Pacquiao starts training ahead of Broner fight

With his next match coming in less than two months, boxing champion and Senator Manny Pacquiao has started getting in shape with intensive training in the United States, according to a report of Mav Gonzales on "24 Oras."
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North, South Korea join hands to win UNESCO status for wrestling

North and South Korea marked a new step in their reconciliation efforts Monday as UNESCO accepted a joint bid for Korean wrestling to be recognized as one of the world's most treasured cultural practices.
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Raptors’ Leonard snipes back at Popovich

One day after San Antonio coach Gregg Popovich criticized the leadership abilities of former Spurs star Kawhi Leonard, the two-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year shot back verbally.  
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Rubio, Gobert guide Jazz past Kings

Ricky Rubio amassed 27 points, seven rebounds and five assists while Rudy Gobert added 18 points, 15 rebounds and five assists to lead the Utah Jazz to a 133-112 win over the host Sacramento Kings on Sunday night.  
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Raptors rough up Heat for 5th win in row

Kawhi Leonard scored 29 points and grabbed 10 rebounds as the Toronto Raptors defeated the visiting Miami Heat 125-115 for their fifth win in a row.  
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Drummond leads Pistons past Suns, 118-107

Andre Drummond led a balanced attack with 19 points, 16 rebounds and five steals and the host Detroit Pistons downed the Phoenix Suns 118-107 on Sunday.
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Magic topple Lakers again

Nikola Vucevic scored 31 points and grabbed 15 rebounds Sunday as the visiting Orlando Magic upended the Los Angeles Lakers for the second time in eight days, earning a 108-104 victory.
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Arvin Tolentino is grateful to both FEU and former team Ateneo

As the final buzzer was heard at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Sunday, with the Ateneo Blue Eagles victorious over the FEU Tamaraws, Morayta forward Arvin Tolentino crossed the court and paid his respects to his former teammates from Katipunan.
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Azkals advance to AFF Suzuki Cup semis after draw with Indonesia

The Philippines will enter the AFF Suzuki Cup semis after their Sunday match with Indonesia in Jakarta ended in a scoreless draw.
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Hamilton ends season with a win in Abu Dhabi

Five times world champion Lewis Hamilton signed off in style on the Formula One season on Sunday with victory in Abu Dhabi, his 11th win of the campaign, and a points record.
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NBA roundup: Warriors edge Kings in final seconds

Klay Thompson capped a 31-point performance with a put-back of his own miss with 5.8 seconds remaining Saturday night to give the Golden State Warriors a 117-116 victory over the Sacramento Kings in Oakland, Calif.
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Ateneo routs FEU, books third straight UAAP Finals stint

The Ateneo Blue Eagles are once again going to the UAAP Finals after demolishing the FEU Tamaraws, 80-61, Sunday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
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Milwaukee Bucks waiving guard Meeks after suspension served --report

Guard Jodie Meeks was set to be released by the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night, according to league sources at ESPN.
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Hamilton on pole for final race of the season

Five-times Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton led a Mercedes front-row lockout with a blistering pole position at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Saturday.
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Adamson's Pumaren expects a ‘classic’ do-or-die game against UP

For Adamson head coach Franz Pumaren, a "classic" game loomed as both the Adamson Soaring Falcons and UP Fighting Maroons were both out to make history.
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Brandon Vera after win over Cerilli: ‘I can still do it’

Reigning ONE heavyweight champion Brandon Vera has no doubt that he's still capable of competing inside the cage following his first-round knockout victory over Mauro Cerilli in the main event of "ONE: Conquest of Champions" Friday night at Mall of Asia Arena.
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Akhuetie still a bright spot for UP despite illness

It seems that UP's Bright Akhuetie, though still thought of as invincible, was nevertheless human after all.
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Paul Desiderio's collegiate career not at an end due to ‘atin 'to’ mentality

With the game tied at 69 and with less than six seconds left in the clock, Paul Desiderio went for the shot that almost sealed the deal for the UP Fighting Maroons.
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UP survives late Adamson run, forces do-or-die for Finals slot

The UP Fighting Maroons' story is not yet over as they forced a rubber match against the Adamson Soaring Falcons, 73-71, Saturday at the Mall of Asia Arena.
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Raptors outgun Wizards, Durant shines as Warriors snap losing skid

Kevin Durant scored 32 points as the two-time defending NBA champion Golden State Warriors halted their worst losing streak in over five years with a 125-97 win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night.
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Folayang reflects on win over Khan, says age is just a number

MANILA--Two-time ONE lightweight world champion Eduard Folayang of Baguio City's Team Lakay knew that Amir Khan had dynamite in his hands when he battled the young knockout artist in the co-main event of 'ONE: Conquest of Champions' Friday night at Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay.
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Richardson helps Heat hold off Bulls’ rally

Josh Richardson scored 12 of his 27 points in the fourth quarter to lead the Miami Heat to a 103-96 win over the host Chicago Bulls on Friday night.
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Celtics’ Irving says he intends to retire by mid-30s

Boston Celtics star Kyrie Irving reiterated his apology for saying "F--- Thanksgiving" on Friday, but he also gave fans fair warning that he won't be around forever.
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Coric, Cilic put Croatia in charge of Davis Cup final

Borna Coric and Marin Cilic put Croatia in command of the Davis Cup final on Friday, leaving hosts and defending champions France facing what looks like mission impossible.
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Clippers post OT win to halt Grizzlies' win streak

Montrezl Harrell recorded 22 points and 11 rebounds off the bench and Danilo Gallinari added 20 as the Los Angeles Clippers rallied to earn a 112-107 overtime victory at home Friday and end the Memphis Grizzlies' five-game winning streak.
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Timberwolves down Nets for first road win

Derrick Rose scored 11 of his 25 points in the fourth quarter while Karl Anthony-Towns shook off early foul trouble and scored 17 of his 21 points in the third as the Minnesota Timberwolves picked up their first road win with a 112-102 victory over the Brooklyn Nets Friday afternoon.
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Stephen Curry involved in multi-car crash

Two-time NBA MVP Stephen Curry escaped serious injury Friday morning after being involved in a multi-car smash while en route to the Golden State Warriors' practice facility.
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Bottas puts Mercedes on top in Abu Dhabi practice

Valtteri Bottas kept up his hopes of ending the year on a high after setting the fastest lap in practice for Formula One's season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Friday.
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Brandon Vera makes quick work of Mauro Cerilli to retain ONE heavyweight title

Reigning ONE heavyweight champion Brandon Vera needed just 64 seconds to retain his title following a knockout victory over Mauro Cerilli in the main event of 'ONE: Conquest of Champions' Friday night at Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay.
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Eduard Folayang outclasses Amir Khan to win ONE lightweight title

The face of Philippine MMA Eduard Folayang is the ONE lightweight world champion once again following a highly dominant performance en route to a unanimous decision nod over Amir Khan in the co-main event of "ONE: Conquest of Champions" Friday night at Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay.
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Honorio Banario decisions Rahul Raju on ONE: Conquest of Champions

Former ONE featherweight champion Honorio Banario of Baguio City's Team Lakay is back on the winner's column following a unanimous decision win over Rahul Raju on the undercard of 'ONE: Conquest of Champions' Friday night at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.
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Jeremy Miado impresses in second round stoppage of Peng Xue Wen

