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LIVE: 2024-25 PBA Commissioner’s Cup – January 15

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2025 PBA Commissioner’s Cup schedule January 15, Wednesday – Ninoy Aquino Stadium 5:00 p.m. – Terrafirma Dyip vs Blackwater Bossing 7:30 p.m. – NLEX Road Warriors vs TNT Tropang Giga

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NBA: Thunder pound short-handed 76ers

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PHILADELPHIA — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 32 points and Jalen Williams had 24 to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 118-102 win over a Philadelphia 76ers team missing three All-Stars on Tuesday night. Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and…

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NBA: Giannis Antetokounmpo posts triple-double, Bucks snap Kings’ streak

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MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 30 points, 13 assists and 11 rebounds for his 50th career triple-double as the Milwaukee Bucks beat Sacramento 130-115 on Tuesday night to snap the Kings’ seven-game win streak. Antetokounmpo’s triple…

NBA: Trae Young scores 43, Hawks continue home dominance over Suns

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ATLANTA — Trae Young scored a season-high 43 points and the Atlanta Hawks overcame Devin Booker’s 35 points to beat Phoenix 122-117 on Tuesday night and snap the Suns’ three-game winning streak. Kevin Durant scored 14 of his 31 points in…

NBA-leading Cavaliers get revenge, halt Pacers’ 6-game streak

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INDIANAPOLIS — Donovan Mitchell scored 35 points and the NBA-leading Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Indiana Pacers 127-117 on Tuesday night. Darius Garland scored 24 points and Evan Mobley added 22 points and 13 rebounds for the Cavaliers.…

House backs Hall of Fame induction for Carlos Yulo

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MANILA – The House of Representatives on Tuesday adopted a resolution recommending Olympic double-gold medalist Carlos Edriel Yulo be inducted into the Philippine Sports Hall of Fame through the Philippine Sports Commission. House…

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Nesthy Petecio eyes one more shot at elusive Olympics gold

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Nesthy Petecio hinted at chasing a third straight Olympics medal—gold if she would have her way—in 2028 Los Angeles. But she has her immediate targets set before going there. “My goal is to become a world champion again and retain my gold…

Futsal Asian Cup: PH forges draw after late Connolly strike

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The Philippines snatched a 3-3 draw against group host Uzbekistan on Monday on Judy Connolly’s late equalizer for another impressive result in the AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup Qualifiers. Connolly immediately canceled out Lyudmila…

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NBA: Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard in no hurry to end minutes restriction

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INGLEWOOD, California— Kawhi Leonard is in no rush to break free of the minutes restriction he’s been playing under since making his season debut recently. “I’m taking my time,” the Los Angeles Clippers superstar said. “I done that in the…

NBA: Pistons emerging as a serious surprise story this season

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They lead the NBA in wins so far in January. They’ll have a winning record at the midpoint of the season. They’ve won five of their last six games at home, and they’ve also won five of their last six games on the road. And chances are, you…

PBA: Win vs Northport barometer of Meralco progress, says Banchero

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MANILA, Philippines—Meralco’s Chris Banchero treated the Bolts’ outing against Northport as a measure of where the squad is as the PBA Commissioner’s Cup playoffs race intensifies. The Bolts boosted their playoffs bid after convincingly…

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Australian Open: Gael Monfils survives 1st-round match for the ages

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MELBOURNE, Australia — The pragmatic pro in Gael Monfils would like to have finished off his first-round win in straight sets against up-and-coming fellow Frenchman Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard at the Australian Open 2025. The entertainer’s…

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Dwight Howard stays rooting for PH, Dubai-bound Strong Group

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MANILA, Philippines—Dwight Howard may not be suiting up for Strong Group Athletics (SGA) in the upcoming Dubai International Basketball Championship but he remains rooting for the Philippines. In fact, the former NBA superstar even said he…

Alex Eala reaches another career-high in WTA rankings

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MANILA, Philippines—Alex Eala continued to reach greater heights in the Women’s Tennis Association ladder. Eala took to social media to express her joy after jumping to another career-high rank in the WTA despite her slow start to the year…

Australian Open: Daniil Medvedev destroys net camera in close win

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MELBOURNE–Daniil Medvedev destroyed his racket and a net camera in a mid-match meltdown as he survived a huge scare against Thai wildcard Kasidit Samrej to reach the Australian Open 2025 second round on Tuesday. The frustrated Russian…

