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Napansin ko lang na may mga ibang Sports na walang Thread or rather Natabunan na at nahirapan ng i-Backread na may mga News or Updates na pwedeng i-share sa ating mga ka PC . . .
Gumawa ako nito upang dito na lang ma-share ng iba nating mga ka PC na nahihirapang maghanap ng Thread ang mga balita na Latest regarding that particular Sports eg : NFL ( National Football League ) na kasisimula pa lang , Tennis/Badminton , Billiards , Chess , Volleyball etc etc or any sports related issues/news updates that caught your interests that are worth sharing .
Even our very own PBA , UAAP/NCAA pwede din dito ;) .
In due respect sa ilang Sports na may sariling Thread at sa mga Starter nito eg: UFC , NBA , Boxing etc etc na palage namang updated,di napo kelangang i-post dito ang mga Updates , para lamang po ito sa mga Sports na walang sariling Thread at ng di pakalat-kalat , at di napapabayaan unlike sa iba na pagtapos i-post , ayun at napapabayaan na , di na-maintain , walang updates or anything . . .
Maari po lamang na kung sakaling may magshare ng News/Articles ay i-post po muna ang Particular Sports bago ang nilalaman upang di magkaroon ng Kalituhan ;D
Nawa'y masoportahan niyo mga ka PC itong Thread upang maging Updated tayo sa ating kaniya-kaniyang mga Sinusubaybayan at Paboritong Sports (http://www.cute-factor.com/images/smilies/onion/088.gif)
Ok i'll start with this great News ;D
NFL News :
Peyton "The Sheriff " Manning ties an NFL record with 7 TD passes as the Denver Broncos score the most points ever allowed against the Baltimore Ravens with a 49-27 win.
Peyton Manning becomes just 2nd man in NFL history to pass for 7 TD in a game with 0 interceptions. He threw for 462 yards.
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Please note: Peyton Manning is not too old at 37 years of age to play this game.
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FIBA Americas Updates :
* The top 4 teams in the Second Round of the 2013 FIBA Americas Championship will advance to the Semi-Finals and also qualify for the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup!
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tennis news naman:
http://sports.yahoo.com/news/serena-shrugs-off-graf-chase-us-open-showdown-015540221--ten.html (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/serena-shrugs-off-graf-chase-us-open-showdown-015540221--ten.html)
Serena is trying to win her 17th grandslam. The great Steffi Graf holds the all-time record with 22 majors.
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tennis news naman:
http://sports.yahoo.com/news/serena-shrugs-off-graf-chase-us-open-showdown-015540221--ten.html (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/serena-shrugs-off-graf-chase-us-open-showdown-015540221--ten.html)
Serena is trying to win her 17th grandslam. The great Steffi Graf holds the all-time record with 22 majors.
salamat ;D keep sharing lang ^^
PBA News :
Barako Bull 98 Globalport 97
Best Player: Michael Singletary 43 pts 12 rebs 5 asts
next : San Mig Coffee vs Ginebra Ginkings
kampihan na !
Edit :
San Mig Coffee 89 Ginebra 86
Best Player: James Yap 19 pts 9 rebs 2 asts
PBA Update Standings :
Petron Blaze 5-1
Meralco 4-2
Barako Bull 4-2
Alaska 3-2
San Mig Coffee 3-3
Rain or Shine 3-3
Talk 'N Text 2-3
Ginebra 2-4
GlobalPort 2-4
Air21 1-5
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Olympics News :
Japan assured of Olympic Basketball slot after being awarded as host of 2020 Olympics in Tokyo!
Tokyo was awarded the 2020 Olympics on Saturday,capitalizing on its reputation as a "safe pair of hands" and defying concerns about the Fukushima nuclear crisis.
Tokyo defeated Istanbul 60-36 in the final round of secret voting by the International Olympic Committee. Madrid was eliminated earlier after an initial tie with Istanbul.
Tokyo, which hosted the 1964 Olympics,billed itself as the reliable choice at a time of global political and economic uncertainty — a message that resonated with the IOC.
"Tokyo can be trusted to be the safe pair of hands and much more," bid leader and IOC member Tsunekazu Takeda said in the final presentation.
"Our case today is simple. Vote for Tokyo and you vote for guaranteed delivery. ...Tokyo is the right partner at the right time."
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FIBA Americas Updates :
Dominican Republic,Argentina and Mexico join Puerto Rico in qualifying for the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup - Spain.
The four teams compiled the best records in the Second Round of the 2013 FIBA Americas Championship to advance to Tuesday's Semi-Finals.
Argentina will take on Mexico,before Puerto Rico face the Dominican Republic.
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Football World Cup Qualifiers news naman tayo,
http://sports.yahoo.com/news/soccer--u-s--beats-rival-mexico-to-draw-closer-to-world-cup-qualification-021917662.html (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/soccer--u-s--beats-rival-mexico-to-draw-closer-to-world-cup-qualification-021917662.html)
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Neymar leads Brazil past Portugal
Brazil beats Portugal 3-1 on international friendlies
Continue reading here. (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/neymar-leads-brazil-past-portugal-031724698--sow.html)
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Massa announces departure from Ferrari
Felipe Massa said Tuesday that he will leave Ferrari at the end of the Formula One season.
Continue reading here. (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/massa-announces-departure-ferrari-221217639--f1.html)
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U.S. beats rival Mexico, qualifies for World Cup
The United States punched its ticket to next summer’s World Cup on Tuesday night.
Continue reading here. (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/soccer--u-s--beats-rival-mexico-to-draw-closer-to-world-cup-qualification-021917662.html)
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salamat mga tol , keep sharing lang . . .
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PBA Final Scores :
*GlobalPort 91 Meralco 79
*Petron Blaze 122 Talk 'N Text 88
Best Player: Alex Cabagnot 20 pts 8 rebs 5 asts
PBA Update Standings :
Petron Blaze 6-1
Meralco 4-3
San Mig Coffee 4-3
Rain or Shine 4-3
Barako Bull 4-3
Alaska 3-3
GlobalPort 3-4
Talk 'N Text 2-4
Ginebra 2-4
Air21 1-5
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VEN2013 - Mexico is Americas Champion
Read it here. (http://fibaamericas.com/en/noticiasread4.asp?r=000739EDFBBD47D1B22AC7A4AD004F1E)
VEN2013 - Argentina took the third place
Read it here. (http://fibaamericas.com/en/noticiasread4.asp?r=C6E9F9F135D944C098F4A79BE13018EF)
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NU outplays Ateneo, clinches twice-to-beat in historic win
Read it here. (http://ph.sports.yahoo.com/news/nu-outplays-ateneo--clinches-top-seed-in-historic-win-103634511.html)
FEU trips UP, clinches playoff for twice-to-beat
Read it here. (http://ph.sports.yahoo.com/news/feu-trips-up--clinches-playoff-for-twice-to-beat-095739202.html)
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2013 FIBA Americas Championship :
Gold Medalist: Mexico
Silver Medalist: Puerto Rico
Bronze Medalist: Argentina
MVP: Gustavo Ayon
Mythical Five:
G- Facundo Campazzo
G- J.J. Barea
F- Renaldo Balkman
F- Luis Scola
C- Gustavo Ayon
**Qualified for World Championships are:
Mexico, Puerto Rico, Argentina, and Dominican Republic , plus automatic USA.
* Mexico beat Puerto Rico 91-89 to claim their first FIBA Americas Title!
note :
Mexico only qualified as a late replacement for a banned Panama squad, but they proved their worth late in a tightly-contested championship match.
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PBA NEWS :
Petron acquired the rights to Mark Isip, Air21 acquired the rights to Joseph Yeo.
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FIBA-EUROPE updates :
* "Marc (Gasol) plays 40 minutes in the NBA and never fouls out, he knows how to take care of himself. I don't know what happened here," Spain coach Juan Orenga
said.
Greece beats Spain (http://ph.nba.com/news-article/1705/greece-beats-spain-79-75-at-euro-championship-#.UjKHyWT0-Fd)
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NU Pep Squad wins the #UAAPCDC2013
The National University Pep Squad promised to put on a show and that’s exactly what they did Sunday afternoon.
Continue reading here. (http://ph.sports.yahoo.com/news/live-coverage-of-the--2013cheerdancecompetition-075434970.html)
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LeBron James Ties the Knot!
Saturday was a slam dunk for LeBron James, who wed his high school sweetheart, Savannah Brinson, in a super-luxe — and super-secret — ceremony at the Grand Del Mar hotel in San Diego.
Continue reading here. (http://omg.yahoo.com/blogs/celeb-news/lebron-james-ties-knot-020556742.html)
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Rose: 'I think I am 100 percent'
Chicago Bulls point guard Derrick Rose repeated what he said in July by declaring he is fully healthy for the upcoming season.
Continue reading here. (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/rose-think-am-100-percent-163122072--nba.html)
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aabangan ko to,,sana makapasok ulet sila sa play offs
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siguradong papasok pa din ang Bulls sa playoffs , di naman ganon katindi ang compitition sa East Conf .
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Dynasty ends as UST ousts Ateneo
After five years, there will be a new champion in the UAAP after the University of Santo Tomas (UST) Growling Tigers defeated the Ateneo Blue Eagles, 82-74, in a see-saw battle to claim the last spot in the Final Four of the Season 76 men's basketball tournament.
Continue reading here. (http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/sports/09/18/13/ust-leads-over-ateneo-1st-half)
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may balat sa pwet talaga si Bo Perasol, hehehe. . . sa PBA nga di naman naging champion coach ito.
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UP suffers another winless season
The University of the East (UE) Red Warriors squandered a double-digit lead but managed to escape with a heart-stopping 76-73 victory over the University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons in their final game of the UAAP Season 76 men's basketball tournament.
Continue reading here. (http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/sports/09/18/13/suffers-another-winless-season)
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Spain rout Serbia to join France in semis
Two-time reigning champions Spain eased past Serbia 90-60 Wednesday to reach the European basketball championships semi-finals where they will take on France in a rematch of the 2011 final.
Continue reading here. (http://ph.sports.yahoo.com/news/spain-rout-serbia-join-france-semis-215541614--spt.html)
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FEU's Romeo set to be named UAAP MVP
Terrence Romeo’s desire to lead Far Eastern University back to the Promised Land in the UAAP men’s basketball tournament is set to be rewarded.
Continue reading here. (http://ph.sports.yahoo.com/news/feu-s-romeo-set-to-be-named-uaap-mvp-103246929.html)
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Brooklyn Nets Taking a $101 Million Gamble on Jason Kidd
Unproven Coach Jumping Directly from Playing to Lead Chair on the Bench
Continue reading here. (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/brooklyn-nets-taking-101-million-gamble-jason-kidd-175100778--nba.html)
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France upsets Spain; plays Lithuania in Euro final
LJUBLJANA, Slovenia -- France ended Spain's reign as European basketball champion Friday with a 75-72 overtime victory behind 32 points from Tony Parker and set up a final against Lithuania.
Continue reading here. (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/france-upsets-spain-plays-lithuania-223420673--nba.html)
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FIBA-Europe
Lithuania will fight for their fourth European title after beating Croatia 77-62 in Friday's first EuroBasket 2013 Semi-Final and setting up a Final showdown with France
WORLD CUP: Latest Qualified Teams for FIBA WORLD CUP
1. Spain (Host)
2. USA (2012 Olympic Champion)
3. Iran (FIBA Asia Champion)
4. Philippines (FIBA Asia 2nd place)
5. Korea (FIBA Asia 3rd place)
6. Australia (FIBA Oceania champion)
7. New Zealand (FIBA Oceania 2nd place)
8. Angola (FIBA Africa champion)
9. Egypt (FIBA Africa 2nd place)
10. Senegal (FIBA Africa 3rd place)
11. Mexico (FIBA Americas champion)
12. Puerto Rico (FIBA Americas second place)
13. Argentina (FIBA Americas third place)
14. Dominican Republic (FIBA Americas fourth place)
15. France (Eurobasket semifinalist)
16. Croatia (Eurobasket semifinalist)
17. Lithuania (Eurobasket semifinalist)
18. Slovenia (Eurobasket 5th/6th place)
19. Ukraine/Italy winner (Eurobasket 5th/6th place)
20. Serbia or Ukraine/Italy loser (Eurobasket 7th place)
21. Wildcard
22. Wildcard
23. Wildcard
24. Wildcard
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sana magka-alaman na yung draw para sa fiba world cup lol. personally i want the philippines land with the same group with us
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sana magka-alaman na yung draw para sa fiba world cup lol. personally i want the philippines land with the same group with us
yep agree ako sayo toL , sana maka bracket natin ang USA , learning experience ang makalaro ang malalakas na team . Sabi nga ni Choach Chot , mas malakas na team ang makaharap sa World Cup mas maganda , para may matutunan sila. Di na nila hangad ang Manalo dahil alam naman natin ang compitition sa World Cup . Basta give lang nila ang best nila para di tayo mapahiya naman kahit papano.
Pero i doubt kung maka bracket natin ang US , syempre pipiliin tayo malamang ng Spain being a Host Nation advantage . Ilag ang Spain muna sa malalakas at tayo ang puntirya kagad haha . . .
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France is 1 win from first basketball gold
LJUBLJANA, Slovenia (AP) -- Tony Parker is one win from finally guiding France to its first major basketball title.
Continue reading here. (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/france-1-win-first-basketball-133053003--nba.html)
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NBA roundup: Bryant unlikely to be ready for preseason
While Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant may be ahead of schedule in recovering from a torn left Achilles tendon, it appears unlikely that he will play in the preseason.
Continue reading here. (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nba-roundup-bryant-unlikely-ready-232917150--nba.html)
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Ferrari’s Felipe Massa (pit) stops by Manila
MANILA, Philippines - Filipino Formula One fans were given a rare treat Tuesday night, September 17, when Scuderia Ferrari driver Felipe Massa made a pit stop in Manila.
Continue reading here. (http://www.rappler.com/sports/39536-ferrari-felipe-massa-manila)
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F1: Vettel hot favorite at Singapore Grand Prix
SINGAPORE – Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel can take another huge step towards his fourth straight world title and Formula One greatness when he starts on pole at the Singapore Grand Prix on Sunday, September 22.
Continue reading here. (http://www.rappler.com/sports/world/39529-f1-vettel-singapore-grand-prix)
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PBA News :
Final :
Air21 121 Alaska 107
Best Player: Simon Atkins 22 pts
* If Ginebra wins tonight, they will advance to the quarterfinals as the 8th seed.
If they lose by less than 22 points, it will be TnT vs BGSM in a playoff for 8th spot.
If they lose by more than 22 points, it will be TnT vs Air 21 in the playoff.
* Congratulations JJ Helterbrand for being the newest member of the 5,000 points club!
go BGSM
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PBA Updates :
Ginebra looses to Talk n Text 113-99 but still gets a shot at the last quarterfinal slot tomorrow. Air 21 gets eliminated from the playoff picture.
* sayang effort ng Air 21 kanina , laglag pa din tsk .
* Mark Caguioa becomes the 40th player in PBA history to have 2,000 defensive rebounds.
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(F1) Qualifying - Vettel eases to Singapore pole
When push came to shove, Sebastian Vettel and Red Bull proved equal to the challenge from Mercedes as the German took pole position for the 2013 Formula 1 Singtel Singapore Grand Prix on Saturday night.
Continue reading here. (http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines/2013/9/15000.html)
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PBA Updates :
Ginebra looses to Talk n Text 113-99 but still gets a shot at the last quarterfinal slot tomorrow. Air 21 gets eliminated from the playoff picture.
* sayang effort ng Air 21 kanina , laglag pa din tsk .
* Mark Caguioa becomes the 40th player in PBA history to have 2,000 defensive rebounds.
pinipilit talaga ni Caguioa na mag ala-kobe, bwayang bwaya, lagi tuloy durog ang Ginebra. Again kahit sya ang franchise player nila, sana tignan naman ng management ng GSM ang kapakanan team nila at mga fans nila. Di ba nila napapansin na kadalasan, talo sila pag naglalaro si 'crocs'. At inuulit ko, dapat i-trade na nila ito habang may ibang team na makikinabang pa dito. Look at Boston, they trade their 2 superstars in Pierce & Garnett for younger players kasi alam na papunta na sila (Celtics) sa rebuilding process. Di ko sinasabing magrebuild ang Gin Kings kasi malakas line-up nila, malalim kahit pa injured si Aguilar, ang tingin ko lang si The Spark talaga 1 rason at di sila nagpapanalo (isa pa ang pagpalit ng coach).
