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NBA player Enes Kanter urges Trump to act on Turkey's human rights record

Daniel Trotta, Reuters
Jan 18 01:37 AM

Enes Kanter has been an outspoken critic of Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan and his human rights record. Read more »

Australian Open: Serena in charge as Djokovic races past Tsonga

Martin Parry, Agence France-Presse
Jan 18 12:43 AM

Serena Williams stepped up her drive for a record-equaling 24th Grand Slam Thursday by swatting aside Eugenie Bouchard. Read more »

Adrien Broner, gustong bumisita sa Pilipinas

ABS-CBN News
Jan 17 11:12 PM

Ibinahagi ni Adrien Broner na nais niyang bumisita sa Pilipinas pagkatapos ng laban nila ni Manny Pacquiao. Read more »

Dissecting Data: Is the Pacman's punching power back?

ABS-CBN News
Jan 17 09:43 PM

What does the Pacman need to do to deliver a win? Read more »

PBA: Black looks to fix Meralco's rebounding woes

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Jan 17 07:09 PM

Meralco head coach Norman Black will keep looking for solutions to his team's rebounding problems after the Bolts gave up a whopping 77 boards to the Phoenix Fuel Masters in their first game of the PBA Philippine Cup on Wednesday night.  Read more »

PBA: Chua laments defensive lapses, downplays career high

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Jan 17 07:06 PM

Justin Chua's career-best effort very nearly went for naught – due in part to his own mistakes. Read more »

PBA: Alaska boss Uytengsu to receive first Lifetime Achievement Award

ABS-CBN News
Jan 17 04:34 PM

Alaska owner Wilfred Uytengsu will receive the first Lifetime Achievement Award from the PBA Press Corps, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary. Read more »

PBA: After solid debut, Blackwater’s Abu Tratter looks forward to tougher tests

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Jan 17 04:29 PM

Overshadowed by Robert Bolick's debut for NorthPort was the solid performance of Blackwater rookie Abu Tratter in their Philippine Cup game Wednesday. Read more »

Perpetual Help through to NCAA men's, juniors volleyball Finals

ABS-CBN News
Jan 17 03:56 PM

University of Perpetual Help swept the elimination round of the juniors' and men's divisions of the NCAA Season 94 volleyball tournament on Thursday. Read more »

A push to win

Val Cuenca, ABS-CBN News
Jan 17 03:52 PM

Manny Pacquiao throws a jab during his training in Las Vegas, Nevada on Wednesday.  Read more »

PBA: Abueva rewards coach's patience with game-winner

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Jan 17 03:01 PM

"Really, patience is a virtue." Read more »

Curry's flurry in 3rd leads Warriors over Pelicans

Field Level Media/Reuters
Jan 17 02:47 PM

Stephen Curry led a comeback with seven 3-pointers in a 23-point third quarter Wednesday night as the Golden State Warriors rallied past the New Orleans Pelicans 147-140 in Oakland, Calif. Read more »

Nishikori comes through epic as Svitolina, Pliskova keep Slam dreams alive

Martin PARRY, Agence France-Presse
Jan 17 02:37 PM

Japanese star Kei Nishikori battled through a draining five-set epic to make the Australian Open third round Thursday as Elina Svitolina and Karolina Pliskova kept their dreams of a maiden Grand Slam title alive. Read more »

Lillard, Nurkic lead Blazers to win over Cavs

Field Level Media/Reuters
Jan 17 02:30 PM

Damian Lillard scored 33 points to lead the Portland Trail Blazers past the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers 129-112 Wednesday night. Read more »

Streaking Jazz slam slumping Clippers

Field Level Media/Reuters
Jan 17 02:25 PM

Rudy Gobert had 23 points and 22 rebounds to lead the visiting Utah Jazz to their season-high fifth consecutive win, a 129-109 blowout of the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday.   Read more »

Pringle hails Bolick: 'He's not even a rookie'

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Jan 17 12:39 PM | Updated Jan 17 03:33 PM

NorthPort star Stanley Pringle had nothing but praise for Robert Bolick after their rookie submitted a superb performance in his first game as a professional.  Read more »

Irving, Celtics overtake Raptors

Field Level Media/Reuters
Jan 17 12:28 PM

Kyrie Irving made a go-ahead jumper and added a 3-pointer during an 11-0 run late in the fourth quarter as the Boston Celtics defeated the visiting Toronto Raptors 117-108 Wednesday night. Read more »

Rockets stunned by Nets in OT despite Harden's 58

Field Level Media/Reuters
Jan 17 12:27 PM

The Brooklyn Nets erased a seven-point deficit in the extra session for a 145-142 victory over the host Houston Rockets on Wednesday at Toyota Center. Read more »

Spurs' bench comes alive, trims Mavs

Field Level Media/Reuters
Jan 17 12:25 PM

The San Antonio Spurs relied on their bench to rally from a 19-point deficit and beat the host Dallas Mavericks 105-101 on Wednesday night. Read more »

Antetokounmpo, Bucks pull away, rout Grizzlies

Field Level Media/Reuters
Jan 17 12:10 PM

Giannis Antetokounmpo recorded 27 points and 11 rebounds as the Milwaukee Bucks posted a 111-101 victory over the host Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night. Read more »

Pistons squander lead but top Magic in OT

Field Level Media/Reuters
Jan 17 11:25 AM

Blake Griffin scored 30 points, including the last five in overtime, and the host Detroit Pistons emerged with a 120-115 win over the Orlando Magic on Wednesday. Read more »

Atletico crash out of Copa del Rey but Real, Sevilla sneak through

Thomas ALLNUTT, Agence France-Presse
Jan 17 10:31 AM

Antoine Griezmann scored one and set up another but could not prevent Atletico Madrid tumbling out of the Copa del Rey on Wednesday as Girona progressed on away goals after a thrilling 3-3 draw. Read more »

Steffi backs Serena to match Court's 24 Slams

Agence France-Presse
Jan 17 10:13 AM

Steffi Graf has backed Serena Williams to match and even beat Margaret Court's record 24 Grand Slam titles, saying the American's determination and experience will get her over the line. Read more »

Rose unfazed by top spot ahead of 2019 debut

Agence France-Presse
Jan 17 09:56 AM

Justin Rose says he won't be weighed down by his world number one ranking when he makes his 2019 debut at the PGA Tour's Desert Classic in La Quinta, California on Thursday. Read more »

Tiger set for season debut in Farmers Open at Torrey Pines

Reuters
Jan 17 09:46 AM

Tiger Woods will launch his 2019 campaign at Torrey Pines Golf Course next week, organizers of the Farmers Insurance Open said on Wednesday. Read more »