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By Kristel Satumbaga National University clobbered University of the East 80-62 on Wednesday for an elimination sweep in UAAP women’s basketball at the Mall of Asia Arena. NU’s Jack Animam aims to shoot against a UE defender (UAAP Images) Jack Animam erupted with a double-double effort of 13 points and 21 rebounds on top ofContinue reading “UAAP: Lady Bulldogs clobber Lady Warriors to nail 94th win, sweep elims”

By the Associated Press MIAMI — Atlanta’s Trae Young didn’t want to see the video of the play where he sprained his right ankle. It hurt enough the first time. Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) lies on the court after an injury during the first half of the team’s NBA basketball game against theContinue reading “NBA: Hawks’ Trae Young sprains ankle, leaves game in Miami”

By the Associated Press MIAMI— Jimmy Butler made his first four shots and scored 21 in his Miami debut, rookie Tyler Herro scored 29 and the Heat defeated Atlanta 112-97 on Tuesday night in a game where Hawks star Trae Young left early in the second quarter with a sprained right ankle. The 19-year-old HerroContinue reading “NBA: Jimmy Butler debuts for Heat as Miami beats Atlanta”

By Agence France-Presse Stephen Strasburg baffled Houston’s batters as the Washington Nationals routed the Astros 7-2 Tuesday, forcing a Game 7 winner-take-all showdown for the 115th World Series championship. Stephen Strasburg #37 of the Washington Nationals is taken out of the game against the Houston Astros during the ninth inning in Game Six of the 2019Continue reading “World Series: Nationals beat Astros to force Game 7 showdown”

By Agence France-Presse Trying to complete a championship comeback in the World Series, the Houston Astros turned to a pair of NBA legends Tuesday to help their fortunes, Hakeem Olajuwon and Clyde Drexler. Basketball Hall of Famer and two-time NBA Champion with the Houston Rockets Hakeem Olajuwon throws the ceremonial first pitch prior to GameContinue reading “World Series: Astros turn to NBA legends Hakeem Olajuwon, Clyde Drexler for luck”

By Jonas Terrado Standings W L X-TNT KaTropa 7 1 X-NLEX 6 1 Meralco 5 2 Ginebra 4 2 San Miguel 5 3 Magnolia 4 4 Columbian 4 5 NorthPort 3 4 Rain or Shine 2 6 Phoenix Pulse 2 6 Alaska 2 6 Blackwater 2 6 X-clinched quarterfinals berth Games Today (Cuneta Astrodome) 4:30Continue reading “PBA: As MVP teams lead the way, Brgy. Ginebra in hot pursuit”

By Kristel Satumbaga Games Wednesday (Mall of Asia Arena) 10:30 a.m. – UE vs NU 12:30 p.m. – La Salle vs Adamson 4 p.m. – Ateneo vs UP UP’s Kobe Paras goes for a shot against Ateneo’s Kiefer Ravena during their first meeting last Sept. 28 in the UAAP season 82 men’s basketball. (UAAP Images)Continue reading “Ateneo guns for elims sweep in Battle of Katipunan”

By Jonas Terrado Former UAAP star Sean Manganti and ex-PBA D-League standout Roosevelt Adams lead a group of Fil-foreigners who have declared their entry in the PBA Rookie Draft set Dec. 8. Former Adamson star Sean Manganti is set to take his act into the pro ranks. (MB photo | Rio Leonelle Deluvio) The PBA’sContinue reading “Fil-foreigners Sean Maganti, Roosevelt Adams lead early birds for PBA draft”

By Agence France-Presse Organizers of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics on Tuesday unveiled a custom-built $188 million gymnastics venue inspired by Japanese architecture that uses wood brought from around the country. This picture shows the Ariake Gymnastics Centre, a venue of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games, during a press preview in Tokyo on OctoberContinue reading “Tokyo unveils 2020 venue inspired by Japanese architecture”

Far Eastern University survived a 2.5-1.5 win over University of Santo Tomas in the 14th and final round to snare its fifth title in the women’s class of the UAAP Season 82 Chess Tournament at the Quadricentennial Pavilion Sunday. Shania Mae Mendoza provided the lone victory on top board as the rest—Bea Mendoza, Marife dela Torre and Viona Nepascua—endedContinue reading “FEU dethrones La Salle for UAAP women’s chess crown”