Pacers land Trevor Booker for rest of season

The Indiana Pacers have agreed to a contract with Trevor Booker after the veteran forward received a buyout from the Philadelphia 76ers earlier Wednesday.
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Carlos, Molde carry UP to victory over UST

The UP Lady Maroons endured a hard-fought battle, outlasting the UST Lady Tigresses 31-33 25-23 25-16 25-12 on Wednesday at the FilOil Arena in San Juan.
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NU unbeaten no more, after loss to FEU

The FEU Lady Tamaraws slayed the only unbeaten team in the tournament on Wednesday, earning a 25-22 25-27 25-13 25-20 victory in the UAAP Women’s Volleyball tournament.
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Cruz, Williams lead TNT past NLEX

The TNT KaTropa buried the NLEX Road Warriors early in the game, cruising to a 101-75 victory in the 2018 PBA Philippine Cup.
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Rain or Shine barges into q’finals with win over San Miguel

The Rain or Shine Elasto Painters relied on a 35-18 flurry in the fourth period to defeat the San Miguel Beermen, 95-80, and earn a quarterfinals berth in the 2018 PBA Philippine Cup.
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Futuristic superheroes picked as Tokyo 2020 Olympic mascots

Tokyo unveiled on Wednesday its long-awaited mascot for the 2020 Olympic Games: a futuristic blue-checked, doe-eyed character with pointy ears and "special powers" that was picked by schoolchildren across mascot-mad Japan.
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Nadal pulls out of Mexican Open after injury flares up

World number two Rafael Nadal pulled out of the Mexican Open on Tuesday, cutting short his comeback from a hip injury when the problem flared up again, he told a press conference.
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Nike defeats appeal over iconic Michael Jordan photo, Jumpman logo

Nike Inc on Tuesday defeated an appeal by a renowned photographer who accused the sportswear company of ripping off his iconic photo of basketball superstar Michael Jordan, and using it to create its silhouetted "Jumpman" logo.
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Hamilton sits out second day of testing

Four-times Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton sat out the second day of pre-season testing on Tuesday after Mercedes said they wanted to make the most of good weather with rain threatening.
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Rockets rally to top Jazz, run win streak to 13

James Harden scored 26 points, collected 11 rebounds and dished out five assists to lead the Houston Rockets to their 13th consecutive victory, a 96-85 decision over the Utah Jazz on Monday night.
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Mavs pass Pacers, end four-game skid

Harrison Barnes scored 21 points and J.J. Barea had 19 points and nine assists as the Dallas Mavericks notched a 109-103 victory over the visiting Indiana Pacers on Monday at American Airlines Center.
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Nets snap losing streak with 104-87 win over Bulls

Allen Crabbe scored 21 points as the Brooklyn Nets halted a season-high, eight-game losing streak with a 104-87 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Monday night at Barclays Center in New York.
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Irving, Celtics cruise past Grizzlies

Kyrie Irving had 25 points, six rebounds and five assists as Boston Celtics built a large cushion and cruised to a 109-98 victory over the visiting Memphis Grizzlies on Monday at TD Garden.
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George lifts Thunder over Magic, 112-105

Paul George buried a 3-pointer with 58.5 seconds to play Monday night, helping the Oklahoma City Thunder stave off an Orlando Magic rally en route to a hard-fought, 112-105 victory in Oklahoma City.
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Leonard to rejoin Spurs, eyeing March return --report

San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard intends to resume working at the team's facility this week and hopes to return from a nagging quad injury by late March, according to an ESPN report on Monday
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Warriors blow past Knicks, 125-111

Klay Thompson had 26 points, Kevin Durant had 22 and Stephen Curry added 21 to lead the Golden State Warriors to a 125-111 win over the New York Knicks on Monday night at Madison Square Garden.
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Pelicans to sign Okafor for remainder of season

The New Orleans Pelicans will sign center Emeka Okafor for the remainder of the season, according to multiple reports Monday.
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Raptors star DeRozan opens up on battle with depression, anxiety

