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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Ish Smith drives Pistons to win over Bulls

Ish Smith made a finger roll with 5.4 seconds remaining, giving the Detroit Pistons a 118-116 victory over the host Chicago Bulls on Saturday night.
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Jokic's triple-double leads Nuggets past Suns

Nikola Jokic scored 11 of his game-high 35 points in an early runaway Saturday night, helping the host Denver Nuggets blow out the Phoenix Suns 119-91 in a battle of teams that had won their NBA openers.
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Walker nets 39 as Hornets edge Heat

Kemba Walker scored 39 points and hit a free throw with 0.5 seconds remaining to give the Charlotte Hornets a bizarre 113-112 win over the host Miami Heat on Saturday night.
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Rockets top Lakers as tempers flare late

James Harden scored 36 points and Chris Paul added 28 points with 10 assists as the visiting Houston Rockets spoiled LeBron James' home opener with the Los Angeles Lakers by earning a high-intensity 124-115 victory Saturday night.
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Tatum's 6-point run lifts Celtics over Knicks

Jayson Tatum scored all six points for Boston in the final minute Saturday night and finished with a team-high 24 points as the visiting Celtics held off the New York Knicks for a 103-101 victory.
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Redick drains eight 3-pointers as 76ers edge Magic

JJ Redick's eighth 3-pointer was the decisive basket with 17 seconds remaining as the Philadelphia 76ers notched a 116-115 victory over the visiting Orlando Magic on Saturday night.
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Raptors hold off Wizards to earn road win

Kyle Lowry had 28 points and 12 assists and the visiting Toronto Raptors held off a late Washington rally to beat the Wizards 117-113 on Saturday night.
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Knox sprains ankle in third game with Knicks

New York Knicks rookie forward Kevin Knox needed to be helped off the court after rolling his left ankle Saturday against the Boston Celtics.
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Oladipo paces Indiana to blowout win over Nets

Victor Oladipo scored a game-high 25 points--one of nine Pacers in double figures--and added four steals as host Indiana cruised to a 132-112 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday night.
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76ers' Simmons leaves game with back tightness

Philadelphia 76ers point guard Ben Simmons left Saturday night's home game against the Orlando Magic in the first quarter with back tightness and was ruled out by the team.
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Grizzlies forward Green out 4-6 weeks due to broken jaw

Memphis Grizzlies power forward JaMychal Green had surgery to repair a broken jaw on Saturday, the team announced.
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Celtics' Hayward sitting out game vs. Knicks

Boston Celtics forward Gordon Hayward won't play in Saturday night's game against the New York Knicks as the team manages his comeback from last season's broken left ankle.
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Lillard, Blazers blast Spurs with offensive show

Damian Lillard put on a spectacular offensive display and the Portland Trail Blazers collected 75 points in the middle two quarters en route to a 121-108 victory over the visiting San Antonio Spurs on Saturday night.
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Honorio Banario picks Eduard Folayang to triumph over ex-foe Amir Khan

Former ONE featherweight champion Honorio Banario of Team Lakay is banking on his teammate Eduard Folayang to emerge victorious when the latter takes on Amir Khan for the vacant ONE lightweight world title in the main event of 'ONE: Conquest of Champions' on November 23 at Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay.
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Vettel acknowledges 'mutual respect' in Hamilton rivalry

Sebastian Vettel on Saturday acknowledged the "mutual respect" in his world championship fight with Lewis Hamilton ahead of this weekend's potential title showdown.
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Kouame lifts Ateneo to get even vs FEU

It seems like the absence of Thirdy Ravena and twins Mike and Matt Nieto was hardly felt by Ateneo on Saturday.
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Adamson exacts revenge on La Salle for seventh win

In their second meet-up this week, the Adamson Soaring Falcons got the upper hand over the DLSU Green Archers, 57-50, Saturday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.  
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Oklahoma City Thunder's Westbrook won't see action Friday vs. Clippers

Russell Westbrook will be on the bench again Friday night when the Oklahoma City Thunder meet the Los Angeles Clippers.
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Ignore Mayweather-Nurmagomedov talk about boxing match says UFC boss --report

