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Tennis: Serena's search for the elusive 'number 24' goes on

Pritha Sarkar, Reuters
Jul 14 09:12 AM

Just how badly things were going for Serena Williams in Saturday's Wimbledon final against Simona Halep was summed up by a booming plea that came from the crowd: "Wake up Serena!" Read more »

NBA: Davis confident Lakers will hit ground running

Agence France-Presse
Jul 14 08:48 AM | Updated Jul 14 08:50 AM

Anthony Davis said the Los Angeles Lakers will be capable of challenging for the NBA championship immediately next season as the six-time All-Star was formally unveiled by the organisation on Saturday.   Read more »

FIBA: Ben Simmons 'doubtful' for Australia in World Cup -- report

Field Level Media/Reuters
Jul 14 08:44 AM

Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons, announced in May as part of Australia's 2019 FIBA World Cup team, is now "doubtful" to play in the event, according to a report from ESPN on Saturday. Read more »

MPBL: Pampanga bests Marikina by 26 points, as Shoemasters remain winless

ABS-CBN News
Jul 14 01:11 AM

Levi Hernandez scored 17 points, as Pampanga extended Marikina’s misery by winning 95-69 in the 2019 Lakan Cup on Saturday. Read more »

At 40, Pacquiao has learned to embrace load management, smart training

Steve Angeles, ABS-CBN News North America Bureau
Jul 14 12:21 AM | Updated Jul 15 04:48 PM

Rest days have become more common throughout this camp, as Pacquiao preserves his body and hopes to extend his career. Read more »

Tennis: Simona Halep beats Serena to win Wimbledon singles title

Martyn Herman, Reuters
Jul 13 10:12 PM | Updated Jul 13 11:01 PM

Simona Halep became the first Romanian to win a Wimbledon singles title after she beat 7-time champion Serena Williams 6-2, 6-2 in the final on Saturday. Read more »

2019 Jones Cup: Mighty Sports dominates Jordan for another easy win

ABS-CBN News
Jul 13 09:31 PM

Mighty Sports-Philippines got off to another strong start that resulted in a 90-74 rout of Jordan in the 2019 Jones Cup in Changhua city, Taiwan on Saturday. Read more »

NBA: LeBron reportedly keeping No. 23, while Davis to wear No. 3

Field Level Media/Reuters
Jul 13 07:44 PM

James did not file an official request to change numbers before the March 15 deadline, and Nike preferred not to make an exception due to financial implications. Read more »

Pacquiao nagsilbing inspirasyon sa ilang OFW sa California

ABS-CBN News
Jul 13 07:41 PM

May iba ring fans mula Amerika at Laos na pumunta sa training at ibinahagi nila kung paano sila humuhugot ng inspirasyon kay Manny Pacquiao.  Read more »

PBA: Twin towers June Mar, Mccullough dominate in SMB win vs Rain Or Shine

ABS-CBN News
Jul 13 07:33 PM | Updated Jul 13 09:24 PM

June Mar Fajardo tallied 23 points and 15 rebounds, as San Miguel Beer downed Rain Or Shine 89-87 in the 2019 Commissioner's Cup on Saturday. Read more »

PVL: PetroGazz halts Creamline winning streak to even Reinforced finals

ABS-CBN News
Jul 13 06:35 PM | Updated Jul 13 07:20 PM

PetroGazz beat Creamline 15-25, 25-22, 25-22, 25-12 on Saturday to even the best-of-3 finals of the 2019 Reinforced Conference. Read more »

FIBA World Cup: Blatche arrives to join Gilas preparations

ABS-CBN News
Jul 13 05:41 PM | Updated Jul 13 06:00 PM

Blatche is expected to practice with the team on Monday. Read more »

PVL: Alyssa Valdez clinches third MVP award

Mark Escarlote, ABS-CBN Sports
Jul 13 04:46 PM | Updated Jul 13 06:19 PM

BanKo’s Nicole Tiamzon won 1st Best Open Spiker, while teammates Dzi Gervacio (Best Opposite Hitter) and Kathy Bersola (1st Best Middle Blocker) were also recognized. Read more »

