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By Agence France-Presse The racial transformation of the Springboks into a team where six black players, including skipper Siya Kolisi, will face England in Saturday’s Rugby World Cup final has been tortuous and hard-won. This combination photo created on October 31, 2019 shows England’s flanker Sam Underhill running with the ball during the Japan 2019Continue reading “From Nelson Mandela to Siya Kolisi, Springboks’ long journey to racial transformation”

By the Associated Press LOS ANGELES— Kawhi Leonard scored 38 points, Montrezl Harrell added 24 and the Los Angeles Clippers beat San Antonio 103-97 on Thursday night, handing the Spurs their first loss. Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard drives to the basket past San Antonio Spurs guard Marco Belinelli, behind, of Italy, and guardContinue reading “NBA: Clippers beat Spurs as Kawhi Leonard drops 38 against former team”

By the Associated Press SHENZHEN, China — Top-ranked Ashleigh Barty reached the semifinals in her debut appearance at the WTA Finals, beating Petra Kvitova 6-4, 6-2 Thursday to finish with a 2-1 record in the Red Group. Ashleigh Barty of Australia gestures after winning the first set against Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic duringContinue reading “Top-ranked Ashleigh Barty advances to semifinals at WTA Finals”

By the Associated Press PARIS — Rafael Nadal beat Stan Wawrinka for the 19th time in 22 meetings, winning 6-4, 6-4 Thursday to reach the Paris Masters quarterfinals. Spain’s Rafael Nadal reacts after making a point against Swiss Stan Wawrinka during the 3rd round match of the Paris Masters tennis tournament in Paris, France, Thursday,Continue reading “Rafael Nadal beats Stan Wawrinka again to reach Paris Masters quarters”

By the Associated Press COOPERSTOWN, N.Y.  — Artifacts from the World Series are headed to the Baseball Hall of Fame, including the ball hit by Washington’s Howie Kendrick off the right-field foul pole for the go-ahead home run in Game 7. Washington Nationals’ Howie Kendrick hits a two-run home run against the Houston Astros duringContinue reading “Baseball Hall of Fame gets array of World Series artifacts”

By the Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO — In a matter of months, the once-unbeatable Warriors have gone from a starting lineup featuring five All-Stars to a cast of youngsters almost nobody knows. Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry, left, grimaces after Phoenix Suns’ Aron Baynes fell onto him during the second half of an NBA basketballContinue reading “NBA: Warriors lose Stephen Curry to broken hand, look for answers”

By the Associated Press NEW YORK— Philadelphia center Joel Embiid and Minnesota center Karl-Anthony Towns have been suspended two games each without pay for an on-court altercation and continued escalation. Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers gets in a fight with Karl-Anthony Towns, left, of the Minnesota Timberwolves as head coach Brett Brown, leftmost,Continue reading “NBA: Joel Embiid, Karl-Anthony Towns suspended 2 games each”

By Nick Giongco MANHATTAN BEACH, California—Jerwin Ancajas’ eighth defense of the International Boxing Federation (IBF) super-flyweight title will be moved to Dec. 7 in Pueblo, Mexico. Jerwin Ancajas works out in Redondo Beach, California, with the Pacific Ocean serving as backdrop. (Alvin Go) Ancajas was supposed to face Jonathan Rodriguez of Mexico this Saturday inContinue reading “Ancajas title defense off; fight moved to Mexico”

By Jonas Terrado The chance of the Philippines to send teams in the men’s and women’s division of the 3×3 Olympic Qualifying Tournament will be known Friday through a special event organized by FIBA in Utsunomiya, Japan. Joshua Munzon goes for a basket during a recent Chooks-to-Go 3×3 tournament. (Photo from Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas 3×3) FIBAContinue reading “PH chances of making 3×3 OQT to be known in FIBA event”

By Agence France-Presse Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg says winning the World Series Most Valuable Player Award is sweeter because of the adversity he has overcome in his Major League Baseball career. Stephen Strasburg #37 of the Washington Nationals is awarded MVP after his teams 6-2 victory against the Houston Astros in Game Seven toContinue reading “MLB: Adversity made Stephen Strasburg’s World Series MVP award sweeter”