Paul Pierce departs league with 'no regrets'

Paul Pierce said Sunday he departs the NBA with 'no regrets' despite the bitter disappointment of the Los Angeles Clippers first-round playoff loss to the Utah Jazz.
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Isaiah Thomas ignores heartache, lost tooth to lead Boston win

Isaiah Thomas shook off having a tooth knocked out and the heartache of his sister's funeral to score 33 points Sunday, powering the Boston Celtics over Washington 123-111 in an NBA playoff game.
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At 40, Vince Carter aims to keep playing

At 40 years old and with 19 NBA seasons under his belt, Vince Carter hasn't lost his appetite for basketball.
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Federer says he plans to play at French Open

Roger Federer, coming off victories at the Australian Open and ATP events in Miami and Indian Wells, said Saturday he plans to play in next month's French Open.
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Nadal eases to 10th Barcelona Open title

Rafael Nadal won a record-extending 10th Barcelona Open title on Sunday by thrashing Dominic Thiem of Austria 6-4 6-1, collecting his second claycourt title in a row.
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Bottas wins in Russia for his first victory

Finland's Valtteri Bottas celebrated the first Formula One victory of his career at the Russian Grand Prix on Sunday after jumping both Ferraris at the start and then holding his nerve over the tense closing laps.
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Kobe Paras announces he's leaving Creighton

Filipino hoops sensation Kobe Paras is leaving Creighton after just one season of being on the team.
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Vettel ends Mercedes streak with Ferrari pole

Formula One frontrunner Sebastian Vettel stunned Mercedes to take Ferrari's first pole position since 2015 on Saturday with team mate Kimi Raikkonen completing a front row lockout at the Russian Grand Prix.
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NCR dominates 2017 Palarong Pambansa

The National Capital Region (NCR) dominated the 2017 Palarong Pambansa in Antique province.
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Nadal joins Murray in Barcelona semi-finals

Rafael Nadal survived a difficult start to see off Chung Hyeon of South Korea in straight sets and reach the semi-finals of the Barcelona Open for a 10th time on Friday.
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Nastase sorry for Serena 'chocolate with milk' remarks

Romanian tennis great Ilie Nastase apologized Friday for derogatory comments about Serena Williams and for a foul-mouthed Fed Cup tirade that saw him suspended by the International Tennis Federation.
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Smooth Sharapova cruises into Stuttgart semis

Former world number one Maria Sharapova cruised into the Stuttgart Grand Prix semi-finals on Friday, extending her winning comeback from a doping suspension with a smooth 6-3 6-4 victory over Estonian qualifier Anett Kontaveit.
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Fajardo, Morado 'crucial' in winning Ateneo-La Salle volleyball Finals

Defending champs De La Salle Lady Spikers and rival Ateneo Lady Eagles will meet for the sixth straight year as they battle for the UAAP Season 79 Women's Volleyball crown. With high caliber teams in contention for the prize, it would be difficult to determine the outcome of the battle.
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Chot Reyes names Gilas Pilipinas lineup for SEABA Championship

Gilas Pilipinas coach Chot Reyes announced the Gilas Pilipinas lineup that will compete in the Southeast Asian Basketball Association (SEABA) Championship next month.
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Rachel Anne Daquis shows off killer abs in Boracay

Philippine volleyball superstar Rachel Anne Daquis got an early headstart in Boracay for the #LaBoracay festivities this year. One of the first things she did? Show off her killer abs in a pink two-piece bikini.
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Raptors beat Bucks in six games to advance

DeMar DeRozan delivered 32 points as the Toronto Raptors rebounded after blowing a 25-point second half lead to defeat the Milwaukee Bucks 92-89 to reach the second round of the NBA playoffs.
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MVP, other prizes to be unveiled on new awards show

NBA individual award trophies for the 2016-17 season, including those in six new fan-voted categories, will be unveiled together in the inaugural NBA Awards show June 26 in New York.
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Injury to Warriors coach Kerr runs deeper than basketball

The back pain that threatens to keep Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr out for the rest of the NBA playoffs is a setback for the team, but colleagues on Thursday said they were more concerned about seeing someone they admire suffer so much.
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Sharapova eases past Makarova into Stuttgart quarters

Former world number one Maria Sharapova eased past fellow Russian Ekaterina Makarova 7-5 6-1 on Thursday to reach the Stuttgart Grand Prix quarter-finals and continue her winning comeback from a 15-month doping ban.
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Wizards seize 3-2 series lead over Hawks

The Washington Wizards regained control of their first round NBA playoff series as they defeated the Atlanta Hawks 103-99 Wednesday with the help of a 27-point performance by Bradley Beal.
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Nadal wins on own court to reach Barcelona Open third round

Rafael Nadal saw off Rogerio Dutra Silva 6-1 6-2 on Wednesday to reach the last 16 of the Barcelona Open, while Andy Murray advanced after opponent Bernard Tomic withdrew.
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Pacquiao declares 'I'm not done yet'

