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Tennis: Pliskova climbs to second in rankings, Williams back in top 10

Agence France-Presse
May 21 10:39 AM

Karolina Pliskova climbed five places in the WTA rankings on Monday to second after her Italian Open triumph at the weekend, with Naomi Osaka's world number one spot now in the Czech's sights. Read more »

Tennis: Holder Halep shrugs off expectations ahead of French Open

Reuters
May 21 10:34 AM

French Open champion Simona Halep has said won't be burdened by expectations that she can repeat last year's triumph and would rather focus on enjoying the Grand Slam which starts on Sunday. Read more »

Boxing chief 'optimistic' over ending Tokyo threat

Agence France-Presse
May 21 10:19 AM

Amateur boxing's governing body the AIBA emerged from talks with the IOC on Monday "optimistic" of retaining the right to organize the event at next year's Tokyo Olympics. Read more »

NBA: Rockets working to resolve Twitter suspension

Field Level Media/Reuters
May 21 10:07 AM

Less than two weeks after their season ended, the Houston Rockets saw their Twitter account go dark Monday in what has turned into a month to forget.   Read more »

NBA: New Lakers coach Vogel calls for 'togetherness'

Agence France-Presse
May 21 07:25 AM

LOS ANGELES - Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel said forging a sense of "togetherness" would be crucial as he attempts to halt six years of failure at the franchise. Read more »

NBA: Raptors aim to tie Eastern Conference finals

Field Level Media/Reuters
May 21 07:23 AM

TORONTO -- The game of adjustments will continue Tuesday night when the host Toronto Raptors try to even the best-of-seven Eastern Conference finals against the Milwaukee Bucks. Read more »

Magic Johnson: Lakers GM Pelinka was backstabber

Field Level Media/Reuters
May 21 12:38 AM

On the day the Los Angeles Lakers are scheduled to introduce their new head coach, a member of the old guard added a fresh dash of drama. Read more »

NBA: Warriors, Blazers both enter Game 4 banged up

Field Level Media/Reuters
May 21 12:29 AM

Though the Golden State Warriors have won all three games of the Western Conference finals thus far against Portland, the series is taking its toll on both teams. Read more »

UAAP: UST 'has a great future ahead,' assures coach

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
May 20 09:40 PM

They may have failed to break a long title drought this year, but the future remains very bright for University of Santo Tomas in UAAP women's volleyball. Read more »

BALIKAN: Pagkapanalo ng Ateneo sa UAAP women's volleyball

ABS-CBN News
May 20 09:15 PM

Pagkatapos ng 4 taon, naibalik ang korona sa Katipunan. Read more »

PBA D-League: Viernes, Che'Lu remain in hunt for playoff berth

ABS-CBN News
May 20 07:06 PM

Che'Lu hacked out a thrilling 77-72 victory over Family Mart-Enderun to stay in the running for the 2019 PBA D-League playoffs on Monday at the JCSGO Gym in Cubao. Read more »

Football: PH bows to Laos in AFF U-15 tilt

ABS-CBN News
May 20 05:47 PM

The Philippine Girls Under-15 team is out of the running for the gold medal in the AFF U-15 Girls' Championship, after bowing to Laos 1-3 on Sunday at the Institute of Physical Education in Chonburi, Thailand. Read more »

Ricci Rivero anchors Team PH for FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup

ABS-CBN News
May 20 05:25 PM | Updated May 20 07:22 PM

Veteran campaigner Ricci Rivero will lead the way for the Philippines when it competes in the FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup, which runs from May 22-26 in Changsha, China. Read more »

UAAP: UST coach says Laure's fighting heart makes her a champion

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
May 20 04:40 PM

No one could blame Eya Laure for shedding tears after University of Santo Tomas (UST) lost to Ateneo de Manila University in the finals of the UAAP Season 81 women's volleyball tournament.  Read more »

PBA D-League: SMDC-NU wraps up campaign by routing Perpetual

ABS-CBN News
May 20 04:38 PM

SMDC-NU racked up its fourth win in a row to end its campaign in the 2019 PBA D-League, crushing Perpetual Help 100-74 on Monday at the JCSGO Gym in Cubao. Read more »

UAAP: Ateneo's Gequillana exits as three-time champion

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
May 20 04:30 PM

When Kim Gequillana signed out from the Ateneo women's volleyball team on Saturday, she did so with three UAAP championships – more than any other Lady Eagle.   Read more »

NBA: Rockets' D'Antoni looking for contract extension

Field Level Media/Reuters
May 20 10:47 AM

Houston Rockets coach Mike D'Antoni is interested in coaching at least three more years, he told ESPN on Sunday night.   Read more »

NBA: Raptors earn pivotal double-OT win over Bucks

Larry Millson, Field Level Media/Reuters
May 20 10:39 AM

The Toronto Raptors defeated the visiting Milwaukee Bucks 118-112 in double-overtime Sunday night in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals. Read more »

Golf: Koepka avoids collapse to win PGA for fourth major title

Jim SLATER, Agence France-Presse
May 20 10:22 AM

Brooks Koepka held off a late charge from Dustin Johnson to capture his second consecutive PGA Championship on Sunday, completing a wire-to-wire victory for his fourth major title in nerve-wracking fashion. Read more »

Lady Eagles win UAAP Volleyball championship

Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News
May 20 08:44 AM

The Ateneo Lady Eagles celebrate after winning the UAAP Season 81 women’s volleyball championship in Pasay City on Saturday Read more »

NBA: Warriors' Iguodala questionable for Game 4

Field Level Media/Reuters
May 20 08:27 AM

Golden State forward Andre Iguodala is questionable for Game 4 at Portland on Monday night due to tightness in his left calf.   Read more »

NBA: Pelicans hire Nets' Langdon as GM

Field Level Media/Reuters
May 20 08:13 AM

The New Orleans Pelicans hired Brooklyn Nets assistant general manager Trajan Langdon as their general manager. Read more »

NBA: Trail Blazers' Lillard confirms he has separated ribs

Field Level Media/Reuters
May 20 08:08 AM

Portland Trail Blazers star guard Damian Lillard confirmed Sunday that he is playing with separated ribs on his left side. Read more »

UAAP: Ateneo coach relishes first title in women's division

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
May 20 05:34 AM

Oliver Almadro's first season as head coach of a women's team is certainly an unforgettable one.    Read more »

PBA: Columbian's Perez not dwelling on tough loss to Alaska

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
May 20 02:07 AM

Columbian Dyip rookie CJ Perez was still proud of the effort that they showed in a 111-98 loss to the Alaska Aces in their first game of the 2019 PBA Commissioner's Cup on Sunday evening. Read more »