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UAAP finals: Even in loss, UP crowd boosts Fighting Maroons

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Dec 04 02:44 AM | Updated Dec 04 01:29 PM

A tough loss in Game 1 of the UAAP Season 81 finals won't stop the Fighting Maroons from appreciating the huge crowd that came out to support them at MoA Arena.  Read more »

UP Manila suspends Wednesday afternoon classes for Game 2 of UAAP finals

ABS-CBN News
Dec 04 02:41 AM | Updated Dec 04 03:28 AM

MANILA - The University of the Philippines Manila said Monday night it will suspend late afternoon classes on Wednesday, Dec. 5 for the Game 2 of the UAAP finals between UP and Ateneo de Manila University. Read more »

Justin Brownlee playing for Gilas? It’s an option, Yeng Guiao says

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Dec 04 01:21 AM | Updated Dec 04 01:33 AM

Yeng Guiao says Justin Brownlee's application for naturalization is being processed in Congress, which could pave the way for him to play for the Philippines. Read more »

Solid defense, kailangan ng UP Fighting Maroons sa Game 2

ABS-CBN News
Dec 04 12:58 AM

Isang panalo na lang ang kailangan ng Ateneo Blue Eagles para muling masungkit ang kampeonato ng UAAP. Read more »

FIBA World Cup: After loss to Iran, Guiao stands by decision leaving out Blatche

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Dec 04 12:48 AM | Updated Dec 04 01:36 AM

"Once you make that decision, you should take all the responsibility," Gilas Pilipinas head coach Yeng Guiao says, on leaving out Andray Blatche from his lineup. Read more »

Gilas bows to Iran

George Calvelo, ABS-CBN News
Dec 04 12:35 AM

Jayson Castro of the Philippines prepares to catch the ball during their match against Iran for the FIBA World Cup 2019 Qualifiers at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on Monday. Read more »

FIBA World Cup: Returning Jayson Castro plays through ankle sprain in loss

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Dec 04 12:28 AM | Updated Dec 04 01:38 AM

Jayson Castro revealed after the Philippines' loss to Iran that he suffered a sprain to his right ankle in the second quarter, but did not want to sit out the rest of the game. Read more »

FIBA World Cup: June Mar on missing key free throws — ‘Nakaka-frustrate’

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Dec 04 12:19 AM | Updated Dec 04 01:40 AM

Fajardo was hard on himself after missing two crucial free throws in the Philippines' loss to Iran in the 2019 FIBA World Cup qualifiers on Monday night. Read more »

Gilas falls to Iran, as Pinoys’ 2019 FIBA World Cup dream in jeopardy

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Dec 03 09:23 PM | Updated Dec 04 01:47 AM

The Philippines bowed to Iran 78-70 at Mall of Asia Arena to drop to 5-5 in Group F of the World Cup Asian qualifiers. Read more »

LIVE BLOG: Gilas Pilipinas vs Iran (2019 FIBA World Cup qualifiers)

ABS-CBN News
Dec 03 07:00 PM | Updated Dec 03 09:57 PM

The Philippines tries to shake off a stinging loss to Kazakhstan when head coach Yeng Guiao and his crew return to Mall of Asia Arena on Monday, December 3, to face Iran in their qualifying game for the 2019 FIBA World Cup. Read more »

LOOK: Baguio honors Team Lakay with champions' parade

ABS-CBN News
Dec 03 04:55 PM

Members of the famed Team Lakay mixed martial arts stable were honored with a Champions Parade in Baguio City last Sunday.  Read more »

UAAP: Ateneo coaches not satisfied with Blue Eagles' defense in Game 1

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Dec 03 04:02 PM

Ateneo head coach Tab Baldwin was dissatisfied with how the Blue Eagles executed on defense against University of the Philippines in Game 1 of the UAAP Season 81 men's basketball Finals last Saturday. Read more »