Veteran boxer Manny Pacquiao said Monday he plans to show he is 'not done yet' when he defends his world title against Australia's Jeff Horn in Brisbane in July.
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Sharapova marks comeback from doping ban with win over Vinci

Former world number one Maria Sharapova made a winning comeback to the tour on Wednesday following her 15-month doping ban, beating Italian Roberta Vinci in straight sets in the first round of the Stuttgart Grand Prix.
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Gilas Pilipinas battles PBA Mindanao All-Stars to a draw

A selection from Gilas Pilipinas battled the PBA Mindanao All-Stars to a 114-all draw on Wednesday at Xavier University Gym in Cagayan De Oro City.
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This Palarong Pambansa high jump gold medalist is also a champion at beauty pageants

Alexie Mae Caimoso won the gold medal in the high jump in this year's Palarong Pambansa in Antique.
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Serena Williams says she accidentally spilled news of her pregnancy

Serena Williams had no intention of sharing her pregnancy with the world last week but spilled the beans when she accidentally uploaded the '20 weeks' photo of herself on Snapchat, the world number one said on Tuesday.
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Rockets oust Westbrook's Thunder from NBA playoffs

James Harden scored 34 points as the Houston Rockets withstood a furious effort from Oklahoma City star Russell Westbrook to oust the Thunder from the NBA playoffs on Tuesday.
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Pacquiao lands Down Under, tells Horn to be ready

Eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao concedes his next opponent Jeff Horn is a bit of an unknown quantity but has told the Australian he needs to be in peak condition to make sure their WBO welterweight title fight pleases fight fans Down Under.
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Elma Muros-Posadas is first Palarong Pambansa lifetime achievement awardee

The Department of Education has awarded the first-ever Palarong Pambansa lifetime achievement award to athletics and heptathlon champion Elma Muros-Posadas.
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NCR continues dominant run in 2017 Palarong Pambansa

NCR has won more than 40 medals since the Palarong Pambansa started in Antique.
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Warriors advance with rout of Trail Blazers

The Golden State Warriors punched their ticket to the second round of the NBA playoffs in emphatic style on Monday, with a 128-103 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers.
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Raptors seize control with win over Bucks

The Toronto Raptors moved within one win of advancing in the NBA playoffs on Monday with a 118-93 home victory over the Milwaukee Bucks.
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Serena thanks unborn baby after returning to world number one

Serena Williams returned to the top of the WTA world rankings on Monday and immediately shared the news with her unborn baby.
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Nadal claims record-extending 10th Monte Carlo title

Rafael Nadal claimed a record-extending 10th Monte Carlo Masters title as he geared up for his beloved French Open with a 6-1 6-3 victory over fellow Spaniard Albert Ramos on Sunday.
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Emotional Thomas feeds off teammates' love

Isaiah Thomas has endured an emotional and difficult week following the recent death of his sister, but he has still managed to elevate his game in the playoffs.
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Sharapova back in business, like it or not

Maria Sharapova returns after a 15-month doping ban Wednesday, desperate to rediscover the glory which brought her five Grand Slams, the world's top ranking and a spectacular multi-million dollar lifestyle.
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Westbrook engages reporter after Game 4 loss to Rockets

Oklahoma City Thunder's Russell Westbrook went off on a reporter following his team's Game 4 loss against the Houston Rockets at the Chesapeake Arena in Oklahoma City on Sunday (Monday, PHL time).
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San Miguel trades RR Garcia to TNT for Matt Ganuelas-Rosser

The San Miguel Beermen shipped RR Garcia to TNT KaTropa on Monday for Matt Ganuelas-Rosser.
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Pacquiao declares 'I'm not done yet'

Veteran Filipino Manny Pacquiao said Monday he plans to show he is 'not done yet' when he defends his world title against Australia's Jeff Horn in Brisbane in July.
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Warriors coach Kerr ill, may miss remainder of playoffs

Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr said Sunday he will not be on the sidelines for Monday's Game Four against the Portland Trail Blazers, and he might be out for the rest of the playoffs.
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LeBron James scores 33 as Cavaliers sweep Pacers

When the Cleveland Cavaliers limped into the NBA playoffs with a four-game losing streak to finish the regular season, some wondered if the reigning champions were vulnerable. LeBron James, at least for one series, removed all doubts.
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Japan's Ioka defends WBA crown; PHL's Tapales wins but loses crown

Japan's Kazuto Ioka beat Thai challenger Noknoi Sitthiprasert on Sunday, defending his World Boxing Association flyweight title for the fifth time.
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Bulls guard Rondo, Rockets guard Beverley draw fines

Chicago Bulls guard Rajon Rondo and Houston Rockets guard Patrick Beverley were each fined $25,000 by the NBA on Sunday for violations committed in playoff defeats.
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Tenorio thrills for 21 as Ginebra shuts down TNT

