Lakers fined $500,000 over Paul George saga

The Los Angeles Lakers have been fined $500,000 (594,000 euros) for making an illegal approach to Paul George while he was under contract at the Indiana Pacers, the NBA announced on Thursday.
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Celtics, Cavs finalize blockbuster trade -- reports

The Boston Celtics agreed to send the Cleveland Cavaliers a 2020 second-round draft pick via the Miami Heat to complete the blockbuster trade that sent four-time All-Star guard Kyrie Irving to the Celtics, multiple media outlets reported Wednesday.
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Sharapova feels the love at the US Open

Maria Sharapova has been inspired by the reaction from fans, and felt the respect from other players, since coming back from her 15-month doping ban, the Russian told reporters following her second-round victory at the US Open on Wednesday.
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Ice cream, milk shakes -- Kyrgios admits he lacks dedication

Playing basketball, eating ice creams and drinking milk shakes during tennis tournaments.    Nick Kyrgios admitted he had not been dedicated in his rollercoaster of a career after being dumped out of the U.S. Open in the first round on Tuesday.
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Ginebra stays hot, dominates Phoenix

Barangay Ginebra San Miguel had all but one of its starters scoring in double figures as it earned a share of the lead of the standings with a 105-92 victory against the Phoenix Fuelmasters on Wednesday at the MOA Arena in the 2017 PBA Governors' Cup.
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Rice Jr., Williams combine for TNT triumph over Blackwater

TNT KaTropa shot a high 51 percent from the field to cruise past the Blackwater Elite, 117-96, on Wednesday at the MOA Arena in Pasay City.
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'I'll be back,' says Isaiah Thomas as Celtics-Cavs wrangle

Isaiah Thomas insisted Tuesday that he would return to fitness from a hip injury as concern over his condition threatened to stall his move from the Boston Celtics to the Cleveland Cavaliers.  
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Rafael Nadal takes first step towards Federer US Open showdown

World number one Rafa Nadal dismissed Dusan Lajovic 7-6 (6) 6-2 6-2 to ease into the U.S. Open second round on Tuesday, setting the Spaniard on a collision course for a long overdue Flushing Meadows showdown with Roger Federer.
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Defending champion Kerber knocked out in US Open first round

Defending champion Angelique Kerber of Germany was knocked out of the U.S. Open in the first round when she lost 6-3 6-1 to Japanese teenager Naomi Osaka on Tuesday.
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NBA star Durant takes shot at Under Armour, stock falls

Shares of Under Armour Inc sank more than 3 percent on Tuesday, a day after National Basketball Association star Kevin Durant said young players do not like the company's shoes.
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Sharapova sparkles on return to grand slam stage

Maria Sharapova proved she will be someone to contend with for the US Open crown after the Russian wild card outlasted second seed Simona Halep 6-4 4-6 6-3 on Monday to get the year's final grand slam off to an electrifying start.
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Pliskova outclasses Linette to ease into US Open round two

World number one Karolina Pliskova eased into the U.S. Open second round with a no-nonsense 6-2 6-1 victory over Poland's Magda Linette as rain began to fall at Flushing Meadows on Tuesday.
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Pencak silat brings string of medals to PHL, including 1 gold

Two days before the SEA Games officially closes, pencak silat gave the Philippines its 24th gold model, courtesy of Dines Dumaan.
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With 2 days left, PHL has 23 gold medals -- 6 less than in past 2 SEA Games

Two days before the 2017 SEA Games officially ends, the Philippines has so far collected 23 gold medals -- six medals short of the country's haul in the past two SEA Games in 2013 and 2015.
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Rockets donate $4 million to help storm victims

The Houston Rockets have donated $4 million to help the victims of Tropical Storm Harvey which has caused devastating flooding in the city, the NBA team announced on Monday.  
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Organizers vow no trouble at Malaysia-Thailand final

Southeast Asian Games organizers Monday played down fears that trouble might erupt at the men's football finals and insisted the multi-sport event was going smoothly despite a string of mishaps.
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PHL gold medalists Huelgas and Wong reveal secret to success

Patience, hard work, and dedication!
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Dustin Johnson beats Jordan Spieth in playoff at Northern Trust

Dustin Johnson is back, and he offered a reminder of why he is world number one when he beat Jordan Spieth in a playoff to win the Northern Trust in Old Westbury, New York on Sunday.
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Nadal not letting potential Federer clash cloud goal

If the tennis gods have their way, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer will be stepping out for a semi-final showdown a week on Friday for their first ever battle at the US Open.
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Elasto Painters hang on to beat Star

