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PBA: Bakit nga ba trinade si Abueva sa Magnolia? Phoenix exec nagsalita na

ABS-CBN News
Feb 21 02:51 AM

Todo-suporta ang Phoenix management kay Abueva sa panahong sinuspende siya ng PBA, ngunit may hangganan umano ang pag-aalaga nila sa "The Beast." Read more »

Boxing: Ifugao slugger Carl Jammes Martin wins via KO, stays unbeaten

ABS-CBN News
Feb 20 08:46 PM

With the victory, the "Wonder Boy" from Lagawe, town Ifugao improved his record to 17-0 (15 KOs). Read more »

NBA: Rejuvenated Clippers snap Jazz win streak

Agence France-Presse
Feb 20 07:04 PM

Kawhi Leonard returned from a leg injury to score 29 points as the revitalized Los Angeles Clippers beat the NBA-leading Utah Jazz in the second of a two-game set on Friday in Los Angeles. Read more »

NBA: Utah's Snyder will coach Team LeBron in All-Star Game

Agence France-Presse
Feb 20 06:16 PM

Utah Jazz head coach Quin Snyder and his staff will guide Team LeBron in the 70th NBA All-Star Game on March 7 in Atlanta, the league announced Friday. Read more »

Tennis: Naomi Osaka bags title at 2021 Australian Open

Ian Ransom, Reuters
Feb 20 06:11 PM | Updated Feb 20 06:42 PM

Osaka of Japan beat Jennifer Brady of the United States 6-4, 6-3 to win her second Australian Open title on Saturday. Read more »

2021 Australian Open: Controversial off court, sublime on it, Djokovic is on a mission to make history

Agence France-Presse
Feb 20 05:44 PM | Updated Feb 20 07:13 PM

It's been a turbulent 12 months in the life of Novak Djokovic, but the world number one can put it all behind him by winning a record-extending ninth Australian Open title against Russia's Daniil Medvedev on Sunday. Read more »

Boxing: Vic Saludar victorious in all-Filipino bout, crowned world champ again

ABS-CBN News
Feb 20 05:36 PM | Updated Feb 20 09:34 PM

Vic Saludar bagged the World Boxing Association (WBA) minimumweight championship by outpointing countryman Robert Paradero at Biñan Football Stadium in Laguna Saturday. Read more »

NBA: Suns ride big fourth to easy win over Pelicans

Reuters
Feb 20 02:55 PM

Devin Booker scored 23 points and Chris Paul and Deandre Ayton each had a double-double as the visiting Phoenix Suns defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 132-114 on Friday night. Read more »

NBA: Kemba Walker leads Celtics past struggling Hawks

Reuters
Feb 20 02:48 PM

Kemba Walker returned from a one-game sabbatical to score a season-high 28 points and lead the Boston Celtics to a 121-109 win over the visiting Atlanta Hawks on Friday. Read more »

NBA: Giannis, Bucks top Thunder, snap 5-game losing streak

Field Level Media/Reuters
Feb 20 12:37 PM

Antetokounmpo scored 29 points and grabbed 19 rebounds as Milwaukee beat visiting Oklahoma City 98-85 on Friday to snap a five-game losing streak.   Read more »

NBA: Joel Embiid's career-high 50 points leads Sixers over Bulls

Field Level Media/Reuters
Feb 20 11:56 AM

Embiid scored a career-high 50 points to go along with 17 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 blocked shots Friday night to lift the host 76ers past the Bulls 112-105.   Read more »

NBA: Vucevic triple-double helps Magic rally past Curry, GSW

Field Level Media/Reuters
Feb 20 11:47 AM

Rookie Chuma Okeke also buried two key 3-pointers in a late rally Friday night that propelled the host Magic to a 124-120 victory over Golden State.   Read more »

NBA: Jamal Murray goes for 50, as Nuggets beat Cavs

Field Level Media
Feb 20 11:36 AM

Murray scored a career-high 50 points Friday night to lift the visiting Nuggets to a 120-103 victory over the reeling Cavaliers.   Read more »