PVL: PacificTown grinds out 4-set win vs BanKo to tie series for 3rd

Mark Escarlote, ABS-CBN Sports
Jul 13 04:42 PM | Updated Jul 14 04:56 PM

PacificTown Army beat BanKo 25-23, 20-25, 25-20, 25-23 on Saturday to level the battle for third in the 2019 Reinforced Conference. Read more »

Pole vaulter EJ Obiena clips gold in 2019 Universiade

Karl Cedrick Basco, ABS-CBN News
Jul 13 03:53 PM | Updated Jul 14 12:58 AM

MANILA - Filipino athlete EJ Obiena showed might in the 2019 Summer Universiade as he ruled the men's pole vault event in record fashion to give the Philippines its first gold medal in Italy.  Read more »

Golf: Pinay Yuka Saso claims 2019 Girls Junior PGA championship

TJ Manotoc, ABS-CBN News
Jul 13 12:41 PM | Updated Jul 14 12:30 AM

Yuka Saso of the Philippines delivered a come-from-behind performance on Friday at Keney Park Golf Course in Hartford, Connecticut to capture the 2019 Girls Junior PGA Championship. Read more »

NBA: Westbrook 'eternally grateful' for time in Oklahoma

Reuters
Jul 13 11:46 AM

Russell Westbrook's time with the Oklahoma City Thunder is over, but he is leaving the franchise and the state with no bitterness. Read more »

LOOK: Coach Spo and wife expecting 2nd child

TJ Manotoc, ABS-CBN News
Jul 13 11:40 AM

Filipino-American Miama Heat coach Erik Spoelstra and wife Nikki are expecting their second child.   Read more »

PVL: Creamline ready to sweep PetroGazz, clinch Grand Slam

Mark Escarlote, ABS-CBN Sports
Jul 13 07:14 AM

Creamline has nothing but a Grand Slam in mind when it plays PetroGazz in Game 2 of the 2019 Reinforced Conference best-of-3 finals Saturday. Game time is set at 4 p.m. at FilOil Flying V Centre. Read more »

PVL: BanKo eyes hat-trick of bronze medals in Game 2 vs PacificTown

Mark Escarlote, ABS-CBN Sports
Jul 13 04:12 AM

BanKo goes for the series clincher against PacificTown Army on Saturday. Game time is at 2 p.m. at FilOil Flying V Centre in San Juan. Read more »

Tennis: Federer downs Nadal, faces Djokovic in Wimbledon final

Agence France-Presse
Jul 13 02:50 AM | Updated Jul 13 08:37 AM

Roger Federer will play Novak Djokovic after he reached his 12th Wimbledon final on Friday beating great Spanish rival Rafael Nadal 7-6 (3), 1-6, 6-3, 6-4. Read more »

Djokovic headed to Wimbledon finals

Toby Melville, Reuters
Jul 13 12:14 AM

Defending champion Novak Djokovic goes for the ball in his Wimbledon semifinal match against Spain’s Roberto Bautista Agut on Friday. Read more »

Tennis: Djokovic reaches sixth Wimbledon final

Dave James, Agence France-Presse
Jul 12 11:39 PM

World No. 1 and 4-time Wimbledon winner Djokovic booked his 25th Grand Slam final appearance with a 6-2, 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 win over Spain's Roberto Bautista Agut. Read more »

WATCH: Ara Galang's version of the #BottleCapChallenge

ABS-CBN News
Jul 12 11:01 PM

Former Lady Spiker Ara Galang got in on the trending stunt. Read more »

2019 Jones Cup: Mighty Sports off to strong start, as PH club drubs Iran

ABS-CBN News
Jul 12 10:00 PM

Mighty Sports—Go for Gold Philippines schooled the under-23 Iran national team en route to a 98-72 victory to open its campaign in the tournament Friday. Read more »