The Rain or Shine Elasto Painters saw their 20-point lead disappear before surviving the late challenge from the Star Hotshots, 92-88, during Sunday's 2017 PBA Governors' Cup match at the Araneta Coliseum.
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Michael Martinez bags silver medal at 2017 SEA Games

Filipino Olympian Michael Martinez on Sunday bagged a silver medal in men's figure skating at the 2017 Southeast Asian Games in Malaysia.
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PHL wins gold in women's 9-ball pool singles event

This win brings up our medal tally to 19 gold, 26 silver
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Murray pulls out of U.S. Open, may miss rest of season

The U.S. Open starts on Monday.
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SEA Games: Thais take dig at Malaysia over medals

Thailand took aim at table-topping Malaysia for stacking the sports program in their favor as they conceded defeat in the SEA Games medals race.
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I'm finished, says Mayweather after McGregor rout

Floyd Mayweather insisted he would head into a permanent retirement after sealing his place in boxing history with a 50th straight win.
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Mayweather stops McGregor in 10th round

Floyd Mayweather scored a stoppage victory over UFC champion Conor McGregor in the 10th round of their boxing fight on Saturday (Sunday Philippine time) in Las Vegas.  
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Palace urges public to continuously support Team PHL at SEA Games

'Puso para sa bayan!'
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Moment of truth as Mayweather-McGregor looms

Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor prepared for their money-spinning showdown on Saturday as Las Vegas crackled with anticipation for what is poised to become the richest fight in history.
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Gilas Pilipinas beats Indonesia, claims 2017 SEA Games gold

The Gilas Pilipinas basketball squad won the 2017 Southeast Asian Games gold medal on Saturday night after they defeated the Indonesia, 94-55.
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Hamilton equals Schumacher's pole record in 200th race

Triple world champion Lewis Hamilton equaled Formula One great Michael Schumacher's all-time record of 68 pole positions on Saturday with a dominant performance in Belgian Grand Prix qualifying.
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Judoka Kiyomi Watanabe earns 3-peat title after bagging gold in 2017 SEA Games

Filipino-Japanese judoka Kiyomi Watanabe on Saturday won her third straight judo gold medal in the Southeast Asian Games.
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Pinoy jins bag PHL's 1st taekwondo gold in 2017 SEA Games

The Philippines earned its first gold medal in taekwondo at the 2017 SEA Games in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Saturday.
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DOT to Arum: Don't drag Duterte's name into Pacquiao-Horn rematch

The Department of Tourism (DOT) on Saturday told Top Rank CEO Bob Arum not to drag President Rodrigo Duterte's name into the debate on the venue for the rematch between Filipino boxing icon and Senator Manny Pacquiao and Australian Jeff Horn.
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Palace praises PHL athletes in 2017 SEA Games in Malaysia

Malacañang on Saturday congratulated athletes who raked in medals and represented the Philippines in the 29th Southeast Asian Games (SEA) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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McGregor heavier for Mayweather showdown

Mixed martial arts star Conor McGregor will carry a sizeable weight advantage into his superfight with Floyd Mayweather after tipping the scales nearly four pounds heavier than the boxing legend here Friday.
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Santos, Cabagnot combine for 57 in SMB's win over GlobalPort

Arwind Santos and Alex Cabagnot combined for 57 big points as the San Miguel Beermen defeated the GlobalPort Batang Pier, 115-112, on Friday at the Araneta Coliseum in the 2017 PBA Governors' Cup.
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Rice goes for 38 as TNT adds to Phoenix's woes

Glen Rice Jr. poured in 38 points as the TNT KaTropa outlasted the Phoenix Fuel Masters, 110-103, on Friday in the 2017 PBA Governors' Cup.
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FEU-La Salle game in Davao ends in brawl

A bench-clearing brawl halted the exhibition game between De La Salle University and Far Eastern University on Friday, leading to a forfeiture for both teams.
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Gilas Pilipinas dispatches pesky Singapore to enter SEA Games finals

The Philippines turned back a spirited challenge for Singapore, 68-60, in the semifinals of the Southeast Asian Games basketball tournament on Friday in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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SEA Games gold medalist Huelgas shares how he bounced back from 'palpak' moments

Southeast Asian Games 2017 triathlon gold medalist Nikko Huelgas has brought home more than just pride and honor to the Philippines after he bagged gold medals back-to-back in the sports event on Monday in Malaysia.
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PHL hockey team makes history after winning 1st ever SEA Games gold