Filipino striker Jeremy Miado delivered his best performance yet in a highly dominant victory over Peng Xue Wen on the undercard of 'ONE: Conquest of Champions' Friday night at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay.
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Azkals draw vs. Thailand shows we should fear no one

The match was billed as a big test for the Philippines against the gold standard of Southeast Asian football, and the Azkals rose to the occasion with a strong and disciplined performance.
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Celtics' Irving apologizes for Thanksgiving comments

Boston Celtics star Kyrie Irving apologized Thursday for comments about the Thanksgiving holiday, saying he was frustrated by his team's latest loss and meant no disrespect.
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Eduard Folayang out to prove his best days are far from over

The 34-year-old Folayang is slated to battle the Singaporean knockout artist for the vacant ONE lightweight world title in the co-main event of ONE: Conquest of Champions on November 23 at Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay.
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Honorio Banario unfazed with late minute replacement of opponent

Banario was originally scheduled to battle Dae Sung Park on the undercard of ONE: Conquest of Champions on November 23 at Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay.
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Eduard Folayang ready to mix it up with Amir Khan

Khan, mostly known as a striker, is coming off a first round submission victory over Folayang's teammate Honorio Banario this past September.
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Marc Gasol’s last-second free throws lead Grizzlies past Spurs

Marc Gasol converted the game-tying and winning free throws with 0.7 seconds to play as part of his 20-point, 10-rebound performance, and Mike Conley poured in 30 points with nine assists as the visiting Memphis Grizzlies outlasted the San Antonio Spurs 104-103 on Wednesday.
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Cleveland fans welcome LeBron, who leads Lakers to win

LeBron James scored 32 points, grabbed 14 rebounds and dished out seven assists to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a come-from-behind 109-105 win on Wednesday in his return to Cleveland.
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Raptors ride Lowry’s triple-double to win over Hawks

Toronto guard Kyle Lowry had a triple-double, and center Jonas Valanciunas scored a season-high 24 points to lead the Raptors to a 124-108 win at Atlanta on Wednesday, handing the Hawks their ninth consecutive defeat.  
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Hornets cruise past Pacers

Kemba Walker was good but not great Wednesday night, yet the rest of the Charlotte Hornets responded with one of their best performances of the season in a 127-109 victory over the visiting Indiana Pacers.  
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Better late than never? Woods, Mickelson prepare for 'The Match'

A must-see collision between two of golf's greatest rivals or a cynical multi-million-dollar cash-grab?
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Pacers' Oladipo ruled out vs. Hornets

Indiana Pacers star Victor Oladipo won't suit up for Wednesday night's game against the Hornets in Charlotte as he continues to recover from a sore right knee.
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Roach reunites with Pacquiao for January fight -- report

Veteran trainer Freddie Roach has agreed to reunite with Manny Pacquiao for the Filipino fighter's bout with Adrien Broner in January, it was reported on Wednesday.
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Pacquiao, Roach meet for the first time after over a year in Beverly Hills

World boxing champion Manny Pacquiao and his longtime trainer Freddy Roach have met and talked for the first in over a year.
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Azkals battle defending champ Thailand to draw in Suzuki Cup

The Philippines overcame a second-half deficit to come out with a 1-1 draw against defending champion Thailand in the 2018 AFF Suzuki Cup on Wednesday.
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Raptors edge Magic on Green’s buzzer-beater

Danny Green hit a 6-foot jump shot at the buzzer to give the visiting Toronto Raptors a 93-91 victory over the Orlando Magic on Tuesday night.  
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NBA-worst Cavs cut ties with J.R. Smith in post-LeBron revamp

J.R. Smith, who helped the Cleveland Cavaliers win the 2016 NBA title, will no longer play for the league-worst Cavs as they try to rebuild after losing superstar LeBron James.  
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Durant's cursing costs him $25K

The war of words continues for Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant. And this time it cost him.
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Pacquiao, Roach at loggerheads over reunion

Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao said Tuesday he hopes to be reunited with long-time trainer Freddie Roach for his January bout against Adrien Broner but admitted he had not spoken to the veteran cornerman about renewing their partnership.
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There will be no such thing as ring rust on Friday - Brandon Vera

There would be no such thing as ring rust when reigning ONE heavyweight champion Brandon Vera defends his title against Mauro Cerilli of Italy.
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World record holders Kipchoge and Mayer nominated for athlete of the year

The world's fastest marathon runner Eliud Kipchoge and world decathlon record holder Kevin Mayer are among five nominees for the IAAF's male athlete of the year, the federation announced on Tuesday.
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UFC to open ‘world’s largest MMA center’ in Shanghai

UFC made a major play for the potentially huge Chinese market on Tuesday, saying it will invest $13 million to open the world's largest MMA training and development base in Shanghai.
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Clippers top Hawks, extend winning streak to five

Tobias Harris and Montrezl Harrell combined to score 49 points and lead the visiting Los Angeles Clippers to their fifth straight win, a 127-119 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Monday.  
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Davis leads explosive Pelicans over Spurs

Anthony Davis scored 29 points to lead four New Orleans players with more than 20 points as the host Pelicans routed the San Antonio Spurs 140-126 on Monday night.  
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Wizards’ John Wall reportedly fined, put on trade block

With the Washington Wizards in 11th place in the Eastern Conference, All-Star guards John Wall and Bradley Beal -- and all other players on the roster -- are available in trade talks, ESPN reported Monday, citing league sources.  
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NBA fines Heat’s Josh Richardson for tossing shoe into stands

Miami Heat guard Josh Richardson was fined $25,000 by the NBA on Monday for throwing one of his shoes into the stands during a game.  
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Bulls guard Valentine out 4-6 months due to ankle surgery

The Chicago Bulls guard Denzel Valentine will have reconstructive surgery on his left ankle next week, the team announced Monday.
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Pacquiao not letting Mayweather talk distract from Broner bout

Talk of a rematch with Floyd Mayweather must wait until after January's WBA welterweight title defence against Adrien Broner, Manny Pacquiao said on Monday.
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F3 driver Floersch has surgery after huge Macau crash

Teenage German Formula Three driver Sophia Floersch has had successful surgery with "no fear of paralysis" after an aerial crash at the Macau Grand Prix, her team boss said on Monday.
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Heat’s Josh Richardson ejected for shoe toss

Miami Heat guard Josh Richardson might be facing punishment from the NBA after he threw one of his shoes into the crowd Sunday night, leading to his ejection.  
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As seen on the faces of UAAP cheerdancers: The worst Monday ever

As demonstrated by the ultra-expressive, superbly flexible athletes of the UAAP Cheerdance competition
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Aldridge leads Spurs past short-handed Warriors

LaMarcus Aldridge poured in 24 points and grabbed 18 rebounds, and DeMar DeRozan added 20 points, including five in the final three minutes, as the San Antonio Spurs defeated the visiting Golden State Warriors 104-92 on Sunday (Monday, PHL time).
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LeBron drops 51 as Lakers rout Heat

LeBron James scored a season-high 51 points as the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the host Miami Heat 113-97 on Sunday night.  
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Marc Gasol-led Grizzlies dispatch Timberwolves

Marc Gasol scored 26 points, grabbed 13 rebounds and made four 3-point shots to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a 100-87 road win on Sunday against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
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Dovizioso wins thrilling MotoGP season finale in Valencia

