Category Archives: Sports

By the Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS — For the second time in three nights, the Utah Jazz watched the Minnesota Timberwolves fire away from 3-point range. The result was different this time. Utah Jazz forward Bojan Bogdanovic (44) celebrates his 3-point basket while Minnesota Timberwolves forward Andrew Wiggins (22) reacts during the fourth quarter during anContinue reading “NBA: Bojan Bogdanovic scores 30 points as Jazz beat Timberwolves”

By the Associated Press NEW YORK — Without Kyrie Irving for the third straight game due to an injured right shoulder, the Brooklyn Nets used a trio of players to pick up the slack. Brooklyn Nets center Jarrett Allen (31) defends against Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier (3) during the second half of an NBAContinue reading “NBA: Jarrett Allen leads Nets to victory over Hornets”

By the Associated Press DENVER — Rule No. 1 in defending James Harden: Throw different looks at him. Rule No. 2: See above. At least, that was Denver’s highly effective blueprint. Houston Rockets guard James Harden, left, pursues a loose ball with Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic in the first half of an NBA basketballContinue reading “NBA: Nikola Jokic, Nuggets send James Harden, Rockets crashing”

By the Associated Press DALLAS — The front of their jerseys said “San Francisco” and the names on the back weren’t the same Golden State Warriors that reached the past five NBA Finals. The Dallas Mavericks took full advantage. Dallas Mavericks forward Luka Doncic (77) celebrates sinking a 3-point basket as Golden State Warriors forwardContinue reading “NBA: Luka Doncic fires 33 of 35 points in first half as Mavs hammer Warriors”

By Jonas Terrado Gilas Pilipinas Women Coach Pat Aquino believes the series of lopsided defeats in the recent FIBA Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament will help toughen up the national cagebelles in the 30th Southeast Asian Games. Janine Pontejos, Jack Animam and Afril Bernardino pose prior to Gilas Pilipinas’ campaign in the recent FIBA Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament.Continue reading “Olympic Pre-Qualifying stint good warmup for SEA Games, says Gilas women’s coach”

By the Associated Press LOS ANGELES — With Kawhi Leonard, Paul George and Lou Williams on the court, the Boston Celtics had to pick someone to leave unguarded. They chose Patrick Beverley and he made them pay. Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George, left, and forward Kawhi Leonard stand on the court during the secondContinue reading “NBA: Clippers edge Celtics in OT with Kawhi Leonard, Paul George”

University of Santo Tomas turned a heartbreaking loss into another championship, taking down rival National University 2-1 in the best-of-three Finals Wednesday at the Blue Eagle Gym. The UST Tiger Paddlers bag back-to-back title in UAAP Season 82 men’s table tennis at the Blue Eagle Gym. (UAAP Images) This is the Tiger Paddlers’ second straightContinue reading “UAAP men’s table tennis: UST repeats over NU, takes back-to-back crown”

University of Santo Tomas needed to fend off first-time finalist Ateneo in two grueling ties to bag their 13th UAAP women’s table tennis title Wednesday at the Blue Eagle Gym. The UST Tigress Paddlers bag the UAAP Season 82 women’s table tennis title at the Blue Eagly Gym. (UAAP Images) “Masaya kasi ang pinaka-aim ngContinue reading “UAAP women’s table tennis: UST claws Ateneo, roars to 13th title”

By Kristel Satumbaga Dreams came true for coach Tab Baldwin and the Ateneo Blue Eagles when they hoisted the UAAP season 82 men’s basketball championship trophy Wednesday night at the Mall of Asia Arena. The Ateneo Blue Eagles celebrate after defeating the UST Growling Tigers in Game 2 of the UAAP Season 82 Finals atContinue reading “UAAP: Historic feat in Season 82, dream come true for Eagles”

By Nick Giongco MP Promotions head Sean Gibbons, center, drops by the training camp of world champ Jerwin Ancajas, right, and ex-world champ Marlon Tapales in Carson, CA. Two top Filipino punchers booked to figure in key fights on Dec. 7 – world champion Jerwin Ancajas in Puebla, Mexico and ex-world titleholder Marlon Tapales inContinue reading “Jerwin Ancajas, Marlon Tapales step up US training”