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By the Associated Press SHENZHEN, China— Karolina Pliskova advanced to the semifinals of the WTA Finals for the third straight year, beating Simona Halep 6-0, 2-6, 6-4 Friday shortly after defending champion Elina Svitolina completed a near-perfect group stage. Karolina Pliskova of the Czech Republic hits a backhand shot against Simona Halep of Romania inContinue reading “Karolina Pliskova advances, Elina Svitolina wins again at WTA Finals”

By the Associated Press PARIS — Top-ranked Novak Djokovic and No. 2 Rafael Nadal remain on course to face off in the Paris Masters finals, the 55th match in their intense rivalry, after winning their quarterfinals in straight sets on Friday. Rafael Nadal, right, of Spain poses with Novak Djokovic of Serbia after winning theContinue reading “Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal on course to meet in Paris Masters finals”

By the Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO — Stephen Curry will miss at least three months for the ailing Warriors because of a broken left hand that required surgery, the toughest blow yet early in an already difficult season for struggling Golden State following five straight trips to the NBA Finals. Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry,Continue reading “NBA: Stephen Curry undergoes hand surgery, to miss at least 3 months”

Senate Sports Committee Chair Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go led the lighting of the cauldron last Wednesday at SM Lanang in Davao City to signal the start of the torch run for the upcoming 2019 Southeast Asian Games. Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go, right, leads the lighting of the cauldron last Wednesday at SM LanangContinue reading “Sen. Bong Go leads SEA Games torch run”

Games Sunday (Pasig City Sports Center) 2 p.m. – PhilHealth vs SSS 3:30 p.m. – AFP vs Ombudsman 5 p.m. – Malacañang-PSC vs DENR Defending champion Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and Malacañang-Philippine Sports Commission stake their unbeaten runs when they go up against separate rivals Sunday in the 8th UNTV Cup at the PasigContinue reading “UNTV Cup: AFP, Malacañang stake unbeaten records vs rivals”

By Waylon Galvez Defending three-time champion San Beda University finally got into some ‘game’ action Thursday when it played the Pasig Sta. Lucia Realtors in a tuneup match that is part of the Red Lions’ preparation for the NCAA Season 95 Finals on November 12. “We needed this one,” said San Beda’s sophomore guard EvanContinue reading “NCAA: San Beda hopes to stay sharp despite long break”

By Kristel Satumbaga Wesley So GM Wesley So dominated world No. 1 Magnus Carlsen in two “slow rapid” games yesterday to move on the verge of becoming the first FIDE World Fischer Random Chess champion in Hovikodden, Norway on Friday. So, born in Cavite but who now plays for the United States, was in controlContinue reading “GM Wesley So nears World Fischer Random title”

Bianca Pagdanganan recalled her fierce form, firing a tournament-best eight-spiked, bogey-free 64 to rally from joint 63rd to a share of 27th after six rounds of the LPGA Q-Series at Pinehurst No. 9 in North Carolina Thursday. Bianca Pagdanganan (File Photo) Pagdanganan, who failed to get going in the first half of the two-part elimsContinue reading “Bianca Pagdanganan gets going in LPGA Q-Series”

By Waylon Galvez The Philippines was given an opportunity to make it to the men’s 3×3 competitions of the Tokyo Olympics after securing a slot in the Olympic Qualifying Tournament set March 2020 in India. Alvin Pasaol attempts a jumper during a recent Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas 3×3 tournament. (Photo from Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas 3×3) FIBA named theContinue reading “PH cagers gain berth to FIBA 3×3 Olympic qualifier”

By the Associated Press ATLANTA — Kendrick Nunn is enjoying the best start of any undrafted player in NBA history. The rookie is taking the Miami Heat along for the ride. Miami Heat guard Kendrick Nunn brings the ball up during the second half of the team’s NBA basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks onContinue reading “NBA: Kendrick Nunn stays hot with 28 points as Heat beat Hawks”