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By the Associated Press CLEVELAND  — Minnesota built a big lead, wasted it and then had to build another one. “Sometimes,” Timberwolves coach Ryan Saunders said, “you have to win a game twice.” Minnesota Timberwolves’ Gorgui Dieng (5) drives against Cleveland Cavaliers’ John Henson (31) in the second half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday,Continue reading “NBA: Timberwolves hold off Cavs despite blowing huge second-half lead”

By the Associated Press LOS ANGELES — A day after a 26-point loss to Memphis in another matinee, the Clippers had a least three players score at least 30 points for the first time in franchise history. Los Angeles Clippers’ Montrezl Harrell, left, celebrates after scoring against the New York Knicks during the second halfContinue reading “NBA: Montrezl Harrell, Lou Williams, Paul George score 30 plus points to beat Knicks”

By the Associated Press PHOENIX — A few bad decisions led to some anxious moments for the Grizzlies in the final minutes. A month or two ago, it all might have ended in a heartbreaking loss. Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) drives past Phoenix Suns forward Mikal Bridges in the first half during anContinue reading “NBA: Jonas Valanciunas scores 30 points as Grizzlies beat Suns”

By the Associated Press LOS ANGELES — LeBron James had 21 points, 14 rebounds and 11 assists, and Anthony Davis had eight of the Los Angeles Lakers’ 20 blocked shots in their fifth straight victory, 106-99 over the Detroit Pistons on Sunday night. Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James throws powder in the air asContinue reading “NBA: Lakers block 20 shots, hold off Pistons in wild 4th”

By the Associated Press BRISBANE, Australia — Ashleigh Barty was flying home across Australia following the Fed Cup final when she saw the early signs of devastation from the wildfires that are still raging in large parts of the vast island continent. Ashleigh Barty of Australia talks to the media during a press conference aheadContinue reading “Aussie Ashleigh Barty donating Brisbane winnings to wildfire relief”

By the Associated Press LOS ANGELES — LeBron James had 21 points, 14 rebounds and 11 assists, and Anthony Davis had eight of the Los Angeles Lakers’ 20 blocked shots in their fifth straight victory, 106-99 over the Detroit Pistons on Sunday night. Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, right, drives past Detroit Pistons forwardContinue reading “NBA Roundup: LeBron James, Anthony Davis lead Lakers to hold off Pistons in wild 4th quarter”

By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA National University-Nazareth School celebrates Reuben Liansing’s (8) goal in their UAAP juniors football matcha against De La Salle Zobel on Sunday. (UAAP Images) Ateneo downed University of Santo Tomas 1-0 on Sunday to jumpstart its UAAP Season 82 juniors football tournament campaign at the Rizal Memorial football Field. Austin Basconcillo struck inContinue reading “Ateneo, NU secure first wins in UAAP jrs football”

By the Associated Press LOS ANGELES — Jae Crowder scored 27 points and the Memphis Grizzlies took advantage of Los Angeles star Paul George’s absence to rout the Clippers 140-114 on Saturday. Memphis Grizzlies’ Ja Morant (12) dunks against the Los Angeles Clippers during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Jan. 4,Continue reading “NBA Roundup: Grizzlies take advantage of Paul George’s absence to beat Clips”

By Kristel Satumbaga The UAAP resumes its competition with the start of the high school boys football hostilities on Sunday to usher the second semester events. First-round matches in football fired off at the Rizal Memorial Football Field pitting National University-Nazareth against De La Salle-Zobel, and Ateneo versus University of Santo Tomas. Matches will beContinue reading “UAAP: High school events kick off second sem schedule”

By Jonas Terrado Game Tuesday (The Arena, San Juan) 4 p.m. — Alab Pilipinas vs Fubon San Miguel Alab Pilipinas saw its four-game winning streak come to an end after falling 98-93 to the Macau Wolf Warriors in the ASEAN Basketball League Sunday night at The Arena in San Juan. Nick King scored 33 pointsContinue reading “ABL: Alab Pilipinas streak comes to an end after home loss to Wolf Warriors”