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FIBA EUROPE Update :
France beat Lithuania to win first-ever European crown! | via FIBA Europe
Les Bleus finally captured their elusive first continental crown by beating Lithuania 80-66 to win FIBA EUROPE and will head to the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup as European champions!
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PBA NEWS :
* Ginebra advances to the quarterfinals. LA Tenorio taking over in the last 2 minutes. Kudos to Chris Ellis 18 points 12 rebounds.
Final score 110-102
* 6-2 record on do or die games.
* The streak continues! 19th playoff appearance.
* “You know what, mahirap yung ginawa nila. Galing sila ng Gilas, makikita mo rin na napapagod sila. But they’re doing their best to stay in the game,” said Caguioa.
“That’s the hardest thing to do, coming from Gilas where you practice everyday, iba yung laro sa FIBA nakakapagod doon kasi you have to play everyday as well,then you’re coming back to your mother
team.”
Ginebra star LA Tenorio emotional after beating Gilas Pilipinas teammates for playoff spot (http://www.interaksyon.com/interaktv/ginebra-star-la-tenorio-emotional-after-beating-gilas-pilipinas-teammates-for-playoff-spot)
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Paul George, Pacers agree to potential $90 million-plus deal
All-Star forward Paul George and the Indiana Pacers have reached agreement on a five-year maximum extension that could be worth more than $90 million, league sources told Yahoo Sports.
Continue reading here. (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nba--paul-george-finalizing--90-million-plus-deal-with-pacers-021149436.html)
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La Salle rallies past FEU, books first trip to finals in five years
After five long years, La Salle is back in the UAAP men’s basketball finals.
The Green Archers banked on a big second half explosion to overcome fast-starting Far Eastern U Tamaraws Wednesday night with a thrilling 71-68 victory that enabled them to advance to the finals of the Season 76 men’s tournament at the MOA Arena.
Three players–LA Revilla, Jeron Teng and Norbert Torres–tallied at least 15 points while taking turns in the team’s big wind-up as the second-seed La Salle gained a fitting follow-up to an impressive 74-69 victory last Saturday and booked its trip to the finals for the first time since 2008.
It was also the ninth straight win for La Salle, which will now have to wait for the winner of the other semis duel between top-seed National U and fourth-ranked University of Santo Tomas.
Carl Cruz tallied a game-high 16 points but top guards Terrence Romeo, the season MVP, RR Garcia and Mike Tolomia only combined for 27 markers on 10-of-35 shooting from the field, as the Tamaraws' campaign ended in disappointment after a hot 7-0 start.
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NBA set for NY-NY All-Star in 2015
NEW YORK (AP) -- The 2015 NBA All-Star weekend will be split between two New York arenas, with Madison Square Garden to host the game, two people with knowledge of the plans said Tuesday.
Barclays Center in Brooklyn will host the Saturday skills events, the people confirmed to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the plans were to be announced at a press conference Wednesday.
Commissioner David Stern, Deputy Commissioner Adam Silver and New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg will attend the press conference, along with officials from Madison Square Garden and Barclays Center.
The league has been working with the Knicks and Nets for months on the plan to split the events. The New York Post first reported that MSG would host the Sunday night game.
The league last split sites for its midseason showcase in 2010, when the Saturday events were in the Dallas Mavericks' arena and the game was held at the Cowboys' stadium.
The slam dunk and 3-point contests are the highlights of the Saturday night events.
The game last came to Madison Square Garden in 1998 and has gone exclusively to warm-weather cities in recent years. Now it will come back to New York a year after the city hosts the Super Bowl and show off two top arenas.
MSG is one of the most famous arenas in sports and has undergone a three-year renovation project. The $1 billion Barclays Center opened a year ago and has quickly landed many top entertainment events.
The 2014 All-Star game is set for New Orleans.
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La Salle rallies past FEU, books first trip to finals in five years
After five long years, La Salle is back in the UAAP men’s basketball finals.
The Green Archers banked on a big second half explosion to overcome fast-starting Far Eastern U Tamaraws Wednesday night with a thrilling 71-68 victory that enabled them to advance to the finals of the Season 76 men’s tournament at the MOA Arena.
Three players–LA Revilla, Jeron Teng and Norbert Torres–tallied at least 15 points while taking turns in the team’s big wind-up as the second-seed La Salle gained a fitting follow-up to an impressive 74-69 victory last Saturday and booked its trip to the finals for the first time since 2008.
It was also the ninth straight win for La Salle, which will now have to wait for the winner of the other semis duel between top-seed National U and fourth-ranked University of Santo Tomas.
Carl Cruz tallied a game-high 16 points but top guards Terrence Romeo, the season MVP, RR Garcia and Mike Tolomia only combined for 27 markers on 10-of-35 shooting from the field, as the Tamaraws' campaign ended in disappointment after a hot 7-0 start.
nice one archers! sana tama ang prediction ko na it's gonna be NU vs LA SAlle
whoever wins? ok lang,,bet ko sia pareho, ;D
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PBA News :
* Rain or Shine 108 GlobalPort 106
Best Player: Ryan Arana 16 pts 3 rebs
* Petron Blaze 101 Ginebra 94
Best Player: Arwind Santos 17 pts 13 rebs 4 blks
Ginebra's season comes to an end! But they came down fighting. Coming back from 25 points to cut it down to 1. The injuries to Kerby, Dylan,Japeth,and Mark summarizef it all
We have the draft to look forward to. With the 1st or 2nd pick, BGSM could finally nail the big man they desperately need. With a healthy lineup,Ginebra will come back strong next season. See you soon BGSM!
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Wizards eye return to playoffs after 5 years out
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Asked whether he feels any extra pressure to reach the postseason, Washington Wizards coach Randy Wittman fiddled with his eyeglasses on the table in front of him and looked straight ahead.
Continue reading here. (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/wizards-eye-return-playoffs-5-212909577--nba.html)
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DeMarcus Cousins, Kings agree to $62 million extension
DeMarcus Cousins has reached agreement on a four-year, $62 million maximum contract extension with the Sacramento Kings, a league source told Yahoo Sports.
Cousins deal will include no early termination option, which could've been possible after the third year of the deal, a source said. After resisting the idea of giving Cousins a max deal without conditions in the contract, the Kings finally relented and gave the talented, but temperamental young center the offer he and his agents, Dan Fegan and Jarrin Akana, had sought in negotiations.
Cousins, 23, averaged 17 points and nearly 10 rebounds a game for the Kings last season. He was the fifth overall pick in the 2010 draft, and is the third member of his class – including Washington's John Wall and Indiana's Paul George – to earn a maximum contract extension.
New Kings owner Vivek Ranadive has grown fond of Cousins and his prodigious talent, and was determined to agree to the extension before the start of training camp next week, sources said.
Cousins has been punished several times with suspensions and benchings in his three NBA seasons, and the Kings are hoping that a new regime – including owner, GM and coach – will provide the organizational structure to help him mature into a legitimate franchise player.
The Sacramento Bee first reported there was an agreement in principle.
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Williams denied new record for world's fastest serve
Tokyo (AFP) - Venus Williams was denied a new record for the world's fastest serve Friday after tennis chiefs said a bullet delivery clocked at 209 kilometres (129.9 miles) per hour was not measured by the right equipment.
Continue reading here. (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/williams-denied-record-worlds-fastest-serve-061011085--ten.html)
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Thanks to FIBA Asia run, PH climbs 11 spots in world rankings
Buoyed by its magical run in the 27th FIBA Asia Championship last month, the Philippines made a big leap in the world rankings, moving up 11 rungs higher to the 34th spot with an accumulated 22.8 points.
Continue reading here. (http://ph.sports.yahoo.com/news/thanks-to-fiba-asia-run--ph-climbs-11-spots-in-world-rankings-011827931.html)
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Caguioa blames slippery floor for knee injury
Mark Caguioa's PBA season ended unceremoniously after the Barangay Ginebra skipper left Thursday night's Governors' Cup quarterfinal game against Petron Blaze with a knee injury following a slip in the second period of the Kings' 101-94 loss.
Continue reading here. (http://ph.sports.yahoo.com/news/nba--caguioa-blames-slippery-floor-for-knee-injury-033733568.html)
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Timberwolves' Budinger out with knee injury
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- The Minnesota Timberwolves watched last season get derailed by a slew of significant injuries to key players. This season isn't getting off to a better start.
Swingman Chase Budinger will be out indefinitely after experiencing some discomfort and swelling in his left knee that will require surgery to remedy, the Timberwolves announced Friday. Budinger's loss comes three days before the Wolves are set to open training camp.
Continue reading here. (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/timberwolves-budinger-knee-injury-184311381--nba.html)
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UST completes historic Final Four run, ousts NU to enter finals
University of Sto. Tomas made history on Saturday by toppling top-seeded National University, 76-69, in their rubber match to become the first fourth seed to reach the UAAP men's basketball finals.
Continue reading here. (http://ph.sports.yahoo.com/news/ust-completes-historic-final-four-run--ousts-nu-to-enter-finals-103601128.html)
The scores:
UST (76) – Teng 19, Ferrer 18, Mariano 12, Bautista 8, Sheriff 6, Abdul 6, Daquioag 3, Lo 2, Pe 1, Lao 1, Hainga 0.
NU (69) – Parks 15, Mbe 10, Alolino 10, Javelona 9, Villamor 8, Rosario 6, Rono 6, Khobuntin 3, Javillonar 2, Neypes 0, Alejandro 0.
Quarterscores: 19-10, 31-31, 50-49, 76-69.
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Messi out for up to three weeks with muscle problem
MADRID (Reuters) - Barcelona forward Lionel Messi will be out of action for two to three weeks with a small hamstring problem in his right leg, the Spanish champions said in a statement on Sunday.
Continue reading here. (http://ph.sports.yahoo.com/news/messi-three-weeks-muscle-problem-114632844--sow.html)
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NU's Parks unsure of coming back next season
At this moment, Bobby Ray Parks is keeping his options wide open.
Following a 69-76 loss dealt by fourth-seed University of Santo Tomas in their sudden-death match Saturday that knocked his team, National University, out of the UAAP Season 76 men’s cage tourney, Parks remained uncertain whether he’ll be suiting up again for the Bulldogs next season.
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'Tired' San Mig takes 1-0 lead over Meralco
Hardly taking a respite, San Mig Coffee dug deep into its offensive reservoir to outlast Meralco.
The Mixers trailed by 10 in the third canto but came back strong in the stretch to hold off the Bolts, 83-73, and draw first blood in their PBA Governors' Cup best-of-five semifinals series at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum.
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The scores:
San Mig Coffee (83) – Devance 17, Blakely 15, Yap 15, Mallari 12, Pingris 8, Barroca 7, Simon 7, Reavis 2, Acuna 0, Najorda 0.
Meralco (73) – Hodge 19, Cortez 12, Wilson 10, West 9, Reyes 6, Cardona 6, Hugnatan 6, Dillinger 2, Salvacion 2, Ross 1.
Quarterscores: 18-22, 35-38, 57-55, 83-73.
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Heat signs Spoelstra to multiyear extension
MIAMI (AP) -- Erik Spoelstra has been with the Miami Heat for nearly two decades, and their relationship won't be ending anytime soon.
Spoelstra has signed a multiyear extension to remain as coach of the two-time defending NBA champion Heat, the team said Sunday afternoon. The move comes one day after the Heat announced several other front-office moves, including promoting Andy Elisburg to general manager and hiring Juwan Howard as an assistant coach.
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NBA considering change to NBA Finals format
NEW YORK (AP) -- The NBA Finals could return to a 2-2-1-1-1 format.
The league's Competition Committee voted unanimously to recommend the change from the current 2-3-2 system and owners will vote on it next month at their meetings.
''The idea was raised at the Competition Committee and was well-received and the committee ultimately unanimously voted to recommend the change in format,'' NBA spokesman Tim Frank said Sunday.
If approved, it hasn't been decided if the change would begin with the 2014 finals.
The Competition Committee's vote was first reported by the Boston Herald.
The format was switched beginning in 1985, a recommendation Commissioner David Stern has said came in part from former Celtics boss Red Auerbach to reduce the cross-country trips between Boston and Los Angeles.
Critics argue it gives home-court advantage to the lower-seeded team in Game 5, which is often a pivotal game in a best-of-seven series.
Last season, the Miami Heat became just the fourth team to rally from 3-2 down by winning the final two on their home floor.
All other rounds in the NBA playoffs use the 2-2-1-1-1 format.
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Chris Bosh determined to be better for Miami Heat
MIAMI (AP) -- Chris Bosh traveled the world this summer with his family and tried to give his mind and body a break from basketball after helping the Miami Heat win a second straight championship.
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(NBA) Bulls' Rose happy to be back
Chicago Bulls point guard Derrick Rose said he felt great after the team's first practice of the season on Saturday.
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(NBA) Lakers unsure when Kobe Bryant will return
LOS ANGELES – Kobe Bryant was on the sideline taking part in rehabilitation exercises during the first half of the Los Angeles Lakers' opening workout of the season. Not only do the Lakers not know when Bryant will make his season debut, they also can't say for sure when he'll practice.
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(NBA) LeBron James: 'I got better ... in every aspect'
MIAMI (AP) -- LeBron James is not saying much of anything about next season. The second edition of ''The Decision'' is still nine months away, and the four-time NBA MVP is all too aware of the already-incessant buzz about what uniform he will be wearing a year from now.
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(NBA) Love returns to the Timberwolves with an edge
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- The sharp edges could be seen on Kevin Love's chiseled frame and heard in his voice on the eve of the opening of Minnesota Timberwolves training camp.
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(WNBA) Much-hyped Mercury fall short in turbulent season
PHOENIX (AP) -- A season with high expectations resulted in a coaching change and enough success to get the Phoenix Mercury within two wins of the WNBA Finals.
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(Tennis) Serena struggles, Djokovic and Nadal sail through at China Open
Beijing (AFP) - Top seed Serena Williams stumbled her way into the third round of the China Open on Tuesday while men's favourites Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal powered through their opening matches.
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(NBA) Jordan: In his prime, he could beat LeBron, others
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- NBA legend Michael Jordan believes he could beat LeBron James in a one-on-one basketball game when he was in his prime.
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(Football) Casillas back as Real Madrid look for European response
Madrid (AFP) - Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas will make his first appearance at the Santiago Bernabeu in nearly nine months when Los Blancos host FC Copenhagen in the Champions League on Wednesday.
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(Football) Ozil off the mark as Arsenal down Napoli
London (AFP) - Mesut Ozil's first goal for Arsenal inspired his side to an impressive 2-0 win over Napoli that maintained their 100 percent start in the Champions League on Tuesday.
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(Tennis) Australian Open prize money upped to A$33 million
MELBOURNE, Oct 2 (Reuters) - The Australian Open will hike total prizemoney 10 percent in 2014 to A$33 million ($30.97 million), organisers said on Wednesday, offsetting a depreciation in the local currency.
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(Football) Dazzling Bayern Munich can improve, warns Guardiola
Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) - Manager Pep Guardiola watched his Bayern Munich team outclass Manchester City 3-1 and then warned the rest of Europe that the Champions League holders can get even better
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(Football) Di Maria not giving up his place without a fight
MADRID (Reuters) - Real Madrid forward Angel Di Maria will almost certainly lose his place in the starting lineup to world record signing Gareth Bale when the Wales winger is back from injury but he is not going down without a fight.
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Updates :
2013 FIBA Asia U16 Championship SemiFinals:
* Game 1: China U16 def. Japan U16 99-78
* Game 2: Philippines U16 def. C. Taipei 77-72
Philippines and China are already qualified for the 2014 FIBA U17 World Championships!
Japan and C. Taipei will have a battle for the bronze medal and the last ticket to the World Champs.
