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By the Associated Press Carmelo Anthony is feeling more at home with the Portland Trail Blazers, especially now that he’s seen the appreciation of the hometown fans. With the crowd chanting his name, Anthony finished with 19 points in his Moda Center home debut Wednesday night and the Blazers beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 136-119.Continue reading “NBA: Damian Lillard, Carmelo Anthony lead Blazers over Thunder”

By the Associated Press Anthony Davis capped a 41-point performance in his return to New Orleans by intercepting Jrue Holiday’s inbound pass with 5 seconds left and making a pair of game-sealing free throws, and the Los Angeles Lakers extended their winning streak to nine games with a 114-110 victory over the Pelicans on WednesdayContinue reading “NBA: Anthony Davis’ 41 points lead Lakers past Pelicans”

By Jonas Terrado San Miguel Alab Pilipinas survived the host Macau Wolf Warriors 114-110 in overtime Wednesday night for its first win in the ASEAN Basketball League at the Shishan Gym in Foshan, China. San Miguel Alab Pilipinas’ Jordan Heading surveys the situation during Wednesday’s ABL win over the Macau Wolf Warriors in Foshan, China.Continue reading “ABL: Alab Pilipinas tops Wolf Warriors in OT for first win”

By the Associated Press Kemba Walker returned from a neck injury to score a season-high 39 points — to the delight of the crowd that came to taunt the person he replaced — and Boston beat the Brooklyn Nets 121-110 on Wednesday on a night the fans seemed more interested in taunting former Celtics guardContinue reading “NBA: Kemba Walker scores 39 points, Celtics beat Nets”

By the Associated Press When opponents trap and double team James Harden and Russell Westbrook it leaves openings for other players to step up and contribute. On Wednesday night that player was Danuel House, who had a career-high 23 points to help the Rockets to a 117-108 victory over the Miami Heat. James Harden #13Continue reading “NBA: James Harden, Russell Westbrook help Rockets down Heat”

By the Associated Press Without Khris Middleton’s productive return, the Milwaukee Bucks might not have outlasted the Atlanta Hawks. Giannis Antetokounmpo had 30 points and 10 rebounds, Middleton scored 16 points in his return from injury and the Bucks beat the Atlanta Hawks 111-102 for their ninth consecutive victory. Atlanta Hawks’ Trae Young (11) drivesContinue reading “NBA: Bucks beat Hawks in Khris Middleton’s return”

By Waylon Galvez Games Thursday (New Clark City, Tarlac) 10 a.m. – Thailand vs Philippines (Women’s) 5 p.m. – Indonesia vs Singapore (Men’s) 7 p.m. – Thailand vs Philippines (Men’s) The national team guns for its first win in water polo when the Filipinos meet Thailand in the 30th Southeast Asian Games Thursday at the Aquatic CenterContinue reading “SEA Games: PH seeks big splash vs Thais”

By Jonas Terrado Sean Anthony of NorthPort attacks the NLEX defense in this play Wednesday. (PBA Images) rg NorthPort made history as only the fourth No. 8 seed to beat a No. 1 after stunning NLEX with a 126-123 triple overtime victory Wednesday for a berth in the PBA Governors’ Cup semifinals at the SmartContinue reading “PBA: No. 8 NorthPort eliminates No.1 NLEX in triple OT, faces Brgy. Ginebra in semis”

By Jonas Terrado Nash Racela will make his return to the pro ranks next season after agreeing to accept the role as coach of the Blackwater Elite. Nash Racela gives instructions to Ranidel De Ocampo during his time as coach of TNT KaTropa. (MB photo | Rio Leonelle Deluvio) Team Governor Silliman Sy confirmed thatContinue reading “PBA: Nash Racela named new coach of Blackwater Elite”

Blackwater, Ever Bilena Cosmetics’ personal grooming line, is all about bringing pride to the country as it supports independent athletes in the upcoming 30th Southeast Asian Games. A view of the newly built athletics gymnasium inside the New Clark City Sports Complex, for the South East Asian Games in Capas, Tarlac. The Philippines will hostContinue reading “Blackwater backs Pinoy athletes in SEA Games”