Toronto Raptors star DeMar DeRozan publicly discussed his long battle with depression and anxiety in an interview with the Toronto Star published Sunday.
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Ilyasova waived by Hawks; eyes return to 76ers

Veteran power forward Ersan Ilyasova was waived by the Atlanta Hawks on Monday, the team announced.
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Davis Cup shake-up as ITF announces World Cup of Tennis plan

A massive shake-up of the Davis Cup competition will see the formation of an 18-nation World Cup of Tennis Finals, the International Tennis Federation (ITF) said on Monday.
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Will Schrock return to Azkals? Coach Dooley says selection will be what's best for team

The Philippines will face Tajikistan on March 27 in the last match of the 2019 AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers, in what arguably will be one of the most important matches in Philippine football history.
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Danny Green helps spice up Spurs’ offense in win over Cavs

LaMarcus Aldridge led the offensive attack in the paint and Danny Green shot the lights out from long distance as the San Antonio Spurs beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 110-94 on Sunday.
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Justin Thomas wins Honda Classic in playoff for eighth PGA Tour title

Justin Thomas clinched his eighth PGA Tour victory when he won the Honda Classic in a playoff against Luke List in Florida on Sunday.
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NU routs UST to stay unbeaten

The NU Lady Bulldogs remained unbeaten in the UAAP Women’s Volleyball competition with a 25-19 14-25 25-19 28-26 victory over the UST Lady Tigresses on Sunday at the FilOil Arena in San Juan.
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Ateneo continues to roll, dominates UP

The Ateneo Lady Eagles cruised past the UP Lady Maroons on Sunday, earning a 25-20 25-22 28-26 victory in the elimination round of the UAAP Women’s Volleyball tournament at the FilOil Arena in San Juan.
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Castro lifts Gilas to victory vs Japan

Jayson Castro saved Gilas Pilipinas from a late meltdown on Sunday, as the home team earned an 89-84 victory against Japan in the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers.
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Gilas Pilipinas survives Japan scare in FIBA World Cup qualifiers

The Philippines bucked a slow start and a late scare to turn back Japan, 89-84, in their qualifying round matchup for the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup on Sunday.
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South Korea brings curtain down on ‘Peace Games’

South Korea brought the curtain down on its 'Peace Games' on Sunday, with winter sports athletes dancing and singing together at a vibrant closing ceremony.
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Lady Falcons fly high, defeat La Salle

The Adamson Lady Falcons earned a statement victory on Saturday, defeating the defending champions DLSU Lady Spikers, 25-18 15-25 25-19 25-22 at the FilOil Arena in San Juan.
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Lady Tams finish Lady Warriors in 4

The FEU Lady Tamaraws kept the UE Lady Warriors winless on Saturday after registering a 25-20 25-17 24-26 25-22 victory on Saturday.
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Sotto earns triple double as Eaglets take Game 1 vs NU

Kai Sotto threw a block party, scoring 22 points with 16 rebounds and 11 big blocks to lead the Ateneo Blue Eaglets to an 86-70 victory over the NU Bullpups in the finals of the UAAP Juniors Basketball competition.
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Lee fires 21 as Magnolia downs misfiring Meralco

The Magnolia Hotshots limited the Meralco Bolts to just 17 points or less in all four quarters to earn a 94-65 victory on Saturday.
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Ricky Vargas unseats Peping Cojuangco at POC helm

Boxing chief Ricky Vargas was elected Friday as the new head of the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC), dethroning long-time president Jose "Peping" Cojuangco, Jr., according to Radyo dzBB's Manny Vargas.
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Celtics expect Marcus Smart to play Friday

Marcus Smart plans to play Friday for the first time since January 23, when he was injured "swiping" a picture frame off the wall.
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Lakers’ Lonzo Ball expected to return Friday vs. Mavericks

The Los Angeles Lakers say they will officially firm up the status of point guard Lonzo Ball on Friday, but the Big Baller Brand is already spreading the word: Ball will return for Friday's game against the Dallas Mavericks.
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Golden State Warriors to engage youth, not president, in DC next week

The NBA champion Golden State Warriors are not going to the White House while in Washington next week.
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Wizards to add Ramon Sessions for point guard depth

