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By the Associated Press WASHINGTON — Knowing he’s the on- and off-court leader of a revamped roster filled with youth and inexperience, Bradley Beal was pleased to see the way his Washington Wizards reacted to what he called “laying an egg.” Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) reaches for the ball in front of DetroitContinue reading “Beal leads Wizards past Drummond, depleted Detroit 115-99”

By the Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS — The start to the game was unusual. Giannis Antetokounmpo’s final stat line was not. Milwaukee Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo, right, of Greece, drives around Minnesota Timberwolves’ Robert Covington in the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Nov 4, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo / Jim Mone) After waitingContinue reading “Antetokounmpo leads Bucks past Timberwolves 134-106”

By Agence France-Presse Rafael Nadal’s return to the world number one position for the eighth time in his career was confirmed when the ATP rankings were released on Monday. Rafael Nadal is back at number one for the eighth time in his career (AFP Photo/Martin BUREAU) The Spaniard leapfrogs Novak Djokovic even though the SerbContinue reading “Nadal returns to number one in spite of Djokovic win in Paris”

By WAYLON GALVEZ Games Today (Cuneta Astrodome, Pasay City) 10:00 a.m. – San Beda vs CSB-LSGH (Jrs) 1:00 p.m. – Lyceum vs San Sebastian (Jrs) 4:00 p.m. – Letran vs San Sebastian (Srs) San Sebastian’s RK Ilagan drives to the basket against Letran’s Bonbon Batiller (left) and Tommy Olivario during the first round of NCAAContinue reading “NCAA: Knights, Stags in KO stepladder playoffs”

  Gilas Pilipinas edged SMB Alab Pilipinas 98-96 in a tuneup game Monday night at the Meralco gym in Pasig City. (Waylon Galvez) By WAYLON GALVEZ Gilas Pilipinas mentor Tim Cone has added NLEX playmaker Kiefer Ravena to the national training pool preparing for the 30th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games after the Samahang Basketbol ngContinue reading “Tim Cone adds Kiefer Ravena to Gilas pool for SEA Games”

By Jonas Terrado TNT KaTropa is hoping to secure newly-acquired rookie Ray Parks Jr. to a long-term deal once his contract expires at the end of the PBA Governors’ Cup. Ray Parks Jr., standing fourth from right, joins TNT KaTropa in a group photo after his first practice. (Photo from Kelly Williams) Team manager GabbyContinue reading “PBA: TNT plans to offer Ray Parks Jr. long-term extension”

By Jonas Terrado Chris Banchero immediately got an idea of what seemed like as endless possibilities after attending his first practice with Magnolia since the trade that rocked the PBA during the holiday break. Magnolia coach Chito Victolero flashes the thumbs-up sign while being accompanied by new acquisition Chris Banchero after Monday’s practice at RonacContinue reading “Chris Banchero joins point guard-heavy Magnolia Hotshots”

By Jonas Terrado The pair of trades that rocked the PBA during the All Saint’s Day break could set the stage for a wild and wooly race for the twice-to-beat advantage given to the top four teams after the Governors’ Cup eliminations. Blackwater’s Ray Parks Jr. tries to drive past TNT’s KJ McDaniels, center, asContinue reading “PBA: Ray Parks, Chris Banchero trades to fire up race for playoff incentives”

By Nick Giongco LOS ANGELES—After guiding Filipino world boxing champion Jerwin Ancajas for two weeks, nutritionist Jeaneth Aro is flying back to the Philippines this time to help in the preparation of top athletes vying in the 30th Southeast Asian Games. Jerwin Ancajas works out in Redondo Beach, California prior to his scrapped title fight.Continue reading “Who’s going to cook for Jerwin Ancajas now?”

By Kristel Satumbaga Olivarez College prevails over University of Batangas, right, to book finals berth in the UCBL. Olivarez College silenced University of Batangas in the last 68 seconds and came away with an 83-79 victory yesterday to clinch the second championship berth in the PG Flex Linoleum-Universities and Colleges Basketball League at the OlivarezContinue reading “UCBL: Olivarez books finals berth, faces Diliman in championship rematch”