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Emma Raducanu advances in Australian Open despite wayward serve

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MELBOURNE–A rusty Emma Raducanu said her serve felt like it had a mind of its own at times on Tuesday as she racked up 15 double faults in a 7-6(4) 7-6(2) first-round victory over Russian Ekaterina Alexandrova at the Australian Open. The…

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‘Defective’ Paris Olympics medals to be replaced, says IOC

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The International Olympic Committee (IOC) told AFP Monday that the “defective medals” from the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris will be replaced with identical models. “The Paris 2024 Olympic Games Organising Committee is working closely with…

Devastating Los Angeles fires prompt 2028 Olympics debate

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The Los Angeles wildfire disaster has cast a shadow over preparations for the 2028 Olympics, raising questions over whether the city can deliver a safe and successful Games. So far, none of the more than 80 venues due to stage Olympic…

UAAP: UE parts ways with coach Jack Santiago

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MANILA, Philippines—University of the East has parted ways with men’s basketball coach Jack Santiago, the school announced Tuesday. The Red Warriors finished with a 15-41 record in four UAAP seasons under the guidance of Santiago, who took…

Nick Kyrgios says Australian Open loss might have been his last

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MELBOURNE, Australia — If this was the last Australian Open singles match of Nick Kyrgios’ career — and, to be sure, it’s hard to know with him, no matter what came out at his news conference — the big-hitting, big-talking tennis player…

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Naomi Osaka battles to keep focus amid LA fires near her home

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Naomi Osaka said on Monday she was struggling to keep focused at the Australian Open with the deadly and massive wildfires that have ravaged Los Angeles “three blocks” from her house. The two-time Melbourne champion defeated France’s…

Tyson Fury, former heavyweight champion, retires from boxing again

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Former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury said Monday he had retired from boxing just weeks after suffering a second straight defeat at the hands of Oleksandr Usyk. “I’m going to make this short and sweet,” the British fighter said in a…

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NBA: James Harden helps Clippers come back to beat Heat

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INGLEWOOD, California — James Harden scored 13 of his 26 points in a third-quarter revival that rallied the Los Angeles Clippers past the Miami Heat 109-98 on Monday night, snapping a two-game skid. The Clippers were playing their first…

Lakers fall to Spurs in return after wildfire postponements

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LOS ANGELES — Victor Wembanyama had 23 points and eight rebounds, Harrison Barnes scored 10 of his 17 points in the fourth quarter, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Lakers 126-102 on Monday night in Los Angeles’ first game back from two…

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NBA: Lakers retire Michael Cooper’s No. 21 on emotional night

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LOS ANGELES — Michael Cooper spent his entire career with the Los Angeles Lakers as a defense-minded guard who always focused on helping his Showtime teammates to be stars. When the Lakers raised Cooper’s No. 21 to the rafters on Monday…

NBA: Cade Cunningham, surging Pistons beat Knicks again

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NEW YORK — Cade Cunningham scored 36 points, Malik Beasley had 22 and a pair of clutch 3-pointers in the final 40 seconds and the surging Detroit Pistons beat New York 124-119 on Monday night, their second straight victory over the Knicks…

Anthony Edwards fined again, brings season punishment total to $285K

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WASHINGTON — Anthony Edwards has yet another bill to pay to the NBA. The Minnesota Timberwolves star has been fined $50,000 for making obscene gestures toward a game official. The league announced the punishment on Monday before…

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NBA: Warriors fall below .500 after losing to lowly Raptors

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TORONTO — The Golden State Warriors fell below .500 for the first time this NBA season after blowing a nine-point lead in the fourth quarter and losing 104-101 at Toronto on Monday night. Golden State (19-20) has gone 7-17 since winning 12…

NBA: Jalen Green ties career high as Rockets rally past Grizzlies

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HOUSTON — Jalen Green tied his career high with 42 points, capped by a layup that gave Houston the lead late, and the Rockets rallied for a 120-118 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night. The Grizzlies were down by four before…

LiAngelo Ball signs music deal after hit song ‘Tweaker’

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LOS ANGELES — LiAngelo Ball is expanding his life playbook, taking a pivot from his hoop dreams to a fresh focus on music with a new record deal. Ball signed with Def Jam and Universal Music Group, a representative from the label confirmed…