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By Jonas Terrado Tim Cone offered congratulatory words to Japeth Aguilar after Barangay Ginebra San Miguel escaped with a 91-87 victory over Meralco in Game 1 of a PBA Governors’ Cup Finals opener that may not be too pleasing to the eyes but had plenty of drama in the end. JUST ONE WIN — JapethContinue reading “PBA Finals: Just one win – Brgy. Ginebra’s Japeth Aguilar”

By Waylon Galvez After shooting bricks in Game 1 of the PBA Governors’ Cup Finals Tuesday, Meralco forward Allein Maliksi, who went 0-of-5 from the field, has vowed to keep his finger on the trigger going to Game 2 against Barangay Ginebra San Miguel. Meralco’s Allein Maliksi, who went 0-of-5 from the field in GameContinue reading “PBA Finals: Lights-out shooting for Bolts in Game 2? Allein Maliksi hopes so”

By Nick Giongco Amid reports that a mysterious illness has sprung up in the Chinese city of Wuhan, the Philippine boxing team remains neck-deep in training and focused on its mission of securing slots to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Association of Boxing Alliances in the Philippines secretary-general Ed Picson. (MB Photo / Kevin Tristan Espiritu,Continue reading “Filipino boxers unfazed by Wuhan flu scare — ABAP”

By Agence France-Presse Five-time Grand Slam winner Maria Sharapova said it was “very special” after being handed an Australian Open wildcard Wednesday as she attempts to resurrect her career after an injury-plagued 2019. Maria Sharapova of Russia hits a return to Jennifer Brady of the US during the women’s singles match on day two ofContinue reading “Aussie Open wildcard ‘very special’ for Maria Sharapova”

By the Associated Press AUCKLAND, New Zealand — Serena Williams and Caroline Wozniacki prolonged their one-time-only doubles partnership Wednesday when they won through to the semifinals of the ASB Classic. Denmark’s Caroline Wozniacki, right, and United States Serena Williams wait to enter onto Centre Court for their quarterfinals doubles match against United States Caroline DolehideContinue reading “Serena Williams, Caroline Wozniacki win doubles again in Auckland”

By the Associated Press PERTH, Australia — Spain advanced to the quarterfinals of the ATP Cup even before Rafael Nadal stepped on to the court Wednesday at the Perth Arena. Roberto Bautista Agut of Spain returns a shot to Japan’s Go Soeda during their ATP Cup tennis match in Perth, Australia, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020.Continue reading “ATP Cup: Spain moves to quarters after Roberto Bautista Agut’s win over Japan’s Go Soeda”

By the Associated Press LOS ANGELES  — Anthony Davis left in the third quarter after bruising his lower back on a painful fall during the Los Angeles Lakers’ sixth straight victory, 117-87 over the New York Knicks on Tuesday night. Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis winces as he hits the court after falling whileContinue reading “NBA Roundup: Anthony Davis bruises lower back in Lakers’ win over Knicks”

By the Associated Press LOS ANGELES  — Anthony Davis has left the Los Angeles Lakers’ game against the New York Knicks in the third quarter after landing painfully on his tailbone and back. New York Knicks forward Bobby Portis, left, and Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis reach for a rebound during the first halfContinue reading “NBA: Lakers star Anthony Davis falls hard on tailbone, leaves game”

By the Associated Press PHOENIX — De’Aaron Fox scored 27 points, Nemanja Bjelica added 19 and the Sacramento Kings rallied from a 21-point deficit in the third quarter to beat the Phoenix Suns 114-103 on Tuesday night. Sacramento Kings guard De’Aaron Fox (5) looks to pass around Phoenix Suns guard Tyler Johnson in the firstContinue reading “NBA: Kings overcome 21-point deficit in 3rd quarter to beat Suns”

By the Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis Grizzlies youth movement was supposed to mean a rebuilding year. But, right now, they are sitting on the edge of the final playoff spot in the Western Conference. Memphis Grizzlies guard Dillon Brooks (24) drives ahead of Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jeff Teague (0) during the secondContinue reading “NBA: Dillon Brooks, Ja Morant lead late surge as Grizzlies beat Timberwolves”