The Washington Wizards intend to sign veteran point guard Ramon Sessions to a 10-day contract, multiple outlets reported Thursday.
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Fil-Aussie contender Reece McLaren likes his chances against flyweight champ Moraes

Filipino-Australian mixed martial arts contender Reece McLaren is feeling strong and in his prime ahead of his title showdown against ONE flyweight world champion Adriano Moraes on March 9 at Axiata Stadium in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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Gilas Pilipinas bows to Australia, 84-68, in FIBA World Cup qualifiers

The Philippines had a gallant first half stand before fading in the third quarter to fall to Australia, 84-68, on Thursday in Melbourne.
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Michael Martinez given a warm homecoming after Olympics stint

Martinez performed his Olympics routine "Emerald Tiger" during the event.
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Plumlee set to rejoin Nuggets; Millsap close behind, too

Two injured Denver Nuggets forwards returned to practice Wednesday with the All-Star break winding down.
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Ateneo routs Adamson for third straight win

The Ateneo Lady Eagles registered their third straight victory on Wednesday, outlasting the Adamson Lady Falcons, 25-18 14-25 25-18 15-25 15-10, at the FilOil Arena in San Juan.
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DLSU cruises past UE

The DLSU Lady Spikers bounced back from its five-set loss to the NU Lady Bulldogs on Saturday by beating the UE Lady Warriors, 25-18 25-17 25-20, at the FilOil Arena in San Juan.
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Balance lifts Blackwater past Phoenix

The Blackwater Elite leaned on their balanced scoring when they defeated the Phoenix Fuelmasters, 83-78 on Wednesday at the Araneta Coliseum.
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Nabong, Anthony combine for 42 in GlobalPort's win over Kia

The GlobalPort Batang Pier relied on a strong second quarter to cruise past Kia Picanto, 108-91, on Wednesday at the Araneta Coliseum.
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Serena Williams says she ‘almost died’ after giving birth

Serena Williams "almost died" after giving birth to her daughter last September, the former women's world number one tennis player wrote in a column for CNN that was published on Tuesday.
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Wardrobe malfunction affects ice dancers

French ice dancer Gabriella Papadakis on Monday was hit by a wardrobe malfunction in her costume at the start of her Olympic short dance programme that threatened to bring the whole thing down.
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Russian team in shock over Games doping scandal

Russian athletes and sports officials voiced disbelief on Monday that one of their Winter Games medalists was being investigated for suspected doping, a scandal that could imperil Russia's efforts to regain full Olympic status.
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MVP James backs new All-Star format

The NBA All-Star Game format was all new Sunday, but the end result of LeBron James holding a Most Valuable Player trophy was a familiar sight.  
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LeBron’s MVP performance guides team to All-Star win

LeBron James scored 10 of his game-high 29 points in the fourth quarter as Team LeBron rallied to defeat Team Stephen 148-145 in the NBA All-Star Game on Sunday night at Staples Center in Los Angeles.  
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‘One of the best weeks of my life,’ says Federer after 97th title

Roger Federer celebrated his return to the top of the world rankings by winning the Rotterdam Open on Sunday, his 97th career title, and declared it "one of the best weeks of my life."
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Federer cruises past Dimitrov to claim Rotterdam title

Roger Federer celebrated his return to the top of the world rankings with his second title of the season, swatting aside Grigor Dimitrov 6-2 6-2 in the final of the ABN AMRO World Tournament in Rotterdam on Sunday.
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76ers’ Redick: I didn’t say what people think I said

Philadelphia 76ers guard J.J. Redick said he was "tongue tied" in a video in which he appeared to use a racial slur while wishing Chinese fans a happy new year.
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Tebow will eventually reach major leagues, says Mets GM

New York Mets general manager Sandy Alderson said Sunday he believes Tim Tebow, a former NFL quarterback and current outfield prospect in the organization, will eventually reach the major leagues.
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Ballesteros tows Bolts to victory over Ginebra