Floyd Mayweather has not contacted UFC about a boxing match with Khabib Nurmagomedov despite both sides hyping the prospect, UFC president Dana White told ESPN in a website posting Friday.
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Red Sox KO Astros to reach World Series

J.D. Martinez and Rafael Devers clubbed home runs, David Price twirled six scoreless innings, and the Boston Red Sox eliminated the defending champion Houston Astros with a 4-1 victory in Game 5 of the American League Championship Series on Thursday.
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Blazers spoil LeBron’s Lakers debut

Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum combined for 49 points, and Nik Stauskas matched his career high with 24 points in his first appearance in a Portland uniform, leading the Trail Blazers past the visiting Los Angeles Lakers 128-119 Thursday night in the season opener for both teams.  
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Simmons notches triple-double as 76ers rout Bulls

Ben Simmons had 13 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists to lead eight players in double figures as the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the short-handed visiting Chicago Bulls 127-108 on Thursday night.  
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Lakers must choose between winning now and building for future --Barkley

LOS ANGELES -- The LeBron James-led Los Angeles Lakers will face the tough task of deciding whether to contend for a title this season or give their young core the on-court experience they need to develop as players, NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley said on Thursday.
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Kevin Belingon predicts a hometown-like Filipino crowd against Bibiano Fernandes in Singapore

Now more than ever, Belingon is banking on crowd support when he takes on Fernandes in their highly anticipated rematch.
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Davis shines as Pelicans rout Rockets in season opener

Anthony Davis scored 32 points and Elfrid Payton finished with a triple double as the New Orleans Pelicans got their NBA season off to a roaring start by clobbering the Houston Rockets 131-112 on Wednesday.  
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DeRozan scores 28 as new-look Spurs edge Wolves

DeMar DeRozan paced five players in double figures with a game-high 28 points in his San Antonio debut as the host Spurs held off the Minnesota Timberwolves 112-108 Wednesday in the season opener for both teams.  
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Leonard, Lowry lead Raptors past Cavs

Kawhi Leonard scored 24 points and grabbed 13 rebounds and Kyle Lowry had 27 points and eight assists to help the Toronto Raptors defeat the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers 116-104 Wednesday night in the season opener for both teams.  
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Pacquiao says he’s ‘90 percent’ sure to face Broner in January

Philippine boxing idol Manny Pacquiao said a January fight in the US with American Adrien Broner is almost certain, but he dodged the mounting speculation of a possible rematch with rival Floyd Mayweather.  
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Mayweather says Nurmagomedov fight will happen

Former world welterweight boxing champion Floyd Mayweather insisted Wednesday he plans to fight mixed martial arts star Khabib Nurmagomedov following the Russian's victory over Conor McGregor.
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Adamson dominates NU to snap two-game skid

After ending their first round stint with back-to-back losses, the Adamson Soaring Falcons opened the second round with a dominating win against the NU Bulldogs, 69-58, Wednesday, at the Mall of Asia Arena.  
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Behind breakout performance, DLSU rookie Encho Serrano says there's more to improve on

"Actually may lagnat ako ngayon e. Kaninang umaga nasa ospital ako. Sabi ko maglalaro ako. Kaya ko naman 'yan. Gusto ko lang maglaro para makuha kumpiyansa ko."
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Caracut, Serrano combine for 34 as Archers rout Red Warriors

The DLSU Green Archers opened its second round campaign with a big victory over the UE Red Warriors, 79-59, Wednesday at the Mall of Asia Arena.
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Curry guides Warriors past Thunder in opener

Stephen Curry capped a game-high, 32-point performance with a key three-point play with 1:46 remaining Tuesday night, helping the host Golden State Warriors hold off the Russell Westbrook-less Oklahoma City Thunder 108-100 in the second half of the NBA's opening-night doubleheader.
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Warriors receive reversible title rings

The latest batch of Golden State Warriors championship rings, handed out Tuesday before the team's season opener, feature a flashy new gimmick.  
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Tatum leads Celtics over 76ers in NBA season opener

Jayson Tatum scored 23 points and grabbed nine rebounds while reserve Marcus Morris added 16 points as the Boston Celtics ripped Philadelphia 105-87 in the 2018-19 NBA season opener on Tuesday.  
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Brooklyn Nets forward Carroll sidelined after ankle surgery