Italian Andrea Dovizioso mastered wet conditions in a dramatic two-part race to win the MotoGP season finale at the Valencia Grand Prix on Sunday.
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Ogier seals sixth successive world title in Australia

France's Sebastien Ogier secured his sixth consecutive world rally championship title when his two remaining rivals failed to finish stages on the third day of the season-ending Rally Australia at Coffs Harbour on Sunday.
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Mavs hand Warriors 3rd loss in 4 games

Rookie Luka Doncic hit the go-ahead hook shot with 70 seconds left, and the host Dallas Mavericks halted a 10-game losing streak to the Golden State Warriors with a dramatic 112-109 victory Saturday night (Sunday, PHL time).
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Vucevic, Augustin lead Magic past Lakers

A big second quarter helped the host Orlando Magic snap the Los Angeles Lakers' four-game win streak with a 130-117 win Saturday night (Sunday, PHL time).
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Clippers rally from 15 down to defeat Nets

Danilo Gallinari scored a season-high 28 points and Tobias Harris added 27 as the Los Angeles Clippers overcame a 15-point deficit and posted a 127-119 victory Saturday over the host Brooklyn Nets.
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Pelicans point guard Payton to undergo finger surgery

New Orleans Pelicans point guard Elfrid Payton will undergo surgery on his fractured left pinky finger sometime next week, coach Alvin Gentry told reporters on Saturday.
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UAAP Cheerdance Competition: 30-second snippets

So creative!
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Mitchell scores 28, paces Jazz past Celtics

Donovan Mitchell scored 28 points to power the visiting Utah Jazz to a 98-86 victory over the Boston Celtics on Saturday night.
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Warriors' Kerr giving Green 'some time off'

Golden State forward Draymond Green will sit out Saturday night's game at Dallas because of an injured toe, but head coach Steve Kerr doesn't sound as if he's in a hurry to rush him back.
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Zverev stuns Federer, will be up against Djokovic in ATP Finals

Alexander Zverev claimed one of most significant wins of his fledgling career as he beat Roger Federer to reach the ATP Finals title match but became an unwitting pantomime villain in bizarre scenes at the 02 Arena on Saturday.
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Djokovic thumps Anderson to set up final clash with Zverev at ATP Finals

Novak Djokovic produced a masterful display to outclass South Africa's Kevin Anderson 6-2, 6-2 on Saturday to set up an ATP Finals title showdown with Alexander Zverev.
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PHL Azkals, Thailand maintain perfect start in Asean Championship

Thailand's Korrakot Wiriyaudomsiri scored direct from a corner as the holders beat Indonesia 4-2 in the Asean Football Federation Championship on Saturday, while Sven-Goran Eriksson notched up his second win in a row as the Philippine Azkals' coach.
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Players let rip in flatulence row at Grand Slam

Players set more than just their arrows flying at the Grand Slam of Darts this week, with opponents rowing over who had emitted noxious smells during their match, media reported on Saturday.
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Mayweather and kick-boxer will aim to ‘knock out’ in exhibition - promoter

Boxing superstar Floyd Mayweather Jr and a Japanese kick-boxer half his age will be aiming to knock each other out next month, despite the match-up being an exhibition, the fight's Japanese promoter said Saturday.
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NU wins 5th UAAP Cheerdance title; FEU bags 2nd, Adamson 3rd

The National University is back on top of the UAAP Cheerdance Competition, securing its fifth title on Saturday at SM Mall of Asia Arena.
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Irving leads Celtics past Raptors, 76ers and Bucks win

Kyrie Irving scored 23 of his 43 points in the fourth quarter and overtime Friday as the Boston Celtics made a statement with a 123-116 victory over the NBA's Eastern Conference leading Toronto Raptors.
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Eduard Folayang feels he can be a world champion again

Former ONE lightweight champion Eduard Folayang, ahead of his upcoming showdown against Amir Khan of Singapore, says his best days are not yet over.
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Brandon Vera confident of a successful title defense

Brandon Vera is confident that the ONE heavyweight title is staying in the Philippines.
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Surging Clippers hold off slumping Spurs

Lou Williams scored 23 points off the bench, including nine over the final four minutes, and Danilo Gallinari added 19 as the Los Angeles Clippers held off the visiting San Antonio Spurs down the stretch to continue their winning ways with a 116-111 victory Thursday.  
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Japanese promoter insists Mayweather will compete at MMA event

TOKYO - Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather's proposed fight against Japanese kickboxer Tenshin Nasukawa will definitely go ahead on New Year's Eve, according to the CEO of the promotional company organizing the mixed martial arts event.  
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Harden, Rockets rout Curry-less Warriors

James Harden scored 12 of his team-high 27 points in the third quarter, and the Houston Rockets rode a balanced offensive attack to a 107-86 victory over the visiting Golden State Warriors on Thursday.  
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Lakers guard Rondo to have surgery on broken right hand

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Rajon Rondo will have surgery to repair a broken right hand, the NBA team said Thursday, and will likely miss several weeks.  
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Rockets part ways with Carmelo Anthony

After on-court struggles, off-court rumors and reports of his dwindling role with the team, Carmelo Anthony is on his way out of Houston.  
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Normal service resumed as Federer breezes into semis

LONDON -- A few days after it appeared as though a Roger Federer impersonator had gatecrashed the 02 Arena, the Swiss great resumed normal service to outplay Kevin Anderson and reach the last four of the ATP Finals on Thursday.
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LeBron hits scoring milestone as Lakers beat Blazers

LeBron James scored a season-high 44 points and passed Wilt Chamberlain for No. 5 on the all-time NBA scoring list while leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a 126-117 victory against the visiting Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday.
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Struggling Suns rise to occasion, whip Spurs

TJ Warren poured in 27 points to lead five teammates in double-figure scoring as the hapless Phoenix Suns took out a month's worth of frustration with a resounding 116-96 win over the visiting San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday.  
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Butler beaten on debut as Magic rally stuns Sixers; Raptors lose

Nikola Vucevic scored 30 points as the Orlando Magic staged a fourth quarter comeback to hand Jimmy Butler a defeat on his debut for the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday.  
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Balanced Celtics run away from visiting Bulls

Jaylen Brown scored 18 points on 8-for-14 shooting, and the Boston Celtics cruised to a 111-82 win over the visiting Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night.  
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Pacquiao, Broner to unveil fight details next week

Boxing star and senator Manny Pacquiao together with former world welterweight champion Adrien Broner will announce details Monday in New York about their upcoming bout, expected in January at Las Vegas.
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CJ Cansino stays optimistic despite injury

Despite being diagnosed with a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), CJ Cansino believes his injury has a “purpose.”
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DLSU coach to focus resources on immediate challenges

A Final Four ticket was within reach for the DLSU Green Archers, but with their loss against the UP Fighting Maroons, the Taft-based squad may have to wait a little longer.
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UP Maroons coach astounded over Final Four finish

It took a while for UP head coach Bo Perasol to let the reality of the UP Fighting Maroons making it to the Final Four sink in.
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Former world number two Agnieszka Radwanska announces retirement

Polish tennis player Agnieszka Radwanska said on Wednesday that she has decided to end her 13 year-long career due to health reasons.
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Breaking down the Azkals' solid win against Singapore

The Philippines opened their 2018 Suzuki Cup campaign with a narrow 1-0 victory over regional rivals Singapore on a balmy evening in Panaad Stadium in Bacolod.
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UP whips La Salle, books first UAAP final four ticket in 21 years