The Meralco Bolts sparked an 8-2 run in the final two minutes, leaning on an unlikely hero in Jason Ballesteros, to defeat Barangay GInebra San Miguel, 84-82, on Sunday.
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NU overcomes La Salle in battle of top teams

The NU Lady Bulldogs edged the DLSU Lady Spikers 26-24 19-25 22-25 25-17 16-14 to remain as the only unbeaten squad in the UAAP Women’s Volleyball competition.
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UST beats Adamson behind Rondina's 22

Sisi Rondina carried UST anew, this time against the Adamson Lady Falcons for a 25-9 31-29 25-19 victory on Sunday.
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Alas, Ravena combine for 48 as NLEX downs Blackwater for q'finals berth

Kevin Alas came off the bench for 25 points, eight rebounds, and five assists as the NLEX Road Warriors avoided overtime to earn a 93-90 victory over the Blackwater Elite on Sunday.
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Chot Reyes names Gilas lineup for FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers

Gilas Pilipinas head coach Chot Reyes on Sunday night named the players who would represent the Philippines in the second window of the FIBA World Cup Qualifiers this February 22 in Melbourne, Australia.
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Fil-Am skier Asa Miller finishes 70th in men's giant slalom

Fil-Am Asa Miller landed in the top 70 of the men's giant slalom event of alpine skiing during his Olympic debut, Sunday, at the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, South Korea.  
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Second half storm lifts Beermen past Aces

The San Miguel Beermen recovered from a sluggish start, overpowering the Alaska Aces in the second half to earn a 109-96 victory in Batangas City on Saturday.
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Lady Tams bounce back, dominate UP

The FEU Lady Tamaraws bounced back from their heartbreaking loss to the DLSU Lady Spikers, dominating the UP Lady Maroons, 25-23 25-12 25-19 on Saturday.
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Maraguinot leads Ateneo to victory vs UE

The Ateneo Lady Eagles bucked the strong start of the UE Lady Warriors, recovering to earn a 21-25 25-18 25-21 25-14 victory for their second straight victory in the UAAP Women’s Volleyball competition.
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Russian men's ice hockey team shuts-out US, claims group lead

Ilya Kovalchuk and Nikolai Prokhorkin each scored twice earning the Olympic Athletes from Russia a bruising 4-0 win over the US men's ice hockey team on Saturday, to claim the top spot in their preliminary round group.
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Top of the world: Federer becomes oldest number one

Roger Federer became the oldest world number one on Friday when the 20-time Grand Slam title winner reached the semi-finals of the Rotterdam Open.
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Injured Halep pulls out after reaching Qatar Open semi-finals

Simona Halep pulled out of the Qatar Open with a right foot injury shortly after she reached the semi-final with a dominant 6-0 6-4 win over American qualifier Catherine Bellis on Friday.
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Blackwater buries Kia in 19-pt win

The Blackwater Elite relied on a strong second half to defeat the Kia Picanto, 95-76, on Friday at the Araneta Coliseum.
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Michael Martinez thanks Winter Olympics supporters

Philippine bet Michael Martinez took to Instagram on Friday to thank his supports who backed him up in his short stint at the men's figure skating tournament at the 2018 Winter Olympics.
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PHL figure skater Michael Martinez slays short program at Winter Olympics

Filipino figure skater Michael Martinez on Friday slayed his performance during the short program of the men's single skating at the Gangneung Ice Arena in PyeongChang, South Korea.
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Federer closes in on world number one ranking

Roger Federer is one win from becoming the oldest world number one in ATP Tour history after beating Philipp Kohlschreiber 7-6(8) 7-5 in the last 16 of the Rotterdam Open on Thursday.
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Clippers defeat Celtics on Jordan’s career night

The Clippers and Celtics put on All Star-caliber performances in their final game before the break Wednesday night as Los Angeles beat host Boston 129-119 in a thriller.  
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Rockets sign 7-time All-Star Johnson

Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey announced the signing of veteran guard/forward Joe Johnson in a press release Wednesday.
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Elorde powers GlobalPort past TNT