Brooklyn Nets forward DeMarre Carroll underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right ankle Tuesday, the team announced.
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Team Lakay's ‘Baguio Jiu-Jitsu’ to aid Belingon in fight with Fernades

ONE interim bantamweight title holder Kevin Belingon of Baguio City's Team Lakay is deep in training for his November 9 rematch against the reigning ONE bantamweight world champion Bibiano Fernandes at the Indoor Stadium in Singapore.
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Yeng Guiao running anew for House seat, vows it won't affect Gilas preps

Philippine national basketball coach Yeng Guiao filed his certificate of candidacy at the Commission on Election office in the City of San Fernando on Monday in the hope of retaking his seat in Pampanga’s first district.
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Reports: Nance, Cavs agree to 4-year extension

Forward/center Larry Nance Jr. and the Cleveland Cavaliers agreed to terms Monday on a four-year contract extension, according to multiple media outlets.  
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Pacers' Turner signs four-year, $72M extension

Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner signed a multi-year extension on Monday, the club announced.
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Warriors seek more NBA glory as title-hungry rivals lurk

Two-time NBA Most Valuable Player Stephen Curry will enjoy watching the Golden State Warriors hoist another championship banner Tuesday when they open the 2018-19 NBA campaign against Oklahoma City.  
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NBA won't suspend Curry, Cousins - report

Golden State Warriors stars Stephen Curry and DeMarcus Cousins won't be punished for stepping on the court during a tense late-game situation against the Los Angeles Lakers in Friday's preseason finale, according to Yahoo Sports.
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Lange, Ryf set records with repeat wins at Ironman World Championship

Germany’s Patrick Lange and Swiss Daniela Ryf delivered record-breaking performances to defend their titles at the triathlon Ironman World Championship in Hawaii on Saturday.
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Cavaliers bullish on future without LeBron James

Life without LeBron James won't be easy for the rebuilding Cleveland Cavaliers, who are expected to take a significant step back after their native son's departure to California.
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Knicks waive center Noah, still owe him $38M

The New York Knicks released center Joakin Noah on Saturday, using the NBA's stretch provision to lessen the salary-cap hit of the $38 million still owed to him.
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Falcons' Ahanmisi, Manganti intent on beating Archers after 7th loss

Despite a combined 50-point performance from Jerrick Ahanmisi and Sean Manganti, the Adamson Falcons still faltered against the DLSU Green Archers in overtime, 79-78, during Saturday's match at the Mall of Asia Arena.
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La Salle brings down Adamson in OT for solo 4th spot

The DLSU Green Archers bounced back, defeating the Adamson Soaring Falcons, 79-78, in overtime, to land on the solo fourth spot at the end of the  first round of UAAP Season 81 men’s basketball eliminations, Saturday at the Mall of Asia Arena.
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Clemente lists career-high 21 points; NU ends 1st-round drive crushing UE

The NU Bulldogs ended their first-round campaign on a high note with a big win over the UE Red Warriors, 88-61, Saturday at the Mall of Asia Arena.  
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NBA's Tony Parker says he's ready to contribute in Charlotte

During the practice session, as Hornets coaches look on, Tony Parker offers advice to the younger players, some of whom were barely born when he joined the league.
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Warriors seek rare NBA three-peat as Durant ponders move

Forget about taking it one game at a time. The Golden State Warriors are embracing their quest for a third consecutive NBA title and they aren't afraid to say so.
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Derrick White of the San Antonio Spurs out for 6-8 weeks

San Antonio Spurs guard Derrick White will miss six to eight weeks with a torn ligament in his left heel, head coach Gregg Popovich announced Friday.
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Mavs' Nowitzki out for 'weeks' as opener looms

Dirk Nowitzki will be sidelined for the start of his 21st season as he continues to recover from offseason surgery on his left ankle.
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Speed queen Vonn to retire at end of season

Lindsey Vonn, widely regarded as the greatest female ski racer of all-time, will retire from competition following the 2018-19 season even if she fails to break the record for World Cup wins, the American said on Thursday.
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Federer, Djokovic advance to Shanghai semis

Top seed and defending champion Roger Federer returned to form to beat Japan's Kei Nishikori 6-4 7-6(4) and reach the Shanghai Masters semi-finals on Friday.
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Wolves cancel practice after Butler blowup