The University of the Philippines will be in the final four of the UAAP men's basketball tournament for the first time in 21 years.
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Ateneo dominates UST, locks top spot in Final Four

Closing out their elimination campaign, the Ateneo de Manila Blue Eagles dominated the UST Growling Tigers, 102-62, Wednesday at the Mall of Asia Arena.
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Short-handed Warriors handle Hawks

Jonas Jerebko recorded a 14-point, 13-rebound double-double in place of suspended Draymond Green, helping the Golden State Warriors pull away from the Atlanta Hawks for a 110-103 victory Tuesday night in Oakland, Calif.  
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Warriors suspend Green one game without pay

Draymond Green received a one-game suspension without pay from the Golden State Warriors for "conduct detrimental to the team" in the fallout from Monday night's explosive exchange with All-Star teammate Kevin Durant.
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Clarkson, Thompson lead struggling Cavs over Hornets

Jordan Clarkson scored 24 points off the bench, and Tristan Thompson had 21 rebounds as part of a double-double as the injury-ravaged Cleveland Cavaliers came together for a resounding 113-89 thumping of the visiting Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday night.  
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With eyes on prize, Butler arrives, shares Philadelphia 76ers’ vision

With Minnesota in his rearview mirror, Jimmy Butler sees happy days ahead for himself and the Philadelphia 76ers.
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Warriors' Durant, Green have heated exchange

Golden State All-Stars Kevin Durant and Draymond Green had a heated exchange Monday night following Green's costly turnover at the end of regulation in the Warriors' 121-116 overtime loss to the Los Angeles Clippers.
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Azkals' Eriksson era starts with a win

Sven-Goran Eriksson started his stint as Philippines head coach with a 1-0 win over Singapore in their ASEAN  Football Federation Championship opener on Tuesday evening.
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Azkals defeat Singapore to open 2018 AFF Suzuki Cup

The Philippines gave the raucous crowd at Panaad Stadium in Bacolod City plenty to celebrate about on Tuesday in a 1-0 victory over Singapore to open the 2018 AFF Suzuki Cup.
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Lou Williams sparks Clippers over Warriors in OT upset

Lou Williams scored 25 points from the bench as the Los Angeles Clippers upset the league-leading Golden State Warriors 121-116 in a wild overtime thriller at the Staples Center on Monday.
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Six Kings hit double figures in edging Spurs

Bogdan Bogdanovic poured in 22 points off the bench to lead six Kings players in double figures as Sacramento came on late to beat the visiting San Antonio Spurs 104-99 on Monday.
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John Wall’s 25 helps Wizards beat Magic

John Wall had 25 points and 10 assists, Bradley Beal added 21 points and the Washington Wizards defeated the visiting Orlando Magic 117-109 Monday night for their second straight win.  
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Holiday, Moore push Pelicans past Raptors

Jrue Holiday had 29 points and 14 assists, E'Twaun Moore scored 30 points and the visiting New Orleans Pelicans defeated the Toronto Raptors 126-110 Monday night.  
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Stephen Curry to miss two more games

Golden State star Stephen Curry will miss at least two more games with a groin strain, Warriors coach Steve Kerr confirmed Monday.
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Skywalker Samboy Lim’s statue rises in Valenzuela

“Kayong mga taga-Valenzuela, kayo ang idol niya, lumalaban po si Skywalker. Hindi pa lang po siya nakakakita, hindi pa siya nakakapagsalita pero nakakarinig, nakakaintindi, tumatawa pagka- nakakatawa ang kuwento o umiiyak,” Samboy Lim's wife Darlene Berberabe said.  
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Lillard-Kyrie duel: Blazers outlast Celtics

Damian Lillard scored 19 points and dished out 12 assists and Al-Farouq Aminu sank a pair of 3-pointers down the stretch as the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Boston Celtics 100-94 Sunday night.  
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Brook Lopez’s 3-point barrage helps Bucks edge Nuggets

Brook Lopez scored a season-high 28 points and Giannis Antetokounmpo had 22 points, nine rebounds and eight assists as the Milwaukee Bucks beat the host Denver Nuggets 121-114 on Sunday night.  
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Harden, Rockets drop Pacers to win first at home

James Harden scored a game-high 40 points and led a scorching shooting performance by the Houston Rockets in their 115-103 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Sunday at Toyota Center.  
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Rockets GM calls Anthony rumors 'unfair'

While Houston's Carmelo Anthony missed his second straight game with an illness Sunday night, Rockets general manager Daryl Morey told reporters that the 15-time All-Star forward is still a member of the organization.
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Federer falls flat against Nishikori, Anderson qualifies for ATP Finals

Roger Federer was handed the Sunday night prime time slot for the opening match of his 16th ATP Finals but fluffed his lines in an error-strewn 7-6(4) 6-3 defeat by Kei Nishikori.
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Hamilton wins in Brazil as Mercedes take fifth constructors' title

Lewis Hamilton won the Brazilian Grand Prix from pole position on Sunday as Mercedes clinched the Formula One constructors' world championship for the fifth year in a row.
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Bong Go named head of PHL team delegation at next FIBA window

The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas on Sunday named former Special Assistant to the President Christopher "Bong" Go as head of delegation for Team Pilipinas in the upcoming FIBA window.
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Ateneo gets twice-to-beat advantage with victory over rivals La Salle

The Archers stayed close to Ateneo with less than five minutes left in the game, 63-58, but the Katipunan-based squad made their run to extend their lead to 13
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Kevin Belingon reveals the weaknesses he saw in Bibiano Fernandes

MANILA--Newly crowned ONE undisputed bantamweight world champion Kevin Belingon of Team Lakay revealed the weaknesses he saw in Bibiano Fernandes following his split  decision victory over the latter this past Friday at Indoor Stadium in Singapore.
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Tams tame Bulldogs, keep Final Four hopes alive

The FEU Tamaraws are still in the running for a Final Four slot after winning over the NU Bulldogs, 79-74, Sunday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
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Curry-less Warriors beat Nets, Lakers topple Kings

Kevin Durant scored 28 points and unheralded Quinn Cook delivered 27 as the defending champion Golden State Warriors rallied without injured star Stephen Curry to beat the Brooklyn Nets 116-100.
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Siakam's 23 points help Raptors beat Knicks

Pascal Siakam scored 14 of his career-best 23 points in the third quarter and the Toronto Raptors remained undefeated at home with a 128-112 victory over the New York Knicks on Saturday afternoon.
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Hamilton on pole in Brazil, Vettel summoned to stewards

Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton handed Mercedes their 100th pole position at the Brazilian Grand Prix on Saturday while Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel qualified second but faced a stewards' investigation for a weighbridge incident.
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Aldin Ayo promises to have rookie Cansino ready for next year

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Adamson escapes UE’s hot start, tightens hold on second spot

The Adamson Soaring Falcons escaped the hot UE Red Warriors to solidify their hold in the second spot of the standings, 85-72, Saturday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
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Mercedes' Bottas tops practice timesheets in Brazil

Mercedes returned to the top of the timesheets on Friday in practice for a Brazilian Grand Prix that looks set to deliver them a fifth successive Formula One constructors' world championship.
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Warriors star Stephen Curry out at least a game with injury

Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry has been ruled out of Saturday's game against the Brooklyn Nets because of an abductor strain, coach Steve Kerr told reporters on Friday.
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Players' towel habits can be ridiculous -- Zverev