Barangay Ginebra San Miguel leaned on a splendid second half to defeat TNT KaTropa, 107-89, on Sunday at the SMART-Araneta Coliseum.  
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Ateneo beats FEU to set up women's volleyball finals with La Salle

League-leading Ateneo turned away a determined FEU team on Sunday, securing a 25-22 25-10 16-25 26-24 victory to earn the right to face defending champions DLSU in the UAAP Women's Volleyball competition.
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Djokovic should seek Federer's advice, says former mentor

A floundering Novak Djokovic should seek advice from evergreen Swiss maestro Roger Federer in order to rediscover his vintage self, the Serb's former Davis Cup coach Bogdan Obradovic said.
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DeRozan recovers as Raptors beat Bucks to level series

DeMar DeRozan, held scoreless from the floor a game earlier, struck for 33 points and nine rebounds to lead Toronto over Milwaukee 87-76 in an NBA playoff game Saturday.
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ITF launch investigation as Nastase kicked out of Fed Cup tie

Former tennis bad boy Ilie Nastase found himself in deep water on Saturday after being booted out of Romania's Fed Cup tie against Britain, a day after allegations that he made a derogatory comment about Serena Williams' unborn child.
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Clippers' Griffin to miss rest of playoffs with toe injury

Los Angeles Clippers star forward Blake Griffin will miss the remainder of the NBA playoffs because of a big toe injury, the team announced Saturday.  
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Scarponi killed in road accident while training

Michele Scarponi, the 2011 Giro d'Italia champion, has been killed after being hit by a van while training close to his home in Filottrano, Italy, his Astana team said on Saturday.
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Baron leads balanced attack as La Salle defeats UST

The DLSU Lady Spikers relied on their balanced offense to turn away the UST Lady Tigresses, 25-14 25-20 24-26 25-13, on Saturday in the semiginals of the UAAP Women's Volleyball tournament.
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Beermen wax hot, rip Rain or Shine

The San Miguel Beermen displayed their awesome firepower anew, this time dominating the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters, 111-98, on Saturday at the MOA Arena in the 2017 PBA Commissioner's Cup.
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Late surge lifts Star past Blackwater

The Star Hotshots overcame a five-point deficit heading into the final period to defeat the Blackwater Elite, 96-90, on Saturday at the MOA Arena in the 2017 PBA Commissioner's Cup.
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Ting: 'Folayang did everything right, Filipinos should be proud of their champ'

Malaysia's Ev Ting had nothing but praises for ONE lightweight champion Eduard Folayang after their epic five-round championship encounter this past Friday at Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.
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12,000 student athletes head to Antique for Palarong Pambansa 2017

Palarong Pambansa will be held from April 23 to April 29, 2017 at the EBJ Sports Complex in San Jose de Buenavista, Antique.
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What Manny Pacquiao told Eduard Folayang before his first title defense

Boxing's lone eight-division champion Manny Pacquiao was one of the many personalities who came over to show support for Eduard Folayang in his first title defense against Ev Ting on Friday at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.
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Goffin downs Djokovic to set up possible Nadal showdown

David Goffin proved too hot to handle for Novak Djokovic as the Belgian 10th seed reached the Monte Carlo semi-finals with a thrilling 6-2 3-6 7-5 victory on Friday.
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Greene gets 33 as TNT trips GlobalPort

Donte Greene scored 33 points with 10 rebounds as the TNT KaTropa faced little resistance against the GlobalPort Batang Pier for a 109-88 win on Friday at the Araneta Coliseum.  
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McKay's 42-22 performance lifts Phoenix past Alaska

Jameel McKay scored 42 points and grabbed 22 rebounds to carry the Phoenix Fuel Masters to a 94-86 victory against the Alaska Aces at the Araneta Coliseum in the 2017 PBA Commissioners Cup on Friday.
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Folayang wins by unanimous decision to retain lightweight title

ONE lightweight world champion Eduard Folayang of Baguio City's Team Lakay made his first successful title defense following a unanimous decision victory over game contender Ev Ting in the main event of 'ONE: Kings of Destiny' Friday night at Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay.
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Team Lakay's Kevin Belingon demolishes foe

One-time bantamweight title challenger Kevin Belingon of Baguio City's Team Lakay delivered a dominant performance following a technical knockout victory of Finalnd's Toni Tauru in the undercard of 'ONE: Kings of Destiny' Friday night at Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.
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Bato attends mixed martial arts event

PNP Chief Roland 'Bato' dela Rosa attended the 'ONE: Kings of Dynasty' Friday night at Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on Friday.
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Team Lakay's Honorio Banario wins by devastating KO

Former ONE featherweight champion Honorio Banario of Baguio City's Team Lakay proved he still has devastating power even after moving up in weight following a knockout victory over Jaroslav Jartim on the undercard of 'ONE: Kings of Dynasty' Friday night at Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.
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Team Lakay's Danny Kingad wins by decision, extends unbeaten streak

