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LeBron James misses Lakers road trip, to return to practice next week

Agence France-Presse
Jan 17 06:59 AM | Updated Jan 17 07:00 AM

LOS ANGELES - LeBron James will miss at least two more games as he recovers from a groin injury but has been cleared to resume practice next week, the Los Angeles Lakers said Wednesday. Read more »

Perpetual, JRU contest last Final 4 berth in NCAA women's volleyball

ABS-CBN News
Jan 17 06:43 AM

University of Perpetual Help and Jose Rizal University will face off for the last spot in the Final 4 of the NCAA Season 94 women's volleyball tournament on Thursday at the FilOil Flying V Centre in San Juan. Read more »

Australian Open: Sharapova sets up mouth-watering Wozniacki clash

Sudipto Ganguly, Reuters
Jan 17 04:16 AM

Former Australian Open winner Maria Sharapova continued her marauding form by handing out a 6-2, 6-1 thrashing to Sweden's Rebecca Peterson on Wednesday. Read more »

'Proud' Son Heung-min sparks Koreans to Asian Cup win over China

Alastair Himmer, Agence France-Presse
Jan 17 01:59 AM

An effervescent Son Heung-min inspired title-chasing South Korea to a comfortable 2-0 win over China on Wednesday to finish top of their group. Read more »

Pacquiao stronger than ever for Adrien Broner fight, says Roach

ABS-CBN News
Jan 17 01:44 AM | Updated Jan 17 09:23 AM

In the last 2 years he's been away from Las Vegas, what has changed for Pacquiao and his crew? Read more »

Azkals fall to Kyrgyzstan, bow out of 2019 Asian Cup

ABS-CBN News
Jan 16 11:21 PM | Updated Jan 17 01:01 AM

The Philippines lost to Kazakhstan 3-1 on Wednesday, eliminating the Azkals in the group stage of the 2019 Asian Cup. Read more »

Pacquiao, Broner dinumog ng fans sa Las Vegas

ABS-CBN News
Jan 16 10:49 PM

Todo-suporta ang mga tagahanga nina Manny Pacquiao at Adrien Broner sa kanilang grand arrival sa MGM Grand sa Las Vegas. Read more »

PBA: Abueva nails game-winner to lift Phoenix over Meralco

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Jan 16 10:12 PM | Updated Jan 16 10:39 PM

Calvin Abueva made up for an atrocious shooting performance by nailing the game winner, towing Phoenix to a 93-92 overtime win over Meralco Wednesday.   Read more »

PBA: Jarencio praises ‘winner’ Bolick, then ‘warns’ NorthPort rookie

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Jan 16 08:52 PM

NorthPort coach Pido Jarencio knows he has a gem of a rookie in Robert Bolick, after the former San Beda star carved up Blackwater in his first PBA game. Read more »

PBA: Bolick counts his blessings after terrific NorthPort debut

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Jan 16 08:06 PM

The former San Beda University standout had 10 points in the first six minutes of the contest, and made 10 of his 12 field goals -- including all seven of his two-point shots. Read more »

PBA: Bolick shines in debut as NorthPort trounces Blackwater

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Jan 16 06:55 PM

Robert Bolick had a superb debut to power the NorthPort Batang Pier to a comfortable 117-91 victory over the Blackwater Elite in their first game of the 2019 PBA Philippine Cup on Wednesday at the Araneta Coliseum. Read more »

Australian Open: Federer, Wozniacki stay on track as Anderson crashes

Martin Parry, Agence France-Presse
Jan 16 06:42 PM

Roger Federer ground out a tough three-set win to make the Australian Open third round for an incredible 20th straight year Wednesday and stay on track for a seventh title, with defending champion Caroline Wozniacki also safely through. Read more »

NU overpowers UST, Ateneo bounces back in UAAP juniors

ABS-CBN News
Jan 16 05:52 PM

National University (NU) scored a wire-to-wire 94-66 victory over University of Santo Tomas to tighten its hold of the top spot in the UAAP Season 81 juniors' basketball tournament on Wednesday. Read more »

PBA: Scottie Thompson ready to serve as Teytey Teodoro's mentor in Ginebra

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Jan 16 04:27 PM

Entering his fourth season with Barangay Ginebra, Scottie Thompson believes he is ready to be a mentor to his new teammates. Read more »

PBA: Heruela looks to make most of opportunity in TNT

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Jan 16 03:57 PM

The new season marks a new beginning for Brian Heruela as he finds himself in TNT KaTropa after a three-year stint with San Miguel Beer. Read more »

Ball rolls for Lakers in win against reeling Bulls

Field Level Media/Reuters
Jan 16 02:19 PM

Lonzo Ball had 19 points and eight rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers earned a 107-100 victory Tuesday night against the visiting Chicago Bulls, who suffered their eighth straight loss. Read more »

PBA: Second-round pick Bong Quinto looks to make impact for Meralco

Rick Olivares
Jan 16 02:13 PM

Meralco rookie forward Bong Quinto finally realized his dream playing in the PBA; now he's ready to contribute and repay his team’s trust. Read more »

Warriors ride record first quarter to rout of Nuggets

Field Level Media/Reuters
Jan 16 12:58 PM | Updated Jan 16 01:09 PM

Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson scored 31 points apiece, Kevin Durant had 27, and the hot-shooting Golden State Warriors routed the host Denver Nuggets 142-111 on Tuesday night. Read more »

UST downs TIP top open Milcu campaign

ABS-CBN News
Jan 16 11:51 AM

University of Santo Tomas dismissed TIP, 66-55, last Saturday at the Trinity University of Asia Gym to open their campaign in the 2019 Milcu Sports Basketball Tournament on a winning note. Read more »

Bucks hand Heat worst loss of season

Field Level Media/Reuters
Jan 16 11:45 AM

Giannis Antetokounmpo posted his 13th career triple-double with 12 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists, leading the host Milwaukee Bucks to a 124-86 win over the Miami Heat on Tuesday night.  Read more »

Rookie Young, Hawks run past Thunder

Field Level Media/Reuters
Jan 16 11:41 AM

Rookie Young, Hawks run past Thunder Read more »

Pacquiao, Broner make grand arrival in Las Vegas

ABS-CBN News
Jan 16 11:36 AM

Just a few days ahead of their title showdown at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao and Adrien Broner made their grand arrival in Las Vegas. Read more »

Pacers roar from start in easy win over Suns

Field Level Media
Jan 16 10:56 AM

The Indiana Pacers ran up a 19-point lead in the first quarter en route to a 131-97 romp over the visiting Phoenix Suns in Indianapolis. Read more »

Embiid helps 76ers pummel Wolves, 149-107

Field Level Media/Reuters
Jan 16 10:41 AM

Joel Embiid scored 31 points and grabbed 13 rebounds to lift the host Philadelphia 76ers to an easy victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves 149-107 on Tuesday. Read more »

Cousins set for NBA return Friday at Clippers

Agence France-Presse
Jan 16 10:32 AM

Golden State Warriors center DeMarcus Cousins, who hasn't played in nearly a year, remains on track for a Friday return when the reigning NBA champions visit the Los Angeles Clippers. Read more »