Alexander Zverev will feel the heat in a group including world number one Novak Djokovic at the ATP Finals next week but you will not see the German reaching for his towel.
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Bucks school Warriors, Thunder thump Rockets

The Milwaukee Bucks made a statement Thursday with a 134-111 victory over the Golden State Warriors, snapping the  two-time defending champions' eight-game NBA winning streak.
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Kevin Belingon dethrones Bibiano Fernandes in Singapore

A new king in the bantamweight division has been crowned following a split decision victory by Team Lakay's Kevin Belingon over Bibiano Fernandes to capture the ONE bantamweight world title in the main event of 'ONE: Heart of the Lion' Friday night at the Indoor Stadium in Singapore.
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Team Lakay bags four awards in Global Martial Arts Awards

SINGAPORE--Baguio City's Team Lakay is taking home four awards from the recently concluded 2018 Global Martial Arts Awards at JW Marriott Hotel in South Beach, Singapore.
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11-year-old is PHL’s youngest Woman FIDE Master

At just 11 years old, Antonella Racasa has earned the title of Woman Fide Master.
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Low-profile Eriksson relishing new role as Azkals coach

When Sven-Goran Eriksson arrived to take up his new role as head coach of the Philippine Azkals over the weekend, there were no TV cameras to greet him, nor were there any fans clamoring for photos and autographs.
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ONE Chairman disagrees with Fernandes, says Belingon has improved a lot

'You can see it in his takedown defense.'
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LeBron, Lakers hold off Wolves

LeBron James scored 24 points, and Kyle Kuzma and Josh Hart had 21 apiece as the Los Angeles Lakers held on in a back-and-forth affair Wednesday to earn a 114-110 victory over the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves.  
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Leonard returns to lead Raptors past Kings

Kawhi Leonard, who missed the two previous games with a jammed foot, scored 25 points and grabbed 11 rebounds Wednesday, and the visiting Toronto Raptors defeated the Sacramento Kings 114-105.  
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Whiteside leads Heat past Spurs

Hassan Whiteside posted 29 points, 20 rebounds and nine blocks to lead the host Miami Heat to a 95-88 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night.  
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Thunder dump Cavs for 6th win in row

Dennis Schroder scored a season-high 28 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder picked up their sixth consecutive win, a 95-86 decision over the host Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night.
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All-Star draft reportedly to be televised

For the second time, NBA captains will draft All-Star teams before the game is played in 2019. For the first time, the draft will be televised, the New York Times reported Wednesday.  
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Mayweather denies he agreed to fight Japanese kickboxer

Floyd Mayweather said on Wednesday he never agreed to come out of retirement to fight a Japanese kickboxer on New Year's Eve and was blindsided when the event was announced this week at a news conference he attended in Tokyo.
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Heat's Dwayne Wade out in game vs. Spurs

Miami Heat sixth man Dwyane Wade won't suit up for Wednesday night's game against the San Antonio Spurs, the first time this season he'll miss a game.
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Fernandes: 'Belingon has improved, but he didn't improve a lot'

Reigning ONE bantamweight champion Bibiano Fernandes of Brazil is not convinced that Team Lakay's ONE interim bantamweight title holder Kevin Belingon is a different fighter now compared to their first meeting in 2016.
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ONE chairman predicts quick end to Belingon-Fernandes match

ONE Championship chairman Chatri Sityodyong is predicting an early finish when ONE interim bantamweight title holder Kevin Belingon takes on ONE bantamweight champion Bibiano Fernandes in the main event of ONE: Heart of the Lion on November 9 at Indoor Stadium in Singapore.
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Homesick Santillan turns emotional after DLSU win: ‘Para sa pamilya ko ito’

After the DLSU Green Archers solidified their place in the Final Four race with a victory over the NU Bulldogs, forward Santi Santillan turned emotional while singing his alma mater's song.
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La Salle solidifies hold of third spot with win over NU

The DLSU Green Archers are still on track in the Final Four race after defeating the NU Bulldogs, 84-77, Wednesday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
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Ayo on UST's Final Four chances: If mangyari, bonus na lang 'yun

For Ayo, this is just the beginning of a long journey for the España-based squad
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Adamson Falcons land in Final Four at UST’s expense

The Adamson Soaring Falcons clinched a Final Four berth for the third consecutive year after making a come-from-behind win against the UST Growling Tigers, 96-83, Wednesday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
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CJ McCollum’s 40 points propel Blazers over Bucks

CJ McCollum scored 40 points Tuesday as the Portland Trail Blazers cooled off the red-hot Milwaukee Bucks with a 118-103 NBA victory.
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Mavs finally put away Wizards, halt skid at 6

The Dallas Mavericks made their home fans hold their breath in the fourth quarter before holding on with a late surge to snap a six-game losing skid with a 119-100 victory over the Washington Wizards on Tuesday night.  
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Lakers ink veteran center Tyson Chandler

The Los Angeles Lakers made their acquisition of veteran center Tyson Chandler official Tuesday, signing him two days after he reached a buyout deal with the Phoenix Suns.
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Kemba Walker, Hornets overtake Hawks

Kemba Walker scored 29 points, and the host Charlotte Hornets pulled away from the Atlanta Hawks in the fourth quarter for a 113-102 victory on Tuesday night.
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Fajardo, Slaughter, Sotto included in Gilas pool

Guiao said this is a consensus lineup and everyone in the pool has a chance to make it to the Final 12.
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Fil-Am boxer Ana Julaton receives Trailblazer Award from The Shadow League: 'To be a Filipino is an empowering thing'

She is the first Filipino-American to receive the award.
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Nadal pulls out of ATP Finals, Djokovic to end year atop rankings

Rafael Nadal has pulled out of next week's ATP Tour Finals in London due to injury, so Novak Djokovic will end the year as world number one having returned to the top of the rankings on Monday.
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Larry Drew accepts Cavaliers' coaching post --reports

The Cleveland Cavaliers reached an agreement with Larry Drew on Monday to make him head coach for the remainder of the season, multiple media outlets reported.
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Magic Johnson: Lakers 'not going to fire' Walton

Los Angeles Lakers president Magic Johnson is standing by head coach Luke Walton.
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Mayweather's switch to octagon could prove biggest test

Floyd Mayweather's route to boxing greatness has been carefully crafted without taking unnecessary risks, yet his announcement of a fight for a Japanese mixed martial arts organization later this month could be his biggest gamble yet.
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I'll outstay Butcher at Philippine-Azkals job - Eriksson

The Philippine Azkals freshly named head coach, ex-England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson, said Monday he plans to stick around longer than his predecessor Terry Butcher, who quit before taking charge of a single game.
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Angela Lee forced to withdraw from Xiong Jing Nan title fight

The young champion, however, has been forced out of the card after suffering a back injury four days before the fight.
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Ibaka drops 34 as Raptors pound Lakers

Serge Ibaka scored a career-best 34 points and grabbed 10 rebounds as the visiting Toronto Raptors defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 121-107 Sunday night.  
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Mayweather to fight in Japan on New Year’s Eve

TOKYO - American boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. announced at a news conference on Monday that he had signed with Japanese mixed martial arts promotions company RIZIN Fighting Federation to fight kickboxer Tenshin Nasukawa on New Year's Eve in Saitama.  
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Orlando finds shooting stroke, breaks 4-game skid