 Young Filipino flyweight prospect Danny Kingad showcased yet again why he's possibly the next big name in mixed martial arts following a unanimous decision victory over Malaysia's Ammad Aiman on the undercard of 'ONE: Kings of Dynasty' Friday night at Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay.
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Murray to play Barcelona in bid for claycourt time

World number one Andy Murray will play next week's Barcelona Open in a bid to build match fitness and clock up much-needed claycourt time ahead of next month's French Open.
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Team Lakay's Gina Iniong makes successful ONE Championship debut

Hard-hitting female atomweight Gina Iniong of Baguio City's Team Lakay made a successful ONE Championship debut following a decision victory over Natalie Gonzales Hills on the undercard of 'ONE: Kings of Destiny' Friday night at Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay.
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Ronda Rousey announces engagement

Former mixed martial arts (MMA) star Ronda Rousey announced her engagement Friday after fellow fighter Travis Browne popped the question under a waterfall while the couple were hiking in New Zealand.
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Lebron passes Bryant for third on playoff scoring list

Lost in the excitement surrounding the Cleveland Cavaliers stunning 26-point rally to beat the Indian Pacers Thursday was LeBron James moving into third place on the NBA's all-time playoff scoring list.
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LeBron's Cavaliers stun Pacers with record rally

LeBron James led a fourth-quarter assault as the Cleveland Cavaliers set a playoff record by storming back from a 25-point halftime deficit to defeat the Indiana Pacers 119-114 on Thursday.
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Tiger undergoes back surgery, could be out for six months

Former world number one Tiger Woods said on Thursday he has undergone further surgery to help alleviate pain in his back and leg and could be away from competitive golf for another six months.
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Murray, Wawrinka out of Monte Carlo Masters

World number one Andy Murray was knocked out of the Monte Carlo Masters on Thursday as Spaniard Albert Ramos battled back from 4-0 down in the final set to win 2-6 6-2 7-5 and reach the quarter-finals on a day of upsets.
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Japan to test mass 'telecommute' for 2020 Olympics

Japanese commuters will be encouraged to work from home for one day in a nationwide exercise for the 2020 Olympics that authorities hope will ease congestion on roads and public transport.
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Can top-flight PHL football thrive up north? Ilocos United FC is here to find out

When Australian A-League side Perth Glory played a local United Football League-select squad last July in Manila, there were approximately 500 people in attendance at the Rizal Memorial Football Stadium.
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Wall, Beal shine as Wizards topple Hawks

Bradley Beal scored 16 of his 31 points in the final quarter as the Washington Wizards seized a 2-0 lead in their first round NBA playoff series with a 109-101 win on Wednesday.
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Tennis superstar Serena Williams confirms pregnancy

Tennis superstar Serena Williams is pregnant and expecting to deliver her first baby this fall, her spokeswoman said on Wednesday, capping a day of intense speculation set off by a short-lived selfie posting on social media.
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Upcoming MMA event is biggest yet in PH, says ONE Championship

Since Eduard Folayang of Baguio City's Team Lakay defied the odds to become the ONE lightweight world champion, it can be said that mixed martial arts has enjoyed quite a boost in popularity in the Philippines.
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Ginebra turns up the heat to beat NLEX

Joe Devance matched Justin Brownlee's 18-point performance as Barangay Ginebra San Miguel built a big enough lead in the third quarter to earn an easy 101-92 win over the NLEX Road Warriors on Wednesday at the Cuneta Astrodome in the 2017 PBA Commissioner's cup.
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San Miguel stays spotless with domination of Mahindra

The San Miguel Beermen raced to a 32-16 lead and never looked back, cruising to a 109-80 win over the Mahindra Flood Busters on Wednesday at the Cuneta Astrodome to stay unbeaten in the 2017 PBA Commissioner's Cup.
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Serena Williams hints she may be pregnant

Serena Williams will return to world number one next week but may not stay atop the rankings for long after hinting on Wednesday that she is pregnant.
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Ex-NFL star Aaron Hernandez commits suicide in prison

BOSTON - Former New England Patriots football star Aaron Hernandez hanged himself in the jail cell where he was serving a life sentence for murder, just days after being acquitted of a second double-murder charge, state prison officials said on Wednesday.
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Nuggets' Jokic may not suit up for Serbia at EuroBasket

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, who powered Serbia's surprise run to the gold medal game at last year's Rio Olympics, is undecided on whether he will represent his country at EuroBasket 2017.
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Djokovic survives shock to reach Monte Carlo round three

World number two Novak Djokovic came close to an early exit at the Monte Carlo Masters but finally emerged triumphant with a 6-3 3-6 7-5 second-round victory against France's Gilles Simon on Tuesday.
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Tiger Woods hits first public shots in months, no date for return

Tiger Woods took his first public golf shots in over two months during an event to announce his first public course on Tuesday but the former world number one remained noncommittal about his return to competitive action.
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Folayang: Ting a complete fighter, in advantageous shape for fight