The Philippines made SEA Games history on Thursday after winning the first ever ice hockey gold medal in the biennial multi-sport event.
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Beram becomes 1st Pinoy double gold medalist in 2017 SEA Games

Sprinter Trenten Anthony Beram became the first Filipino athlete to win two gold medals in the 2017 SEA Games, after he emerged victorious in the Men's 400 meters Thursday night.
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NBA: Spurs lock up Ginobili for two more years

San Antonio legend Manu Ginobili re-signed with the Spurs on Thursday in a deal that should see him play all of a 16-year NBA career with the same team.
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LeBron James lashes out at jersey-burning fans

Cleveland superstar LeBron James lashed out on Thursday at Boston Celtics fans who burned their Isaiah Thomas jerseys after the point guard was traded to the Cavaliers.
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Vegas bookies dreading McGregor upset

Las Vegas bookmakers are nervously sweating on the outcome of Saturday's Floyd Mayweather-Conor McGregor superfight, which has already become the most heavily bet upon fight in the gambling city's history.
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Ronaldo wins UEFA Player of the Year award

Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo was named UEFA's Player of the Year, beating Lionel Messi and Gianluigi Buffon to the prize, European soccer's governing body announced during the Champions League group stage draw in Monaco on Thursday.
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PHL scores back-to-back gold medal victory in men's boxing

The Philippines on Thursday hit boxing gold in the 2017 SEA Games with a back-to-back gold medal victory from Zamboanga-native Eumir Felix Marcial and Filipino-British John Marvin.
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Organizers play down 'hiccups' as 16 hit by food poisoning

Southeast Asian Games chiefs on Thursday played down 'hiccups' at the event as they revealed that 16 Malaysian athletes had been hit by food poisoning in the competition's latest mishap.  
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Pinoy sprinter Beram, decathlete Toledo give PHL 2 more gold medals

The Philippines' gold medal haul at the Southeast Asian Games went further up to 10, after two Pinoys in athletics dashed their way to gold medal victory Wednesday night.
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Pacquiao sees Mayweather victory over McGregor in 'boring' showdown

Filipino boxing icon and Senator Manny Pacquiao believes that American boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. will prevail over mixed martial arts champion Conor McGregor in their scheduled showdown in Las Vegas, Nevada this coming Sunday (Manila time).  
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Mayweather, McGregor get ready for business

Conor McGregor vowed to destroy Floyd Mayweather here Wednesday as the two fighters faced off ahead of their money-spinning boxing duel that could become the richest fight in history.  
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Aces stay winless as Blackwater triumphs

The Alaska Aces went scoreless in the final 1:19 of double overtime to stay winless in the 2017 PBA Governors' Cup after absorbing a 111-106 defeat in the hands of the Blackwater Elite on Wednesday.
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Star stays spotless with win over Phoenix

The Star Hotshots remained unbeaten in the 2017 PBA Governors' Cup after cruising to a 100-81 win over the Phoenix Fuelmasters on Wednesday at the MOA Arena.
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Gilas Pilipinas dominates Malaysia despite 2 key players ejected

The Philippines rolled to its third straight win in the 2017 Southeast Asian Games basketball tournament after beating Malaysia, 98-66, on Wednesday in Kuala Lumpur.
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LeBron James back in PHL on September 2

NBA superstar LeBron James will be back in the Philippines on September 2 for an event by shoe brand Nike, 'where the country's finest basketball players will go head-to-head in a spectacle of competition and basketball culture,' the company said.
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PHL bags 8th gold medal via sprinter Eric Cray, still in 6th place of SEA Games

The Philippines now has eight gold medals in the 2017 SEA Games, but remains in sixth place -- right in the middle of the overall ranking of the 11-country biennial multi-sport event.
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Gilas Pilipinas team welcomed upon arrival from FIBA stint

A warm welcome was given to the Gilas Pilipinas team upon arrival at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 1 on Tuesday afternoon.
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Cavs reportedly trade Irving to Celtics for Thomas, other assets

The Cleveland Cavaliers reportedly agreed to trade All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving to the Boston Celtics in exchange for a package led by fellow All-Star point guard Isaiah Thomas.
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Celtics sign Irving from Cavaliers --team

The Boston Celtics signed Kyrie Irving from the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday in a blockbuster trade that saw Isaiah Thomas head in the opposition direction, the Celtics confirmed.
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Mayweather takes jab at 'heavy' McGregor

Floyd Mayweather believes Conor McGregor is struggling to make the weight for their cross-combat showdown as the final countdown to the superfight cranked into overdrive on Tuesday.
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McGregor must stick to what he knows, says former sparring partner