Disgruntled Jimmy Butler caused a stir at the Minnesota Timberwolves' practice on Wednesday, and he wasn't given a chance to do so again on Thursday.
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Playing in UAAP is a fulfillment of dreams, showcase of performance for some rookies

Will one of them be this season's Rookie of the Year and future MVP?
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Former NBA coach Tex Winter dies at 96

Tex Winter, who teamed with Phil Jackson to lead the Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers to multiple NBA championships, died Wednesday in New York. He was 96.  
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Celtics’ Hayward dealing with back pain

Boston Celtics forward Gordon Hayward is battling lingering back soreness as his long-awaited regular-season return nears.  
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Lakers' Lonzo Ball set for preseason debut vs. Warriors

Lonzo Ball will see his first action since having offseason knee surgery in Wednesday night's preseason home game against the Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Lakers coach Luke Walton announced.
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Brooks Koepka named PGA Tour Player of the Year

Brooks Koepka added another accolade to a sensational season on Tuesday when, as had been widely expected, he was named PGA Tour Player of the Year following a 2017-18 campaign highlighted by two major victories.
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Phoenix Suns fire GM McDonough

The Phoenix Suns fired general manager Ryan McDonough nine days before their season opener, the team announced Monday.
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Mavericks fire team photographer amid harassment allegations

The Dallas Mavericks fired longtime team photographer Danny Bollinger after allegations of sexual harassment, the Dallas Morning News reported Monday, citing multiple sources.
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Sore back might keep Dwight Howard out of Wizards’ opener

Washington Wizards center Dwight Howard might not be ready to start the season on time due to a lower back ailment.  
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Japan's Osaka claims fourth place in women's rankings

Japan's US Open champion Naomi Osaka rose to fourth place in the latest WTA rankings released Monday on the strength of her outstanding form in recent weeks.
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NBA fines Boston's Smart, Cavs' Smith for pre-season scuffle

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart and Cleveland Cavaliers swingman J.R. Smith were each fined Monday by the NBA for their roles in an on-court altercation, the league announced.
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Tokyo Games savings at $4.3 bln but more to come -- CEO Muto

Several measures have cut the cost of staging the 2020 Tokyo Olympics by $4.3 billion but organizers are determined to save more money in the next two years, Tokyo Games CEO Toshiro Muto said on Monday.
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Spurs PG Murray hurts knee, will have MRI

The Spurs' youth movement -- following the trade of forward Kawhi Leonard, the free-agency departure of Parker and the retirement of guard Manu Ginobili -- is off to a rocky start.
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Hamilton on brink of fifth title after Japan win

Lewis Hamilton won the Japanese Grand Prix to stand on the brink of a fifth Formula One title on Sunday while Ferrari rival Sebastian Vettel finished sixth after colliding with Max Verstappen.
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Stunning Farah claims Chicago Marathon in European record

Mo Farah scored a stunning Chicago Marathon victory as he won in an unofficial two hours five minutes and 11 seconds in only his third race at the distance on Sunday.
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Arrests after Nurmagomedov beats McGregor

Chaos erupted after Khabib Nurmagomedov retained his UFC lightweight title with a submission victory over Ireland's Conor McGregor on Saturday with members of his support team arrested after an all-in brawl broke out after the bout.
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DLSU's Montalbo plays injured; says it was his duty as team captain

After being sidelined for two weeks due to a thumb fracture, DLSU Green Archers captain Kib Montalbo is back.
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Ateneo remains on 2nd spot after defeating rival La Salle

The Ateneo de Manila Blue Eagles retained their second spot in the UAAP Season 81 standings after defeating rivals DLSU Green Archers, 71-55, Saturday, at the Mall of Asia Arena.
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CJ Cansino records double-double to lead UST past UE for win No. 2

Rookie CJ Cansino listed 17 points and 17 rebounds to lead the UST Growling Tigers to a win over the UE Red Warriors, 80-66, Saturday at the Mall of Asia Arena.
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ADMU, DLSU coaches, players share thoughts on 1st match in UAAP 81