MANILA -- Malaysian contender Ev Ting last appearance in the cage was a couple of months ago, while some might think his body didn't get to fully rest, Eduard Folayang happens to believe it's an advantage in terms of being in shape.
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LeBron feels Cavs close to 'turning the switch'

The reigning NBA champion Cleveland Cavaliers have developed a habit of giving away late-game leads but LeBron James is not losing sleep over that trend and feels his team are on the cusp of their top form.
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ONE Championship aims to host event in Cebu

With its unprecedented growth and increasing demand, Asia's largest mixed martial arts organization ONE Championship is looking to host events outside of Manila.
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Fireworks expected in Folayang-Ting bout

Filipino mixed martial arts fans can expect an explosive title bout when defending ONE Lightweight Champion Eduard 'the Landslide' Folayang collide with Malaysian contender Ev 'E.T.' Ting.
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Volleyball star Jaja Santiago shows she can dunk

Volleyball star Jaja Santiago is known for two things: her height and her hops.
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LeBron pays tribute to grieving Thomas

LeBron James paid tribute to Isaiah Thomas on Monday, offering his condolences to the grieving Boston Celtics star following the death of his sister in a car crash at the weekend.
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Irving shines as Cavs take grip on Pacers

Kyrie Irving scored 37 points as the Cleveland Cavaliers overcame a fierce late fightback from the Indiana Pacers to hold on for a 117-111 victory and take a 2-0 series lead in their Eastern Conference playoff duel on Monday.
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Kenyans shine in strong wins at Boston Marathon

Geoffrey Kirui and Edna Kiplagat produced a Kenyan sweep at the Boston Marathon, winning the men's and women's races on Monday by conquering the race's hilly final miles to establish their dominance.
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Ethiopia's champions in Boston to defend marathon titles

Ethiopia's Lemi Berhanu Hayle and Atsede Baysa will line up among the world's top distance runners on Monday to defend their Boston Marathon titles, with tens of thousands of spectators expected to line the course amid tight security.
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Nishikori replaces Nadal in top five

Japan's Kei Nishikori climbed two places to fifth in the latest ATP rankings released on Monday at the expense of Rafael Nadal, who slips to seventh.
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Isaiah Thomas being consoled by Celtics teammate Avery Bradley after sister's death

Tragedy struck for the family of Boston Celtics star Isaiah Thomas this past weekend after his 22-year-old sister Chyna died in a car accident on Saturday.
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Volleyball star Cha Cruz gets engaged at Coldplay concert in Seoul

Former De La Salle University Lady Spiker and F2 Logistics player Cha Cruz is now engaged to marry her long-time boyfriend Rey Behag.
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Harden powers Rockets past Westbrook's Thunder

James Harden scored 37 points as the Houston Rockets routed Russell Westbrook and the Oklahoma City Thunder 118-87 in the opening game of their NBA playoff series on Sunday.
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Isaiah Thomas plays for Celtics a day after sister's death

Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas made an emotional return to the court on Sunday, a day after his sister Chyna had been killed in a car crash.
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Wizards top Hawks behind Wall's 32 points

John Wall scored 15 of his 32 points in a dominant third quarter Sunday as his Washington Wizards beat the Atlanta Hawks 114-107 in the opener of their NBA playoff series.
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Vettel wins Bahrain Grand Prix for Ferrari

Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel won the Bahrain Grand Prix to go seven points clear at the top of the Formula One standings on Sunday, with Mercedes rival Lewis Hamilton staging a late charge to finish second.
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Beermen stave off Star to stay spotless

The San Miguel Beermen remained unbeaten after staving off a determined Star Hotshots, 103-97, on Sunday at the SMART-Araneta Coliseum.  
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Bolts stay hot, bury Blackwater

The Meralco Bolts secured another victory, giving the franchise its first ever 6-1 start, after defeating the Blackwater Elite, 102-91, on Sunday.  
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Two eagles help Dufner soar to Heritage lead

Jason Dufner took advantage of two eagles and a run of three consecutive birdies to take a one-stroke lead over Canadian Graham DeLaet in the RBC Heritage in South Carolina on Saturday.
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Jazz lose Gobert early in playoff opener

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert suffered a sprained left knee in the opening minute of their playoff opener against the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday and will not return.
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Cavaliers escape Pacers, Bucks beat Raptors in playoff openers

The NBA champion Cleveland Cavaliers escaped with a 109-108 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Saturday in the opening game of the 2017 playoffs.
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Sister of Boston Celtics's guard Isaiah Thomas dies in car accident

The sister of Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas died in a car accident early on Saturday.
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Bottas ends Hamilton's pole run in Bahrain

Finland's Valtteri Bottas took his first Formula One pole position at the Bahrain Grand Prix on Saturday with a sizzling lap that ended Mercedes team mate Lewis Hamilton's bid for a seventh in a row.
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Warriors seek redemption after last year's Finals collapse