Conor McGregor should rely on the skills that have made him a two-weight UFC champ and not try to out-box unbeaten American Floyd Mayweather when the two clash in Las Vegas on Saturday, former sparring partner Steve Collins Junior told Reuters.
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Eustaquio headlines ONE Championship card in Indonesia

One-time world title challenger Geje Eustaquio of Baguio City's Team Lakay has been tapped to headline 'ONE Championship: Total Victory' against former ONE flyweight champion Kairat Akhmetov on September 16 at the Jakarta Convention Center in Jakarta, Indonesia.
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Gilas Pilipinas whips Myanmar by 95 points in SEA Games basketball

The Philippines bounced back from a tense encounter aganst Thailand by steamrolling Myanmar, 129-34, in the Southeast Asian Games basketball tournament in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Tuesday.
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PHL's gold medal haul climbs to 7 courtesy of gymnastics, wushu, fencing

The Philippines' gold medal haul in the 2017 Southeast Asian games has climbed further to seven, with the three latest medals coming in from gymnastics, wushu, and fencing.
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DOT Sec. Wanda Teo announces negotiations ongoing for Pacquiao-Horn rematch be held in PHL

Keeping fingers crossed!
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Pinoy gymnast gives PHL its 4th gold medal in 2017 SEA Games

Filipino gymnast Reyland Capellan's performance on Tuesday earned the Philippines its fourth gold medal in the 2017 Southeast Asian Games at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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Froome new Vuelta leader after coming third in first mountain stage

Chris Froome became the new leader of the Vuelta A Espana on Monday after finishing third in the mountainous stage three as Italian Vincenzo Nibali snatched the stage win in the final 400m of the race in the Pyrenees in Andorra.
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Schooling banishes 'rough summer' with easy win

Singapore's Olympic champion swimmer Joseph Schooling put a 'rough summer' behind him as he stormed to 50m butterfly gold in tournament-record time at the Southeast Asian Games on Monday.
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Pacquiao vs. Horn rematch confirmed for Brisbane

Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao's rematch with Australian Jeff Horn has been confirmed for Brisbane later this year, the city's mayor said on Monday.  
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Nikko Bryan Huelgas bags Philippines' 2nd gold in 2017 SEA Games

A Filipino athlete grabbed another gold for the Philippines in the 29th Southeast Asian Games in Malaysia.
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Alleged tampering by Lakers under investigation

The NBA is investigating the Los Angeles Lakers for alleged tampering involving Paul George after the Indiana Pacers filed a formal complaint.  
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Gilas Pilipinas survives Thailand scare to open SEA Games basketball

The Philippines survived a spirited challenge from a game Thailand side, 81-74, to open the Southeast Asian Games basketball tournament on Sunday in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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Rain or Shine rides Bullock en route to 32-pt victory over TNT

The Rain or Shine Elasto Painters pounced on TNT KaTropa early and never looked back, cruising to a 105-73 victory during Sunday's 2017 PBA Governors' Cup match at the Araneta Coliseum.
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Gilas Pilipinas escapes Jordan to finish 7th in FIBA Asia Cup

The Philippines placed seventh in the 2017 FIBA Asia Cup after defeating Jordan, 75-70, on Sunday.
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Malaysia apologizes to Indonesia over SEA Games flag blunder

Malaysia has apologized to Indonesia over the upside-down printing of the Indonesian flag in a souvenir guidebook handed out at the opening of the Southeast Asian Games.
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10 most infamous PBA moments of the last 30 years

 10 of the most unforgettable scenes -- for all the wrong reasons -- to have taken place in the PBA in the last 30 years
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Kyrgios sweeps away Nadal in Cincinnati quarter-final

The excitable Nick Kyrgios made short work of top-seeded Spaniard Rafael Nadal in a dazzling 6-2 7-5 victory on Friday at the Cincinnati Open.
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Chot Reyes ejected as Gilas Pilipinas falls to Lebanon

The Philippines lost its cool before losing big to home team Lebanon, 106-87, on Saturday in the classification round of the 2017 FIBA Asia Cup.
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Marathoner Mary Joy Tabal gives PHL 1st gold medal in 2017 SEA Games

Filipina Olympian Mary Joy Tabal on Saturday delivered the Philipines' first gold medal in the 29th Southeast Asian Games in Malaysia, after dominating the women's marathon.
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Former Yankees star Jeter welcomes new baby

Former New York Yankees great Derek Jeter and his wife Hannah have welcomed their first child --- a baby girl named Bella Raine.
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Durham delivers as Meralco defeats Phoenix

