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Football: Legendary Real Madrid skipper Ramos to quit club

Agence France-Presse
Jun 17 04:46 PM

Legendary captain Sergio Ramos is to leave Real Madrid after a glittering, trophy-laden career spanning 671 games and 16 seasons, the club announced Wednesday. Read more »

Football: Former Everton star Li Tie has China dreaming of World Cup again

Peter STEBBINGS, Reuters
Jun 17 04:23 PM

China are still a long way from the football superpower they crave to be, but under Li Tie they have offered a glimmer of hope to fans scarred by years of disappointment. Read more »

NBA: Paul George carries Clippers past Jazz for 3-2 edge

Field Level Media/Reuters
Jun 17 02:22 PM

Paul George scored 37 points to lead the Los Angeles Clippers, playing without injured Kawhi Leonard, to a surprising 119-111 win over the Utah Jazz in Salt Lake City on Wednesday night in Game 5 of a Western Conference semifinal series. Read more »

NBA: Hawks escape 26-point hole, shock Sixers in Game 5

Field Level Media via Reuters
Jun 17 11:02 AM | Updated Jun 17 11:49 AM

The Atlanta Hawks rallied from a 26-point, second-half deficit to stun the host Philadelphia 76ers, 109-106, on Wednesday and take a 3-2 series lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals. Read more »

NBA: Clippers' Kawhi Leonard out, team fears ACL injury

Field Level Media/Reuters
Jun 17 10:43 AM

Kawhi Leonard is out for Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinal series on Wednesday with a knee injury.   Read more »

NBA: Nets' Kyrie Irving ruled out, James Harden ready for Game 6

Field Level Media/Reuters
Jun 17 10:23 AM

Kyrie Irving will remain sidelined with a right ankle sprain Thursday night when the Brooklyn Nets visit the Milwaukee Bucks for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. Read more »

NBA: Hornets' LaMelo Ball voted NBA Rookie of the Year

Field Level Media/Reuters
Jun 17 10:15 AM

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball was named NBA Rookie of the Year on Wednesday, becoming the third player in franchise history to capture the honor. Read more »

FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers: Why coach Tab believes small players still have place in game

ABS-CBN News
Jun 17 08:28 AM

After Gilas' win over Asian titan Korea, SJ Belangel and RJ Abarrientos's performance validated coach Tab Baldwin's decision to get them to be part of the squad. Read more »

After Gilas win, tweets — some jokingly, others seriously — anoint Ateneo UAAP champs

ABS-CBN News
Jun 17 07:48 AM | Updated Jun 17 08:13 AM

Is the UAAP men's basketball title race over? For those who watched key Blue Eagles players lead Gilas Pilipinas to a gutsy win over Korea, that could be the case. Read more »

‘They all didn’t wanna listen!’ LeBron blasts NBA, as playoff injuries mount

Agence France-Presse
Jun 17 07:01 AM

James slammed the NBA on Wednesday as Clippers star Kawhi Leonard became the latest player forced out of the playoffs by injury. Read more »

FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers: ‘Big Shot’ Belangel no stranger to pressure moments

ABS-CBN News
Jun 17 06:06 AM | Updated Jun 17 12:14 PM

To those who have followed Ateneo basketball the past few years, Belangel's game-winner against Korea should not have come as a surprise. Read more »

FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers: Coach Tab praises other, ‘smart’ play leading to SJ heroics

ABS-CBN News
Jun 17 04:03 AM

Coach Baldwin says the inbounds play by Dwight Ramos was key in setting up the game-winning 3-pointer by SJ Belangel.  Read more »

FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers: Kai showing ‘heart’, Kouame shooting please coach Tab

ABS-CBN News
Jun 17 02:47 AM

Their games may still be a work in progress, but Gilas Pilipinas big men Sotto and Kouame demonstrated enough intangibles that left their coach impressed.  Read more »

NBA: Chris Paul enters COVID-19 protocols, out indefinitely

Field Level Media/Reuters
Jun 17 01:52 AM

Paul is in COVID-19 protocols and could miss part of the Western Conference finals, according to multiple reports. Read more »

‘Proud of the young fellas’: Gilas earn praise from veterans after beating Korea

ABS-CBN News
Jun 17 01:16 AM

The youthful Philippines men's national basketball team got a collective pat on the back from those who had suited up for Gilas Pilipinas. Read more »

NBA: Jazz chase momentum vs Clippers; Kawhi (knee) out

Field Level Media/Reuters
Jun 17 01:15 AM

Leonard could be done for the series and is out for Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals with a right knee injury, according to reports. Read more »

WATCH: Belangel's game-winning trey in Gilas' stunning win over South Korea

ABS-CBN News
Jun 16 09:11 PM | Updated Jun 16 09:34 PM

Watch the difficult shot pulled off by Sam Belangel that towed Gilas Pilipinas past South Korea in their highly entertaining face-off in the FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers on Wednesday nigh Read more »

Pinay golf champion Yuka Saso pinuri ng iniidolong golfer

ABS-CBN News
Jun 16 08:57 PM

May natupad na namang pangarap ang Pinay golfer na si Yuka Saso. Read more »

FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers: Belangel's buzzer beater tows Gilas past South Korea

Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Jun 16 07:52 PM | Updated Jun 16 09:17 PM

(2nd UPDATE) Sam Belangel drilled the game-winning triple as Gilas Pilipinas stunned archrival South Korea, 81-78, in their opening match in the FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers at the Angeles City Foundation Gym on Wednesday. Read more »

Boxing: Inoue impressed by Donaire's ability to excel

ABS-CBN News
Jun 16 07:06 PM

Japanese boxing superstar Naoya Inoue admitted he was impressed by Nonito Donaire Jr.'s ability to remain competitive despite being at the tail end of a colorful boxing career. Read more »

Tennis: Alex Eala ousted in doubles quarters, singles opener at W25 Madrid tilt

Rosy Mina
Jun 16 06:53 PM | Updated Jun 16 11:26 PM

MANILA (UPDATED) — Filipino teen ace Alex Eala settled for a quarterfinal finish in the doubles draw of the ITF $25,000 Madrid tournament, hours after crashing out of the singles opening round where No. 5 seed Andrea Lazaro Garcia of Spain defeated her, 2-6, 6-4, 6-4, on Wednesday.  Read more »

Prosper vows to return as a PBA import but only for Terrafirma

ABS-CBN News
Jun 16 05:52 PM

Former PBA reinforcement Lester Prosper vowed he won't be playing for any PBA club other than Terrafirma.   Read more »

Japan weighing 10,000-spectator cap ahead of Olympics: media

ABS-CBN News
Jun 16 05:25 PM

Japan could allow up to 10,000 fans at sports events ahead of the Olympics, media reported Wednesday, as organisers weigh how many domestic fans can attend the Games. Read more »

Football: Wales set for hostile crowd after France win; Ronaldo makes history at Euro 2020

Andy SCOTT with Illtud DAFYDD in Baku, Agence France-Presse
Jun 16 05:14 PM

Wales are readying themselves for a hostile reception when they face Turkey in Baku at Euro 2020 later after Tuesday's action saw world champions France beat Germany and Cristiano Ronaldo become the all-time top European Championship goal-scorer.   Read more »

Boxing: Fury vows knockout after Wilder's silent treatment

Agence France-Presse
Jun 16 05:03 PM

World champion Tyson Fury is promising to deliver a swift victory over Deontay Wilder next month when the two heavyweights resume their rivalry in a blockbuster trilogy fight in Las Vegas. Read more »