Aaron Gordon poured in 26 points -- one of six Orlando players in double figures -- as the visiting Magic, at least for one night, played to their promise in a 117-110 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday.  
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Nets pull away, rout error-prone 76ers

D'Angelo Russell scored 21 points and Caris LeVert added 20 points as the Brooklyn Nets pulled away in the third quarter Sunday night for a 122-97 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers, who committed 28 turnovers and remained winless on the road.  
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Antetokounmpo helps Bucks trounce Kings

Giannis Antetokounmpo registered his second triple-double of the young season with 26 points, 15 rebounds and 11 assists Sunday afternoon, helping the host Milwaukee Bucks get back on the winning track with a 144-109 victory over the Sacramento Kings.
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No back-to-back games for Kawhi Leonard, coach says

If Toronto Raptors power forward Kawhi Leonard plays Sunday night in Los Angeles against LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers, don't expect him to play Monday night in Utah.
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Ethiopia's Desisa takes NYC Marathon, Keitany is women's winner

Ethiopian Lelisa Desisa surged to the men's title and Kenya's Mary Keitany won a dominant fourth women's crown at the New York City Marathon on Sunday.
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Federer says Serena ‘went too far’ with US Open final rant

Serena Williams "went too far" with her controversial rant at an umpire during the US Open final, according to Roger Federer.
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LeBron says Magic, Walton drama ‘not a big deal for us’

LeBron James knows that people are talking about reported tension between Los Angeles Lakers team president Magic Johnson and coach Luke Walton.
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Lakers snap Portland losing skid, Oladipo powers Pacers

LeBron James scored 28 points as the Los Angeles Lakers snapped a 16-game losing streak to the Portland Trail Blazers by holding on for a 114-110 win on Saturday.  
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Donaire bags WBA bantamweight title

Nonito "The Filipino Flash" Donaire was pronounced the new World Boxing Association bantamweight champion on Sunday after winning over Irish boxer Ryan Burnett.
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Queen Biles wins more gold and breaks more records

Simone Biles confirmed her status as gymnastics royalty on Saturday winning her fourth gold, and sixth medal overall at this week's world championships in Doha, in a superlative individual performance.
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Marquez demoted in Malaysia, Zarco moves up to pole

MotoGP champion Marc Marquez was handed a six-place grid drop after securing his 80th career pole position on Saturday, with Johann Zarco taking over the top slot after a rain-delayed qualifying session for the Malaysian Grand Prix.
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UP edges NU for sixth win, lands back at fourth spot

UP is back in the upper half of the standings at fourth, while NU slides to 3-8.
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DLSU annihilates UST with 41-point victory

As the UAAP played its first game outside Metro Manila, the DLSU Green Archers had its biggest win this season after demolishing the UST Growling Tigers, 110-69, Saturday at the Ynares Center in Antipolo, Rizal.
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Warriors blitz Wolves in 4th for 7th straight win

Klay Thompson saved 10 of his 22 points for the first six minutes of the fourth quarter Friday night, helping the Golden State Warriors overcome a deficit to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 116-99 in Oakland, California.
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Collison's late jumper sends Pacers past Bulls

Darren Collison's 19-footer broke a tie with 18.5 seconds remaining Friday night, helping the Indiana Pacers survive a see-saw battle with the host Chicago Bulls en route to a 107-105 victory.
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Paul hits 32 as Rockets rally on road to beat Nets

Chris Paul scored a season-high 32 points and the Houston Rockets opened a season-high five-game road trip by rallying from a 14-point deficit to record a 119-111 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Friday night.
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Under the weather Djokovic staves off Cilic challenge

Novak Djokovic overcame nagging flu and a formidable examination from Marin Cilic, having to come from a set down to forge into the Paris Masters semi-finals with racket-smashing intensity and extend his winning streak to 21 matches on Friday.
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Harden to skip Friday game in Brooklyn

Houston Rockets guard James Harden won't play Friday in Brooklyn because of a strained left hamstring but is expected to return Saturday in Chicago.
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Magic Johnson gives Walton improve-or-else warning -- report

Luke Walton is already coaching for his job with the Los Angeles Lakers.
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Carlos Yulo bags PHL's first medal in Artistic Gymnastics World Championship

On Friday night (Manila time), young Filipino gymnast Carlos Yulo notched the bronze medal in the Men's floor exercise event finals in the Artistic Gymnastics World Championship held in Doha, Qatar.
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Biles makes history with fourth all-around world title

Two falls on an "off day" did not prevent Simone Biles from becoming the first woman to win four all-around titles at the gymnastics world championships on Thursday.
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Celtics’ hot shooting pins first loss on Bucks

The Boston Celtics nearly blew a 15-point fourth-quarter lead Thursday night, but they took advantage of a missed free throw by Eric Bledsoe with 12.8 seconds left to hand the visiting Milwaukee Bucks their first loss of the season, 117-113.  
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Embiid hits for 41 as 76ers hold off Clippers

Joel Embiid had a season-high 41 points to go along with 13 rebounds and four blocked shots to lift the Philadelphia 76ers past the visiting Los Angeles Clippers 122-113 Thursday night.  
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Cleveland to host 2022 NBA All-Star Game

Cleveland will host the 2022 NBA All-Star Game in the midst of the league's 75th anniversary season, the NBA announced Thursday.
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DeRozan, Aldridge nearly perfect as Spurs blow past Suns

DeMar DeRozan and LaMarcus Aldridge scored 25 and 24 points, respectively, on 20 of 25 combined shooting in just three quarters of play at the visiting San Antonio Spurs rolled to an easy 120-90 win over the hapless Phoenix Suns on Wednesday.  
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Derrick Rose drops 50 as Wolves edge Jazz

Derrick Rose scored a career-high 50 points, including the go-ahead basket with 30 seconds left, to lift the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 128-125 victory over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night in Minneapolis.  
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Djokovic back on top after Nadal withdraws in Paris

Improbable as it seemed when Novak Djokovic had elbow surgery in February then slumped into a crisis of confidence, the Serb was guaranteed a return to world number one on Wednesday.
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Parker powers Hornets past Heat

Tony Parker came off the bench for 24 points and 11 assists, and the host Charlotte Hornets beat the Miami Heat for the second time in 11 days with a 125-113 victory on Tuesday night.  
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Cavs blow out Hawks for first win of season

Guard Rodney Hood scored a season-high 26 points and helped the Cleveland Cavaliers earn their first win in seven games this season, 136-114, over the visiting Atlanta Hawks.  
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Leonard scores 31, leads Raptors past 76ers

Kawhi Leonard scored 31 points and grabbed seven rebounds and Jonas Valanciunas added 23 points off the bench as the Toronto Raptors defeated the visiting Philadelphia 76ers 129-112 Tuesday night.  
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Bulls pick up options on Dunn, Markkanen, Valentine

The Chicago Bulls picked up the contract options for guards Kris Dunn, Denzel Valentine and forward Lauri Markkanen.
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Inexperienced Lakers starting to wear on LeBron

Just seven games into the season, LeBron James is starting to run out of patience with the mistakes of his young Los Angeles Lakers teammates.
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Fernandes prepping for an improved Belingon in upcoming ‘ONE’ rematch