Allen Durham had an all-around game to lift the Meralco Bolts past the Phoenix Fuel Masters on Friday at the Araneta Coliseum in the 2017 PBA Governors' Cup.
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Barca plan shirt tribute for victims of deadly attack

Barcelona's players will bear the city's name on the back of their shirts in tribute to the victims of Thursday's deadly attack in the Catalan capital when they play Real Betis in La Liga on Sunday, the club said in a statement.
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Belingon wins by KO, Kelly falls short in KL

One-time world title challenger Kevin Belingon of Baguio City's Team Lakay proved once more that he's one of the most devastating strikers in mixed martial arts following a knockout victory over Reece McLaren on the undercard of 'ONE Championship: Quest for Greatness' Friday night at the Stadium Negara in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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Durant won't go to White House to visit Trump

If the Golden State Warriors are invited to White House, Kevin Durant said he will not visit with President Donald Trump to celebrate the team's 2017 championship.
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Pacquiao vs. Horn rematch likely confirmed soon, says Arum

Manny Pacquiao promoter Bob Arum is 'optimistic' a rematch between his fighter and Jeff Horn will be confirmed in the next few days, he told Reuters on Thursday.
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Mayweather unfazed by 'dirty' McGregor

Floyd Mayweather has accused Conor McGregor of 'fighting dirty' in training but is confident of a clean battle when the two men meet in their August 26 superfight.  
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Messi and Ronaldo duel to be world's best again

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi will again be duelling for the title of world's best footballer after their names once again headed the shortlist on Thursday for The Best FIFA Men's Player.
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Venus upset by Australian qualifier in Cincinnati

Ninth seed Venus Williams was upset 6-3 2-6 6-2 by Australian qualifier Ashleigh Barty in the second round of the Cincinnati Open on Wednesday, hampering the American's U.S. Open preparations.
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Mayweather, McGregor to wear lighter gloves

Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor will be allowed to wear lighter gloves when they clash in their Las Vegas superfight this month, it was confirmed on Wednesday.
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Gilas Pilipinas medal hopes end in nightmare defeat to South Korea

The Philippines' medal dreams in the 2017 FIBA Asia Cup are over, no thanks to familiar foe South Korea.
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Sepak Takraw gets first SEAG 2017 medal for PHL

The Philippine Sepak Takraw team bagged the country's first medal on Wednesday in the Southeast Asian Games (SEAG) 2017 after finishing second in the men's chinlone event 3 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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Games board, DOH sign agreement on free medical exams for pro boxers

The Games and Amusements Board and the Department of Health on Tuesday signed a memorandum of agreement to provide free medical examinations to professional boxers in select government hospitals.
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Trump makes racism 'fashionable' - LeBron James

Cleveland Cavaliers superstar LeBron James reacted swiftly Tuesday to US President Donald Trump's repeated claim that there was 'blame on both sides' in the deadly racial unrest in Charlottesville.
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Kasparov suffers first loss in comeback event

Chess legend Garry Kasparov on Tuesday suffered the first loss of his brief but highly anticipated comeback to the game, succumbing to fellow Russian Ian Nepomniachtchi after racking up four draws.
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Venus overpowers Riske at Cincinnati Masters

Ninth-seeded Venus Williams used her powerful serve and pinpoint shot making to defeat fellow American Alison Riske 6-2 6-0 in the first round of the Cincinnati Masters on Tuesday.
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Del Potro, Kyrgios advance, Raonic withdraws in Cincinnati

Juan Martin del Potro and Nick Kyrgios took positive steps in their U.S. Open preparation by ousting seeded opponents to reach the second round of the Cincinnati Open on Tuesday.
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Sharapova awarded main draw wildcard at US Open

Former world number one Maria Sharapova will make her first grand slam appearance in over 18 months after she was awarded a main draw wildcard for the upcoming U.S. Open, the tournament organizers confirmed on Tuesday.
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Buffon, Messi and Ronaldo on UEFA player of the year shortlist

Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Gianluigi Buffon have been nominated for the UEFA's Player of the Year award, the sport's European governing body said on Tuesday.
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PHL boxers at risk in brain scan scam

A total of 150 professional boxers in the Philippines have been banned for falsifying brain scan results aimed at detecting serious head injuries in the sport, regulators said Tuesday.
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Gilas center Standhardinger joining defending champion HK team in ABL

Filipino-German center Christian Standhardinger is set to ply his wares for the Hong Kong Eastern Lions in the ASEAN Basketball League.
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Federer pullouts from Cincinnati, hands number one spot to Nadal