The Golden State Warriors enter the NBA playoffs this weekend looking for redemption after last season's shocking defeat in the Finals, where the team blew a 3-1 lead to the Cleveland Cavaliers in the best-of-seven series.
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MVP candidates square off as NBA playoffs get underway

One of the fiercest MVP debates basketball has seen in years will add another chapter when the NBA Playoffs open this weekend with award frontrunners Russell Westbrook and James Harden meeting face to face.
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Elder statesmen stay relevant in ever-changing NBA

The NBA's regular season may have drawn to a close but the venerable careers of several veteran players keeps forging ahead with no clear end in sight.  
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Johnson to make PGA Tour return at Wells Fargo in May

Dustin Johnson will make his first start since withdrawing from last week's US Masters when he competes in the Wells Fargo Championship at Eagle Point Golf Club in North Carolina from May 4-7, the tournament's director said on Thursday.  
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Sizzling Heat miss playoffs despite record rally

The Miami Heat completed a stirring second half to the NBA regular season by setting a new milestone on Wednesday but their brilliance was not rewarded with a playoff berth as the growing trend of resting players took on extra significance.  
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NBA: Hawks sting Hornets, set playoff date with Wizards

The Atlanta Hawks beat the Charlotte Hornets 103-76 on Tuesday with 19 points and 12 rebounds from center Dwight Howard to set an NBA playoff date with the Washington Wizards.  
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US, Mexico and Canada announce 2026 World Cup bid

The United States, Mexico and Canada announced on Monday that they were making a joint bid to host the 2026 World Cup, which the US soccer chief said would produce the biggest financial boon ever for FIFA.
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Emotional Russell hits three pointer to make LA Lakers win

D'Angelo Russell nailed the game-winning three pointer at the buzzer to lift the Los Angeles Lakers to a 110-109 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves hours after his grandmother passed away.
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Westbrook breaks venerable triple-double record with a flourish

Oklahoma City star Russell Westbrook broke Oscar Robertson's 55-year-old record with his 42nd triple-double of the NBA season--then broke the Denver Nuggets with a buzzer-beating three-pointer in a 106-105 Thunder triumph.
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Garcia, Rose poised for Masters back nine showdown

Justin Rose answered a bogey with three consecutive birdies to rejoin Sergio Garcia at the top of the US Masters leaderboard on Sunday and set up a back nine showdown between the Englishman and the Spaniard for a Green Jacket.
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Hamilton beats Vettel for Chinese Grand Prix win

Lewis Hamilton mastered Shanghai's changing conditions and stayed clear of squabbling rivals to win the Chinese Formula One Grand Prix on Sunday.
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PBA: Strong second half guides Ginebra past Star

Barangay Ginebra San Miguel outscored the Star Hotshots 62-45 in the second half to earn a 113-98 victory on Sunday at the MOA Arena in Pasay City.
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PBA: Greene gets it done as TNT trumps Mahindra

Donte Greene hit two crucial charities with five seconds remaining to help TNT KaTropa secure an 86-84 win over the Mahindra Floodbusters on Sunday at the MOA Arena in Pasay City.
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Amer guides Meralco past Alaska

The Meralco Bolts saw all their starters score in double figures to cruise to a 99-91 victory over the Alaska Aces on Saturday at the MOA Arena in Pasay City in the 2017 PBA Commissioner's Cup.
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Blackwater overcomes Romeo to beat GlobalPort

The Blackwater Elite overcame a 35-point performance from Terrence Romeo to earn a 118-113 victory on Saturday at the MOA Arena in Pasay City.  
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Morente, De Leon lead the flock as Lady Eagles repeat vs La Salle

The Ateneo Lady Eagles showed their dominance of the defending champions anew, registering a 12-25 25-20 25-21 25-19 victory over the DLSU Lady Spikers on Saturday.  
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Laure, Rondina combine for 44 as Tigresses rally past Lady Bulldogs

The UST Growling Tigresses came back from two sets down to defeat the NU Lady Bulldogs 20-25 19-25 25-22 25-21 15-12 on Saturday in the elimination round of the UAAP Women's Volleyball competition.
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Phoenix Suns steal Russell Westbrook's Thunder

Oklahoma City Thunder star Russell Westbrook is still chasing history after finishing just shy on Friday of his 42nd triple double of the NBA season.
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NBA: Hawks stun Cavaliers despite absence of stars

Tim Hardaway Jr. scored 22 points to lead Atlanta to a 114-100 upset win over the defending NBA champion Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday despite sitting their starters.
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Mercedes galvanized after Ferrari defeat, says Hamilton

Mercedes are seeing red after losing out to Ferrari in the season-opener in Australia but the challenge from their resurgent rivals has had a galvanizing effect on the champions according to Lewis Hamilton.
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Djokovic helps Serbia take 2-0 lead over Spain in Davis Cup quarters

Serbia's Novak Djokovic showed glimpses of his best form with a 6-3 6-4 6-2 win over Albert Ramos-Vinolas as they took a 2-0 lead over Spain in the Davis Cup quarter-finals on Friday.
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NBA to set up worldwide basketball schools

