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By the Associated Press A Dallas crowd stunned by Luka Doncic’s ankle injury and the big deficit that followed was standing with the Mavericks in position to win late. Still, a huge comeback without the young phenom came up short. Doncic left in the opening minutes with a sprained ankle and the Mavericks rallied fromContinue reading “NBA: Luka Doncic injures ankle, Mavs rally, fall to Heat in OT”

By Jonas Terrado Game Sunday (Smart Araneta Coliseum) 6:30 p.m. – TNT KaTropa vs Meralco Game Monday (Smart Araneta Coliseum) 7 p.m. – NorthPort vs Ginebra (NorthPort leads series 1-0) NorthPort continued its impressive playoff run Saturday after stunning Barangay Ginebra San Miguel 124-90 in the start of their PBA Governors’ Cup semifinal series atContinue reading “PBA: NorthPort stuns Ginebra to take series opener”

By Jonas Terrado Game Sunday (Smart Araneta Coliseum) 6:30 p.m. — TNT KaTropa vs Meralco It will be the turn of TNT KaTropa and Meralco to start their own best-of-five semifinal affair in the PBA Governors’ Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. KaTropa KJ McDaniels prepares to drive past Meralco’s Allen Durham. McDaniels, Jayson CastroContinue reading “PBA: TNT, Meralco start semis series”

By Jonas Terrado Game Sunday (Sta. Rosa, Laguna) 7:30 p.m. — Alab Pilipinas vs Singapore San Miguel Alab Pilipinas is bracing for a tough test from the Singapore Slingers as it plays its home opener Sunday night in the ASEAN Basketball League at the City of Sta. Rosa Multi-Purpose Complex in Laguna. San Miguel AlabContinue reading “ABL: Alab Pilipinas faces Slingers”

By Nick Giongco Fresh from dismantling Chilean challenger Miguel Gonzalez in Puebla, Mexico, Filipino world champion Jerwin Ancajas is looking at three fights in 2020 and hoping that at least one of them would be against the division’s top gun. Jerwin Ancajas (File photo / Alvin Go) Ancajas was merciless in retaining the International BoxingContinue reading “Jerwin Ancajas eyes 3 fights in 2020”

By Kristel Satumbaga Rubilen Amit has now set her sights on the 2019 Hainan Sanya Women’s World 9-Ball Championships in China set this week after a successful campaign at the 30th Southeast Asian Games. Rubilen Amit sets sights on 2019 Hainan Sanya Women’s World 9-Ball Championships in China. (MB Photo / Manny Llanes) Amit willContinue reading “Rubilen Amit sets sights on World 9-ball Championships”

By Nick Giongco Philippine Olympic Committee president Bambol Tolentino is set to fly to Vietnam next month to lobby for arnis, obstacle sports, kickboxing and even dancesports, rich source of gold medals for the Philippines, to be included in the roster of competitions for the 2021 Southeast Asian Games. Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president BambolContinue reading “POC chief Bambol Tolentino on crucial mission in Vietnam for 31st SEA Games”

By Jonas Terrado Coach Jimmy Alapag is excited at what new addition Sam Deguara will provide for San Miguel Alab Pilipinas when their ASEAN Basketball League campaign resumes Sunday against the Singapore Slingers in Sta. Rosa, Laguna. Jimmy Alapag (MB file photo) Alab made a big move last week when it tapped the 7-foot-4 center fromContinue reading “ABL: Jimmy Alapag marvels at 7’4″ center Sam Deguara”

By Waylon Galvez There is no rest for Hidilyn Diaz and other top Filipino weightlifters with two important events line up for them in a bid to make it to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Hidilyn Diaz and Filipino weightlifters are set to compete in the Roma World Cup on January next year and the 2020Continue reading “Hidilyn Diaz, lifters off to Rome for OQT”

By Jonas Terrado Game Saturday (Smart Araneta Coliseum) 6:30 p.m. — NorthPort vs Ginebra Coach Tim Cone believes the Southeast Asian Games stint won’t cause any problems for Barangay Ginebra San Miguel as it faces underdog NorthPort in the start of their best-of-five PBA Governors’ Cup semifinal series at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Gilas PilipinasContinue reading “PBA: Ginebra, NorthPort clash in best-of-five semis”