Roger Federer has pulled out of the Cincinnati Open with a back injury, meaning Rafa Nadal will return next week as the world number one for the first time since 2014.
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League eases schedule for weary stars

The NBA announced its full 1,230-game schedule for the upcoming season, complete with tweaks designed to reduce wear-and-tear on players through the grinding 26-week campaign.
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Chess legend Kasparov rolls back the years in competitive return

Twelve years after trading chess for politics, Garry Kasparov proved Monday that time hadn't dulled his edge as he battled to a draw three times with a fellow Russian half his age in the opening game of a keenly anticipated comeback.
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Tiger Woods had five drugs in system at time of DUI arrest --report

Former world number one golfer Tiger Woods had five different drugs in his system when he was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence in May, according to an ESPN report on Monday.
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Ronaldo hit with five-match ban after shoving referee

Cristiano Ronaldo was banned for five matches for pushing the referee after he was shown a red card against Barcelona in Real Madrid's 3-1 Spanish Super Cup first leg victory on Sunday, the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) said on Monday.
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Fil-Am son of NBA's Metta World Peace to play for Gilas Pilipinas?

The former NBA star Metta World Peace wants his half-pinoy son, Jeron Artest, to take a shot at qualifying to play for Gilas Pilipinas.
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'Chess god' Kasparov returns to compete 12 years later

In a move electrifying the world of chess, former world champion Garry Kasparov is coming out of a 12-year retirement -- if only briefly -- to take on a new generation of players who have long worshipped him as the closest thing to a 'chess god.'
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Federer stunned by Zverev in Montreal final

German fourth seed Alexander Zverev upset Roger Federer 6-3 6-4 in the Rogers Cup final in Montreal on Sunday to join the Swiss right-hander as the most trophy-laden player on the ATP Tour this year with five titles.
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Sharapova withdraws from Cincinnati Open

Maria Sharapova has withdrawn from the Cincinnati Open with a nagging left arm injury she suffered during competition earlier this month, the former champion said on Sunday.
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McIlroy considering break to heal back muscle

Rory McIlroy said he was considering a break from golf to deal with a back muscle injury that left his left arm numb after his final round at the PGA Championship on Sunday.
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Svitolina dumps Wozniacki to clinch Toronto title

Ukrainian Elina Svitolina capped a remarkable week in Toronto by beating Dane Caroline Wozniacki 6-4 6-0 at the Rogers Cup on Sunday to capture her tour-leading fifth title of the season.
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Justin Thomas wins PGA Championship for first major title

Young American Justin Thomas validated his reputation as one of golf's great talents when he stormed to a two-stroke victory at the PGA Championship on Sunday.
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Bolt vows 'never again' after emotional London farewell

Usain Bolt took an emotional final bow on the track at the end of the World Championships in London on Sunday before declaring that, definitely and definitively, there was no way he would ever return to sprinting.
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Gilas Pilipinas repels Qatar in the FIBA Asia Cup

Already assured of the top spot in Group B and a bye into the quarterfinal round, Gilas still showed tremendous fighting heart as it played without Filipino-German center Christian Standhardinger and lost Calvin Abueva to injury in the second period.
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Gilas Pilipinas turns back Qatar to remain perfect in FIBA Asia Cup

Despite being assured of the top spot in its group, the Philippines pulled out all the stops to put out a pesky Qatar comeback, 80-74, to end the preliminary stage of the 2017 FIBA Asia Cup with a perfect record on Sunday.
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PBA: NLEX deals Meralco its first defeat at 2017 Governors' Cup

The NLEX Road Warriors poured in 37 points in the final period to deal the Meralco Bolts its first defeat of the conference, 100-94, on Sunday at the MOA Arena in the 2017 PBA Governors' Cup.
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PBA: Bench comes up big for Rain or Shine, keeps Kia winless

The Rain or Shine Elasto Painters got a lot of help from their bench as they carved out a 94-86 victory against the Kia Picanto on Sunday at the MOA Arena in Pasay City in the 2017 PBA Governors' Cup.
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'Chess god' Kasparov returns to compete 12 years later

In a move electrifying the world of chess, former world champion Garry Kasparov is coming out of a 12-year retirement Monday to take on a new generation of players who have long worshiped him as the closest thing to a 'chess god.'
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Bad weather stops Pinoy Aquaman's English Channel swim

Bad weather stopped Pinoy Aquaman Ingemar Macarine's attempt to cross the 33.7-kilometer English Channel in the United Kingdom on Sunday.
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Slick Britain win 4x100 relay as Bolt pulls up

