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By Waylon Galvez Games Friday (Mall of Asia Arena Pasay City) 1 p.m. – Lyceum vs San Beda (Jrs) 3 p.m. – Awarding Ceremony 4 p.m. – Letran San Beda vs (Srs) FIRST BLOOD — The Letran Knights celebrate after taking Game 1 of the NCAA Season 95 Finals against the San Beda Red Lions at Mall ofContinue reading “NCAA Finals: Knights stun Red Lions to take Game 1”

By Jonas Terrado San Miguel Alab Pilipinas coach Jimmy Alapag sees Nick King as a suitable replacement for Renaldo Balkman ahead of the team’s ASEAN Basketball League season opener on Sunday against Mono Vampire in Nonthaburi, Thailand. Nick King, wearing No. 55, listens to coach Jimmy Alapag, hidden, after San Miguel Alab Pilipinas’ 93-89 winContinue reading “ABL: Jimmy Alapag vouches for Renaldo Balkman’s replacement”

By Nick Giongco The Filipinos’ in-born talent in fist fighting will be its main advantage when the eight-member kickboxing squad vies for the gold in the 30th Southeast Asian Games in December. The Philippine kickboxing team poses during the PSA Forum at the Amelie Hotel Tuesday. (PSA Images) This was the belief of Karol Maguide,Continue reading “PSA Forum: PH kickboxing team brimming with confidence for SEAG”

By Nick Giongco Eleven players from Soccksargen, its head coach and team manager and several other personalities from the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) were slapped with cases by the league for allegedly getting involved in point-shaving and game-fixing, Sen. Manny Pacquiao said on Tuesday. MPBL Founder and Sen. Manny Pacquiao bares the names ofContinue reading “MPBL: Sen. Manny Pacquiao cracks whip on erring players”

By Nick Giongco Sen. Manny Pacquiao is going to light the flame that will mark the start of the 30th Southeast Asian Games on Nov. 30 at the Philippine Arena in Bulacan. Manny Pacquiao, second from right, with Kenneth Duremdes, rightmost, and lawyers Brando Viernesto and Bong Gacal presscon at Sofitel. (Nick Giongco) Asked whetherContinue reading “Sen. Manny Pacquiao to light SEAG flame”

By Waylon Galvez Games Friday (Mall of Asia Arena Pasay City) 1 p.m. – San Beda vs Lyceum (Jrs) 3 p.m. – Awarding Ceremony 4 p.m. – San Beda vs Letarn (Srs) Jay Ynot and Justin Sanchez scored 16 points each to power San Beda to a convincing 94-80 win over Lyceum of the PhilippinesContinue reading “NCAA Jrs Finals: Red Cubs rout Pirates, on brink of title”

By the Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO — Rudy Gobert had 25 points and 14 rebounds as the Utah Jazz beat the Golden State Warriors 122-108 on Monday night. Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) scrambles for the rebound after a missed shot by Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert, obscured, in the second half ofContinue reading “NBA: Rudy Gobert posts double-double as Jazz beat frustrated Warriors”

By the Associated Press LOS ANGELES — Lou Williams scored 21 points, Kawhi Leonard just missed a triple-double in his first game against his former team and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the defending NBA champion Toronto Raptors 98-88 on Monday night. Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard shoots between Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam,Continue reading “NBA: Kawhi Leonard leads Clippers past former team Raptors”

By the Associated Press SAN ANTONIO — Boris Diaw was rightly concerned about the well-being of a scrawny 19-year-old kid moving to a new country and attempting to compete against the game’s best in the NBA. Former San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker looks up during his retirement ceremony after the team’s NBA basketball gameContinue reading “NBA: Spurs retire Tony Parker’s jersey in emotional ceremony”

By the Associated Press LAUSANNE, Switzerland — The Court of Arbitration for Sport says it has registered an appeal by track coach Alberto Salazar against his ban for doping violations, though a hearing will take several months to prepare. In this June 28, 2015, file photo, Alberto Salazar is shown at the U.S. track andContinue reading “Track coach Alberto Salazar files doping case appeal at CAS”