Philippines and China in the Gold Medal Battle!
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(NBA) Kobe Bryant to have knee treatment in Germany
Kobe Bryant is traveling to Germany to have another round of platelet-rich plasma therapy on his right knee, league sources told Yahoo Sports.
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(UAAP Basketball) Game 2 tickets selling for P45K; Big Dome suspends employee for alleged scalping
Attention, UAAP basketball fans: Getting a hold on any tickets for Game 2 of the Season 76 men’s basketball finals this Saturday at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum won’t come cheap. That is, if you can afford one.
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(F1) Hamilton fastest in Korea practice as Kimi crashes
Seoul (AFP) - Lewis Hamilton was fastest in both free practice sessions for the Korean Grand Prix Friday as Kimi Raikkonen escaped a heavy crash in the opening run-out.
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FIBA U-16 Updates
The 2013 FIBA Asia U16 Championships in Tehran, Iran ended last night with China being crowned champions for the third time in as many editions, while the Philippines finally finished on the podium and the Japanese booked the third and last Asian ticket to the 2014 Dubai U17 World Cup.
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(NBA) NBA suspends Nets coach Kidd 2 games for DWI
NEW YORK (AP) — Brooklyn Nets coach Jason Kidd was suspended Friday for two games after pleading guilty in a drunken driving case
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(UAAP Basketball) Green Archers foil Tigers to force a Game 3
With its back pushed against the wall, La Salle valiantly fought against University of Santo Tomas Saturday afternoon and lived to fight another day.
The Green Archers got off to a swashbuckling start then pounded the smaller Growling Tigers at will to essay a 77-70 victory and force a sudden-death match in the UAAP Season 76 men’s basketball finals before an overflow Smart-Araneta Coliseum crowd.
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Box scores:
La Salle (77) – Jeron Teng 19, N. Torres 16, Van Opstal 13, Vosotros 11, Revilla 9, Perkins 7, T. Torres 2.
UST (70) – Jeric Teng 28, Abdul 13, Mariano 9, Sheriff 6, Ferrer 6, Bautista 6, Lo 2, Pe 0, Daquioag 0.
Quarterscores: 21-12, 41-33, 64-53, 77-70.
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(NBA) Derrick Rose returns in exhibition opener
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- The Eastern Conference became a lot more interesting after Derrick Rose's successful return to the Chicago Bulls.
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(NBA) Pelicans beat Rockets in Howard's debut
HOUSTON (AP) -- Anthony Morrow scored 26 points and the New Orleans Pelicans beat Houston 116-115 on Saturday night in Dwight Howard's exhibition debut for the Rockets.
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(NBA) Durant, Thunder win exhibition opener in Turkey
ISTANBUL (AP) -- Kevin Durant scored 24 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 95-82 victory over Fenerbahce Ulker of Turkey on Saturday in the first game of the NBA exhibition season.
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(NBA) Henry, Young lead Lakers past Warriors 104-95
ONTARIO, Calif. (AP) -- Xavier Henry and his fellow Lakers newcomers realize they've got a chance to take charge while Los Angeles' veteran stars take it easy this month.
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(NBA) Nuggets beat Lakers 97-88 in Shaw's debut
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Ty Lawson and Jordan Hamilton scored 15 points apiece, and the Denver Nuggets beat the Los Angeles Lakers 97-88 Sunday night in their preseason debut under new coach Brian Shaw.
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(Tennis) Djokovic thumps Nadal for fourth China Open crown
(Reuters) - Novak Djokovic won his fourth China Open title in five years on Sunday, prevailing 6-3 6-4 in the final against Rafael Nadal who will replace him as the men's world number one on Monday.
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(F1) Motor racing-Formula One driver and constructor standings
Oct 6 (Infostrada Sports) - Driver and constructor standings after the Formula One Korean Grand Prix at Korean International Circuit on Sunday
Drivers Points
1. Sebastian Vettel (Germany) Red Bull 272
2. Fernando Alonso (Spain) Ferrari 195
3. Kimi Raikkonen (Finland) Lotus 167
4. Lewis Hamilton (Britain) Mercedes 161
5. Mark Webber (Australia) Red Bull 130
6. Nico Rosberg (Germany) Mercedes 122
7. Felipe Massa (Brazil) Ferrari 89
8. Romain Grosjean (France) Lotus 72
9. Jenson Button (Britain) McLaren 58
10. Paul Di Resta (Britain) Force India 36
11. Nico Huelkenberg (Germany) Sauber 31
12. Adrian Sutil (Germany) Force India 26
13. Sergio Perez (Mexico) McLaren 23
14. Daniel Ricciardo (Australia) Toro Rosso 18
15. Jean-Eric Vergne (France) Toro Rosso 13
16. Pastor Maldonado (Venezuela) Williams 1
17. Esteban Gutierrez (Mexico) Sauber 0
18. Valtteri Bottas (Finland) Williams 0
19. Jules Bianchi (France) Marussia 0
20. Charles Pic (France) Caterham 0
21. Giedo van der Garde (Netherlands) Caterham 0
22. Max Chilton (Britain) Marussia 0
Constructors Points
1. RedBull - Renault 402
2. Ferrari 284
3. Mercedes 283
4. Lotus - Renault 239
5. McLaren 81
6. Force India - Mercedes 62
7. Sauber - Ferrari 31
8. Toro Rosso - Ferrari 31
9. Williams - Renault 1
10. Marussia - Cosworth 0
11. Caterham - Renault 0
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(WNBA) Moore leads Lynx past Dream 84-59 in Game 1
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Their disappointing experience last year showed the Minnesota Lynx the danger of a loss at home to open the WNBA Finals.
This time, they left no doubt about who's in early control of the series.
Maya Moore had 23 points, including three 3-pointers in the first quarter to fuel a strong start, and the Lynx delivered a dominant 84-59 victory over the Atlanta Dream in Game 1 on Sunday night.
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(Boxing) Another fight, another beat down for Klitschko
Those who dismiss Wladimir Klitschko as a safety-first fighter with only a passing interest in entertaining the fans have a point. Klitschko generally is not fun to watch, as he demonstrated again against Alexander Povetkin on Saturday in Moscow.
Don’t question the big man’s ability, though, at least not in relation to the current crop of heavyweights. That’s beyond reproach.
Povetkin arguably is the best heavyweight in the world not named Klitschko and Wladimir utterly outclassed him in front of his own fans, winning what amounted to a shutout victory. The only round he didn’t win was the one in which he lost a point for pushing.
The final scores – 119-104 on all three cards, a 15-point differential – accurately reflected the RING champion’s dominance. THE RING had it 118-105, a charitable tally.
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PBA UPDATE :
Petron Blaze-110
Rain or Shine-89
*Best Player : Marcio Lassiter 27 pts 12 rebs
*Petron advances to the finals and will face San Mig Coffee on Friday.
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(NBA) Bosh scores 21, Heat top Hawks 92-87
MIAMI (AP) -- Chris Bosh scored 21 points on 7-for-8 shooting, LeBron James scored nine and the two-time defending champion Miami Heat opened the preseason with a 92-87 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Monday night.
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(NBA) Gay leads Raptors as Celtics' Stevens loses debut
BOSTON (AP) -- Rudy Gay and Tyler Hansbrough both scored 17 points to lead the Toronto Raptors to a 97-89 preseason victory over Boston on Monday night in Celtics' coach Brad Stevens' NBA debut.
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(NBA) CSKA beats Timberwolves 108-106 in exhibition
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Milos Teodosic had 26 points, nine assists and five rebounds to lift CSKA Moscow to a 108-106 overtime exhibition victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday night.
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(NBA) Clippers down Blazers 89-81 in preseason opener
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- DeAndre Jordan had 16 points and eight rebounds and the Los Angeles Clippers opened the preseason with an 89-81 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night.
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(NBA) Boozer leads Bulls over Grizzlies
ST. LOUIS (AP) -- Carlos Boozer scored 16 points and Kirk Hinrich and Taj Gibson added 15 each to lead the Chicago Bulls to a 106-87 preseason victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night.
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(Tennis) Nadal rises to world no.1, Federer drops
Shanghai (AFP) - Rafael Nadal was confirmed as the new world number one in the latest ATP tennis rankings published on Monday, pushing Novak Djokovic to second as Roger Federer drops to seventh.
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(Tennis) Sharapova withdraws from season finale
ST PETERSBURG (United States) (AFP) - Maria Sharapova on Monday withdrew from the season-ending WTA Championships in Istanbul because of a right shoulder injury that has dogged her since before the US Open, The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) announced.
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(Tennis) Serena powers past Jankovic for 10th title in 2013
(Reuters) - World number one Serena Williams bagged her 10th title of the year with a 6-2 6-2 thrashing of Jelena Jankovic in the final of the China Open on Sunday.
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(NBA) Kidd wins debut; Nets top Wizards 111-106 in OT
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Tyshawn Taylor scored 16 points, Paul Pierce had more fouls than points, and Jason Kidd was a winner in his coaching debut as the Brooklyn Nets opened their preseason with a 111-106 overtime victory over the Washington Wizards on Tuesday night.
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(NBA) Cavaliers beat Bucks in preseason opener 99-87
CLEVELAND (AP) -- Tristan Thompson scored 17 points, Kyrie Irving added 14 and the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 99-87 in the preseason opener for both teams Tuesday night.
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(NBA) Blake and Gasol lead Lakers over Nuggets
ONTARIO, Calif. (AP) -- Steve Blake scored 16 points and Pau Gasol added 14 to help the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Denver Nuggets 90-88 on Tuesday night with Kobe Bryant watching from the sidelines.
Bryant rejoined the Lakers after having a procedure on his knee performed overseas. He received an ovation when he walked on to the floor in sweats during warm-ups and sat on the bench during the game. Bryant, who is also recovering from a torn Achilles tendon, was not made available to the media but reported progress in an in-house television interview.
Blake made one of two free throws with six seconds remaining and Denver missed two shots on the final possession. Chris Kaman had 12 points and seven rebounds while Jordan Hill had 12 rebounds.
JaVale McGhee led Denver with 14 points
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(NBA) Thunder beat 76ers 103-99 in preseason game
MANCHESTER, England (AP) -- Here's a scary thought for the rest of the NBA: Oklahoma City coach Scott Brooks thinks Kevin Durant could be even better this season.
Durant scored 14 of his 21 points in the third quarter and Reggie Jackson had 29, leading the Thunder to a 103-99 exhibition victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday.
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(NBA) Rookie Schroder lifts Hawks past Bobcats, 87-85
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) -- Rookie guard Dennis Schroder scored on a runner with 2.1 seconds left to lift the Atlanta Hawks to an 87-85 victory over the Charlotte Bobcats in a preseason game Tuesday night.
Mike Scott scored 19 points, Kyle Korver 14 and DeMarre Carroll 12 for the Hawks, who led by as many as 13 points in the third quarter.
Ramon Sessions had 17 points and Kemba Walker 12 for Charlotte, which overcame 36.8 percent shooting to lead twice in the fourth quarter, the last at 79-77 on Jannero Pargo's 3-pointer with 4:04 remaining.
Sessions tied the game 85-all on a free throw with 43.7 seconds left, but missed the second shot. Pargo then missed a 3 with 18 seconds left that would have put the Bobcats ahead.
After Schroder gave Atlanta the lead, Pargo bounced another 3 off the back of the rim at the buzzer.
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(NBA) Evans helps Jazz rout Warriors
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) -- Jeremy Evans scored 12 points and had 13 rebounds to help the Utah Jazz rout the Golden State Warriors 101-78 in an exhibition Tuesday night.
John Lucas, signed as a mentor for rookie Trey Burke, showed he can score if required, scoring 12 points of his 16 points in the second quarter as Utah built an 18-point lead.
Derrick Favors had 10 points and 14 rebounds, Alec Burks had 14 points and Burke added 12 points.
Free agent acquisition Marreese Speights led the Warriors with 13 points. Stephen Curry and David Lee each had 10 points for Golden State.
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(NBA) Drummond leads Pistons to rout of Maccabi Haifa
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) -- Andre Drummond had 17 points and nine rebounds to lead the Detroit Pistons to a 91-69 exhibition victory Tuesday night over Maccabi Haifa, the reigning Israeli Basketball Super League champions.
David Cubillan scored 20 points for Maccabi.
Drummond and the Pistons dominated inside with 54 points in the paint - just 15 points fewer than Maccabi scored all game.
Detroit newcomer Brandon Jennings scored 15 points on 4 of 8 shooting, while fellow newcomer Josh Smith added 12 points, including three 3-pointers.
Chauncey Billups, making his first appearance in a Detroit uniform since being traded to Denver in 2008, started at shooting guard and went 0 for 4 from the field in 19 minutes played.
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NBA Results Oct. 10, 2013
Davis leads Pelicans over Magic, 99-95 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/davis-leads-pelicans-over-magic-022056502--nba.html)
Timberwolves beats Raptors 101-89 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/timberwolves-beats-raptors-101-89-020443490--nba.html)
Knicks beats Celtics 103-102 in preseason (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/knicks-beats-celtics-103-102-022855913--nba.html)
Mavericks beats Grizzlies 95-90 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/mavericks-beats-grizzlies-95-90-024712777--nba.html)
Suns beats Blazers 104-98 in preseason (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/suns-beats-blazers-104-98-045155629--nba.html)
Spurs beat CSKA Moscow in OT (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/spurs-beat-cska-moscow-ot-031916954--nba.html)
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(Tennis) Djokovic romps to Shanghai win despite injury scare
Shanghai (AFP) - Defending champion Novak Djokovic shrugged off an injury scare to win his Shanghai Masters opener on Wednesday, keeping alive the prospect of a mouthwatering quarter-final against Roger Federer.
In a late-evening match, newly re-crowned world number one Rafael Nadal polished off Ukraine's Alexandr Dolgopolov in less than an hour, with just five unforced errors in a 6-3, 6-2 win.
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(NBA) Kobe progresses, but still weeks away from playing
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) -- Although Kobe Bryant is making steady progress in his recovery from a torn Achilles tendon, he's still a few weeks away from playing for the Los Angeles Lakers.
Bryant is back with the Lakers after a short trip to Germany to get treatment on his right knee, another trouble area for the 35-year-old guard. He sat on Los Angeles' bench for an exhibition game Tuesday night, and he'll travel with the team to China later this week.
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(Football) Van der Sar: De Gea key to Manchester United title win
Edwin van der Sar has praised current Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea, suggesting he was a key component in last season's title-winning side.
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(Formula One) Vettel looks to clinch F1 title in Japan, again
YEONGAM, South Korea (AP) -- Sebastian Vettel heads into the weekend with a chance to repeat his 2011 feat of clinching the Formula One title in Japan with four races to spare - and join Michael Schumacher and Juan-Manuel Fangio as the only men to win four-straight championships.
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PBA Trade Update Official :
Meralco gets: Gary David and AJ Mandani
Globalport gets: Chris Ross, Chris Timberlake and two future second round picks
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NBA Results Oct. 11, 2013
Rockets beat Pacers 116-96 in 1st game in Manila (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/rockets-beat-pacers-116-96-163340437--nba.html)
Heat beat Pistons 112-107 in preseason (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/heat-beat-pistons-112-107-023112313--nba.html)
Timberwolves top Bucks 98-89 in preseason (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/timberwolves-top-bucks-98-89-024249832--nba.html)
Kings beat Lakers 104-86 in preseason (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/kings-beat-lakers-104-86-044649702--nba.html)
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PBA SCORES/NEWS. :
* Petron Blaze 100 San Mig Coffee 84
Best Player: Elijah Millsap 35 pts 10 rebs 10 asts
Boosters lead 1-0
* Brgy. Ginebra will get the #1 overall pick for the 2013 Rookie draft. San Mig Coffee will get the #2 overall.
Rookie draft will be on November 3.
