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NBA: Celtics shake off tough loss, shut down Suns

Field Level Media via Reuters
Nov 19 01:02 PM

Boston forward Jayson Tatum scored 14 of his season-high 26 points in the third quarter and added a season-high 11 rebounds, and the Celtics outscored the host Phoenix Suns, 99-85, to get back on the winning track Monday. Read more »

NBA: Harden, Westbrook combine for 64 in Rockets' rout

Field Level Media via Reuters
Nov 19 12:57 PM

James Harden and Russell Westbrook combined 64 points as the Houston Rockets won the battle of the backcourts with their 132-108 victory over the visiting Portland Trail Blazers on Monday at Toyota Center. Read more »

UAAP: NU Pep Squad's coaches share keys to team's success

ABS-CBN News
Nov 19 12:55 PM

The coaching staff of the 2019 UAAP Cheerdance Competition grand champions, the National University (NU) Pep Squad, credited teamwork and proper conditioning for the group's back-to-back win. Read more »

NBA: Doncic's triple-double pushes Mavs past reeling Spurs

Field Level Media/Reuters
Nov 19 12:47 PM

Luka Doncic poured in a career-high 42 points, grabbed 11 rebounds and recorded 12 assists to lead the Dallas Mavericks to a 117-110 win over the visiting San Antonio Spurs on Monday for their second straight victory. Read more »

NBA: Randle, Knicks cruise past Cavaliers

Field Level Media via Reuters
Nov 19 12:45 PM

Julius Randle scored 13 of his game-high 30 points during a pivotal first-quarter run Monday night for the host New York Knicks, who never trailed in a 123-105 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. Read more »

NBA: Bucks best Bulls behind Antetokounmpo's 33

Field Level Media/Reuters
Nov 19 12:41 PM

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 33 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, and the Milwaukee Bucks finished strong for a 115-101 win over the host Chicago Bulls on Monday night. Read more »

NBA: Anunoby scores 24 as Raptors rout Hornets

Field Level Media via Reuters
Nov 19 12:39 PM

OG Anunoby scored a career-best 24 points, and the Toronto Raptors demolished the visiting Charlotte Hornets, 132-96, Monday night. Read more »

NBA: Holiday brothers lead Pacers to crush Nets

Field Level Media/Reuters
Nov 19 12:37 PM

Aaron Holiday scored a career-high 24 points and brother Justin Holiday added a season-high 20 points as the Indiana Pacers shook off a sluggish start and continued their success over the host Brooklyn Nets with a 115-86 victory on Monday night. Read more »

NCAA: One last dance as San Beda, Letran dispute crown

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Nov 19 12:26 PM | Updated Nov 19 12:52 PM

A series that has already featured two cardiac games will fittingly go the distance on Tuesday, when San Beda and Letran meet for the final time in the NCAA Season 95 men's basketball tournament. Read more »

NBA fines Hield $25K for kicking ball into stands

Field Level Media/Reuters
Nov 19 10:36 AM

Buddy Hield paid the price for a Sunday night celebration.   Read more »

NBA: Kawhi Leonard to miss 3rd straight game

Field Level Media/Reuters
Nov 19 09:55 AM

Kawhi Leonard will miss a third straight game on Monday night when Los Angeles hosts the Oklahoma City Thunder. Leonard sustained a left knee contusion against the Houston Rockets last Wednesday. Read more »

NBA: Bulls' Kornet undergoes sinus surgery

Field Level Media/Reuters
Nov 19 09:53 AM

Chicago Bulls forward Luke Kornet underwent surgery Monday to correct a sinus obstruction, the team said Monday. Read more »

UAAP: Ateneo's Mamuyac welcomes challenge of guarding Mark Nonoy

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Nov 18 09:50 PM

"Mark Nonoy is obviously a problem for us." Read more »

Tennis: Nadal ends year as number 1 for 5th time

Agence France-Presse
Nov 18 09:46 PM

Rafael Nadal was confirmed as the year-end world number one for the fifth time after the ATP released its season-closing rankings on Monday. Read more »

NCAA: Ginebra's Dela Cruz has message for San Beda Red Lions

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Nov 18 09:38 PM

Art dela Cruz will return to the Mall of Asia Arena on Tuesday, to see if the San Beda Red Lions can do what he failed to achieve in his final season in the NCAA – beat their archrivals, the Letran Knights in the Finals. Read more »

BALIKAN: Pagkapanalo ng NU Pep Squad sa 2019 UAAP cheerdance competition

ABS-CBN News
Nov 18 08:30 PM

Back-to-back ang korona ng National University Pep Squad nang muling umangat sa UAAP cheerdance competition noong Linggo. Read more »

Football: Phil Younghusband announces retirement

ABS-CBN News
Nov 18 07:04 PM | Updated Nov 18 08:55 PM

Filipino footballer Phil Younghusband on Monday announced his retirement from the sport. Read more »

NCAA: Balanza sure Letran will get Game 3 – 'Pinapasarap lang ni Lord'

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Nov 18 06:51 PM

Even a painful loss in Game 2 of the NCAA Season 95 Finals cannot shake the confidence of Letran captain Jerrick Balanza, who believes they are just being set up for an even sweeter victory in Game 3. Read more »

Gilas will be ready to 'practice with a purpose' next week

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Nov 18 05:44 PM

Gilas Pilipinas head coach Tim Cone cancelled the national team's practice on Monday night, admitting that they are unlikely to get much done in one practice given the circumstances. Read more »

Badminton: Laborte leads 2019 Smart National Open Day 1 winners

ABS-CBN News
Nov 18 04:59 PM

Lyrden Laborte opened his campaign in the 2019 Smart National Badminton Open with a quick win to lead the opening day winners, Sunday afternoon at the Muntinlupa Sports Complex. Read more »

UAAP: Ateneo took no days off en route to finals

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Nov 18 04:41 PM

It took Ateneo just five minutes to dispel any concerns about rust, or lack of momentum, or lack of rhythm. Read more »

NCAA: Nambatac confident Letran can get the job done in Game 3

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Nov 18 03:07 PM

Former Letran star Rey Nambatac has no doubts that the Knights can pull off another upset when they play San Beda in Game 3 of the NCAA Season 95 men's basketball Finals on Tuesday. Read more »

‘Extravagance’: Drilon questions P55-M cauldron for SEA Games

ABS-CBN News
Nov 18 02:53 PM | Updated Nov 18 07:40 PM

The cauldron that will bear the symbolic SEA Games flame to be lit during the opening ceremonies costs P55 million, which Drilon says could be used to build more than 50 classrooms. Read more »

NBA: James' 33 points fuel Lakers rout of Hawks

Field Level Media/Reuters
Nov 18 01:31 PM

The Los Angeles Lakers jumped out to a 25-point lead in the first quarter and finished off an easy 122-101 victory Sunday over the visiting Atlanta Hawks. Read more »

Beach volleyball: Ahead of SEA Games, Rondina-Pons rule Rebisco tilt

ABS-CBN News
Nov 18 01:22 PM

Sisi Rondina and Bernadeth Pons warmed up for the 30th Southeast Asian Games by dominating the 2019 Rebisco Beach Volleyball International Open this weekend. Read more »