Reigning ONE bantamweight champion Bibiano Fernandes was expecting a much more dangerous version of ONE interim bantamweight title holder Kevin Belingon when they meet for the second time in the co-main event of "ONE: Heart of the Lion" on November 9 at Indoor Stadium in Singapore.
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GMA sports writer nominated for journalist of the year in the Global Martial Arts Summit

An early congratulations!
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Xiong Jing Nan aims to end Angela Lee's undefeated streak in Singapore

Xiong will be defending her crown then. 
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Angela Lee acknowledges risk in challenging Xiong Jing Nan for world strawweight title

The 22-year-old Lee has stood on top of ONE Championship's atomweight division for years and holds an unbeaten record of 9-0. 
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Warriors’ Klay Thompson sinks record 14 3-pointers

Warriors guard Klay Thompson set an NBA record with 14 3-pointers Monday (Tuesday, PHL time) in Golden State's 149-124 road win over the Chicago Bulls.  
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DeRozan, Spurs down Mavericks in OT

DeMar DeRozan, who led all players with 34 points, scored six points in the final 1:43 of overtime as the host San Antonio Spurs held off the Dallas Mavericks 113-108 on Monday night.
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Perfect Bucks use balance to hand Raptors first loss

The host Milwaukee Bucks held the Toronto Raptors without a field goal for the first 4:11 of the second quarter Monday night, establishing an early lead before pulling away for a 124-109 victory in a battle of unbeaten teams missing their Most Valuable Player candidates.  
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Watanabe becomes only second Japanese player in NBA

Memphis Grizzlies forward Yuta Watanabe, only the second Japanese player in NBA history, hopes to inspire more young basketball players in his homeland after making a historic weekend debut.
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Anti-Doping leaders call for WADA reform

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) urgently needs reform in order to best serve clean athletes following the decision to reinstate Russia's testing body, leaders of 18 national anti-doping organizations said on Monday.
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Boston first baseman Pearce named World Series MVP

LOS ANGELES - Boston Red Sox first baseman Steve Pearce was named the Most Valuable Player of the World Series on Sunday after helping his team capture their fourth Major League Baseball championship in the last 15 seasons.  
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4-homer finale caps Red Sox's 4th title since ‘04

LOS ANGELES -- Steve Pearce hit two home runs Sunday, while Mookie Betts and J.D. Martinez each hit one as the Boston Red Sox pounded their way to a fourth World Series title since 2004, finishing off a 5-1 victory against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 5.  
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Noel helps Thunder top Suns for first win

Making his first start in nearly a year, Nerlens Noel scored 20 points and added 15 rebounds to help the Oklahoma City Thunder pick up their first win of the season, 117-110 over the visiting Phoenix Suns on Sunday night.  
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Warriors finish strong to hold off Nets

Kevin Durant hit a jumper with 1:42 remaining and Stephen Curry added a 3-pointer 40 seconds later Sunday afternoon, allowing the Golden State Warriors to stave off a late rally by the host Brooklyn Nets for a 120-114 victory.
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Hamilton takes fifth F1 title as Verstappen wins in Mexico

Britain's Lewis Hamilton celebrated his fifth Formula One world championship on Sunday after a Mexican Grand Prix won by Red Bull's Max Verstappen for the second year in a row.
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Cavaliers dump Lue as coach after NBA-worst 0-6 start

Tyronn Lue, who coached the Cleveland Cavaliers to the 2016 NBA title, was fired Sunday after the club's latest loss in a league-worst 0-6 start, the club confirmed.
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Red Sox beat Dodgers to take stranglehold on World Series

The Boston Red Sox overcame a late four run deficit to defeat the Los Angeles Dodgers 9-6 in Game Four of the World Series on Saturday and take a commanding 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven series.
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Adamson survives late scare from UP to stay on solo second

The Adamson Soaring Falcons still hold the second spot in the standings after surviving a late scare from the UP Fighting Maroons, 80-72, Sunday, at the FilOil Flying V Arena in San Juan.
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Lee, Cansino combine for 50 as UST preys on UE

Marvin Lee listed a career high 30-point performance, while rookie of the year candidate CJ Cansino stuffed the stat sheet with 20 points, 14 rebounds, and 10 assists. 
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Federer to face Romanian qualifier Copil in Basel final

Roger Federer will face Romanian qualifier Marius Copil in the final of the Swiss Indoors in Basel after storming past seventh seed Daniil Medvedev 6-1, 6-4 on Saturday.
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Dodgers tip hat to Los Angeles fans after marathon win

Los Angeles sports fans get a bad wrap in sports circles but the 53,000 that packed into Dodger Stadium on Friday were loyal to the end, cheering their team to a 3-2 victory in a record-long seven hour and 20 minute World Series Game Three.
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Ex-England manager Eriksson takes Azkals coaching job

Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson has been hired to lead the Philippines' football team following the surprise departure of Three Lions football great Terry Butcher earlier this year.
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Green Archers shoot down Tams for sixth win

Teh De La Salle Green Archers listed its sixth win as it eked out a victory against the FEU Tamaraws, 65-57, Saturday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.  
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Ateneo punches ticket to the Final Four with win over NU

The Ateneo Blue Eagles now have a seat in the Final Four bus with its victory over the NU Bulldogs, 79-64, Saturday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.  
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Hield helps Kings hold off sloppy Wizards

Buddy Hield scored seven of his 22 points in the final 6:18 Friday night, and the host Sacramento Kings took advantage of three late Washington Wizards turnovers to hold on for a 116-112 victory.
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Harrell drops 30 as Clippers cruise past Rockets

Montrezl Harrell scored a career-high 30 points, Lou Williams chipped in 23 and the visiting Los Angeles Clippers rolled to a 133-113 win over the Houston Rockets on Friday night.
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Jrue Holiday helps Pelicans rally past Nets, stay undefeated

Jrue Holiday scored five of his game-high 26 points in the final 22 seconds as the host New Orleans Pelicans rallied to stay undefeated with a 117-115 victory against the Brooklyn Nets on Friday night.
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Crutchlow out of Australian GP with broken ankle

British MotoGP rider Cal Crutchlow will miss Sunday's Australian Grand Prix after breaking his ankle in Friday's second practice at Phillip Island, his LCR Honda team said.
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Verstappen leads Red Bull one-two in first Mexico practice

Last year's race winner Max Verstappen led the way on Friday as Red Bull dominated first practice for a Mexican Grand Prix expected to crown Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton as a five times Formula One world champion.
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LeBron’s triple-double leads Lakers past Nuggets

LeBron James had 28 points with 11 rebounds and 11 assists to record his first triple-double with his new team and the Los Angeles Lakers knocked the visiting Denver Nuggets from the ranks of the unbeaten with a 121-114 victory Thursday.  
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16-1 closing run carries Celtics past Thunder

Marcus Morris' tiebreaking 3-pointer with 28.7 seconds left lifted the Boston Celtics to a 101-95 win over the host Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday night.  
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Houston’s Harden to miss two games with hamstring strain

NBA Most Valuable Player James Harden will miss two games with a left hamstring strain, Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey said Thursday.
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Lillard pours in 41 as Blazers beat Magic

Damian Lillard scored a season-high 41 points, including 19 in the third quarter, and the Portland Trail Blazers kicked off their first road trip of the season with a 128-114 win over the Orlando Magic on Thursday.  
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Basketball legend Michael Jordan invests in eSports franchise

NBA icon Michael Jordan is branching out into eSports, investing in the parent company of Team Liquid, aXiomatic.
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Curry scores 51 in 3 quarters to pace Warriors