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NBA Results Oct. 12, 2013
Cavaliers beat Magic 110-105 in preseason (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/cavaliers-beat-magic-110-105-020750994--nba.html)
76ers beat Celtics 97-85 in preseason (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/76ers-beat-celtics-97-85-013406982--nba.html)
Raptors beat Knicks 100-91 in preseason (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/raptors-beat-knicks-100-91-022444101--nba.html)
Heat beat Bobcats 86-75 in preseason (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/heat-beat-bobcats-86-75-031455372--nba.html)
Trail Blazers beat Jazz 96-86 in preseason (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/trail-blazers-beat-jazz-96-034345963--nba.html)
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(Football) 2014 World Cup qualifying Group F results/standings
Oct 11 (Reuters) - 2014 World Cup qualifying Group F results
and standings on Friday.
Portugal 1 Israel 1
Luxembourg 0 Russia 4
Azerbaijan 2 Northern Ireland 0
Standings P W D L F A Pts
Russia 9 7 0 2 19 4 21
Portugal 9 5 3 1 17 9 18
Israel 9 3 4 2 18 13 13
Azerbaijan 9 1 5 3 6 10 8
Northern Ireland 9 1 3 5 8 16 6
Luxembourg 9 1 3 5 7 23 6
Previous results:
2012
Sept. 7
Russia 2 Northern Ireland 0
Luxembourg 1 Portugal 2
Azerbaijan 1 Israel 1
Sept. 11
Northern Ireland 1 Luxembourg 1
Israel 0 Russia 4
Portugal 3 Azerbaijan 0
Oct. 12
Russia 1 Portugal 0
Luxembourg 0 Israel 6
Oct. 16
Russia 1 Azerbaijan 0
Portugal 1 Northern Ireland 1
Israel 3 Luxembourg 0
Nov. 14
Northern Ireland 1 Azerbaijan 1
2013
March 22
Luxembourg 0 Azerbaijan 0
Israel 3 Portugal 3
Postponed on March 22 and 23
Northern Ireland v Russia
March 26
Northern Ireland 0 Israel 2
Azerbaijan 0 Portugal 2
June 7
Portugal 1 Russia 0
Azerbaijan 1 Luxembourg 1
Aug. 14
Northern Ireland 1 Russia 0
Sept. 6
Russia 4 Luxembourg 1
Northern Ireland 2 Portugal 4
Sept. 7
Israel 1 Azerbaijan 1
Sept. 10
Russia 3 Israel 1
Luxembourg 3 Northern Ireland 2
Fixtures:
Oct. 15
Israel v Northern Ireland
Portugal v Luxembourg
Azerbaijan v Russia
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NBA Results Oct. 13, 2013
Drummond leads Pistons to 99-88 win over Nets (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/drummond-leads-pistons-99-88-022937785--nba.html)
Raptors win foul fest over Timberwolves, 104-97 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/raptors-win-foul-fest-over-024839041--nba.html)
Pargo has 24 to spur Bobcats past Bucks 83-76 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/pargo-22-spur-bobcats-past-030843635--nba.html)
Mullens, Jordan lead Clippers past Jazz, 106-74 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/mullens-jordan-lead-clippers-past-033931447--nba.html)
Rose sits but Bulls defeat Wizards 83-81 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/rose-sits-bulls-defeat-wizards-234057703--nba.html)
Celtics beat Knicks 111-81 for 1st preseason win (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/celtics-beat-knicks-111-81-022628243--nba.html)
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(UAAP Basketball) Animo! La Salle nips UST in overtime to bag UAAP crown
What started out as a troubled campaign ended in an unlikely championship for De La Salle University.
Diminutive guard Almond Vosotros drilled in the go-ahead basket with 19.7 seconds left then the Green Archers held their fort defensively in the crunch to outlast University of Santo Tomas in overtime 71-69 and claim the UAAP Season 76 men’s basketball throne before an electrifying Saturday crowd at the MOA Arena.
Continue reading here. (http://ph.sports.yahoo.com/news/animo--la-salle-nips-ust-in-overtime-to-bag-uaap-crown-110203791.html)
The scores:
La Salle (71) – Teng 25, Vosotros 16, Perkins 13, Van Opstal 11, T. Torres 4, N. Torres 1, Revilla 1, Tampus 0, Salem 0.
UST (69) – Abdul 26, Teng 24, Ferrer 7, Bautista 4, Mariano 3, Sheriff 2, Lao 2, Pe 1.
Quarterscores: 16-18; 24-31; 47-48; 65-55; 71-69 (OT).
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(Boxing) Bradley wins split decision over Marquez
LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Once again, Timothy Bradley's hand was raised in victory. Once again, he heard the boos.
The script was familiar enough Saturday night for Bradley against Juan Manuel Marquez. So, too, was the result.
Bradley did just enough to win once again, beating Marquez by split decision to remain unbeaten and keep his piece of the welterweight title.
Continue reading here. (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/bradley-wins-split-decision-over-041654929--box.html)
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PBA SCORES :
San Mig Coffee 100 - Blakely 23, Yap 17, Simon 16, Devance 15, Pingris 11, Barroca 9, Mallari 8, Reavis 1, De Ocampo 0.
Petron 93 - Millsap 31, Cabagnot 22, Fajardo 16, Lassiter 10, Tubid 5, Santos 4, Miranda 3, Kramer 2, Lutz 0.
Quarters: 30-23, 49-44, 74-62,
100-93
series tied 1-1 of Best of 7 Finals . . .
Note :
Arwind Santos Best Player of the Conference .
Marqus Blakely Best Import of the Conference .
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( PBA )The Office of the Commissioner has approved the following trades:
1. Air21 - Talk n Text: The Express acquired Rabeh Al-Hussaini for Rob Reyes and Air21's 2015 2nd round draft pick.
2. Air21 - Meralco: The Express acquired Mark Cardona and Nonoy Baclao for Rabeh Al-Hussaini and Nelbert Omolon.
3. Air21- Talk n Text; The Express acquired Pamboy Raymundo and Bam Gamalinda for Nonoy Baclao and Eric Salamat. . .
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NBA Results Oct. 14, 2013
Green helps Suns beat Spurs 106-99 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/green-helps-suns-beat-spurs-210552896--nba.html)
New Orleans tops Atlanta 105-73 in Biloxi, Miss (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/orleans-tops-atlanta-105-73-203925546--nba.html)
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(Tennis) Djokovic beats del Potro to win Shanghai Masters
SHANGHAI (AP) -- Novak Djokovic maintained his dominance in China by holding off Juan Martin del Potro 6-1, 3-6, 7-6 (3) on Sunday to capture a second Shanghai Masters title and extend his winning streak in the country to 20 consecutive matches.
Continue reading here. (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/djokovic-beats-del-potro-win-150609171--ten.html)
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(Tennis) ATP Tour singles standings
Points (Top 20)
1 (1) Rafa Nadal(Spain) 11520
2 (2) Novak Djokovic(Serbia) 11120
3 (4) David Ferrer(Spain) 6800
4 (3) Andy Murray(Britain) 6295
5 (5) Juan Martin Del Potro(Argentina) 5525
6 (6) Tomas Berdych(Czech Republic) 4340
7 (7) Roger Federer(Switzerland) 4245
8 (9) Jo-Wilfried Tsonga(France) 3295
9 () Stanislas Wawrinka(Switzerland) 3240
10 (10) Richard Gasquet(France) 3060
11 (11) Milos Raonic(Canada) 2860
12 (12) Tommy Haas(Germany) 2265
13 (16) Nicolas Almagro(Spain) 2200
14 (13) John Isner(U.S.) 2070
15 (15) Jerzy Janowicz(Poland) 2060
16 (14) Gilles Simon(France) 2060
17 (17) Fabio Fognini(Italy) 1965
18 (18) Kei Nishikori(Japan) 1885
19 (19) Tommy Robredo(Spain) 1830
20 (20) Kevin Anderson(South Africa) 1775
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(F1) Vettel on course to rewrite F1 record books
SUZUKA, Japan (Reuters) - With Sebastian Vettel's fourth successive Formula One title now just a formality, the more intriguing question is whether the Red Bull driver can go on to match a record that has stood for 60 years.
Continue reading here. (http://news.yahoo.com/vettel-course-rewrite-f1-record-books-065232730--sector.html)
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NBA Results Oct. 15, 2013
Kings beat Clippers in preseason, 99-88 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/kings-beat-clippers-preseason-043917666--nba.html)
Nets romp past 76ers in preseason, 127-97 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nets-romp-past-76ers-preseason-014007457--nba.html)
Magic beat Mavericks in preseason, 102-94 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/magic-beat-mavericks-preseason-032635663--nba.html)
Faried leads Nuggets to preseason win over Spurs, 98-94 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/faried-leads-nuggets-preseason-win-033710638--nba.html)
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NBA Results Oct. 16, 2013
Lee's 31 points lead Warriors past Lakers in China (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/lees-31-points-lead-warriors-160436749--nba.html)
Walker, Henderson lead Bobcats past Cavaliers (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/walker-henderson-lead-bobcats-past-015230821--nba.html)
Beal scores 29 as Wizards beat Heat 100-82 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/beal-scores-29-wizards-beat-013152431--nba.html)
Nets edge Celtics in first meeting since trade (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nets-edge-celtics-first-meeting-021411370--nba.html)
Durant scores 36 to lead Thunder past Nuggets (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/durant-scores-36-lead-thunder-025536434--nba.html)
Late push leads Grizzlies past Bucks 102-99 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/push-leads-grizzlies-past-bucks-030157817--nba.html)
Paul scores 24 to lead Clippers past Suns, 102-96 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/paul-scores-24-lead-clippers-044441591--nba.html)
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Events on PBA Friday at the MOA Arena :
***LEO AWARDS (7pm LIVE on Aksyon TV,replay at 11:30pm on TV5)
Awarding of:
* Most Valuable Player
* Mythical 1st and 2nd Teams
* Rookie of the Year
* Coach of the Year
* Comeback Player of the Year
* Mr. Quality Minutes
* Most Improved Player
* Sportsmanship Award
* Defensive Player of the Year
****FINALS GAME 4 (8pm Live on TV5)
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NBA Results Oct. 17, 2013
Lillard, Blazers rally to beat Jazz 99-92 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/lillard-blazers-rally-beat-jazz-034335840--nba.html)
Mavericks top Pacers 92-85 in preseason (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/mavericks-top-pacers-92-85-013715132--nba.html)
Raptors edge Celtics 99-97 in preseason (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/raptors-edge-celtics-99-97-014849834--nba.html)
Rose scores 22, Bulls beat Pistons 96-81 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/rose-scores-22-bulls-beat-023507259--nba.html)
Harden, Rockets top Magic 108-104 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/harden-rockets-top-magic-108-024333688--nba.html)
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NBA Results Oct. 18, 2013
Anthony nets 22 in Knicks' 98-89 win over Wizards (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/anthony-nets-22-knicks-98-013324499--nba.html)
Cousins, Kings win 3rd straight, 107-90 over Suns (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/cousins-kings-win-3rd-straight-043630086--nba.html)
Gordon scores 22, Bobcats beat 76ers 110-84 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/gordon-scores-22-bobcats-beat-173938064--nba.html)
Irving scores 15 as Cavs down Pistons 96-84 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/irving-scores-15-cavs-down-013634694--nba.html)
Spurs top Hawks 106-104 on Baynes' late basket (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/spurs-top-hawks-106-104-020505838--nba.html)
Nets retire Kidd's No. 5, then beat Heat 86-62 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nets-retire-kidds-no-5-025548503--nba.html)
Roberts hits jumper, Pelicans top Thunder 105-102 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/roberts-hits-jumper-pelicans-top-030104493--nba.html)
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(UFC-MMA) 3rd fight on tap for Velasquez, Dos Santos
HOUSTON (AP) — UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez and Junior Dos Santos will meet for the final fight in their heavyweight trilogy Saturday night in UFC 166.
Continue reading here. (http://news.yahoo.com/3rd-fight-tap-velasquez-dos-santos-233751488--spt.html)
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(UFC-MMA) UFC 166 Set for a $2.5 Million Sellout
The Ultimate Fighting Championship returns to the Toyota Center in Houston on Saturday for UFC 166, which features the rubber match between UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez and former titleholder Junior dos Santos.
Continue reading here. (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/ufc-166-set-2-5-011058456--mma.html)
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Winners of the 38th Season PBA Awards
Most Valuable Award :
Arwind Santos
1st Mythical Five:
Arwind Santos
Calvin Abueva
L.A. Tenorio
Jayson Castro
Ranidel De Ocampo
2nd Mythical Five:
Marc Pingris
June Mar Fajardo
Sonny Thoss
Alex Cabagnot
Cyrus Baguio
Rookie of the Year:
Calvin Abueva
Defensive Team:
Marcio Lassiter
Marc Pingris
Arwind Santos
Sonny Thoss
Gabe Norwood
Most Improved Player:
Niño Canaleta
Sportsmanship Award:
JVee Casio
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NBA Results Oct. 19, 2013
Warriors rout Lakers 115-89 in Shanghai (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/warriors-rout-lakers-115-89-142407845--nba.html)
Mike Miller scores 19, Grizzlies down Magic 97-91 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/mike-miller-scores-19-grizzlies-014128957--nba.html)
Rose scores 32 to lead Bulls over Pacers (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/rose-scores-32-lead-bulls-030315136--nba.html)
Lillard leads Blazers over Clippers, 94-84 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/lillard-leads-blazers-over-clippers-052855876--nba.html)
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NBA Results Oct. 20, 2013
Paul scores 40, Clippers top Nuggets 118-111 in OT (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/paul-scores-40-clippers-top-060108944--nba.html)
Pelicans hold off Wizards, 93-89 at Rupp Arena (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/pelicans-hold-off-wizards-93-021815121--nba.html)
Pacers beat Cavs for first preseason win (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/pacers-beat-cavs-first-preseason-022445509--nba.html)
Wade's 25 points lift Heat over Spurs, 121-96 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/wades-25-points-lift-heat-015915441--nba.html)
Mavericks beat Bobcats 89-83 in Greensboro, NC (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/mavericks-beat-bobcats-89-83-021053204--nba.html)
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(UFC-MMA) UFC 166: Cain Velasquez brutalizes Junior dos Santos again, wins via fifth-round TKO
HOUSTON – Cain Velasquez conclusively put to rest the UFC's top heavyweight rivalry on Saturday with a one-sided victory over Junior dos Santos in the main event of UFC 166 at the Toyota Center.
Continue reading here. (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/mma--ufc-166--cain-velasquez-beats-up-junior-dos-santos-again--wins-via-fifth-round-tko-050411727.html)
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(UFC-MMA) Dana White: Fabricio Werdum Likely to be Next Opponent for Cain Velasquez
UFC president Dana White revealed that Fabricio Werdum will likely be the next challenger for UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez.
Continue reading here. (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/dana-white-fabricio-werdum-likely-053231368--mma.html)
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NBA Results Oct. 21, 2013
Lillard scores 28 as Blazers beat Kings 109-105 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/lillard-scores-28-blazers-beat-033852188--nba.html)
Magic hang on for 87-86 victory over Pistons (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/magic-hang-87-86-victory-005946677--nba.html)
Thunder beat Jazz 88-82 in preseason game (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/thunder-beat-jazz-88-82-014622947--nba.html)
Love leads Timberwolves past Celtics in preseason (http://scores.espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=400491574)
Grizzlies defeat Hawks 90-82 in preseason game (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/memphis-grizzlies-atlanta-hawks-2013102001/)
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NBA Results Oct. 22, 2013
Irving's strong effort lifts Cavs over 76ers (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/irvings-strong-effort-lifts-cavs-014729809--nba.html)
Raptors beat Knicks 123-120 in double OT (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/raptors-beat-knicks-123-120-022127014--nba.html)
Rose scores 24 to keep Bulls unbeaten in preseason (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/rose-scores-24-keep-bulls-024556805--nba.html)
Howard leads Rockets over Mavericks 100-95 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/howard-leads-rockets-over-mavericks-023413919--nba.html)
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thnx for the updates sir ZUrca,,I really check this thread everyday for the NBA results since block ang nba.com dito
anyway,,suggestion lang po,,can you do a separate thread for PBA? i've check the forum and parang wala pa yata for PBA eh,,since on going naman ang finals bet SMC and petron,,and lapit na din ang PBA trade,,so marami na ring updates ..