The GlobalPort Batang Pier found an unlikely hero in Nico Elorde, as the point guard tallied 17 points with seven rebounds and seven assists to give his team a 99-84 win against the TNT KaTropa on Wednesday.
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Bolts buckle down late to beat Phoenix

The Meralco Bolts narrowly defeated the Phoenix Fuelmasters on Wednesday, relying on a 22-15 blast in the final 12 minutes for a 92-90 victory at the Araneta Coliseum.
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La Salle survives FEU in five-set saga

The DLSU Lady Spikers survived a scare from the FEU Lady Tamaraws, escaping with a 25-22 25-17 24-26 23-25 15-7 victory on Wednesday to remain unbeaten in the UAAP Women’s Volleyball tournament.
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Paat, Galanza steer Adamson to victory vs UP

Four players scored in double figures for the Adamson Lady Falcons, enough to lift them past the UP Lady Maroons, 25-9 27-25 25-20.
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US TV network’s social media ‘war room’: a new weapon in Games coverage

PYEONGCHANG, South Korea -- Staffed by millennials and crammed with computer screens, the social media "war room" of U.S. Olympics broadcaster NBC is starting to call more of the shots in the company's mission to generate a healthy return from Olympic sports.
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Be my Olympic Valentine -- Pyeongchang becomes dating hotspot

The Pyeongchang Winter Olympics are freezing cold but they might just be the hottest dating spot on the planet right now -- no wonder organizers dished out a record 110,000 condoms.
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US TV anchor Katie Couric sorry after Dutch mock ‘canal skating’ comment

US journalist Katie Couric said she was "on thin ice" and apologised on Tuesday after she was relentlessly mocked for claiming Dutch success at the Olympics was because skating is an "important mode of transport" in the Netherlands.
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76ers earn wire-to-wire win over Knicks

Dario Saric scored 24 points, JJ Redick added 18 and the Philadelphia 76ers led the entire way in a 108-92 victory over the visiting New York Knicks on Monday night at the Wells Fargo Center.
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Korea unified ice hockey team falls to Sweden amid more unity displays

Korea's unified women's Olympic hockey team suffered their second lop-sided defeat on Monday, as seven different players scored to lift Sweden to an 8-0 win on another night of jubilant displays of goodwill between the two Koreas.
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New-look Cavs spoil Paul Pierce’s jersey party

The Boston crowd came out to celebrate Paul Pierce on Sunday -- but LeBron James and his new Cleveland supporting cast had other ideas as the Cavaliers routed the Celtics 121-99.
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Serena Williams loses in long-awaited return to competition

Serena Williams lost her first official match since maternity leave as she and sister Venus were beaten in a doubles dead rubber by the Netherlands in the Fed Cup in Asheville, North Carolina on Sunday.
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From Brooklyn to Beijing: Stephon Marbury bids teary adieu to basketball

Former NBA player Stephon Marbury ended a trailblazing 22-year basketball career with rhyming couplets and tears after winning his last-ever game Sunday in Beijing, bidding an emotional farewell to his adoring Chinese fans.
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Ateneo ends drought with win over UST

The Ateneo Lady Eagles are no longer winless in the UAAP Women’s Volleyball tournament as they defeated the UST Lady Tigresses 16-25 25-22 25-22 25-23.
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NU whips UE to earn solo lead

The NU Lady Bulldogs whipped the winless UE Lady Warriors to take the top spot in the UAAP Women’s Volleyball standings with a 25-15 18-25 25-23 25-19 victory.
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Gin Kings overwhelm TNT; NLEX escapes Alaska

LA Tenorio, Japeth Aguilar, and Greg Slaughter combined for 72 points as Barangay Ginebra San Miguel leaned on a late rally to defeat the TNT KaTropa at the Araneta Coliseum on Sunday.
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US IOC member suggests joint Korean team for Nobel peace prize

A senior American member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) called on Sunday for North and South Korea's joint women's ice hockey team to be nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize.
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Earthquake, wind and fire: Extreme conditions hit Olympics

An earthquake triggered an alert and high winds disrupted competition at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics Sunday, as officials warned of a severe freeze and urged fans to wrap up warm.
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UAAP: Galanza scores 26 as Lady Falcons conquer Lady Tams