Usain Bolt's final appearance on the track ended in agony on Saturday as he pulled up injured running the final leg of the World Championships 4x100 meters relay as Britain stunned the United States to win a shock gold medal.
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Fans pay big money for Mayweather-McGregor tickets

Fight fans attending the much-hyped boxing match between Floyd Mayweather and mixed martial artist Conor McGregor will have a chance to rub shoulders with the stars in Las Vegas -- but it won't come cheap.
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Aggressive Federer cruises to semi-finals in Montreal

Roger Federer reached the Rogers Cup semi-finals on Friday after coming to the net early and often in a straight sets victory over Roberto Bautista Agut on a windy day in Montreal.
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Pinoy Aquaman ready for English channel challenge

Ingemar Macarine, who is also known as the Pinoy Aquaman, aims to be the first Filipino open swimmer to cross the English Channel on Sunday.
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Gilas Pilipinas dispatches Iraq in FIBA Asia Cup

Gilas Pilipinas scored its second straight win in the 2017 FIBA Asia Cup in Lebanon after defeating Iraq, 84-68, on Friday night.
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Gilas Pilipinas pounds Iraq for 2nd FIBA Asia Cup win

Gilas Pilipinas used a furious 21-0 run in the third quarter to put away Iraq for its second win in the 2017 FIBA Asia Cup.
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PHL says 50 golds 'reasonable' in Malaysia

The Philippines is targeting 50 gold medals at the upcoming Southeast Asian Games in Malaysia, one of their biggest tallies on foreign soil, the head of the country's delegation said Friday.
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Celtics to play 76ers in London

The Boston Celtics will meet the Philadelphia 76ers at the O2 Arena in London in January for a regular NBA game, league officials announced Thursday.  
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McGregor fight won't go the distance, says Mayweather

Floyd Mayweather has said he has done his homework on mixed martial artist Conor McGregor and promised their multi-million dollar fight in Las Vegas on Aug. 26 will not go the distance.
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Karolina Pliskova reaches Rogers Cup quarters after Osaka retires

Czech Karolina Pliskova continued to settle in to her new role as world number by reaching the Rogers Cup quarter-finals when Japanese teenager Naomi Osaka was forced to retire with an abdominal injury on Thursday.
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Murray withdraws from Cincinnati Masters, eyes US Open return

World number one Andy Murray will not compete in the Cincinnati Masters next week due to an ongoing hip injury, but hopes to play at the U.S. Open in New York later this month, he said on Wednesday.
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Gilas Pilipinas slays China to open FIBA Asia Cup

Gilas Pilipinas upset defending champion China to open the 2017 FIBA Asia Cup on Tuesday in Lebanon.
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Fearless Romeo lifts Gilas past China to open 2017 FIBA Asia Cup

The Philippines got off to a rousing start in the 2017 FIBA Asia Cup in Lebanon, defeating Asian powerhouse China, 96-87, in a heated matchup to open the competition on Wednesday.
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World number one golfer Dustin Johnson says this could be his week at PGA

Dustin Johnson reckons he may be poised to give a winning performance in his 'home game' this week and shed four months of frustration at the PGA Championship at North Carolina's Quail Hollow starting on Thursday.
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Venus wins but Mladenovic, Ostapenko upset in Rogers Cup

Venus Williams prevailed in a three-setter but French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko and 13th seed Kristina Mladenovic crashed out of Rogers Cup with first round defeats on Monday.
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Marquez's retirement cake features a KO'd Pacquiao

Even in his retirement, Juan Manuel Marquez relishes his rivalry with Manny Pacquiao.
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Nadal eyes number one in Montreal with Murray sidelined

Rafael Nadal says he'll focus on the foes in front of him at the ATP Montreal Masters this week, and not on his chance to return to number one in the world.  
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Gatlin's father flays London crowd for booing son

Justin Gatlin's father has asked the fans to lay off his son after the 35-year-old was booed inside the London Stadium while accepting his 100 meters World Championships gold medal.
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Rain or Shine trades Jeff Chan to Phoenix

Rain or Shine has traded another longtime star, this time sending gunner Jeff Chan to the Phoenix Fuelmasters.
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Breaking down the Younghusbands? transfer to Davao Aguilas FC

A better financial package, with a reported longer duration of the contract, will be difficult to ignore, and knowing fully well the state of Philippine football, this will not and should not be taken against any Filipino football player plying his trade in the Philippines.
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Bowie snatches 100 meters from Ta Lou on the line