Thank you sir!
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salamat po sa appreciation sir dennis!, ok po try ko po gumawa ng pba thread tignan ko po muna kung may existing thread.
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(NBA) Howard and Harden bring star power back to Houston
HOUSTON (AP) -- A year ago, the Houston Rockets had Jeremy Lin and not much else in terms of star power or even recognizable names on a young and inexperienced team.
Things are much different entering the 2013 season.
Houston traded for James Harden just before the start of last season and he helped the Rockets return to the playoffs for the first time since 2009. Their offseason acquisition of prized free agent Dwight Howard, combined with Harden's development, has catapulted the Rockets from an afterthought in the Western Conference to a contender quicker than most anyone expected.
Continue reading here. (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/howard-harden-bring-star-power-221913182--nba.html)
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(NBA) Pistons hoping for big step after busy offseason
DETROIT (AP) -- Andre Drummond is already excited about what this season has in store, now that he'll be playing alongside Greg Monroe and newly acquired Josh Smith.
Continue reading here. (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/pistons-hoping-big-step-busy-212200654--nba.html)
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(Tennis) Serena and Victoria do it differently in Istanbul
Istanbul (AFP) - Serena Williams and her nearest rival Victoria Azarenka differed in opinion and quality of performance in taking first steps towards a much hoped-for meeting in Sunday's final at the WTA Championships on Tuesday.
Continue reading here. (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/serena-makes-speedy-start-title-defence-184244417--ten.html)
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(Tennis) Federer's points search begins with routine win
(Reuters) - Roger Federer's late bid to secure his customary place in the season-ending ATP World Tour finals began with a routine opening round win over Adrian Mannarino in his home town tournament in Basel on Monday.
Continue reading here. (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/federers-points-search-begins-routine-win-201957819--ten.html)
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NBA Results Oct. 23, 2013
Lakers return from China, beat Jazz 108-94 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/lakers-return-china-beat-jazz-050802557--nba.html)
Pacers beat Hawks in preseason (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/pacers-beat-hawks-preseason-020551071--nba.html)
Pistons beat Wizards in preseason (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/pistons-beat-wizards-preseason-021523751--nba.html)
Spurs beat Magic in preseason (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/spurs-beat-magic-preseason-025640567--nba.html)
Stars sit as Green, Bledsoe lead Suns past Thunder (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/stars-sit-green-bledsoe-lead-043936746--nba.html)
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(UFC-MMA) UFC 166 Medical Suspensions: dos Santos Out Indefinitely; Velasquez Possibly Out Until April
The UFC 166 main event between Cain Velasquez and Junior dos Santos settled the trilogy between two of the best heavyweight fighters in the world, but it may also have put both of them out of action for quite some time.
Continue reading here. (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/ufc-166-medical-suspensions-dos-072335581--mma.html)
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salamat po sa appreciation sir dennis!, ok po try ko po gumawa ng pba thread tignan ko po muna kung may existing thread.
You're welcome sir! and thank you in advanced!
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(UAAP Basketball) La Salle coaches attend Spurs camp
MANILA, Philippines - La Salle head coach Juno Sauler and assistants Allan Caidic and Jun Limpot are in San Antonio, Texas, to observe the workouts of the four-time NBA champion Spurs and watch two pre-season games at the AT&T Center on assistant coach Chip Engelland’s invitation.
Continue reading here. (http://www.philstar.com/sports/2013/10/23/1248412/la-salle-coaches-attend-spurs-camp)
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NBA Results Oct. 24 2013
Celtics close preseason with 101-97 win over Nets (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/celtics-close-preseason-101-97-015456239--nba.html)
Wizards beat Cavaliers in preseason (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/wizards-beat-cavaliers-preseason-012654973--nba.html)
Barea, Love lead T'wolves over 76ers, 125-102 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/barea-love-lead-twolves-over-014145710--nba.html)
Raptors rout Grizzlies in preseason (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/raptors-rout-grizzlies-preseason-013136129--nba.html)
Oden returns as Heat best Pelicans, 108-95 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/james-wade-lead-heat-over-023459018--nba.html)
Bucks hold off Knicks 105-95 in preseason (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/bucks-hold-off-knicks-105-025507470--nba.html)
Mavs get preseason win over Hawks (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/mavs-preseason-win-over-hawks-030239058--nba.html)
Suns rally past Nuggets for 98-79 win (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/suns-rally-past-nuggets-98-034239047--nba.html)
Bulls beat Thunder in preseason (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/bulls-beat-thunder-preseason-042240340--nba.html)
Kings edge Warriors in preseason (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/kings-edge-warriors-preseason-044346532--nba.html)
Clippers hold off Jazz for 103-99 preseason win (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/clippers-hold-off-jazz-103-051631254--nba.html)
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(NBA) New NBA commissioner to adopt 2-2-1-1-1 format
NEW YORK – David Stern’s NBA owners gathered one last time, toasting the outgoing commissioner before he leaves after 30 years on the job.
They also changed back one of the earliest changes Stern made.
Leaving with Stern is the NBA Finals format he implemented in his first full year on the job, one that alleviated travel concerns but critics felt also gave an advantage to the lower-seeded team.
Beginning with the 2014 finals, the higher-seeded team will host Games 1, 2, 5 and 7. The lower seed gets Games 3, 4 and 6, following the same format the NBA uses in all other rounds.
Continue reading here. (http://www.philstar.com/sports/2013/10/25/1249224/new-nba-commissioner-adopt-2-2-1-1-1-format)
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NBA Results Oct. 25, 2013
Taylor lifts Bobcats over Cavaliers, 105-92 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/taylor-lifts-bobcats-over-cavaliers-012710449--nba.html)
Pistons beat Wolves on Smith's 3-pointer (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/pistons-beat-wolves-smiths-3-021527635--nba.html)
Harden, Howard help Rockets roll past Spurs (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/harden-howard-help-rockets-roll-024047459--nba.html)
Blazers beat Warriors 90-74 in preseason finale (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/blazers-beat-warriors-90-74-050210287--nba.html)
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(NBA) Wizards land Marcin Gortat in trade with Suns
After completing a five-player trade with the Washington Wizards, the Phoenix Suns could have stockpiled four first-round picks in the talent-deep 2014 NBA draft.
The Suns traded starting center Marcin Gortat, Shannon Brown, Malcolm Lee, Kendall Marshall and a 2014 first-round pick to the Wizards for the expiring contract of Emeka Okafor and a protected 2014 first-round pick.
Continue reading here. (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nba--wizards-land-marcin-gortat-in-trade-with-suns-221459910.html)
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(NBA) Warriors waive 3, extend contracts of 3 others
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -- Before signing center Andrew Bogut to a contract extension Friday, the Golden State Warriors waived three training camp invitees and extended the contracts of three regulars.
The Warriors waived guard Seth Curry, center Dewayne Dedmon and forward Joe Alexander. They also exercised the fourth-year contract option on shooting guard Klay Thompson and the third-year contract options on forward Harrison Barnes and center Festus Ezeli for the 2014-15 season, as expected.
Continue reading here. (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/warriors-waive-seth-curry-dedmon-170207503--nba.html)
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NBA Results Oct. 26, 2013
Thomas leads Kings to 110-100 win over Clippers (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/thomas-leads-kings-110-100-050941537--nba.html)
Pelicans run past Magic 101-82 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/pelicans-run-past-magic-101-012936790--nba.html)
Williams scores 11, Nets top Heat 108-87 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/williams-scores-11-nets-top-015834116--nba.html)
Walker, Bobcats rally, spoil Knicks' return to MSG (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/walker-bobcats-rally-spoil-knicks-020601329--nba.html)
Bulls end preseason with 94-89 win over Nuggets (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/bulls-end-preseason-94-89-024736455--nba.html)
Harden hurt in Rockets rout of Memphis (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/harden-hurt-rockets-rout-memphis-024632859--nba.html)
Pacers end preseason with 98-77 win over Mavs (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/pacers-end-preseason-98-77-031918787--nba.html)
Lakers end preseason with 111-106 win over Jazz (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/lakers-end-preseason-111-106-042533592--nba.html)
Bucks-Raptors preseason game canceled (http://www.nba.com/2013/news/10/25/bucks-raptors-canceled.ap/index.html?ls=iref:nbahpts)
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(Football) La Liga Preview: Barcelona - Real Madrid
Barcelona will aim to beat arch-rival Real Madrid in La Liga for the first time in almost two years in Saturday's much-anticipated Clasico.
The Catalan giant last won a league fixture against Real Madrid in December 2011, as the club came from behind to win 3-1 in the Spanish capital.
Although Copa del Rey and Supercopa wins have since followed, Barca will be determined to end a run that has seen the club take just one point from its last three league meetings with Madrid.
Gerardo Martino's table-topping team is the only side to avoid defeat in La Liga this term, having recorded eight wins and one draw.
The club was held to a goalless stalemate at Osasuna last week and drew with AC Milan in Italy in midweek, but will hope a return to Camp Nou - where the team has won its last 19 Liga matches - helps it return to winning ways.
Real Madrid sits third in La Liga, three points adrift of Barca, with the club's only loss of the season coming against Atletico Madrid at the end of September.
Both sides have new stars keen to make an impact in their first Clasico - Neymar in Barca's case, and Gareth Bale, Isco and Asier Illarramendi for Madrid - while coaches Martino and Carlo Ancelotti will also experience their first taste of Spain's fiercest derby.
While much attention will focus on the impact of Neymar and Bale - the latter having returned from a back injury against Malaga on Saturday - Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are more than likely to steal the show.
Widely regarded as the two best players on the planet, both have made an outstanding start to the current campaign, with Ronaldo's brace in a 2-1 Champions League win over Juventus on Wednesday taking him to 15 goals from 12 appearances this season.
Four-time world player of the year Messi, meanwhile, has 12 goals in nine outings.
Madrid will be without midfielder Xabi Alonso, despite him returning to training following a broken foot, while Barcelona defender Jordi Alba (hamstring) will also miss the fixture.
Historically, Real Madrid has shaded the clash, winning 90 of the 224 competitive matches, with Barcelona winning 86.
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(Football) Neymar leads Barcelona to 2-1 win over Madrid
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) -- Neymar scored one goal and set up Alexis Sanchez's winning chip shot in the 78th minute, carrying Barcelona past Real Madrid 2-1 in the first ''clasico'' since the defending champions added Neymar and Real signed Gareth Bale.
With Lionel Messi oddly quiet for Barcelona, Neymar opened the scoring in the 19th minute from close range after a pass from Andres Iniesta. Two minutes earlier, Neymar struck the ball into the arms of Madrid goalkeeper Diego Lopez with the game's first shot.
''Scoring a goal in a clasico is very special,'' Neymar said. ''It's a game that everyone wants to play. It was like a dream come true.''
Neymar received an ovation when he was substituted with six minutes to go after a match in which the Brazilian striker clearly outshone Bale.
Neymar joined Barcelona this offseason for $76 million, a player who could represent the team's future in a distant post-Messi era. Bale, an attacking midfielder from Wales, signed with Real Madrid for a sum reported variously at $120 million and $132 million.
Barcelona coach Gerardo Martino, also making his clasico debut, was careful not to overpraise Neymar, while also giving credit to Messi for his work in defense.
''The transcendence of this game and the goal he scored magnified the level of his performance,'' Martino said about Neymar. ''But I think he has had better games than tonight. As far as what (Messi) did for the team to recover the ball, I give him a superlative mark.''
Bale failed to produce a shot on goal before being replaced by Karim Benzema with a half hour to go. Bale was limited to a pair of harmless long attempts that sailed high as Madrid failed to muster a shot on target until a minute before halftime.
Bale was making his second start of the season since being hampered by muscle injuries, but didn't prove effective in attack with Cristiano Ronaldo.
Benzema hit the woodwork before Sanchez took Neymar's pass and sealed the victory with an exquisite chip. Substitute Jese Rodriguez scored for Madrid in injury time on a counterattack.
Barcelona now has nine victories and one draw in the Spanish league, lifting it four points ahead of Atletico Madrid, which hosts Real Betis on Sunday.
Madrid is now six points back amid fresh doubts about the team under new coach Carlo Ancelotti following losses to both its league challengers. It lost 1-0 to Atletico last month.
''I think we showed good football in front of a fantastic team,'' Ancelotti said after his first clasico. ''Of course, we want to win this kind of game but at this moment it was a good test. We are improving.''
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(F1) Formula One driver and constructor standings
Drivers Points
1. Sebastian Vettel (Germany) Red Bull 322
2. Fernando Alonso (Spain) Ferrari 207
3. Kimi Raikkonen (Finland) Lotus 183
4. Lewis Hamilton (Britain) Mercedes 169
5. Mark Webber (Australia) Red Bull 148
6. Nico Rosberg (Germany) Mercedes 144
7. Romain Grosjean (France) Lotus 102
8. Felipe Massa (Brazil) Ferrari 102
9. Jenson Button (Britain) McLaren 60
10. Paul Di Resta (Britain) Force India 40
11. Nico Huelkenberg (Germany) Sauber 39
12. Sergio Perez (Mexico) McLaren 33
13. Adrian Sutil (Germany) Force India 28
14. Daniel Ricciardo (Australia) Toro Rosso 19
15. Jean-Eric Vergne (France) Toro Rosso 13
16. Esteban Gutierrez (Mexico) Sauber 6
17. Pastor Maldonado (Venezuela) Williams 1
18. Valtteri Bottas (Finland) Williams 0
19. Jules Bianchi (France) Marussia 0
20. Charles Pic (France) Caterham 0
21. Giedo van der Garde (Netherlands) Caterham 0
22. Max Chilton (Britain) Marussia 0
Constructors Points
1. RedBull - Renault 470
2. Mercedes 313
3. Ferrari 309
4. Lotus - Renault 285
5. McLaren 93
6. Force India - Mercedes 68
7. Sauber - Ferrari 45
8. Toro Rosso - Ferrari 32
9. Williams - Renault 1
10. Marussia - Cosworth 0
11. Caterham - Renault 0
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(NBA) Report: Lakers have begun contract extension talks with Kobe Bryant
Kobe Bryant is in the final year of his current deal with the Lakers, and he would become an unrestricted free agent in the summer of 2014 if nothing is done to retain his services before then.
Continue reading here. (http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/10/26/report-lakers-have-begun-contract-extension-talks-with-kobe-bryant/)
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(NBA) Heat preparing for another ring celebration
MIAMI (AP) -- By now, the Miami Heat know a thing or two about planning championship celebrations.
They're getting a fair amount of practice.
A pair of 3D videos that will turn the court into a theater screen and even the infamous yellow rope - which got attention for all the wrong reasons in Game 6 of last season's NBA Finals against San Antonio - will be part of the show Tuesday when the Heat distribute their newest championship rings and raise another commemorative banner to the rafters before the team's season-opener against the Chicago Bulls.
Continue reading here. (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/heat-preparing-another-ring-celebration-082647176--nba.html)
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(NBA) Barkley, Smith: Anthony should recruit guys to NY
NEW YORK (AP) -- Carmelo Anthony should focus on trying to get players to join him in New York, not creating uncertainty about whether he would leave.
That's the opinion of TNT analysts Charles Barkley and Kenny Smith, who are disappointed by Anthony's desire to become a free agent after this season.
Continue reading here. (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/barkley-smith-anthony-recruit-guys-214306133--nba.html)
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(NBA) Pacers' Granger to miss 3 weeks with calf injury
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Danny Granger tried to brush aside any new concerns about his injured left calf Monday.
Pacers fans can only hope he's right.
Hours after the Pacers announced Granger would miss three weeks with a muscle strain, he walked out of practice with a smile and insisted this injury is nothing like the one that kept him out of action most of last season.
Continue reading here. (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/pacers-granger-miss-3-weeks-160050157--nba.html)
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(NBA) Lakers to begin season without Kobe Bryant for first time in seven years
LOS ANGELES – Kobe Bryant watched the end of the Los Angeles Lakers' final preseason practice through a training room window while running on an anti-gravity treadmill. When reporters turned to look at him, Bryant quickly closed the blinds and kept running.
