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NBL: Kai Sotto, Adelaide bow to Tasmania

ABS-CBN News
Jan 29 05:30 PM

Kai Sotto's superb effort went in vain on Friday after Adelaide fell against Tasmania, 76-71, in the NBL at MyState Bank Arena. Read more »

Nadal turning the improbable into reality

Courtney Walsh, Reuters
Jan 29 05:03 PM

The 35-year-old Rafa Nadal great is within range of his most improbable triumph. Read more »

Medvedev cops $12,000 fine for umpire rant at Australian Open

Agence France-Presse
Jan 29 04:46 PM

Daniil Medvedev was fined a total of US$12,000 Saturday following his extraordinary outburst at the chair umpire at the Australian Open. Read more »

Nexplay rookies shine, as Omega exit Sibol qualifiers

Angela Coloma, ABS-CBN News
Jan 29 04:33 PM | Updated Jan 29 04:41 PM

Nexplay EVOS continued their run in the Sibol national team qualifiers for Mobile Legends: Bang Bang after romping Omega Esports 2-1 on Saturday. Read more »

Sibol sorry for communication delays in NXPE-Blacklist match

Angela Coloma, ABS-CBN News
Jan 29 04:17 PM

The ruling to award a point to Blacklist was only handed down right before the game started, which the organizers apologized for. Read more »

Dominant Onic PH sends Bren home in Sibol qualifiers

Angela Coloma, ABS-CBN News
Jan 29 03:10 PM

Onic PH sent Bren Esports home in the Sibol qualifiers after an emphatic 2-0 sweep in their lower bracket clash, Saturday. Read more »

NBA: Bucks ride Giannis’ 38 points to win over Knicks

Field Level Media/Reuters
Jan 29 03:00 PM

Giannis Antetokounmpo recorded his 16th 30-point double-double of the season as the Milwaukee Bucks beat the New York Knicks 123-108 on Friday night. Read more »

NBA: Chris Paul’s triple-double lifts streaking Suns

Field Level Media/Reuters
Jan 29 02:49 PM

Chris Paul collected 21 points, 14 assists and 10 rebounds as Phoenix beat Minnesota 134-124 on Friday night for their 9th consecutive win. Read more »

NBA: Spurs’ strong 3rd quarter dooms LaVine, Bulls

Field Level Media/Reuters
Jan 29 02:06 PM

Dejounte Murray scored 29 points and dished out 12 assists as the Spurs took charge in the 3rd quarter and held on to beat Chicago 131-122 on Friday. Read more »

NBA: Sabonis triple-double keys Pacers’ win vs OKC

Field Level Media/Reuters
Jan 29 01:14 PM | Updated Jan 29 01:15 PM

Domantas Sabonis registered 24 points, 18 rebounds and 10 assists as the Pacers beat the Thunder 113-110 in overtime on Friday night. Read more »

NBA: Jokic carries red-hot Nuggets past Pelicans

Field Level Media/Reuters
Jan 29 12:42 PM | Updated Jan 29 12:51 PM

Jokic finished with 29 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists, as Denver won its fourth game in a row by defeating New Orleans 116-105 on Friday night. Read more »

NBA: No comeback this time for Clippers in loss to Heat

Field Level Media/Reuters
Jan 29 12:22 PM

Jimmy Butler went 16-for-16 on free throws en route to 26 points as the Miami Heat beat the visiting Los Angeles Clippers 121-114 on Friday night. Read more »

NBA: Blazers down Rockets for 3rd straight road win

Field Level Media/Reuters
Jan 29 12:14 PM

The Portland Trail Blazers rode a balanced offensive attack to their 3rd consecutive road victory, defeating the Houston Rockets 125-110 on Friday. Read more »

NBA: Hornets hold off Westbrook, hobbled Lakers

Field Level Media/Reuters
Jan 29 12:03 PM

Miles Bridges scored 26 points, as the host Charlotte Hornets held off the injury-riddled Los Angeles Lakers 117-114 on Friday night. Read more »

NBA: Ja’s 30-pt triple-double lifts Grizzlies vs Jazz

Field Level Media/Reuters
Jan 29 11:55 AM

Ja Morant tallied 30 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a 119-109 victory over the visiting Utah Jazz on Friday. Read more »

‘Just stay positive’: Golfer Day pain free at last

Reuters
Jan 29 11:43 AM

Day said he was pain free at last after several stressful years, hoping to end a nearly 3-year victory drought at the Farmers Insurance Open. Read more »

NBA: Hawks cruise past Celtics for sixth straight win

Field Level Media/Reuters
Jan 29 11:42 AM

Trae Young and John Collins each scored 21 points and grabbed 9 rebounds, as Atlanta beat Boston 108-92 on Friday to earn their 6th consecutive win. Read more »

Taiwan won’t be at Olympics opening ceremony, says gov’t

Reuters
Jan 29 11:18 AM

Taiwan, which has no winter sporting tradition and has never won a medal at the Winter Games, is sending 4 athletes to Beijing. Read more »

NBA: Orlando uses big 1st quarter to handle Pistons

Field Level Media/Reuters
Jan 29 11:11 AM

Franz Wagner scored 13 of his 24 points in the 1st quarter, as the Orlando Magic defeated the Detroit Pistons 119-103 on Friday night. Read more »

Golf: Yuka Saso tied for 3rd after Boca Rio 2nd round

Agence France-Presse
Jan 29 08:19 AM

Saso carded a 2-under 70 after 2 rounds at the Gainbridge LPGA at Boca Rio in Florida on Friday, 4 shots of co-leaders Danielle Kang and Lydia Ko. Read more »

Mobile Legends: El Ganador, Origen booted off Sibol qualifiers

Angela Coloma, ABS-CBN News
Jan 29 12:20 AM

It's the end of the road for amateur squads El Ganador and Origen Esports in the Sibol qualifiers. Read more »

Football: PH in historic Women’s Asian Cup run

ABS-CBN News
Jan 28 11:44 PM | Updated Jan 29 12:01 AM

The Philippine women's football team is one win away from notching its first FIFA World Cup spot. Read more »

Training for 2022 Winter Olympics

Tyrone Siu, Reuters
Jan 28 07:29 PM

Medical staff are seen at a speed skating training session for the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, China on Friday. Read more »

PVL Open Conference opening moved to March 16

ABS-CBN News
Jan 28 06:34 PM | Updated Jan 28 09:33 PM

The Premier Volleyball League (PVL) has decided to move the opening of its 2022 season. Read more »

RSG PH shocks, sends Onic PH to Sibol qualifier lower bracket

Angela Coloma, ABS-CBN News
Jan 28 05:45 PM

RSG Philippines shocked M3 finalists Onic PH by sending them to the lower bracket of the Sibol Mobile Legends: Bang Bang SEA Games qualifiers. Read more »