Stephen Curry became just the fourth NBA player in the last 10 years to score 50 or more points in the first three quarters Wednesday night, pouring in 51 in the Golden State Warriors' 144-122 victory over the Washington Wizards in Oakland, Calif.  
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LeBron’s a winner for Lakers in blowout of Suns

LeBron James won his first game as a member of the Lakers, finishing with 19 points, seven rebounds and 10 assists in a 131-113 victory against the host Phoenix Suns on Wednesday (Thursday, PHL time).  
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Balanced scoring leads Pacers past Spurs

Victor Oladipo poured in 21 points, and Domantas Sabonis added 16 points and 10 rebounds off the bench as the visiting Indiana Pacers led throughout on the way to an easy 116-96 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday (Thursday, PHL time).  
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Jazz down Rockets after Harden exits

Donovan Mitchell paired 38 points with seven assists, and the Utah Jazz overcame 18 turnovers Wednesday in a 100-89 victory over the host Houston Rockets, who saw star James Harden exit due to hamstring tightness.
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Leonard, Raptors top Wolves, improve to 5-0

Kawhi Leonard scored 35 points and added five rebounds to help the undefeated Toronto Raptors defeat the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves 112-105 on Wednesday night.  
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Wizards' Morris fined for tugging on Seth Curry's shorts

The NBA fined Markieff Morris $15,000 for unsportsmanlike conduct on Wednesday after the Washington Wizards forward twice gave a tug on the shorts of Portland's Seth Curry.
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Osaka pins Singapore losses on serving woes

Naomi Osaka used her potent serve to punishing effect to claim the U.S. Open title last month but the Japanese has been unable to harness it's full power at the WTA Finals, losing her opening two round-robin matches in tight three-setters.
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‘Gagawin ko lahat’ for UP in final year, says Paul Desiderio

Paul Desiderio listed a career-high 31 points and converted seven of his nine three-point attempts on Wednesday afternoon as the UP Fighting Maroons defeated the FEU Tamaraws, 95-82.
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Desiderio's career-high lifts UP past FEU

Paul Desiderio registered a career-high 31 points to deliver the University of the Philippines' fifth win in UAAP Season 81, as they defeated the Far Eastern University, 95-82, Wednesday at Smart Araneta Coliseum.
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Tyler Tio on career-high 16 points: I just tried to do my job

"I just tried to do my job and I'm confident kasi, [that] If I don't do my job, someone else [from] the bench is gonna step up. At the same time, that motivates me to do my job also," said Blue Eagle sophomore guard Tyler Tio.
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Blue Eagles swoop down on Warriors, grab solo first

The Ateneo Blue Eagles dismantled the UE Red Warriors to solidify its hold of the top spot in the standings, 90-70, Wednesday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.  
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Blake Griffin’s career game lifts Pistons over Sixers in OT

Blake Griffin scored a career-high 50 points, including a game-winning three-point play with 1.8 seconds left in overtime, and the Detroit Pistons edged the visiting Philadelphia 76ers 133-132 on Tuesday.
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Rondo denies spitting at Paul

Los Angeles Lakers guard Rajon Rondo remains steadfast that he did not intentionally spit at Houston Rockets guard Chris Paul on Saturday, which led to a brawl and suspensions for both players and Lakers forward Brandon Ingram.  
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Bulls point guard Dunn out 4-6 weeks with knee injury

Chicago Bulls point guard Kris Dunn will miss four to six weeks after spraining the medial collateral ligament in his left knee.
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Lakers' Rondo denies spitting, criticizes Rockets' Paul

Los Angeles Lakers guard Rajon Rondo remains steadfast that he did not intentionally spit at Houston Rockets guard Chris Paul on Saturday, which led to a brawl and suspensions for both players and Lakers forward Brandon Ingram.
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Dodgers' Kershaw ready to face Sale in Fenway debut

In 11 major league seasons, Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw never has pitched at Fenway Park.
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Warriors cruise past Suns

Stephen Curry poured in 29 points in 29 minutes before sitting out the fourth quarter Monday night, propelling the hot-shooting Golden State Warriors to a 123-103 romp over the Phoenix Suns in Oakland, Calif.  
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Spurs overtake Lakers in overtime

Patty Mills drilled a jumper with seven seconds remaining in overtime to cap a 7-0 run in the final 55 seconds and lift the San Antonio Spurs to a wild 143-142 win over the host Los Angeles Lakers on Monday (Tuesday, PHL time).  
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Wolves’ Wiggins exits with quad injury

Timberwolves swingman Andrew Wiggins left Minnesota's Monday night game in the first quarter with what a right quadriceps contusion, the team announced.
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Roman Reigns reveals battle with leukemia, gives up Universal Title

It's not a retirement speech!
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Kawhi Leonard back to lead perfect Raptors past Hornets

Kawhi Leonard scored 22 points and added four rebounds and three assists to help the Toronto Raptors to a 127-106 victory over the visiting Charlotte Hornets on Monday night.  
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Darius Bazley signs with New Balance, won't play this season

Basketball prospect Darius Bazley is taking a different path toward the NBA after agreeing to a guaranteed $1 million deal with New Balance that could be worth as much as $14 million if he hits all the performance incentives.
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Frustrated Osaka looking for answers after opening defeat

Naomi Osaka was left frustrated with her performance after she opened her debut WTA Finals tournament with a 7-5 4-6 6-1 defeat against Sloane Stephens, the US Open champion admitting she never really felt comfortable against the American.
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Nuggets hold off Warriors; Kings spoil Westbrook debut

Juancho Hernangomez came up with the game-saving block Sunday as the Denver Nuggets held off the two-time defending NBA champion Golden State Warriors 100-98 in a thriller in Denver.  
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Lakers’ Ingram, Rondo and Rockets’ Paul suspended after melee

The NBA came down hard on Los Angeles Lakers forward Brandon Ingram Sunday, suspending him four games while banning teammate Rajon Rondo three games and Rockets guard Chris Paul two for their roles in a fourth-quarter melee.
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Raikkonen victory keeps Hamilton waiting for fifth title

Britain's Lewis Hamilton was kept waiting for his fifth Formula One world championship on Sunday after the Mercedes driver finished third in a US Grand Prix won by Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen.
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Dodgers power past Brewers to return to World Series

Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder Cody Bellinger acknowledged feeling "ice cold" late Saturday night. He was referring to the champagne that had doused his uniform, not the struggles that threatened to sink his National League Championship Series.
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Koepka to become new world No. 1 after CJ Cup win

Brooks Koepka will become world number one for the first time on Monday after the American fended off a game Gary Woodland to earn a four-stroke victory at the PGA Tour's CJ Cup in South Korea.
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Tigers fall prey to Bulldogs for NU’s win no. 3

The NU Bulldogs tamed the UST Growling Tigers, 69-61, to notch their third win in UAAP Season 81, Sunday at the FilOil Flying V Arena in San Juan.
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Juan Gomez de Liaño’s triple-double delivers win for UP vs. UE

A player has registered a triple-double performance in the UAAP for the first time in almost 12 years.
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Mavs hold off Timberwolves in wild home opener

Dennis Smith Jr. drained a step-back jumper and drew a foul for a three-point play with 6.1 seconds left to break a tie and lead the Dallas Mavericks to a wild 140-136 victory in their home opener against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
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