More Pinoy-centric content, as NBA reboots league’s PH online portal

ABS-CBN News
Feb 20 02:59 AM

The NBA recently announced the relaunch of NBA.com/Philippines, the league’s official digital portal in the country.    Read more »

Boxing: Vic Saludar eyes return to throne in all-Filipino world-title clash in Biñan

ABS-CBN News
Feb 20 02:57 AM | Updated Feb 20 09:34 PM

Former champion Vic Saludar will collide with undefeated prospect Robert Paradero for the vacant World Boxing Association minimumweight title on Saturday at Biñan Football Stadium in Laguna. Read more »

MMA: Ilonggo fighter Jenel Lausa moves to Brave promotion from UFC

ABS-CBN News
Feb 20 01:27 AM

Middle East-based MMA promotion Brave Combat Federation has signed former UFC fighter Jenel Lausa to bolster its roster of top-class fighters.   Read more »

PBA: Ex-coach Topex on Abueva trade — Better odds to win titles at Magnolia

ABS-CBN News
Feb 20 01:15 AM

Masakit man para kay Phoenix coach Robinson na i-trade si Abueva, sinabi niyang mas lalaki pa ang tsansa ni Abueva na manalo ng kampeonato sa bagong team.   Read more »

NBA: Jordan Clarkson deserves to be an All Star, says Barkley

ABS-CBN News
Feb 20 01:12 AM | Updated Feb 20 11:27 AM

NBA Hall-of-Famer Charles Barkley said he preferred to see Clarkson over superstar Anthony Davis play in the All-Star Game in Atlanta on March 7. Read more »

Billiards legend Jeannette Lee battling terminal cancer

ABS-CBN News
Feb 20 01:01 AM

Lee once took on Efren "Bata" Reyes in a race-to-13, 9-ball challenge in 2001.   Read more »

Badminton: Asian tournaments delayed due to COVID-19 pandemic

Agence France-Presse
Feb 19 04:49 PM

The Malaysia Masters, the Indonesia Masters and Indonesia Open have been postponed with no new dates yet set, said the Badminton World Federation.   Read more »

NBA: James Harden powers Nets to comfortable win over Lakers

Field Level Media/Reuters
Feb 19 03:56 PM | Updated Feb 19 04:14 PM

James Harden had 23 points and 11 assists and Joe Harris scored 21 points as the Brooklyn Nets beat the host Los Angeles Lakers 109-98 on Thursday.   Read more »

Football: Ibrahimovic, Lukaku rematch as Milan rivals clash for Serie A top spot

Emmeline MOORE, Agence France-Presse
Feb 19 03:55 PM

AC Milan and city rivals Inter renew their duel for top spot in Serie A on Sunday in a third clash this season between star strikers Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Romelu Lukaku as champions Juventus play catch-up.   Read more »

2021 Australian Open: Is long reign over for Williams, queen of Melbourne Park?

Agence France-Presse
Feb 19 03:53 PM

As Serena Williams bade an emotional goodbye to the Rod Laver Arena crowd, one question was left hanging in the Melbourne air -- will she be back? Read more »

2021 Australian Open: Calmer Osaka looking to be role model on court - coach

Ian Ransom, Reuters
Feb 19 03:52 PM

MELBOURNE - Naomi Osaka not only wants to win Grand Slams and hoist trophies but also hopes to be a role model in the way she carries herself on court, her coach Wim Fissette said on Friday. Read more »

NBA: Jimmy Butler's 3rd straight triple-double helps Heat down Kings

Field Level Media/Reuters
Feb 19 03:39 PM

Tyler Herro scored 27 points, Kelly Olynyk had a season-best 22 points and Duncan Robinson added 20 as the visiting Miami Heat registered a 118-110 victory over the slumping Sacramento Kings on Thursday night. Read more »