American Tori Bowie snatched the women's 100 meters from Marie-Josee Ta Lou on the line to win gold at the World Athletics Championships on Sunday and end Elaine Thompson's recent domination of the event.
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Bolts stay perfect with win over Kia

The Meralco Bolts leaned on a strong first half to defeat the Kia Picanto, 112-97, and thus stayed unbeaten in the elimination round of the 2017 PBA Governors' Cup on Sunday.
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Blackwater outlasts Phoenix for first win

The Blackwater Elite finally registered a victory after four games as they defeated the Phoenix Fuel Masters, 92-86, during Sunday's PBA Governors' Cup match at the Araneta Coliseum.
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Gatlin win 'not the perfect script' says IAAF president Coe

Justin Gatlin's win in the 100 meters at the World Athletics Championships was 'not the perfect script', IAAF president Sebastian Coe said on Sunday.
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Gatlin stuns Bolt to win 100m world title

Justin Gatlin ruined Usain Bolt's farewell party when the 35-year-old American won the world 100 meters title on Saturday, beating the Jamaican superstar into third and sparking a chorus of boos from a London crowd unhappy with his doping past.
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Devance does the damage as Ginebra overwhelms NLEX

Joe Devance had a huge game, scoring 23 points to lead the hot-shooting Barangay Ginebra San Miguel past the NLEX Road Warriors, 110-97, at the Calasiao Sports Complex in the elimination round of the 2017 PBA Governors' Cup.
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Pinoy fighter Eric Kelly falls to former Japanese champ in Macau

In a battle of cage veterans, former ONE lightweight champion Kotetsu Boku of Japan overcame an early scare to bag a stoppage victory over Baguio City's Eric Kelly during Saturday's undercard at the 'ONE Championship: Kings and Conquerors' in Macau's Cotai Arena.
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Star slays San Miguel to stay perfect; TNT keeps Alaska winless

The Star Hotshots saw their 12-point lead reduced to just two before hanging on to defeat the San Miguel Beermen, 104-98, during Friday's 2017 PBA Governors' Cup match at the Araneta Coliseum.
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Injured Wawrinka to miss US Open title defense

Reigning US Open champion Stan Wawrinka will miss his title defense to have knee surgery and will sit out the rest of the year, the world number four announced on Friday.
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South Korea ready to host 2018 Winter Olympics

The South Korean government expressed its readiness to host the February 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea.
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NBA star Steph Curry shoots 74 in solid round against professionals

Stephen Curry was not quite as accurate on the golf course as he is on the hardwood, but the NBA star did not embarrass himself when he teed it up on the secondary Web.com Tour on Thursday.
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Murray, Cilic pull out of Rogers Cup with injuries

World number one Andy Murray and big-hitting Croatian Marin Cilic withdrew from the Rogers Cup on Thursday as injuries continued to take a toll on the Canadian hardcourt event.
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Wladimir Klitschko announces his retirement

Ukraine's former heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko announced his retirement from boxing on Thursday.  
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Sudan-born Aussie forward Mathiang signs with Hornets

Sudan-born Australian forward Mangok Mathiang and American guard Marcus Paige signed NBA contracts Wednesday with the Charlotte Hornets.
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9 reasons why Ginebra fans will live and die with their Gin Kings

 Or why, despite their many setbacks, we're still as rabid as our fathers were for Jaworski's team  
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Sharapova withdraws from Stanford with injury

Maria Sharapova has withdrawn from the Stanford Classic ahead of her second round match on Wednesday due to soreness in her left arm, the former world number one said.
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Fajardo fuels San Miguel past TNT

June Mar Fajardo had 27 points to lead the San Miguel Beermen in a shootout against the TNT KaTropa, 97-91, to remain unbeaten in the 2017 PBA Governors' Cup held on Wednesday at the Araneta Coliseum.
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Vets take charge as Ginebra guts Kia

Greg Slaughter and Mark Caguioa provided some veteran leadership on Wednesday, as Barangay Ginebra San Miguel relied on their high-powered offense to cruise past the Kia Picanto, 120-99, at the Araneta Coliseum in the 2017 PBA Governors' Cup.  
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NBA champ Steph Curry set to tee it up in Web.com tourney

Stephen Curry, a two-time NBA Most Valuable Player and two-time champion with the Golden State Warriors, has a relatively modest goal when he tees it up on the Web.com golf tour Thursday. 
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Thiam the one to watch in London worlds heptathlon

Nafissatou Thiam might have been a surprise gold medalist in the heptathlon at last year's Olympic Games, but a record-breaking performance two months ago suggests Rio was no fluke and she'll be the one to watch in the World Athletics Championship this weekend.
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