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By Jonas Terrado Team Standings W L X-NLEX 7 1 X-TNT KaTropa 7 1 Ginebra 5 2 Meralco 5 2 San Miguel 5 3 Magnolia 4 4 Columbian 4 5 NorthPort 3 4 Alaska 2 6 Phoenix Pulse 2 6 Rain or Shine 2 7 Blackwater 2 7 X-clinched quarterfinals berth Games Sunday (Smart AranetaContinue reading “PBA: Aces face Batang Pier amid trade rumors”

By Agence France-Presse Springbok wings Makazole Mapimpi and Cheslin Kolbe grabbed a try each as South Africa beat England 32-12 on Saturday to win the Rugby World Cup for the third time. South Africa’s scrum-half Faf de Klerk , left, and South Africa’s wing Cheslin Kolbe celebrate winning the Japan 2019 Rugby World Cup finalContinue reading “South Africa beats England to win Rugby World Cup”

By the Associated Press BOSTON — Jayson Tatum made a big play at a big moment for the Boston Celtics. Then he made it sound very routine. Fans cheer after Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) hit a jump shot in the finals seconds in the team’s NBA basketball game against the New York Knicks,Continue reading “NBA: Jayson Tatum’s clutch jumper lifts Celtics to win over Knicks”

By the Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO — Patty Mills came off the bench to score 31 points and the San Antonio Spurs beat Golden State 127-110 on Friday night, hours after the Warriors learned they will be without injured star Stephen Curry for at least three months. San Antonio Spurs guard Patty Mills (8) drivesContinue reading “NBA: Patty Mills drops 31 to lead Spurs past Curry-less Warriors”

By the Associated Press NEW YORK — Even though James Harden’s jumpers weren’t falling, Nets coach Kenny Atkinson wanted to make sure his players kept defending them. Brooklyn Nets forward Taurean Prince (2) is defended by Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Nov. 1, 2019,Continue reading “NBA: Taurean Prince leads Nets to slow down James Harden, Rockets”

By the Associated Press DALLAS — LeBron James faced the crowd and sidestepped his way up the floor after a punctuating 3-pointer in overtime made possible by Danny Green’s buzzer-beating 3 in regulation. Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) drives to the basket as Dallas Mavericks’ Luka Doncic (77) and Kristaps Porzingis (6) defendContinue reading “NBA: LeBron James, Luka Doncic match triple-doubles as Lakers beat Mavs in OT”

By the Associated Press DUBLIN — Conor McGregor has been fined 1,000 euros ($1,120) for assaulting a man in a pub. UFC fighter Conor McGregor arrives at the District Court where he will appear on an assault charge after allegedly punching a man at a pub, in Dublin, Ireland, Friday, Nov. 1, 2019. (Brian LawlessContinue reading “Conor McGregor fined in Ireland for assault”

By the Associated Press WASHINGTON— President Donald Trump will welcome the come-from-behind Washington Nationals who will celebrate their World Series victory Monday on the South Lawn of the White House. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump, third from left, arrive for Game 5 of the World Series baseball game between the Houston AstrosContinue reading “MLB: Donald Trump to host World Series champion Nationals at White House”

By the Associated Press NEW YORK — Carlos Beltrán, two years removed from his playing career and with no managerial experience, has been picked by the New York Mets to replace Mickey Callaway. In this Friday, May 23, 2008 file photo, New York Mets outfielder Carlos Beltran waits to bat before facing the Colorado RockiesContinue reading “MLB: Mets hire Carlos Beltrán as manager”

By the Associated Press WASHINGTON— The Washington Nationals are getting a hero’s welcome home from a city that had been thirsting for a World Series championship for nearly a century. Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez, left, waves a flag and Ryan Zimmerman, right, hoists the World Series trophy as the baseball team arrives at DullesContinue reading “World Series champs Washington Nationals get their parade”