For the first time since 2006, the Lakers will open the season without Bryant on the floor when they face the Los Angeles Clippers Tuesday night. And no one can say for sure when Bryant, who is recovering from Achilles surgery, will rejoin his teammates.
Continue reading here. (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nba--lakers-to-begin-season-with-kobe-bryant-for-first-time-in-seven-years-052818802.html)
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(UFC-MMA) Lyoto Machida Sees Immediate Results in UFC Middleweight Debut
Former light heavyweight title contender Lyoto Machida made his long awaited middleweight debut at UFC Fight Night 30 in Manchester, England, on Saturday night and saw immediate results, knocking out good friend Mark Munoz in the opening round.
Machida looked light on his feet as he stalked Munoz around the cage in the opening minutes before he set up the finish, catching Munoz with a kick to the body that he followed up with a left head kick, knocking him out.
“It's very hard for me. I did a diet for one month, very strict diet, but I got it,” Machida said about the weight cut.
The Brazilian stayed at 205 pounds for so long out of respect for teammate and former middleweight champion Anderson Silva, but with Chris Weidman the current champion, it was time for the 35-year-old to make the drop and he looked comfortable in the Octagon.
“I'll stay at 185 (pounds),” Machida revealed. “My bosses Dana White and Lorenzo Fertitta, they decide everything. If they ask me to fight at 205 again, I'll do it.”
The victory opens plenty of doors for “The Dragon,” who is now where he belongs, and becomes the bigger guy in the division, which may allow him to be more aggressive in his fights as he now plots his way to a shot at the title, quite possibly in 2014.
“I'm back to my best; I'm back to my real Karate,” Machida said on the UFC Post-Fight Show on Fox Sports 2. “I trained well for this fight. I want to be champion. I want the belt. I have to chase the belt.”
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NBA Results October 30, 2013 Season Opening Week
Pacers pull away from Magic, 97-87 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/pacers-pull-away-magic-97-014339066--nba.html)
Heat get rings, then hold off Bulls 107-95 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/heat-rings-then-hold-off-025211129--nba.html)
Lakers' reserves stun Clippers 116-103 in opener (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/lakers-reserves-stun-clippers-116-052251173--nba.html)
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NBA Results October 31, 2013
Bynum returns in Cavs' 98-94 win over Nets (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/irving-leads-cavaliers-98-94-015015216--nba.html)
Hawes leads late charge, 76ers stun Heat 114-110 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/hawes-leads-charge-76ers-stun-014141400--nba.html)
Gay leads Raptors past Celtics 93-87 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/gay-leads-raptors-past-celtics-014558600--nba.html)
New-look Pistons beat Wizards 113-102 in opener (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/look-pistons-beat-wizards-113-022549804--nba.html)
Knicks blow 25-point lead but beat Bucks 90-83 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/knicks-blow-25-point-lead-021825289--nba.html)
George, Hill lead Pacers past Pelicans 95-90 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/george-hill-lead-pacers-past-025437219--nba.html)
Howard leads Rockets over Bobcats 96-83 in opener (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/howard-leads-rockets-over-bobcats-023521416--nba.html)
Love carries Wolves past Magic, 120-115 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/love-carries-wolves-past-magic-033124235--nba.html)
Ellis, Nowitzki lead Mavs past Hawks 118-109 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/ellis-nowitzki-lead-mavs-past-033310782--nba.html)
Spurs beat Grizzlies 101-94 behind Leonard, Parker (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/spurs-beat-grizzlies-101-94-033345472--nba.html)
Durant scores 42 to lift Thunder to win over Jazz (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/durant-scores-42-lift-thunder-042835687--nba.html)
Dragic, Bledsoe help Suns give Hornacek 1st win (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/dragic-bledsoe-help-suns-hornacek-044959843--nba.html)
Kings beat Nuggets 90-88 in celebratory opener (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/kings-beat-nuggets-90-88-045000828--nba.html)
Warriors whip Lakers 125-94 in season opener (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/warriors-whip-lakers-125-94-050452524--nba.html)
NBA Results November 1, 2013
Rose floater lifts Bulls to 82-81 win over Knicks (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/rose-floater-lifts-bulls-82-030510862--nba.html)
Clippers win home opener, beating Warriors 126-115 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/clippers-win-home-opener-beating-055340917--nba.html)
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NBA Results November 2, 2013
Magic beat Pelicans 110-90 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/magic-beat-pelicans-110-90-014049613--nba.html)
76ers improve to 2-0 with 109-102 win over Wizards (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/76ers-improve-2-0-109-013533773--nba.html)
Kemba Walker helps Bobcats beat Cavs 90-84 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/kemba-walker-helps-bobcats-beat-014257468--nba.html)
Hawks beat Raptors 102-95; Budenholzer's 1st win (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/hawks-beat-raptors-102-95-020620572--nba.html)
Bucks rally for 105-98 win in Celtics home opener (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/bucks-rally-105-98-win-021034202--nba.html)
Harden leads Houston over Dallas 113-105 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/harden-leads-houston-over-dallas-025555789--nba.html)
Timberwolves roll Thunder, 100-81 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/timberwolves-roll-thunder-100-81-022934469--nba.html)
Nets hand Heat first 2-game skid since January (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nets-hand-heat-first-2-031809179--nba.html)
Grizzlies beat Pistons 111-108 in OT (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/grizzlies-beat-pistons-111-108-031357848--nba.html)
Aldridge helps Blazers past Nuggets, 113-98 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/aldridge-helps-blazers-past-nuggets-033917167--nba.html)
Clippers hold off Kings after blowing big lead (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/clippers-hold-off-kings-blowing-050235851--nba.html)
Parker, Spurs hold off Lakers 91-85 without Duncan (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/parker-spurs-hold-off-lakers-051829180--nba.html)
Bledsoe's 3-pointer gives Suns 87-84 win over Jazz (http://scores.espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=400488903)
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(UFC-MMA) Lyoto Machida vs. Gegard Mousasi Expected to Headline UFC Fight Card in Brazil
Gegard Mousasi asked and he received.
Lyoto Machida and the former Strikeforce and DREAM champion will face each other at a UFC fight card on Feb. 8 in Jaraguá do Sul, Brazil, MMAWeekly.com confirmed with sources close to the fight on Friday and then the UFC later announced the fight as well.
Continue reading here. (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/lyoto-machida-vs-gegard-mousasi-225519731--mma.html)
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(FIBA Basketball) Gilas may still meet China in Fiba World Cup as wildcard berths put up for grabs
A CLASH with China still looms in the horizon for Gilas Pilipinas in the 2014 Fiba-World Cup after the longtime Asian power applied for one of the four wildcard berths for the world championship tilt in Spain.
Continue reading here. (http://www.spin.ph/sports/basketball/news/gilas-may-still-meet-china-in-fiba-world-cup-as-wildcard-berths-put-up-for-grabs)
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(Tennis) Ferrer ousts Nadal, faces Djokovic in Paris final
PARIS (Reuters) - Spaniard David Ferrer produced one of his finest performances to edge world number one and compatriot Rafael Nadal 6-3 7-5 in the Paris Masters semi-final on Saturday and keep alive his hope of retaining his crown.
Continue reading here. (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/djokovic-beats-federer-reach-paris-masters-final-161812126--ten.html)
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NBA Results November 3, 2013
Warriors beat Kings 98-87 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/warriors-beat-kings-98-87-051149109--nba.html)
Pacers beats Cavaliers 89-74 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/pacers-beats-cavaliers-89-74-014452594--nba.html)
76ers win again, beat Bulls (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/76ers-win-again-beat-bulls-020356780--nba.html)
Pelicans get 1st win, beat Bobcats 105-84 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/pelicans-1st-win-beat-bobcats-023646694--nba.html)
Mavericks beat Grizzlies 111-99 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/mavericks-beat-grizzlies-111-99-031613699--nba.html)
Raptors spoil Bucks' home opener with 97-90 win (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/raptors-spoil-bucks-home-opener-032031512--nba.html)
Parsons, Harden lead Rockets over Jazz, 104-93 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/parsons-harden-lead-rockets-over-035646301--nba.html)
Blazers beat Spurs 115-105 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/blazers-beat-spurs-115-105-044731293--nba.html)
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NBA Results November 4, 2013
Lakers blow big lead, beat Hawks 105-103 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/lakers-blow-big-lead-beat-051146194--nba.html)
Pistons beat Celtics 87-77 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/pistons-beat-celtics-87-77-013341208--nba.html)
James, Bosh lift Heat past Wizards 103-93 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/james-bosh-lift-heat-past-013650446--nba.html)
Magic rout Nets 107-86 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/magic-rout-nets-107-86-012821129--nba.html)
Thunder beats Suns in Westbrook's return (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/thunder-beats-suns-westbrooks-return-024757001--nba.html)
Wolves beat Knicks 109-100 for a 3-0 start (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/wolves-beat-knicks-109-100-031008743--nba.html)
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(NBA) LeBron eyeing 500th straight double-digit game
MIAMI (AP) -- LeBron James is on the verge of another milestone.
The Miami Heat forward has scored at least 10 points in 499 consecutive regular-season games and will go for No. 500 on Tuesday night when the two-time defending NBA champions visit the Toronto Raptors.
Continue reading here. (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/lebron-eyeing-500th-straight-double-000416188--nba.html)
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(NBA) Cavs' Bynum isn't sure explosiveness will return
CLEVELAND (AP) -- Cavaliers center Andrew Bynum is not sure he will regain his explosiveness after missing all of last season because of injuries to both knees.
The 7-foot Bynum said before Monday night's game against Minnesota that he still feels pain in his knees, but hopes his minutes will increase as the season goes on. He hoped to play in both halves of the game, his third appearance of the season.
Bynum admitted he isn't as explosive as he was when he played for the Los Angeles Lakers and wonders if that aspect of his game will return.
Continue reading here. (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/cavs-bynum-isnt-sure-explosiveness-002444287--nba.html)
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(Tennis) Del Potro, Wawrinka win at ATP finals
LONDON (AP) -- Juan Martin del Potro got past Richard Gasquet to win his opening round-robin match at the ATP World Tour Finals on Monday.
Stanislas Wawrinka grabbed the spotlight with a win in his maiden appearance at the season-ending tournament.
Continue reading here. (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/del-potro-wawrinka-win-atp-010255953--ten.html)
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(Tennis) Being number one is not the goal anymore, says Nadal
LONDON (Reuters) - Barring an unlikely set of circumstances over the next fortnight, Rafael Nadal will end a year as the world's top-ranked player for the third time but it will cut no ice with the Spaniard.
Continue reading here. (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/being-number-one-not-goal-anymore-says-nadal-231341151--ten.html)
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NBA Results November 5, 2013
Cavaliers hand Timberwolves first loss, 93-92 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/cavaliers-hand-timberwolves-first-loss-024010728--nba.html)
Iguodala, Warriors easily hand 76ers 1st loss (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/iguodala-warriors-easily-hand-76ers-023040389--nba.html)
Bayless leads Grizzlies past winless Celtics 95-88 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/bayless-leads-grizzlies-past-winless-034313131--nba.html)
Clippers lead all the way to beat Rockets 137-118 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/clippers-lead-way-beat-rockets-061238588--nba.html)
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NBA Results November 6, 2013
Horford leads Hawks over Kings 105-100 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/horford-leads-hawks-over-kings-055121854--nba.html)
James scores 35 as Heat beat Raptors 104-95 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/james-scores-35-heat-beat-024441939--nba.html)
Pacers still unbeaten after beating Pistons 99-91 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/pacers-still-unbeaten-beating-pistons-030758665--nba.html)
Walker and Bobcats hold off Knicks (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/walker-bobcats-hold-off-knicks-040157788--nba.html)
Bledsoe and Green lead Suns over Pelicans (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/bledsoe-green-lead-suns-over-033224518--nba.html)
Ellis has 30 points as Mavs rout Lakers 123-104 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/ellis-30-points-mavs-rout-040403669--nba.html)
Parker leads Spurs past Nuggets, 102-94 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/parker-leads-spurs-past-nuggets-043651787--nba.html)
Harden and Howard lift Rockets over Blazers (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/harden-howard-lift-rockets-over-054415092--nba.html)
Nets knock off Jazz, win in Jason Kidd's home coaching debut (http://scores.espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=400488925)
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(Tennis) Djokovic grinds down Federer to keep Nadal on his toes
LONDON (Reuters) - Novak Djokovic ground down Roger Federer 6-4 6-7(2) 6-2 in his opening match at the ATP World Tour Finals on Tuesday to preserve his slim hopes of ending the year on top of the rankings.
Serbian Djokovic, who beat Federer in last year's final, must win at least two of his Group B matches to have any chance of toppling Rafael Nadal who opened his Group A challenge with an easy victory over David Ferrer earlier in the day.
Continue reading here. (http://news.yahoo.com/djokovic-grinds-down-federer-keep-nadal-toes-074701167--spt.html)
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(NBA) Durant shouldering even more of load for Thunder
Kevin Durant's sturdy shoulders seem to go on forever. Two of the longest arms you'll ever find drape from each end, and those shoulders remain straight.
It's a good thing, too. The weight of an entire franchise rests across his back.
At the start of Durant's seventh NBA season, it could be argued the Thunder have never needed him more than they do right now. And Durant has shouldered a heavy burden since he came into the league as an 18-year-old rookie in 2007, through his franchise's move from Seattle to Oklahoma City, a small market made so much bigger by his presence.
Continue reading here. (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/durant-shouldering-even-more-load-211347080--nba.html)
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(NBA) Knicks' Chandler to miss 4-6 weeks with broken leg
NEW YORK (AP) -- Knicks center Tyson Chandler is expected to miss 4-6 weeks because of a broken bone in his right leg.
The team said Wednesday that tests showed no ligament or nerve damage and surgery is not required. Chandler left in the first quarter of a 102-97 loss to the Charlotte Bobcats on Tuesday.
He has a small fracture in the fibula in his lower leg.
New York is off to a 1-3 start after winning its first Atlantic Division title since 1994 last season. The Knicks will miss his defense and rebounding as they try to keep pace in the deep Eastern Conference.
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NBA Results November 7, 2013
Perfect Pacers pull away late from Bulls 97-80 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/perfect-pacers-pull-away-bulls-030003901--nba.html)
Vucevic scores 30, Magic hold off Clippers 98-90 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/vucevic-scores-30-magic-hold-024825797--nba.html)
Wall leads Wizards over Sixers for first win (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/wall-leads-wizards-over-sixers-023011509--nba.html)
Henderson scores 23, Bobcats beat Raptors 92-90 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/henderson-leads-bobcats-over-raptors-024816939--nba.html)
Celtics beat Jazz 97-87 for Stevens' first NBA win (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/celtics-beat-jazz-97-87-025341806--nba.html)
Mayo leads Bucks over Cavs (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/mayo-leads-bucks-over-cavs-034114100--nba.html)
Thompson scores 30 to lead Warriors over Wolves (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/thompson-scores-30-lead-warriors-032742139--nba.html)
Pelicans build early lead, beat Grizzlies 99-84 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/pelicans-build-early-lead-beat-033755034--nba.html)
Parker leads Spurs to hectic win over Suns (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/parker-leads-spurs-hectic-win-040807132--nba.html)
Durant, Westbrook lead OKC past Dallas 107-93 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/durant-westbrook-lead-okc-past-051542846--nba.html)
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NBA Results November 8, 2013
Blake's shot with 1.3 seconds left lifts Lakers (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/blakes-shot-1-3-seconds-055246785--nba.html)
Wade lifts Heat over Clippers, 102-97 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/wade-lifts-heat-over-clippers-030338249--nba.html)
Lawson's 23 leads Nuggets past Hawks, 109-107 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/lawsons-23-leads-nuggets-past-044052043--nba.html)
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NBA Results November 9, 2013
Parker scores 18, leads Spurs over Warriors 76-74 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/parker-scores-18-leads-spurs-041555768--nba.html)
Morris brothers help Suns rally past Nuggets (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/morris-brothers-help-suns-rally-044807664--nba.html)
Blazers cruise to 104-91 win over Kings (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/blazers-cruise-104-91-win-052854863--nba.html)
George leads Pacers to 91-84 win over Raptors (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/george-leads-pacers-91-84-024023803--nba.html)
Celtics hold off Magic, win second straight 91-89 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/celtics-hold-off-magic-win-025518887--nba.html)
Turner, Wroten lead Sixers over Cavs 94-79 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/turner-wroten-lead-sixers-over-022844644--nba.html)
Beal scores 29, Wizards top Nets 112-108 in OT (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/beal-scores-29-wizards-top-030920563--nba.html)
Durant carries Thunder to 119-110 win over Pistons (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/durant-carries-thunder-119-110-032101494--nba.html)
Davis lifts Pelicans past Lakers 96-85 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/davis-lifts-pelicans-past-lakers-033403622--nba.html)
Deng, Boozer lift Bulls to 97-73 win over Jazz (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/deng-boozer-lift-bulls-97-034704649--nba.html)
Love, Martin lift Timberwolves over Mavs 116-108 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/love-martin-lift-timberwolves-over-033043715--nba.html)
Anthony, Knicks beat Bobcats, spoil Ewing's debut (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/anthony-bargnani-lead-knicks-over-023713106--nba.html)
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(UFC-MMA) UFC Fight Night 32 Weigh-in Results: Vitor Belfort vs. Dan Henderson Rematch Gets Green Light
The Ultimate Fighting Championship heads to Goiania Arena in Goiania, Goiás, Brazil, for UFC Fight Night 32: Belfort vs. Hendo. But first, on Friday, the fights had to step on the scale to make their bouts official.
