chief”

By Nick Giongco A Feb. 22 date is in the works for Jerwin Ancajas to make the ninth defense of his International Boxing Federation (IBF) super-flyweight crown, the Filipino champion’s official representative said on Thursday. In this file photo, Jerwin Ancajas is reunited with US representative Sean Gibbons in Los Angeles. “We were told toContinue reading “Boxing: Sean Gibbons tells Jerwin Ancajas to get ready”