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Season MVP Janina Ann Solis and Finals MVP Opeyemi Lawan. (WNCAA Images) Centro Escolar University, Chiang Kai Shek College and Miriam College retained their division titles over the weekend in the Women’s National Collegiate Athletic Association (WNCAA) season 50 basketball tournament. CEU clobbered San Beda Alabang 79-36 to sweep their best-of-three finals series in theContinue reading “CEU, Chiang Kai, Miriam complete title sweeps in WNCAA”

By Nick Giongco There’s no stopping the 30th Southeast Asian Games from pushing through, the Phisgoc said yesterday. Phisgoc chief operating officer Tats Suzara said the Athletes Village at the New Clark City in Capas, Tarlac is set to welcome the first batch of occupants on Sunday, less than a week before the SEAG formallyContinue reading “Phisgoc: Green and go for SEAG”

LOS ANGELES (AFP) — Nick Folk kicked three field goals and Julian Edelman executed a trick play as the New England Patriots clinched their 19th straight winning NFL season with a 17-10 victory over Philadelphia on Sunday. Wide receiver Edelman threw a pass for a touchdown and quarterback Tom Brady was 26-of-47 for 216 yardsContinue reading “Super Bowl champ Patriots use trick play to down Eagles”

Sacramento Kings forward Richaun Holmes, left, goes to the basket against Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III during their NBA game on Sunday. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli) SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Buddy Hield scored a season-high 35 points, Richaun Holmes hit two free throws with 13.3 seconds remaining to give Sacramento the lead, and the KingsContinue reading “Kings snap Celtics’ 10-game winning streak”

LONDON (AP) — Three years after coming to the ATP Finals as a hitting partner to the top pros, Stefanos Tsitsipas is leaving the tournament as champion. Tsitsipas rallied to beat Dominic Thiem 6-7 (6), 6-2, 7-6 (4) on Sunday for the biggest title of his career, becoming the youngest champion at the season-ending eventContinue reading “Tsitsipas beats Thiem to win ATP Finals title”

By Jonas Terrado The Gilas Pilipinas women’s team suffered a 127-49 loss to China Sunday morning to end up winless in the FIBA Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament Asia-Oceania at The Trusts Arena in Auckland, New Zealand. Gilas Pilipinas’ Eunice Chan tries to beat the towering Xu Han of China for positioning during their FIBA Olympic Pre-QualifyingContinue reading “FIBA Olympic Pre-Qualifier: PH cagebelles suffer 78-pt beating to China”

By JONAS TERRADO Barangay Ginebra San Miguel’s Justin Brownlee, left, rejects a shot by NorthPort’s Christian Standhardinger in Sunday night’s PBA Governors’ Cup. (PBA Images) NorthPort overcame Barangay Ginebra San Miguel 98-96 Sunday night to clinch a quarterfinals berth in the PBA Governors’ Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Import Michael Qualls produced 30 points,Continue reading “NorthPort edges Brgy. Ginebra, clinches quarterfinals berth”

By Kristel Satumbaga The National University Pep Squad proved they’re still the best team after retaining the UAAP Cheerdance Competition crown on Sunday before a huge crowd at the Mall of Asia Arena. BACK-TO-BACK — NU Pep Squad bags the UAAP Season 82 Cheerdance Competition at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay, November 17,Continue reading “UAAP cheerdance: Breathtaking NU Pep Squad retains crown”

By Jonas Terrado Phoenix Pulse coach Louie Alas urged his son Kevin to take a patient approach after making his return recently from a second ACL injury. NLEX’s Kevin Alas, right, dribbles the ball against NorthPort’s Garvo Lanete. (PBA Images) The younger Alas went scoreless in seven minutes in the Road Warriors’ 102-94 loss toContinue reading “Phoenix coach Louie Alas counsels son Kevin: Be patient”

By Waylon Galvez Rio Olympics silver medalist Hidilyn Diaz expects tough competition even with Thai weightlifters skipping the 30th Southeast Asian Games. Hidilyn Diaz of Philippines (MONEY SHARMA / AFP, File) Thailand’s weightlifting association has voluntarily suspended its athletes due to doping issues during the World Championship in Pattaya last September, and that will continueContinue reading “SEA Games: Indonesians, Viets main foes – Hidilyn Diaz”