Battle of Katipunan

Editorial cartoon by Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Dec 03 03:59 PM | Updated Dec 03 05:21 PM

It's the story of Barangay Ginebra in college basketball. Read more »

UAAP: Akhuetie still day-to-day for UP

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Dec 03 03:30 PM

Bright Akhuetie was spared of a major knee injury, but the Nigerian center remains day-to-day as University of the Philippines prepares for Game 2 of the UAAP Season 81 men's basketball Finals against Ateneo de Manila University. Read more »

Tokyo 2020 vows no let-up as preparations lauded

Agence France-Presse
Dec 03 01:35 PM

Tokyo 2020 bosses vowed Monday there would be no let-up in their Games preparations, as the president of the IOC said some previous host cities were less prepared even with three months to go. Read more »

Liverpool stun Everton with freak goal as Arsenal overpower Spurs

John WEAVER, Agence France-Presse
Dec 03 01:34 PM

Liverpool stayed hot on the heels of Manchester City after a bizarre late winner against Everton as Arsenal issued a powerful statement of intent on Sunday's Premier League derby day.  Read more »

Warriors' Damian Jones likely out until postseason: report

Field Level Media
Dec 03 12:51 PM

Golden State Warriors center Damian Jones reportedly is likely to miss the remainder of the regular season with a torn left pectoral muscle he suffered Saturday night. Read more »

DeRozan's 36 points lead Spurs past Blazers

Field Level Media
Dec 03 11:03 AM | Updated Dec 03 06:03 PM

DeMar DeRozan scored a season-high 36 points -- including 15 straight in the third quarter -- and LaMarcus Aldridge added 29 points on 11-of-15 shooting from the floor as the San Antonio Spurs defeated the visiting Portland Trail Blazers 131-118 on Sunday. Read more »

Jordan helps Mavericks top Clippers

Field Level Media
Dec 03 11:02 AM

DeAndre Jordan torched his former team for 16 points and a season-high 23 rebounds and Dennis Smith Jr., who had his front tooth knocked out in the third quarter, came up with a game-saving block to allow the Dallas Mavericks to earn their seventh consecutive home victory, 114-110, over the Los Angeles Clippers. Read more »

Lakers blow out Suns, win third straight

Field Level Media
Dec 03 10:50 AM | Updated Dec 03 06:04 PM

Kyle Kuzma had 23 points and eight rebounds to lead the Los Angeles Lakers past the visiting Phoenix Suns 120-96 on Sunday. Read more »

Butler, 76ers hold off Grizzlies

Field Level Media
Dec 03 10:35 AM

Jimmy Butler hit two free throws with 1:31 remaining and a jumper 41 seconds later to stave off a Memphis Grizzlies rally, helping the host Philadelphia 76ers hang on for a 103-95 victory on Sunday night. Read more »

Wade's late free throws lift Heat past Jazz

Field Level Media
Dec 03 10:21 AM | Updated Dec 03 06:01 PM

Dwyane Wade made two free throws with 3.2 seconds left, and the Miami Heat defeated the Utah Jazz 102-100 on Sunday night. Read more »

FIBA World Cup: Team Pilipinas eyes bounce-back win against Iran

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Dec 03 08:42 AM

The Philippines will look to pounce on the absence of Iran's top stars when they once again defend their home court in the FIBA World Cup Asian qualifiers on Monday evening at the Mall of Asia Arena. Read more »

UP official in hot water for threatening safety of Ateneo players

ABS-CBN News
Dec 03 12:56 AM

In a post on Facebook, UP Regent Frederick "Spocky" Farolan said the Ateneo men's basketball team will not be complete on Wednesday as three of them will be injured. Read more »

Ateneo's Thirdy defends 'gentle' Kouame: 'It was an accident'

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Dec 03 12:44 AM

Ateneo veteran Thirdy Ravena came to the defense of rookie center Ange Kouame after an incident that saw the Ivorian get tangled up with University of the Philippines' Bright Akhuetie. Read more »