For Ateneo rookie SJ Belangel, he said he is excited playing for the first time in an Ateneo-La Salle game in the seniors' league as this is a fulfillment of one of his dreams. "It's a dream of mine back then sa Bacolod to play in an Ateneo-La Salle game. I've been watching all the games, [including] Ateneo-La Salle. I'm excited."  
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Ateneo, La Salle reflect on first UAAP 81 encounter

In a rematch of last season's finals face-off, rivals Ateneo Blue Eagles and De La Salle Green Archers will battle against each other for the first time in UAAP Season 81 on Saturday at the Mall of Asia Arena.
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Emotional Osaka battles past Zhang into Beijing semis

US Open champion Naomi Osaka fought back tears and rallied from a set down to outlast Zhang Shuai 3-6 6-4 7-5 in the China Open quarter-finals on Friday.
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Mark Caguioa scores 10,000th career point

Mark "The Spark" Caguioa  reached the milestone with a jumper from the elbow in Barangay Ginebra San Miguel's 106-92 win against the NLEX Road Warriors on Friday night.
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Kyrie Irving says he’ll extend Boston stay

Boston Celtics point guard Kyrie Irving said Thursday that he plans to remain with the team following the upcoming season.  
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Landis launching new team sponsored by his cannabis business

American Floyd Landis, who won the Tour de France in 2006 but lost the title after being found guilty of doping, announced on Thursday plans to launch a professional cycling team that will be sponsored by his cannabis business.
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Warriors’ Draymond Green has ‘clean’ MRI, but will miss game vs. Kings

The defending NBA champion Golden State Warriors will take caution with forward Draymond Green despite a "clean" MRI on his sore left knee.  
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IOC wants 'grave' AIBA issues fixed or boxing risks missing Games

The international boxing association (AIBA) must resolve its governance issues by next month or risk missing out on the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and losing its recognition by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the IOC warned on Wednesday.
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Kevin Durant lobbies for NBA's return to Seattle

Kevin Durant hasn't forgotten where he began his NBA career, and that is providing a special feeling for Friday's preseason game in Seattle.
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Comboy makes 18 to lift FEU past NU

The FEU Tamaraws defeated the NU Bulldogs, 73-68, Wednesday, at the Mall of Asia Arena, to improve their record to 3-2.
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DLSU bounces back, downs UST with 27-point victory

Facing its former head coach for the first time this UAAP Season 81, the DLSU Green Archers bounced back from a loss and defeated the UST Growling Tigers, 99-72, Wednesday at the Mall of Asia Arena.  
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LeBron gets ovation in Staples Center debut

LeBron James received a rapturous reception in his home debut for the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday but was unable to prevent his new team from slipping to a second pre-season defeat to the Denver Nuggets.
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New Orleans Pelicans' Okafor out with sprained ankle

New Orleans Pelicans big man Jahlil Okafor will miss one to two weeks with a sprained right ankle, the team announced Tuesday.
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McCaw declines Warriors' $4M offer -- report

Patrick McCaw did not sign a qualifying offer and rejected a two-year, $4 million contract from the Golden State Warriors, according to multiple reports.
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Ronaldo denies ‘fake news’ rape claim as police reopen investigation

Police said Monday they had reopened an investigation into a rape accusation made by a former model who says soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo attacked her in his Las Vegas hotel penthouse suite in 2009.
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Ryder Cup organizers helping spectator hit in the eye by Koepka drive

Ryder Cup organizers are helping a spectator who said she had been blinded after being struck in the eye by a tee shot played by American Brooks Koepka during the weekend's match against Europe, they said on Tuesday.
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Kyrie Irving regrets ever calling Earth ‘flat’

A year and a half after rattling the NBA world and beyond by saying he had no doubt that the Earth was flat, Boston Celtics star point guard Kyrie Irving says he regrets ever bringing up the topic.
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NBA threatens to fine Cavs' JR Smith over new tattoo

The ink has hardly dried on JR Smith's new tattoo, and the Cleveland Cavaliers guard may be facing a fine from the NBA.
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Nuggets rout Lakers, spoil LeBron James’ exhibition debut

LeBron James dazzled the crowd in his exhibition debut for the Los Angeles Lakers Sunday but he couldn't get them a victory as they dropped a 124-107 decision to the Denver Nuggets.
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PSC confirms death of 12-year-old junior wushu athlete ‘due to freak accident’

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