The Adamson University Lady Falcons bounced back from their opening day loss against the NU Lady Bulldogs by defeating the FEU Lady Tamaraws, 25-23 19-25 25-22 21-25 15-12.  
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Swiss overpower unified Korean women's ice hockey team

Switzerland's Alina Muller almost single-handedly spoiled Korea's Olympic unity moment on Saturday, scoring four goals to power the Swiss to an 8-0 win over Korea's unified women's ice hockey team.
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PBA: Digregorio, Erram combine for 50 as Blackwater blitzes San Miguel late

Mike Digregorio had 26 points, including eight straight in the final two minutes, to give the Blackwater Elite a 106-96 win over the San Miguel Beermen on Friday at the Cuneta Astrodome.  
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Serena ready for comeback after ‘ups and downs’

Serena Williams has spoken out about the "ups and downs" she faced during her year away from competitive tennis but insists she's now focused and ready for her quest to once more dominate her sport.
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Lakers' Thomas thanks Cavs one day after trade to Los Angeles

Less than 24 hours after his brief run with the Cleveland Cavaliers came to a sudden end, point guard Isaiah Thomas thanked the organization Friday on Twitter.
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LeBron approves of Cleveland roster revamp

LeBron James on Friday welcomed the wave of new players brought into the Cleveland Cavaliers on deadline day as the team bids to reignite their season.
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Fil-Am Asa Miller leads PHL Winter Olympics contingent

Fil-Am skier Asa Miller led the Philippine representatives at the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea.
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Korean unity, historic handshake as Pyeongchang Olympics open

The two Koreas marched together and South Korea's president shared a historic handshake with Kim Jong Un's sister as the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics opened in a spirit of intense rapprochement on Friday.
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Warriors’ Green fined $50K for referee rant

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green was fined $50,000 for offensive language toward a game official, the NBA said on Thursday.
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Pistons acquire PG Nelson from Bulls

Jameer Nelson was traded for the second time in seven days on Thursday, going from the Chicago Bulls to the Detroit Pistons in a deal that reunited the point guard with former coach Stan Van Gundy.
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Fil-Am guard Clarkson traded to Cleveland

Isaiah Thomas was traded from the Cleveland Cavaliers to the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday.
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Heat trade White to Hawks for Babbitt

The Miami Heat traded forward Okaro White to the Atlanta Hawks for forward Luke Babbitt on Wednesday, according to ESPN.
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Cavs land Hood, Hill in three-way deal with Jazz, Kings

The Cleveland Cavaliers continued the revamping of their roster before Thursday's trade deadline by acquiring shooting guard Rodney Hood from Utah and point guard George Hill from Sacramento in a three-team trade, according to ESPN.
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Cavs trade Wade to Miami

The Cleveland Cavaliers traded guard Dwyane Wade to the Miami Heat on Thursday for a "heavily" protected second-round pick, according to ESPN.
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Team Lakay's Danny Kingad set to face Gianni Subba in Malaysia

Filipino mixed martial arts flyweight fighter Danny Kingad of Baguio City's Team Lakay is scheduled to make his first cage appearance this year when he takes on Gianni Subba on the undercard of 'ONE: Visions of Victory' on March 9 at Axiata Stadium in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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Knicks retain top spot as Forbes' most valuable NBA team

The New York Knicks are the NBA's most valuable team for a third consecutive year, according to an annual list published by Forbes on Wednesday that showed each team in the league is worth at least $1 billion for the first time.
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Ateneo struggles vs NU to stay winless

After dropping its opener against FEU, the Ateneo Lady Eagles suffered another defeat Wednesday, this time in the hands of the NU Lady Bulldogs, 25-19 25-19 25-20 12-25 15-2, on Wednesday.
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Tigresses trump Lady Warriors for first win

The UST Tigresses bounced back from its five-set thriller against the DLSU Lady Spikers, cruising to a 25-17 25-15 25-21 victory against the UE Lady Warriors on Wednesday.
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Starters shine for Ginebra in blowout win vs Kia