The UFC Fight Night 32 main event pits two legendary figures in the mixed martial arts world in a five-round rematch of a bout that took place at Pride 32. That fight was seven years ago with Dan Henderson winning a unanimous decision over Vitor Belfort.
In Goiania, Belfort will be on his home turf, looking to exact revenge on Henderson, who is fighting on the last fight of his current UFC contract.
UFC Fight Night 32 Weigh-in Results
Main Card (on Fox Sports 1)
-Vitor Belfort (204) vs. Dan Henderson (204)
-Cezar “Mutante” Ferreira (185) vs. Daniel Sarafian (186)
-Rafael “Feijao” Cavalcante (205) vs. Igor Pokrajac (204)
-Paulo Thiago (170) vs. Brandon Thatch (170)
-Santiago Ponzinibbio (171) vs. Ryan LaFlare (170)
-Rony Jason (146) vs. Jeremy Stephens (146)
Preliminary Card (Online)
-Godofredo Pepey (146) vs. Sam Sicilia (146)
-Thiago Perpetuo (185) vs. Omari Akhmedov (182)
-Thiago Tavares (156) vs. Justin Salas (155)
-Adriano Martins (155) vs. Daron Cruickshank (155)
-Jose Maria Tome (126) vs. Dustin Ortiz (125)
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(UFC-MMA) UFC Fight Night 32 Results: Vitor Belfort Scores Another First-Round KO, Cements Contender Status
MMA legends Vitor Belfort and Dan Henderson first met seven years ago in October 2006, at Pride 32: Real Deal in Las Vegas. On that night, the two sluggers met at light heavyweight, Henderson took home the victory with a three-round unanimous decision over the Brazilian phenom.
Continue reading here. (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/ufc-fight-night-32-results-042214899--mma.html)
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NBA Results November 10, 2013
Hansbrough has 23, leads Raptors over winless Jazz (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/hansbrough-23-leads-raptors-over-022634267--nba.html)
Teague, Millsap pace Hawks past Magic (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/teague-millsap-pace-hawks-past-031039288--nba.html)
Irving lifts Cavs over 76ers 127-125 in 2OT (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/irving-lifts-cavs-over-76ers-040232422--nba.html)
Green's 3 lifts Celtics to 111-110 win over Heat (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/greens-3-lifts-celtics-111-032223536--nba.html)
Pacers beat Nets to improve NBA-best start to 7-0 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/pacers-beat-nets-improve-nba-030506752--nba.html)
Griffin, Redick lead Clippers past Rockets, 107-94 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/griffin-redick-lead-clippers-past-035151217--nba.html)
Randolph leads Grizzlies over Golden State (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/randolph-leads-grizzlies-over-golden-034527236--nba.html)
Ellis scores 18, Mavericks beat Bucks 91-83 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/ellis-scores-18-mavericks-beat-041007498--nba.html)
Aldridge, Matthews lead Trail Blazers past Kings (http://scores.espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=400488966)
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NBA Standings (as of November 10, 2013)
EASTERN CONFERENCE
ATLANTIC DIVISION
W L PCT GB
1. Philadelphia 4 3 .571 -
2. Toronto 3 4 .429 1
3. Boston 3 4 .429 1
4. NY Knicks 2 3 .400 1
5. Brooklyn 2 4 .333 1 1/2
CENTRAL DIVISION
W L PCT GB
1. Indiana 7 0 1.000 -
2. Cleveland 3 4 .429 4
3. Detroit 2 3 .400 4
4. Milwaukee 2 3 .400 4
5. Chicago 2 3 .400 4
SOUTHEAST DIVISION
W L PCT GB
1. Miami 4 3 .571 -
2. Atlanta 3 3 .500 0 1/2
3. Charlotte 3 3 .500 0 1/2
4. Orlando 3 4 .429 1
5. Washington 2 3 .400 1
WESTERN CONFERENCE
NORTHWEST DIVISION
W L PCT GB
1. Oklahoma City 4 1 .800 -
2. Minnesota 4 2 .667 0 1/2
3. Portland 4 2 .667 0 1/2
4. Denver 1 4 .200 3
5. Utah 0 7 0 5
PACIFIC DIVISION
W L PCT GB
1. Phoenix 4 2 .667 -
2. LA Clippers 4 3 .571 0 1/2
3. Golden State 4 3 .571 0 1/2
4. LA Lakers 3 4 .429 1 1/2
5. Sacramento 1 5 .167 3
SOUTHWEST DIVISION
W L PCT GB
1. San Antonio 5 1 .833 -
2. Houston 4 3 .571 1 1/2
3. Dallas 4 3 .571 1 1/2
4. New Orleans 3 3 .500 2
5. Memphis 3 3 .500 2
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(UFC-MMA) “Unless Something Crazy Happens,” Vitor Belfort Gets Winner of Chris Weidman vs. Anderson Silva
On Saturday night at the Goiania Arena in Goiania, Brazil, Vitor Belfort managed to do what no other fighter has ever done before: he knocked out MMA legend Dan Henderson.
It took just 78 seconds, and it came via a brutal left high kick to the face of the aging 43-year-old legend. The devastating kick was preceded by a crushing Belfort left uppercut that sent his opponent crumbling to the mat in the main event of UFC Fight Night 32.
Continue reading here. (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/unless-something-crazy-happens-vitor-065117647--mma.html)
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NBA Results November 11, 2013
Spurs crush Knicks 120-89, win 4th straight (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/spurs-crush-knicks-120-89-193147725--nba.html)
Durant scores 33, Thunder beat Wizards in OT (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/durant-scores-33-thunder-beat-030423293--nba.html)
Bledsoe scores 24 points, Suns defeat Pelicans (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/bledsoe-scores-24-points-suns-033455659--nba.html)
Timberwolves end 22-game skid vs Lakers, 113-90 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/timberwolves-end-22-game-skid-045202421--nba.html)
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NBA Results November 12, 2013
Pacers roll past Memphis 95-79 to stay unbeaten (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/pacers-roll-past-memphis-95-024023728--nba.html)
Spurs cruise to easy win over 76ers (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/spurs-cruise-easy-win-over-021435352--nba.html)
Horford scores 24 as Hawks beat Bobcats 103-94 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/horford-scores-24-hawks-beat-024736751--nba.html)
Bradley leads Celtics' 120-105 win over Magic (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/bradley-leads-celtics-120-105-025714217--nba.html)
Rose departs Bulls' victory with hamstring injury (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/rose-departs-bulls-victory-apparent-033436067--nba.html)
Rockets outlast Raptors 110-104 in 2 OTs (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/rockets-outlast-raptors-110-104-044301237--nba.html)
Nuggets dominate 4th, beat winless Jazz 100-81 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nuggets-dominate-4th-beat-winless-045748302--nba.html)
Trail Blazers down Pistons 109-103 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/trail-blazers-down-pistons-109-053742282--ncaab.html)
Clippers hang on for win as Wolves comes up short at buzzer (http://scores.espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=400488979)
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(NBA) Bulls say Rose day to day with hamstring injury
CHICAGO (AP) -- The Chicago Bulls say Derrick Rose is day to day with a sore right hamstring.
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NBA Results November 13, 2013
LeBron scores 33, Heat roll past Bucks 118-95 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/lebron-scores-33-heat-roll-025942035--nba.html)
Nowitzki passes West, Mavericks top Wizards 105-95 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nowitzki-passes-west-mavericks-top-041341235--nba.html)
Jordan Hill leads Lakers' 116-95 rout of Pelicans (http://scores.espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=400488983)
Warriors beat Pistons, 113-95 (http://scores.espn.go.com/nba/boxscore?gameId=400488982)
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NBA: Miami Heat give $1 million to Yolanda relief efforts
Read Full Story Here (http://ph.sports.yahoo.com/news/nba--nba--miami-heat-give--1-million-to-yolanda-relief-efforts-090314948.html)
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(NBA) Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra, a Filipino-American,released a public service announcement with UNICEF on Wednesday asking people to help with typhoon relief efforts in the Philippines.
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NBA Results November 14, 2013
Kings beat Nets 107-86 to snap 5-game skid (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/kings-beat-nets-107-86-053121640--nba.html)
Afflalo rallies Magic past Bucks 94-91 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/afflalo-rallies-magic-past-bucks-024135450--nba.html)
Wroten's triple-double leads 76ers over Rockets (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/wrotens-triple-double-leads-76ers-030404362--nba.html)
Jefferson carries Bobcats past Celtics, 89-83 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/jefferson-carries-bobcats-over-celtics-031756900--nba.html)
Love, Timberwolves rip Cavs 124-95 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/love-timberwolves-rip-cavs-124-032242346--nba.html)
Gay's 23 leads Raptors past Grizzlies 103-87 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/gays-23-leads-raptors-past-034500809--nba.html)
Parker leads Spurs to 92-79 win over Wizards (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/parker-leads-spurs-92-79-035127620--nba.html)
Mozgov scores 23 in Nuggets' win over Lakers (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/mozgov-scores-23-nuggets-win-043915807--nba.html)
Hayward, Jazz get 1st win, 111-105 over Pelicans (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/hayward-jazz-1st-win-111-044441328--nba.html)
Blazers edge Suns 90-89 on Lillard's late layup (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/blazers-edge-suns-90-89-055122817--nba.html)
Carmelo Anthony, Andrea Bargnani help Knicks knock off Hawks (http://scores.espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=400488989)
Clippers beat Thunder 111-103 after scuffle (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/clippers-beat-thunder-111-103-063515013--nba.html)
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(NBA) Knicks guard JR Smith finds Twitter trouble again
NEW YORK — J.R. Smith might be in trouble again because of Twitter.
The New York Knicks guard, who was fined $25,000 by the NBA last year for a racy tweet, had a new problem Thursday (Friday, Manila time) after an exchange with Detroit's Brandon Jennings that appeared to include a threat.
Continue reading here. (http://www.spin.ph/sports/basketball/news/knicks-guard-jr-smith-finds-twitter-trouble-again-v02)
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(UFC-MMA) UFC 167 the most expensive and in-demand ticket in promotion’s recent history
According to major ticket search engine company, Seat Geek, this Saturday’s UFC 167 in Las Vegas is the most in-demand UFC event since at least 2009. Seat Geek is a search engine that pulls together ticket listings from all major secondary ticket websites so that fans can compare listings for live events.
Seat Geek representative Connor Gregoire says that the company’s data on the UFC goes back to 2009 and that UFC 167 has the highest average ticket price they’ve ever recorded and also that this week saw a significant increase in the lowest prices available for tickets to the UFC’s 20th anniversary show, headlined by Georges St. Pierre and Johny Hendricks fighting in a welterweight title bout.
Continue reading here. (http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/ufc-167-most-expensive-demand-ticket-promotion-recent-194446534--mma.html)
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NBA Results November 15, 2013
Harden, Rockets withstand Anthony's 45, top Knicks (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/harden-rockets-withstand-anthonys-45-041334822--nba.html)
Iguodala lifts Warriors past Thunder 116-115 (http://scores.espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=400488997)
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(Tennis) Davis Cup final locked at 1-1, as expected
BELGRADE, Nov 15 - Roared on by 17,000 partisan fans Novak Djokovic fired Serbia ahead in the Davis Cup final on Friday but Tomas Berdych hit back for the Czech Republic to leave the tie delicately poised going into the weekend.
The opening day went exactly according to the script with home talisman Djokovic seeing off the challenge of Radek Stepanek 7-5 6-1 6-4 in the Kombank Arena just days after winning the ATP World Tour Finals in London.
Continue reading here. (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/djokovic-fires-serbia-ahead-davis-cup-final-173834354--ten.html)
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(NBA) Rockets have talked to multiple teams about trading disgruntled center Omer Asik
In an effort to unload disgruntled center Omer Asik, the Houston Rockets have engaged in trade talks with multiple teams and are demanding an impact player in return, league sources told Yahoo Sports.
Rival executives say that Rockets general manager Daryl Morey has been active in discussing possible deals for Asik, but his asking price has been too high so far. Morey has been willing to accommodate Asik's summertime trade request, but has found little traction on possible deals.
Continue reading here. (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nba--rockets-have-talked-to-multiple-teams-about-trading-disgruntled-center-omer-asik-230322619.html)
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NBA Results November 16, 2013
Parker leads Spurs past Jazz 91-82 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/parker-leads-spurs-past-jazz-042945794--nba.html)
Pacers improve to 9-0 with 104-77 rout over Bucks (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/pacers-improve-9-0-104-023834708--nba.html)
Bulls rout Raptors 96-80 for 1st road win (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/bulls-rout-raptors-96-80-023312634--nba.html)
Teague scores career-high 33 in Hawks' win (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/teague-scores-career-high-33-030831591--nba.html)
Blazers beat Celtics 109-96 for 5th straight win (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/blazers-beat-celtics-109-96-030204602--nba.html)
Kidd-Gilchrist helps Charlotte top Cleveland 86-80 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/kidd-gilchrist-helps-charlotte-top-025538473--nba.html)
LeBron's 39 points lift Heat past Mavs, 110-104 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/lebrons-39-points-lift-heat-030834607--nba.html)
Chandler scores 19, Nuggets fend off Timberwolves (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/chandler-scores-19-nuggets-fend-035434253--nba.html)
Johnson lifts Nets to 100-98 OT win over Suns (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/johnson-lifts-nets-100-98-050332283--nba.html)
Memphis Grizzlies @ LA Lakers On-going (http://scores.espn.go.com/nba/boxscore?gameId=400489007)
Detroit Pistons @ Sacramento Kings On-going (http://espn.go.com/nba/boxscore?gameId=400489008)
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(UFC-MMA) UFC 167: St-Pierre ekes out split over Hendricks, ‘steps away’ from MMA
LAS VEGAS – Georges St-Pierre said Johny Hendricks would provide the biggest threat yet to his welterweight title, and he proved to be right.
Even St-Pierre may have been surprised at the outcome, though, as many in attendance were when the longtime UFC champion was announced as the split-decision winner. Immediately after the fight, St-Pierre could be seen mouthing, “You did it” to Hendricks.