The NBA is to open a worldwide network of basketball schools aimed at unearthing talent from across the globe, the league announced on Friday.
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Starters sizzle as SMB cruises past Phoenix

The San Miguel Beermen outscored the Phoenix Fuel Masters 60-39 in the second and third quarters to cruise to a 110-88 victory on Friday at the MOA Arena in Pasay City.  
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TNT scores 126 in rout of NLEX

The TNT KaTropa overcame its sister team NLEX in a high-scoring affair, earning a 126-121 overtime victory on Friday at the MOA Arena in Pasay City.  
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Kyrgios fells Isner to put Australia 2-0 up

Nick Kyrgios eased past John Isner 7-5 7-6(5) 7-6(5) in a duel of big servers to fire Australia to a 2-0 lead over the United States in their Davis Cup quarter-final in Brisbane on Friday.
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World number one golfer Dustin Johnson pulls out of US Masters

World number one Dustin Johnson pulled out of the US Masters on Thursday after sustaining a back injury in a freak fall, leaving the year's first major without the red hot favorite.
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Spieth's revenge tour of Augusta spoiled by quadruple-bogey

Jordan Spieth was cruising along on his revenge tour of Augusta National when a late quadruple-bogey undid what had otherwise been a steady start to the US Masters on Thursday for the former champion.
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Celtics slump as Millsap lifts Hawks

Boston's hopes of pipping Cleveland for top spot in the Eastern Conference suffered a blow on Thursday as the Celtics slumped to defeat against the Atlanta Hawks.
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Michael Martinez confident about qualifying for 2018 Winter Olympics

Michael Martinez has returned to Manila after a succesful run at the World Figure Skating Championships at Helsinki, Finland.
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Promoters refuse to confirm Manny Pacquiao's fight with Jeff Horn

Promoters refused to declare Manny Pacquiao's fight with Australia's Jeff Horn official on Thursday, saying 'there is no event to be announced' until all contracts had been signed. 
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Royal beating for Celtics as King James leads Cavs' romp

LeBron James scored 36 points as the Cleveland Cavaliers moved clear of rivals Boston at the top of the Eastern Conference with a dominant 114-91 rout over the Celtics on Wednesday.
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Pacquiao looks for quick win in Horn fight

Manny Pacquiao's camp said Thursday it was keen for a quick win over Australian Jeff Horn in July to set up a higher-profile title fight with British boxer Amir Khan.
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Masters Par 3 contest called off for first time

The traditional U.S. Masters Par 3 contest was called off on Wednesday for the first time in its 57-year history with heavy storms forecast in the Augusta area.
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Ginebra outlasts GlobalPort in shootout

Barangay Ginebra San Miguel relied on a strong second half to defeat the GlobalPort Batang Pier in a high-scoring affair, 113-96, in the 2017 PBA Commissioner's Cup on Wednesday at the SMART-Araneta Coliseum. 
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Lady Tams rely on balanced attack to overwhelm Lady Maroons

The FEU Lady Tamaraws had four players scoring in double figures to defeat the UP Lady Maroons, 25-16 25-16 27-25, on Wednesday.
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Balanced scoring brings Star victory over Mahindra

The Star Hotshots limited the Mahindra Floodbusters to just 12 points in the second period to cruise to a 97-83 victory on Wednesday at the SMART-Araneta Coliseum. 
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Adamson prevents winless season with rout of UE

The Adamson Lady Falcons prevented a winless season after securing a 25-15 25-19 25-15 win over the University of the East Lady Warriors on Wednesday.
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Pacquiao-Jeff Horn July 2 bout to happen in Brisbane, Australia

Philippine world boxing champion Manny Pacquiao is to fight undefeated Jeff Horn on his home turf in Australia, the Filipino star's camp said Wednesday.
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Stephenson's late layup sparks scuffle in Pacers-Raptors game

Lance Stephenson's return to Indiana sparked the Pacers to a much needed win -- and irked the NBA playoff-bound Toronto Raptors.
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Samboy Lim celebrates 55th birthday with family

Basketball legend Samboy Lim on April 1 celebrated his 55th birthday with his family at his home in Blue Ridge, Quezon City.
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James fuels Cavs rout of Magic

LeBron James's 18 points in the Cleveland Cavaliers's 122-102 victory over the Orlando Magic on Tuesday marked his 788th straight game in which he scored in double digits, moving him to second on the NBA's all-time list.
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Westbrook equals record for most triple-doubles in a season

Oklahoma City star Russell Westbrook produced his 41st triple-double of the season on Monday to equal Oscar Robertson's record for most in an NBA season.
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Jason Day smiling again, focuses on Masters after difficult time

Augusta National is a happy place for many elite golfers and the smell of Azaleas and Georgia pines had a smile back on Jason Day's face on Tuesday as the Australian wrapped up a U.S. Masters practice round.
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Willett goes back to basics with roast beef Masters dinner