Barangay Ginebra San Miguel clobbered the Kia Picanto in the first half to cruise to a 103-77 victory on Wednesday at the MOA Arena in Pasay City.
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Kramer, Wright combine for winning play as Phoenix fends off TNT

Matthew Wright found Doug Kramer for the go-ahead basket with three seconds remaining as the Phoenix Fuelmasters defeated the TNT KaTropa, 74-72, on Wednesday at the MOA Arena in Pasay City.
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Pinoy boxer Ancajas arrives in PHL after victory over Mexican foe

Days after triumphantly defending his IBF world super flyweight title in the United States, Jerwin Ancajas returned to the Philippines on Wednesday morning.
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Raptors rout Celtics in battle of East’s best

A quick peek at the Eastern Conference standings reveals that the Boston Celtics have the conference's best record, but the Toronto Raptors looked like the premier team in the East on Tuesday night.  
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Magic overcome 21-point deficit to rout Cavs, 116-98

Jonathon Simmons scored a career-high 34 points on 12-of-17 shooting, and the Orlando Magic overcame a 21-point, second-quarter deficit to record a 116-98 victory over the sinking Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday at Amway Center in Orlando, Fla.  
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Fil-Am skier Asa Miller to represent PHL in the Winter Olympics

The Olympian is only 17 years old
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Former USA gymnastics coach under investigation --Michigan sheriff

A former coach of the US Olympic gymnastics team, John Geddert, was under investigation, a sheriff in Michigan said on Tuesday, coming on the heels of a sexual abuse scandal surrounding a team doctor with whom the coach had worked.
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Eagles' Super Bowl win could be beginning of dynasty

The euphoric Philadelphia Eagles celebrated with the first Lombardi Trophy in the history of the franchise.
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Ex-USA Gymnastics doctor gets up to 125 more years in prison for abuse

Former USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar was sentenced to an additional 40 to 125 years in prison on Monday for molesting young female gymnasts, capping weeks of horrifying testimony from hundreds of victims who told of his decades of abuse.
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Bach hails North, South Korea for harnessing Olympic spirit

North and South Korea will send a "powerful message of peace" to the world when they march together under one flag at the opening ceremony of the Pyeongchang Winter Games, International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach said on Monday.
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Retiring ex-NBA star Marbury hopes to work for China’s team

Former NBA All-Star Stephon Marbury said he would like to work for China's national basketball program as he confirmed that the curtain would fall next week on his pioneering 22-year playing career.  
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Eagles soar past Pats for first Super Bowl crown

A Hail Mary pass attempt by Tom Brady fell incomplete in the end zone as the Patriots fell to the Eagles 41-33 on Sunday in Super Bowl LI at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.
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Horford’s buzzer beater carries Celtics past Blazers

Al Horford rattled in a fadeaway jumper as the buzzer sounded to lift the Boston Celtics to a 97-96 NBA win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday.
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Mannarino earns France a quarterfinal spot in Davis Cup

Holders France qualified for the quarterfinals of the Davis Cup when stand-in player Adrian Mannarino earned them a 3-1 unassailable lead against the Netherlands on Sunday despite Les Bleus being without their two best players because of injuries.
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Trump indirectly warns players over Super Bowl kneeling

US President Donald Trump indirectly warned players in Sunday's Super Bowl football championship not to kneel in protest, during a message ahead of the big game.
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Cavs should be taken off TV after blowout loss - LeBron

A frustrated LeBron James says the Cleveland Cavaliers should be taken off "every nationally televised game for the rest of the season" after the 120-88 loss to the Houston Rockets on Saturday night.
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Lady Tams outlast Lady Eagles in seesaw battle

The FEU Lady Tamaraws endured the 21-point outburst of Jhoanna Maraguinot to carve out a 19-25 25-21 18-25 25-20 15-9 victory on Sunday at the MOA Arena in Pasay City.
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Fajardo, Lanete lift San Miguel past Magnolia

