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NCAA: Macaraya issues challenge to San Sebastian's 'Russ-Harden' duo

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Jul 16 05:41 PM

Much of the early success of San Sebastian can be chalked up to the veteran duo of RK Ilagan and Allyn Bulanadi. Read more »

Kobe Paras tows UP to big win over Taiwanese team

ABS-CBN News
Jul 16 05:35 PM

Kobe Paras starred in University of the Philippines' (UP) 76-61 victory over National Taiwan Sport University, steering the Fighting Maroons to its first win in the 2019 Buddha’s Light International Association (BLIA) Cup in Taiwan on Tuesday. Read more »

NCAA: San Sebastian earns share of lead by routing Mapua

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Jul 16 04:23 PM | Updated Jul 16 04:41 PM

(UPDATE) RK Ilagan and Allyn Bulanadi conspired to give San Sebastian College a 92-68 triumph over Mapua University, giving them a share of the lead in the NCAA Season 95 men's basketball tournament. Read more »

NCAA: Letran shackles JRU for 2nd straight win

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Jul 16 03:49 PM

It was Letran's second straight triumph after a breakthrough win over Arellano last week, giving them a 2-1 win-loss record. Read more »

More water for swimmers

Mark Schiefelbein, AP
Jul 16 03:48 PM

Swimmers reach for water bottles while competing in the men's 10km open water swim at the World Swimming Championships in Yeosu, South Korea, Tuesday. Read more »

ANALYSIS: Why Pacquiao-Keith Thurman fight may not go the distance

ABS-CBN News
Jul 16 03:22 PM

Given his pent-up frustration over Thurman disrespecting him, Pacquiao could give his American opponent a lesson he won’t forget. Read more »

Duterte rejects PHISGOC as SEA Games organizer due to alleged corruption: Palace

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Jul 16 03:00 PM | Updated Jul 16 06:32 PM

President Rodrigo Duterte wants government to handle preparations for the country’s hosting of the 30th Southeast Asian Games due to alleged corruption in the privately-formed Philippine Southeast Asian Games Organizing Committee (PHISGOC) Foundation, his spokesman said Tuesday. Read more »

FIBA: Norwood immediately sees 'Dray Effect' in Gilas

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Jul 16 02:30 PM | Updated Jul 16 03:13 PM

Andray Blatche's impact was felt immediately, in just his first day back in practice with the Gilas Pilipinas national team.   Read more »

Sustained excellence: Breaking down Pacquiao’s dominance over 3 decades

Infographic by Pam Ramos, ABS-CBN News
Jul 16 01:35 PM

ABS-CBN News looks at how Pacquiao performed in the 1990s, 2000s and 2010s, showing just how extraordinary of a elite fighter the Pacman is. Read more »

Gilas women ramp up SEA Games preps with Jones Cup stint

ABS-CBN News
Jul 16 11:17 AM

The Gilas Pilipinas Women will participate in the 2019 William Jones Cup in Taiwan, to ramp up their preparations for the 2019 FIBA Asia Women's Cup and the 2019 Southeast Asian Games. Read more »

NBA: Warriors ready new basketball stadium, fueled by tech dollars

Dan Levine, Reuters
Jul 16 11:04 AM

The Golden State Warriors are weeks from opening a sleek $1.5 billion sports and entertainment complex in San Francisco. Read more »

Tennis: Lack of love fuels Djokovic desire to be top dog

Martyn Herman, Reuters
Jul 16 10:45 AM

Maybe when the fans start serenading Novak Djokovic in a Centre Court love-in it will be time for the Serb to call it a day. Read more »

NBA: Lakers' Davis pulls out of FIBA World Cup -- reports

Field Level Media/Reuters
Jul 16 09:38 AM

Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis is pulling out of participation in Team USA and the FIBA Basketball World Cup this summer.   Read more »

NBA: Mavs owner Cuban fined for leaking info -- report

Field Level Media/Reuters
Jul 16 09:36 AM

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban was fined $50,000 by the NBA for leaking information from a recent Broad of Governors meeting to a reporter, ESPN reported Monday. Read more »

NBA: Simmons, 76ers agree to five-year, $170M extension

Field Level Media/Reuters
Jul 16 09:34 AM

Point guard Ben Simmons and the Philadelphia 76ers agreed to a five-year, $170 million maximum contract extension, The Athletic's Shams Charania reported Monday.   Read more »

NBA: No way to keep Durant , says Warriors GM

Field Level Media/Reuters
Jul 16 08:56 AM

Golden State Warriors general manager Bob Myers was hopeful his team would retain Kevin Durant since it could offer a five-year, $221 million contact. Read more »

Pacquiao holds last sparring day before Thurman showdown

ABS-CBN News
Jul 16 05:33 AM

Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao had its final session at Wild Card Gym in Los Angeles before leaving for Las Vegas for his showdown against Keith Thurman. Read more »

Boxing legend 'Sweet Pea' Whitaker dead at 55

Agence France-Presse
Jul 16 01:34 AM

LOS ANGELES - Former Olympic boxing gold medallist and four-weight world champion Pernell Whitaker has died after a traffic accident in Virginia, police confirmed on Monday. Read more »

NBA: Cleveland Cavaliers to waive JR Smith

Reuters
Jul 16 01:29 AM

The Cleveland Cavaliers plan to waive veteran JR Smith in order to stay below the NBA's luxury tax threshold, Cleveland.com reported Monday. Read more »

'Against the odds': Pole vaulter EJ Obiena sets new PH record

Mye Mulingtapang, ABS-CBN News
Jul 16 12:42 AM

ITALY—Ernest John Obiena raised the bar after securing a gold medal and becoming the World University Champion in the men's pole vault at the 30th Summer Universiade held at the San Paolo Stadium in Naples, Italy on July 13.    Read more »

FIBA: Blatche, Clarkson, Fajardo headline 19-man Gilas pool

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Jul 15 10:49 PM | Updated Jul 15 11:02 PM

MANILA, Philippines -- The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) on Monday night unveiled the 19-man pool that will be ready to represent the Philippines in the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup. Read more »

FIBA: As PBA playoffs loom, Guiao asks for ‘extra effort’

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Jul 15 09:47 PM

MANILA, Philippines—Coach Yeng Guiao has asked the national team players to be ready to make more sacrifices, as they juggle their responsibilities with Gilas Pilipinas and their mother teams in the PBA. Read more »

PBA: Compton vows Alaska will 'honor the game'

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Jul 15 09:24 PM | Updated Jul 15 10:27 PM

For as long as they have a chance, the Alaska Aces will play as hard as possible to honor the game of basketball.    Read more »

FIBA: Clarkson, Blatche included in Gilas pool for World Cup

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Jul 15 08:49 PM | Updated Jul 15 10:53 PM

MANILA, Philippines -- Naturalized Filipino center Andray Blatche and Filipino-American guard Jordan Clarkson are among the players whom Yeng Guiao included in the national team pool for the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup. Read more »

Pacquiao dumoble ang lakas, stamina: fitness coach

ABS-CBN News
Jul 15 08:29 PM

Ilang araw bago harapin si Keith Thurman, dumoble ang lakas at stamina ni Manny Pacquiao, ayon sa kaniyang coach. Read more »