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By the Associated Press PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid and Karl-Anthony Towns got into a brawl that overshadowed a rout on the court. Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers gets in a fight with Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the Minnesota Timberwolves as Ben Simmons #25 looks on in the third quarter at the Wells FargoContinue reading “NBA: Joel Embiid, Karl-Anthony Towns ejected as Sixers rout Timberwolves”

By the Associated Press WASHINGTON — James Harden scored 59 points and made one of two free throws with 2.4 seconds to play to give the Houston Rockets a 159-158 victory over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night. Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) dribbles the ball against Washington Wizards guard Troy Brown Jr. (6)Continue reading “NBA: James Harden drops 59 as Rockets outlast Wizards”

By the Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO — Warriors star Stephen Curry fell hard on his left wrist in the third quarter of Golden State’s game against the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night. 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: Stephen Curry leaves game after landing hard on left hand”

By Agence France-Presse The Washington Nationals completed one of the most shocking championship runs in Major League Baseball history Wednesday by defeating Houston 6-2 to capture the US capital’s first World Series title since 1924. Howie Kendrick and Anthony Rendon blasted home runs and the Nationals rallied from two runs down after six innings inContinue reading “MLB: Washington Nationals defeat Houston Astros to win World Series”

By Jonas Terrado Barangay Ginebra San Miguel overcame Blackwater’s late uprising to prevail 101-93 and extend its winning streak to four games Wednesday night in the PBA Governors’ Cup at the Cuneta Astrodome. Ginebra’s LA Tenorio fires a three-point shot over Blackwater rookie Ray Parks Jr. (PBA Images) Key baskets by Justin Brownlee and a three-pointer byContinue reading “PBA: Justin Brownlee, LA Tenorio extend Ginebra’s winning run to four”

By Nick Giongco REDONDO BEACH, California – Filipino world champion Jerwin Ancajas wondered about the whereabouts of his Mexican challenger on Tuesday, ahead of his eighth defense of the International Boxing Federation super-flyweight crown taking place Saturday night in Carson. “Is he already here? Have you seen him?” Ancajas asked. Jerwin Ancajas works out inContinue reading “Jetlag not a concern to Filipino champ Jerwin Ancajas”

University of Santo Tomas drew a huge game from Rey de Vega in beating Adamson 25-17, 27-25, 25-17 and securing the remaining Final Four berth in UAAP season 82 boys’ volleyball Wednesday at the Paco Arena. UST’s Rey de Vega, rightmost, celebrate with his teammates during UAAP season 82 boys’ against Adamson University (UAAP Images)Continue reading “UAAP boys’ volleyball: Rey de Vega powers UST past Adamson for Final Four berth”

Prove himself, Christian Standhardinger did. The sophomore big man didn’t lose time in showing his real worth, making an immediate impact right in his first outing for new team NorthPort in the PBA Governors’ Cup. NorthPort’s Christian Standhardinger is being defended by San Miguel’s Mo Tautuaa during their first match up after trading places (PBAContinue reading “PBA: After trade, Christian Standhardinger named PBAPC Player of the Week”

Adamson University ended De La Salle-Zobel’s reign 25-20, 25-21, 25-14 to advance to the next phase of  UAAP season 82 girls’ volleyball stepladder at Paco Arena Wednesday. Adamson’s May Nuique, right, celebrates with her teammates during UAAP Season 82 girls’ volleyball stepladder matchup with De La Salle-Zobel. (UAAP Images) Middle blocker May Nuique led theContinue reading “UAAP girls’ volleyball: Adamson beats De La Salle, sets up showdown with UST in stepladder”

  Hidilyn Diaz trains under the watchful eyes of Chinese mentor Kaiwen Gao at the weightlifting gym inside the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex in Manila. (Waylon Galvez) By WAYLON GALVEZ The quest of Hidilyn Diaz to earn a second straight Olympic berth lies in the remaining three qualifying tournaments she is set to join, includingContinue reading “SEA Games gold medal, a must for Olympian Hidilyn Diaz”