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By Nick Giongco The Philippines is dispatching its A-Team to the 30th Southeast Asian Games. Charly Suarez (MB Photo / Rio Deluvio) Competitions in boxing won’t take place until Dec. 4 and the Association of Boxing Alliances in the Philippines (ABAP) only got to complete its roster after a three-day tryout at its training centerContinue reading “SEA Games: Charly Suarez, Eumir Marcial lead PH squad”

Joshua Fontanilla of St. Clare-BRT Sumisip in action against Leonard Santillan of Marinerong Pilipino during the PBA D-League Foundation Finals. (PBA D-League Images) By WAYLON GALVEZ Collegiate standout Joshua Fontanilla has decided to take his act to España, choosing University of Santo Tomas as his next destination for the UAAP Season 83 in 2020. AccordingContinue reading “Joshua Fontanilla to suit up for UST starting UAAP Season 83”

By Waylon Galvez CJ Perez (Rio Deluvio) PBA top rookie pick CJ Perez and former Rookie of the Year Chris Newsome will lead the national team’s campaign after they were among those chosen to represent the country in the 3×3 basketball event in the 30th Southeast Asian Games here. Perez, from Columbian Dyip and aContinue reading “CJ Perez, Chris Newsome banner Gilas 3×3 in SEA Games”

By Nick Giongco Amid the bevy of hosting fiascos that marred the pre-inaugural playdates of the 30th Southeast Asian Games, the Philippine Sports Commission is looking to deliver some venue relief in the next few days. The facade of the Rizal Memorial Coliseum shines bright at night in anticipation of the gymnastics competitions in theContinue reading “SEA Games: PSC-affiliated venues ready for competition”

By the Associated Press Kyrie Irving will miss at least two more games, sitting out trips to his old homes in Cleveland and Boston. The way Spencer Dinwiddie is playing, it might not matter to the Brooklyn Nets. New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (23) dunks over Brooklyn Nets guards Garrett Temple (17) and TheoContinue reading “NBA: Spencer Dinwiddie scores 30, leads Nets over Knicks”

By the Associated Press Sacramento Kings coach Luke Walton hoped to avoid a “track meet” against the Washington Wizards on Sunday night. Defense made it happen in the second half. Harrison Barnes matched his season high with 26 points on 7-of-8 shooting, Bojan Bogdanovic had 21 points to help the Kings to a 113-106 victory.Continue reading “NBA: Harrison Barnes, Bojan Bogdanovic lead Kings past Wizards”

By the Associated Press Will Barton wasn’t happy with his energy in the first half, so he pledged to pick it up in the third quarter. He delivered on his promise and led the Denver Nuggets to their fifth straight victory. Barton scored 12 of his 22 points in a momentum-turning third quarter, Paul MillsapContinue reading “#NBA: Nuggets rally to beat Suns for 5th straight victory”

By the Associated Press Doc Rivers has seen the Los Angeles Clippers roster undergo many changes over the past 15 months. Montrezl Harrell has remained one of the few constants. Harrell showed again on Sunday night that he shouldn’t be overlooked despite the additions of Kawhi Leonard and Paul George. The fifth-year forward tied aContinue reading “NBA: Montrezl Harrell ties career high with 34 as Clippers rout Pelicans”

NAPLES, Fla. (AP) — Sei Young Kim made the putt of her life, a 25-foot birdie on the final hole of the CME Group Tour Championship to win $1.5 million, the richest prize in the history of women’s golf. Kim closed with a 2-under 70 to beat an unlikely foe Sunday at Tiburon Golf Club.Continue reading “Kim makes birdie to win $1.5M in LPGA finale”

Luka Doncic goes for the basket during their NBA game on Sunday. (AP) HOUSTON (AP) — Luka Doncic scored 41 points, Tim Hardaway Jr. added a season-high 31 and the Dallas Mavericks never trailed in a 137-123 victory over the Houston Rockets on Sunday. The Mavericks scored 45 points in the first quarter and wereContinue reading “Luka Doncic scores 41 points as Mavericks rout Rockets”