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Tennis: Djokovic ties Federer record of 310 weeks as ATP No.1

Agence France-Presse
Mar 01 07:29 PM

Novak Djokovic matched Roger Federer's all-time record for the most weeks as ATP world number one on Monday, holding the top spot for the 310th week. Read more »

USA to start bid for Olympic basketball four-peat against France

Agence France-Presse
Mar 01 07:21 PM

Olympic men's basketball champions the United States will play France in their Tokyo Games opener on July 25 -- three days after the end of the NBA Finals. Read more »

Tennis: Fil-Aussie Cabrera hails Alex Eala - 'She can only go up from here'

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Mar 01 07:11 PM

Filipino-Australian tennis player Lizette Cabrera is impressed with the performances of up-and-comer Alex Eala, and hopes to one day play with the young phenom.  Read more »

PBA: Rain or Shine boss explains decision to change head coach

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Mar 01 04:58 PM | Updated Mar 01 07:16 PM

Rain or Shine made the surprise decision to change its head coach on Monday. Read more »

MMA: Team Lakay's Loman ready for Lineker test in ONE debut

ABS-CBN News
Mar 01 04:47 PM

Team Lakay's Stephen Loman joined ONE Championship because he wanted to face the toughest challenges possible -- and "The Sniper" will immediately get his wish.   Read more »

PBA staff to be honored for work in Clark bubble

ABS-CBN News
Mar 01 03:28 PM

The entire PBA staff will be recognized with a special citation during the virtual awards night of the PBA Press Corps on March 7. Read more »

PBA: Vic Manuel joins first Phoenix Super LPG practice

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Mar 01 02:37 PM

Vic Manuel on Monday joined his first practice as a member of Phoenix Super LPG, a week after the blockbuster trade that marked the end of his tenure with the Alaska Aces.   Read more »

NBA: Malik Monk caps frantic comeback as Hornets stun Kings

Field Level Media/Reuters
Mar 01 02:36 PM

The Charlotte Hornets rallied in the final minute to defeat the host Sacramento Kings 127-126 on Sunday night.   Read more »

NBA: Devin Booker's 43 points carry Suns past Timberwolves

Field Level Media/Reuters
Mar 01 02:07 PM

Devin Booker scored a season-high 43 points to lead the Phoenix Suns to a 118-99 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday night. Read more »

NBA: Grizzlies hand Rockets 11th straight setback

Field Level Media/Reuters
Mar 01 02:07 PM | Updated Mar 01 02:37 PM

The Memphis Grizzlies rolled to a 133-84 victory over the Houston Rockets on Sunday at Toyota Center. Read more »

NBA: Knicks' balanced attack too much for Pistons

Field Level Media/Reuters
Mar 01 02:06 PM

The visiting New York Knicks recorded their third straight victory by rolling past the Detroit Pistons 109-90 on Sunday. Read more »

NBA: Lakers jump on Warriors early, roll to easy win

Field Level Media/Reuters
Mar 01 02:06 PM

LeBron James scored 19 points, and the Los Angeles Lakers pounded the visiting Golden State Warriors 117-91 on Sunday. Read more »

NBA: Heat take down Hawks, push win streak to six

Field Level Media/Reuters
Mar 01 12:43 PM

The Miami Heat extended their winning streak to six games with a 109-99 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday.   Read more »

PBA: Rain or Shine taps Chris Gavina as new head coach

ABS-CBN News
Mar 01 11:45 AM | Updated Mar 01 01:35 PM

(UPDATED) Chris Gavina will now be calling the shots for the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters. Read more »

MMA: Rolando Dy braces for pivotal fight at BRAVE CF 47

ABS-CBN News
Mar 01 11:41 AM

Rolando "The Incredible" Dy is approaching a pivotal moment in his professional mixed martial arts career. Read more »

NBA: Shorthanded Celtics pull out late win over Wizards

Field Level Media/Reuters
Mar 01 11:24 AM

The shorthanded Boston Celtics edged the visiting Washington Wizards 111-110 Sunday night.   Read more »

Golf: Recovering Woods 'touched' by show of support from fellow golfers

Agence France-Presse
Mar 01 11:23 AM

Tiger Woods, recovering in hospital after surgery for serious leg injuries received in a solo car smash, tweeted thanks Sunday for a show of support from fellow pro golfers. Read more »

Jamaica's Blake says he would rather miss Olympics than get COVID-19 vaccine

Reuters
Mar 01 11:22 AM

Olympic champion sprinter Yohan Blake of Jamaica said he would rather miss the Tokyo Games than get the COVID-19 vaccine. Read more »

Football: Lukaku keeps Inter's title push on track, Milan bounce back

Emmeline MOORE, Agence France-Presse
Mar 01 10:30 AM

Inter Milan's 3-0 win over Genoa on Sunday kept their title push on track ahead of city rivals AC Milan, who beat Roma 2-1. Read more »

Football: Man Utd frustrated by penalty row in Chelsea stalemate

Steven GRIFFITHS, Agence France-Presse
Mar 01 10:29 AM

Manchester United were left frustrated by a VAR penalty controversy in their 0-0 draw at Chelsea. Read more »

Tennis: Qatar Open gets underway despite absences, COVID threat

Gregory WALTON, Agence France-Presse
Mar 01 10:15 AM

Elina Svitolina and Karolina Pliskova take top billing at the Qatar Open which starts Monday under strict COVID-19 safety protocols and without several top stars. Read more »

Tennis: Goffin ends title drought with Montpellier crown

Reuters
Mar 01 09:45 AM

Belgian David Goffin fought back from a set down to beat Roberto Bautista Agut 5-7 6-4 6-2 in the final of the Open Sud de France in Montpellier. Read more »

Golf: Morikawa cruises to WGC victory, pays tribute to Tiger Woods

Agence France-Presse
Mar 01 09:32 AM

Collin Morikawa fired a three-under-par 69 to clinch a three-shot victory at the World Golf Championships-Workday Championship in Florida on Sunday. Read more »

NBA: Giannis Antetokounmpo drops 36 as Bucks best Clippers

Field Level Media/Reuters
Mar 01 09:09 AM

Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks got the best of Kawhi Leonard and the L.A. Clippers, 105-100 on Sunday in Milwaukee. Read more »

PBA: As rivals beef up, Alaska has to be 'better together'

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Feb 28 08:04 PM

The Alaska Aces have been quite busy in the PBA offseason. Read more »