Danny Willett has chosen a traditional English Sunday roast for his US Masters champions dinner at Augusta and is planning a special tribute to American great Arnold Palmer.
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Outlook brightens for Fil-Aussie Jason Day even as storm hits Masters practice

Severe thunderstorms shortened Monday's first official practice session for the 81st Masters, but the outlook brightened for Australia's Jason Day ahead of the year's first major.
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North Carolina beat Gonzaga for collegiate crown

The University of North Carolina Tar Heels, who fell agonizingly sort of the goal last year, beat the Gonzaga Bulldogs 71-65 on Monday to claim the coveted US collegiate basketball crown.
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T'Wolves halt Trail Blazers streak

Karl-Anthony Towns scored 34 points and pulled down 12 rebounds as the Minnesota Timberwolves cooled off the red-hot Portland Trail Blazers with a 110-109 NBA victory on Monday.
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NHL will not participate in 2018 Pyeongchang Games

The National Hockey League will not take part in the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics, saying on Monday that it would finalize its 2017-18 season schedule without a Winter Games break and declared negotiations 'officially closed'.
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Kenyan star prepares 'crazy' sub-2 marathon bid

As dawn breaks over the foothills of the Rift Valley, Eliud Kipchoge's feet beat a steady rhythm along ochre trails and his mind is still, undaunted by a goal many think impossible.
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Injured Konta withdraws from Charleston tournament

British number one Johanna Konta has withdrawn from this week's Volvo Car Open in Charleston, South Carolina, citing a right shoulder injury. Konta, winner of the weekend's Miami Open, would have been the number two seed in the WTA event.
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Top-ranked Johnson, Spieth, McIlroy three to beat at Masters

Dustin Johnson returns to this week's US Masters a different person than a year ago, more confident and comfortable, a golfer with greatness in his sights but some Everest-like mountains still to climb.
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Indonesia aims to wrap up Asian Games preparations by year-end

Indonesia hopes to complete preparations to host the 2018 Asian Games by the end of this year, Vice President Jusuf Kalla said, shrugging off concerns over a corruption probe and construction delays.
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Westbrook closes in on history with 40th triple-double

Russell Westbrook has a slice of NBA history in his sights, but his 40th triple-double of the season on Sunday didn't translate into a win for his Oklahoma City Thunder.
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Weary Wizards spellbound as Curry leads Warriors rout

Stephen Curry scored 42 points as the Golden State Warriors romped towards the playoffs with a 139-115 thrashing of the Washington Wizards on Sunday.
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James hits 40-point triple-double as Cavs win Pacers thriller

LeBron James scored a 40-point triple-double as the Cleveland Cavaliers stayed on the heels of Eastern Conference leaders Boston with a 135-130 double overtime win over the Indiana Pacers on Sunday.
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Knee injury sidelines Knicks' Rose for remainder of season

New York Knicks point guard Derrick Rose will miss the rest of the season after tearing the meniscus in his left knee, the team said on Sunday.
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Late surge seals the deal for San Miguel vs Meralco

The San Miguel Beermen relied on a late rally to defeat the Meralco Bolts, 99-92, on Sunday at the SMART-Araneta Coliseum.
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Alaska outlasts Rain or Shine as Jefferson tallies 41

Corey Jefferson hit two clutch triples in the final two minutes gave the Alaska Aces a 105-102 victory over the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters.  
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Tolentino leads Ateneo past UE

The Ateneo Lady Eagles needed just three sets to dispose of the UE Lady Warriors, 25-18 25-12 25-10, on Sunday to end the elimination round of the UAAP Women's Volleyball competition.  
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NBA: Butler brilliance sparks Bulls, Clippers down Lakers

Jimmy Butler scored 33 points to maintain Chicago's push for the playoffs on Saturday as the Los Angeles Clippers overcame a late wobble to subdue the Lakers.
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Konta beats Wozniacki in straight sets in Miami final

Johanna Konta won the biggest title of her burgeoning career when she beat Caroline Wozniacki 6-4 6-3 in the women's final at the Miami Open on Saturday.  
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Wright rallies Phoenix past Ginebra

The Phoenix Fuel Masters lost their double-digit lead before settling down in the final minutes to earn a 94-91 victory over Barangay Ginebra San Miguel on Saturday at the University of Southeastern Philippines Gym in the 2017 PBA Commissioner's Cup.  
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Baron comes through as Lady Spikers cruise past Lady Falcons

The DLSU Lady Spikers dominated the Adamson Lady Falcons, earning a 25-13 25-14 25-16 victory on Sunday.  
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PHL's Martinez qualifies for 2018 Winter Olympics

Filipino Figure skater Michael Christian Martinez's performance at the World Championships has qualified him for the 2018 Winter Olympics.  
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Pacquiao eyes July 2 Horn fight

Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao is negotiating a July 2 fight with unbeaten Australian Jeff Horn, the Filipino world champion's camp said Saturday.
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