The San Miguel Beermen earned enough splits from the line in the endgame to earn a 77-76 squeaker against the Magnolia Hotshots on Sunday at the Ynares Center in Antipolo City.
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Manuel saves Alaska in OT vs GlobalPort

Vic Manuel came up big in overtime to lift the Alaska Aces Past the GlobalPort Batang Pier, 105-98, on Sunday at the Ynares Center in Antipolo City.
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‘Extremely worried’ Olympics body threatens to expel boxing from 2020 Games

The International Olympic Committee threatened to axe boxing from the Tokyo 2020 Games on Sunday as it opened an investigation into the sport's controversial governing body and said concerns lingered over possible match-fixing at Rio 2016.
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Fans flock to cheer joint Korean ice hockey team

South Korean fans chanting, 'We are one' and wearing shirts with the unification flag emblazoned on the front packed into a freezing ice hockey arena on Sunday to cheer on the joint Korean women's team in a tune-up for this month's Winter Olympics.
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PWR Live Holding Hands While Wrestling: Full card preview

HHWW is happening on February 11, 2018 at Venue 142 Events Place, Katipunan.
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Ancajas wins US debut by tenth round knockout

Ancajas, 26, sent his foe to the canvas as early as the first round with a left cross that landed square on the jaw. 
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PWR Live Holding Hands While Wrestling: Full card preview

Couples and singles with loving friends and family who want to do something unique this Valentine's can look forward to Holding Hands While Wrestling (HHWW), PWR's show for February.  
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Filipino figure skater Michael Martinez prepares for the 2018 Winter Olympics

He only learned he will be competing three weeks before the games start on February 9.
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UAAP: La Salle whether Rondina explosion with 5-set win

Defending champions DLSU needed five sets to buck a determined UST squad, eking out a 25-20 17-25 25-22 15-25 15-8 win on Saturday en route to their threepeat campaign in the UAAP Women’s Volleyball competition.  
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Vegas bookmakers backing Brady's Patriots in Super Bowl

Las Vegas casinos are joining the Tom Brady fan club since their share of what is expected to be a record year for Super Bowl wagers will increase if the quarterback's New England Patriots beat the Philadelphia Eagles.
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Steady NLEX shackles Ginebra late to snap skid

The NLEX Road Warriors held Barangay Ginebra scoreless in the final 4:37 of the game to earn an 81-78 victory on Saturday at the Cuneta Astrodome in Pasay City.
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Knicks place Noah on indefinite leave

The New York Knicks reached an agreement with center Joakim Noah for the 11-year veteran to be placed on indefinite leave, the team announced Friday.
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In first, Olympics chiefs invite Vatican 'God Squad' to IOC session

Some go for gold. Others go for God.
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Patriots seek record-tying sixth Super Bowl title

The defending champion New England Patriots will try to add to what is arguably the NFL's greatest dynasty when they seek a record-tying sixth Super Bowl title on Sunday.
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Tiu tallies 18 as Rain or Shine routs Meralco

Chris Tiu scored 18 points, including six of his team’s last nine, as the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters defeated the Meralco Bolts, 90-84, on Friday at the MOA Arena in Pasay City.
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Hotshots hold off Blackwater late in the game

The Magnolia Hotshots held the Blackwater Elite scoreless in the final 67 seconds of the game for a 78-72 victory on Friday at the MOA Arena in Pasay City.
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Rivero brothers, Paraiso go on leave from De La Salle Green Archers

De La Salle University stalwarts Prince and Ricci Rivero and Brent Rivera have gone on leave from the Green Archers men's basketball squad.  
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North Korean athletes land in South for Winter Olympics

Ten North Korean skiers and skaters arrived in the South Thursday to take part in the Pyeongchang Winter Games, setting the stage for a "peace Olympics" after a year of high tensions over Pyongyang's nuclear program.
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LeBron open to meeting Warriors in free agency

Though it would be a long shot, LeBron James joining the Golden State Warriors this offseason appears to at least be a possibility.
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Watch: Floyd Mayweather teases entry to MMA

Retired five-division boxing world champion Floyd Mayweather teased a comeback in the world of combat sports -- not in boxing but in mixed martial arts.
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