Continue reading here. (http://mmajunkie.com/2013/11/17/ufc-167-results-photos-gifs-st-pierre-ekes-out-split-over-hendricks-steps-away-from-fighting/)
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NBA Results November 17, 2013
Clippers beat Nets 110-103 to go 5-0 at home (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/clippers-beat-nets-110-103-061442878--nba.html)
Ellis leads Mavs to 108-100 win over Magic (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/ellis-leads-mavs-108-100-024606221--nba.html)
Irving's 41 lead Cavs to 103-96 OT win vs Wizards (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/irvings-41-lead-cavs-103-030533396--nba.html)
James scores 30 as Heat defeat Bobcats 97-81 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/james-pours-30-heat-defeat-023518143--nba.html)
Hawks send Knicks to 5th straight home loss (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/hawks-send-knicks-5th-straight-030329210--nba.html)
Davis powers Pelicans to 135-98 rout of 76ers (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/davis-powers-pelicans-135-98-033208084--nba.html)
Rose, Bulls end Pacers' perfection with 110-94 win (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/rose-bulls-end-pacers-perfection-033104011--nba.html)
Howard scores 25 as Rockets beat Nuggets 122-111 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/howard-scores-25-rockets-beat-035348197--nba.html)
Love, Pekovic power Wolves over Celtics (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/love-pekovic-power-wolves-over-032026732--nba.html)
Westbrook scores 26, Thunder beat Bucks 92-79 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/westbrook-scores-26-thunder-beat-040221031--nba.html)
Warriors hold off Jazz 102-88 after O'Neal injury (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/warriors-hold-off-jazz-102-055307707--nba.html)
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NBA Results November 18, 2013
Jordan Hill leads Lakers past Pistons 114-99 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/jordan-hill-leads-lakers-past-045236999--nba.html)
Blazers beat Raptors in OT for 6th straight win (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/blazers-beat-raptors-ot-6th-213850264--nba.html)
Randolph, Grizzlies beat Kings 97-86 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/randolph-grizzlies-beat-kings-97-013459123--nba.html)
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(NBA) Knicks frustrated, confused with lack of effort
NEW YORK (AP) -- Widespread Panic arrived at Madison Square Garden on Saturday night.
OK, that's just the name of a band that was performing, not the feeling surrounding the basketball team that was busy losing again in another part of the arena.
The New York Knicks aren't panicking, at least not yet. But after dropping five straight games at home, they are frustrated and confused, and aware they need to get things turned around quickly.
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NBA Results November 19, 2013
Conley, Randolph lead Grizzlies over Clippers (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/randolph-conley-lead-grizzlies-over-061645689--nba.html)
Blazers surge past Nets for 7th straight victory (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/blazers-surge-past-nets-7th-030245170--nba.html)
Deng helps Bulls edge Bobcats (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/deng-helps-bulls-edge-bobcats-033752037--nba.html)
Durant scores 38 as Thunder tops Nuggets 115-113 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/durant-scores-38-thunder-tops-040422549--nba.html)
Ellis leads way in 2nd half, Mavs top 76ers 97-94 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/ellis-leads-way-2nd-half-041602676--nba.html)
Curry scores 22 to lead Warriors over Jazz 98-87 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/curry-scores-22-lead-warriors-045304030--nba.html)
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(UFC-MMA) UFC 167 Fighter Salaries: Georges St-Pierre and Rashad Evans Top $1.641 Million Payroll
Not surprisingly, UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre topped the list of the UFC 167 fighter salaries released by the Nevada State Athletic Commission to MMAWeekly.com on Monday.
His fight with Johny Hendricks came down to controversial split decision, but St-Pierre retained his championship after a hard-fought five rounds.
UFC 167: St-Pierre vs. Hendricks took place Saturday, Nov. 16, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
The following figures are based on the fighter salary information that promoters are required by law to submit to the state athletic commissions, including the winners' bonuses.
Although mixed martial arts fighters do not have collective bargaining or a union, the fighters' salaries are still public record, just as with every other major sport in the United States. Any undisclosed bonuses that a promoter also pays its fighters, but does not disclose to the athletic commissions (specifically, pay-per-view bonuses, fight of the night bonuses, etc.), are not included in the figures below.
UFC 167 Fighter Salaries
Georges St-Pierre: $400,000 (includes no win bonus)
def. Johny Hendricks: $50,000
Rashad Evans: $250,000 (includes $125,000 win bonus)
def. Chael Sonnen: $100,000
Robbie Lawler: $166,000 (includes $83,000 win bonus)
def. Rory MacDonald: $50,000
Tyron Woodley: $104,000 (includes $52,000 win bonus)
def. Josh Koscheck: $78,000
Ali Bagautinov: $20,000 (includes $10,000 win bonus)
def. Tim Elliott: $12,000
Donald Cerrone: $96,000 (includes $48,000 win bonus)
def. Evan Dunham: $25,000
Thales Leites: $20,000 (includes $10,000 win bonus)
def. Ed Herman: $40,000
Rick Story: $54,000 (includes $27,000 win bonus)
def. Brian Ebersole: $18,000
Erik Perez: $36,000 (includes $18,000 win bonus)
def. Edwin Figueroa: $12,000
Jason High: $30,000 (includes $15,000 win bonus)
def. Anthony Lapsley: $8,000
Sergio Pettis: $16,000 (includes $8,000 win bonus)
def. Will Campuzano: $10,000
Gain Villante: $38,000 (includes $19,000 win bonus)
def. Cody Donovan: $8,000
UFC 167 Disclosed Fighter Payroll: $1,641,000
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(Formula 1) Teams fear boring 2014 season after US GP
The lack of excitement in the United States Grand Prix should act as a wake-up call for Formula 1 to not become too conservative in 2014, reckon leading paddock figures.
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NBA Results November 20, 2013
Cousins' double-double rallies Kings past Suns (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/cousins-double-double-rallies-kings-060208067--nba.html)
Beal, Wall help Wizards beat Wolves 104-100 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/beal-wall-help-wizards-beat-023143390--nba.html)
Pistons hold off Knicks for 92-86 win (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/pistons-hold-off-knicks-92-030437405--nba.html)
Heat win 4th straight, top Hawks 104-88 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/heat-win-4th-straight-top-030230687--nba.html)
Jones, Rockets romp past Celtics, 109-85 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/jones-rockets-romp-past-celtics-033525616--nba.html)
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(NBA) Lakers G Bryant hopes to return this month
Kobe Bryant believes he is close to rejoining the Los Angeles Lakers.
The All-Star guard, who tore his left Achilles tendon in April, said Tuesday that he hopes to be back in action before the end of November.
Continue reading here. (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/lakers-g-bryant-hopes-return-053142357--nba.html)
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(NBA) Wade held out by Heat for 2nd straight night
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade sat out on Wednesday night for a second straight game, the latest move in the team's plan for handling their All-Star and his history of knee issues.
Continue reading here. (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/wade-held-heat-2nd-straight-224632532--nba.html)
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NBA Results November 21, 2013
Griffin, Paul carry Clippers past Wolves, 102-98 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/griffin-paul-carry-clippers-past-034429735--nba.html)
Beal, Nene lead Wizards past Cavaliers 98-91 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/beal-nene-lead-wizards-past-023723222--nba.html)
George, Pacers pull out OT victory over Knicks (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/george-pacers-pull-ot-victory-031342551--nba.html)
James scores 21, Heat roll past Magic 120-92 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/james-scores-21-heat-roll-022846514--nba.html)
DeRozan leads Raptors past 76ers 108-98 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/derozan-leads-raptors-past-76ers-024803185--nba.html)
Walkers scores 31 as Bobcats beat Nets 95-91 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/walkers-scores-31-bobcats-beat-025119786--nba.html)
Millsap leads Hawks past Smith and Pistons, 93-85 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/millsap-leads-hawks-past-smith-030721434--nba.html)
Davis leads Pelicans past Jazz 105-98 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/davis-leads-pelicans-past-jazz-034842227--nba.html)
Trail Blazers beat Bucks 91-82, win 8th straight (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/trail-blazers-beat-bucks-91-033341200--nba.html)
Grizzlies come back to beat Warriors 88-81 in OT (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/grizzlies-come-back-beat-warriors-062704909--nba.html)
Parker leads Spurs past Celtics, win 8th straight (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/parker-leads-spurs-past-celtics-035813869--nba.html)
Cousins scores 19 points, Kings beat Suns 113-106 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/cousins-scores-19-points-kings-045138298--nba.html)
Ellis leads Mavs rally in 123-120 win over Rockets (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/ellis-leads-mavs-rally-123-054033338--nba.html)
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NBA Results November 22, 2013
Durant, fan make big shots, Thunder beats Clippers (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/durant-scores-28-leads-thunder-035410112--nba.html)
Nuggets pull away in fourth quarter to beat Bulls (http://scores.espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=400489048)
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(Football) Messi's Golden Shoe is a symbol of his greatness - but also proves his need for rest
BARCELONA -- Lionel Messi was all smiles. Yet another award in his hands, the Argentine attacker looked positive and upbeat as he accepted his latest honor: the European Golden Shoe.
This most recent prize, however, came shrouded in symbolism: not only does it represent his supreme scoring prowess (the award is for most league goals - 46 - in a single season across Europe in 2012-13), but it also serves as a reminder that, despite his brilliance, Messi is a mere mortal whose body was pushed to the limits in pursuit of such accolades and records.
Continue reading here. (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/messis-golden-shoe-symbol-greatness-162600146--sow.html)
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(NBA) Warriors guard Stephen Curry sits out again
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Stephen Curry is missing his second straight game for the Golden State Warriors due to a concussion.
The Warriors declared Curry out for Friday night's visit to the Los Angeles Lakers about an hour before tipoff.
Continue reading here. (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/warriors-guard-stephen-curry-sits-032012648--nba.html)
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(Boxing) Pacquiao, Rios easily make weight
MACAU – Manny Pacquiao and Brandon Rios both came below the welterweight limit for their 12-round showdown on Sunday.
Rios was the first to tip the scales at 146 and ½ lbs, before Pacquiao followed suit and made it at 145 lbs. during the official weigh-in Saturday morning before a crowd of about a thousand at the Cotai Arena here.
The American from Oxnard, California wore a blue baseball cap over white shirt and green track suit, while a huge tattooed eagle adorned his left chest. He gamely played with the audience when he was loudly jeered shortly after the traditional staredown between the two fighters.
Pacquiao meanwhile, was in an all-blue track suit, but wore a yellow shirt inside that has the words `The Champ Knows’ prominently printed in front. Chants of Manny! Manny! Manny! greeted the eight-time world champion before and after he made weight.
From Rappler.com (http://www.spin.ph/sports/boxing/news/pacquiao-rios-easily-make-weight-v02)
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NBA Results November 23, 2013
Gasol, Young propel Lakers past Warriors 102-95 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/gasol-young-propel-lakers-past-060839854--nba.html)
Hawes lifts 76ers over Bucks 115-107 in OT (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/hawes-lifts-76ers-over-bucks-030320407--nba.html)
DeRozan, Gay lead Raptors past Wizards 96-88 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/derozan-gay-lead-raptors-past-023623761--nba.html)
Frye scores 20 to lead Suns over Bobcats 98-91 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/frye-scores-20-lead-suns-030430287--nba.html)
George's 27 points lead Pacers over Celtics 97-82 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/georges-27-points-lead-pacers-030431392--nba.html)
Jeff Teague helps Hawks hold off Pistons, 96-89 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/jeff-teague-helps-hawks-hold-025906331--nba.html)
Davis, Pelicans rally to beat Cavaliers 104-100 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/davis-pelicans-rally-beat-cavaliers-034618341--nba.html)
Love, Wolves beat KG for 1st time, 111-81 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/love-wolves-beat-kg-1st-032504603--nba.html)
Parker scores 20, Spurs top Grizzlies 102-86 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/parker-scores-20-spurs-top-034726497--nba.html)
Ellis scores 26 and Mavericks hold off Jazz 103-93 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/ellis-scores-26-mavericks-hold-040023034--nba.html)
Rose injures right knee, Blazers beat Bulls 98-95 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/rose-injures-knee-blazers-beat-055252223--nba.html)
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Rookie Romeo erupts for 34 points as GlobalPort beats Air 21
MANILA, Philippines – Rookie Terrence Romeo exploded for 34 points to lead GlobalPort to a 114-100 win over Air 21 in the 2014 PLDT MyDSL Philippine Cup Saturday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Romeo, the fifth overall pick, scored 14 of his total output in the third quarter where the Batang Pier started to pull away.
“I’m just stick to the game plan. I just do what they ask me to do,” said Romeo, who went six-of-nine from long range and also had six rebounds and three assists in 32 minutes.
“He (Romeo) is special, everybody knows that even when he was still in the UAAP,” said GlobalPort coach Richie Ticzon, who picked up his first win after his team absorbed an 87-97 setback at the hands of Petron Blaze in his head coaching debut last Wednesday.
The former Far Eastern U guard Romeo sparked GlobalPort’s run late in the third quarter and denied Air 21′s comeback bid as well with five unanswered points that extended Batang Pier’s advantage back to 16, 110-94, with only 1:56 left.
Joseph Yeo paced the Express, who fell to 0-2, in scoring with 24 points while veteran center Asi Taulava had 21 points and 15 rebounds and at one point carried his team offensively in the final frame.
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(Boxing) TV screens set up in Tacloban for Pacquiao fight in bid to bring cheer to ravaged city
TACLOBAN, Philippines — Hoping to lift the spirits of thousands of people left homeless by a deadly typhoon in the Philippines, cable operators on Saturday set up TV screens inside an astrodome, near a church and in other landmarks in the devastated region to broadcast live boxing icon Manny Pacquiao's comeback fight.
Continue reading here. (http://www.spin.ph/sports/boxing/news/tv-set-up-in-typhoon-city-to-beam-pacquiao-fight-v02)
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(Football) Uruguay earns 32nd and final World Cup berth
MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay — Uruguay claimed the 32nd and final berth at next year's World Cup, playing to a scoreless draw with Jordan on Wednesday night (Thursday, Manila time) for a 5-0 aggregate win in the South American-Asian playoff.
Uruguay, a two-time world champion, won the first leg last week in Jordan and defended compactly throughout the second leg.
Continue reading here. (http://www.spin.ph/sports/football/news/uruguay-earns-32nd-and-final-world-cup-berth-v02)
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(Boxing) TV screens set up in Tacloban for Pacquiao fight in bid to bring cheer to ravaged city
TACLOBAN, Philippines — Hoping to lift the spirits of thousands of people left homeless by a deadly typhoon in the Philippines, cable operators on Saturday set up TV screens inside an astrodome, near a church and in other landmarks in the devastated region to broadcast live boxing icon Manny Pacquiao's comeback fight.
Continue reading here. (http://www.spin.ph/sports/boxing/news/tv-set-up-in-typhoon-city-to-beam-pacquiao-fight-v02)
sana makatulong nga to sa mga typhoon victims... goodluck PACMAN!!!
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(NBA) Rose injures other knee, latest star to get hurt
Derrick Rose has another knee injury - and he wasn't the only NBA star to get hurt Friday.
Memphis center Marc Gasol sprained his left knee and Golden State guard Andre Iguodala limped off with a strained left hamstring on another painful night for some of the league's best players.
They added to a growing list of big names already sidelined this season by one ailment or another, a scroll that includes Deron Williams, Stephen Curry, Steve Nash and Tyson Chandler.
Continue reading here. (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/rose-injures-other-knee-latest-092418097--nba.html)
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sana makatulong nga to sa mga typhoon victims... goodluck PACMAN!!!
oo nga po, kahit isang araw lang makalimutan nila yung nangyareng kalamidad.
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NBA Standings as of November 23, 2013
EASTERN CONFERENCE
ATLANTIC DIVISION
W L PCT GB
1. Toronto 6 7 .462 -
2. Philadelphia 6 8 .429 0 1/2
3. Boston 4 10 .286 2 1/2
4. NY Knicks 3 8 .273 2
5. Brooklyn 3 9 .250 2 1/2
CENTRAL DIVISION
W L PCT GB
1. Indiana 11 1 .917 -
2. Chicago 6 5 .545 4 1/2
3. Detroit 4 8 .333 7
4. Cleveland 4 9 .308 7 1/2
5. Milwaukee 2 9 .182 8 1/2
SOUTHEAST DIVISION
W L PCT GB
1. Miami 9 3 .750 -
2. Atlanta 8 5 .615 1 1/2
3. Charlotte 6 7 .462 3 1/2
4. Orlando 4 7 .364 4 1/2
5. Washington 4 8 .333 5
WESTERN CONFERENCE
NORTHWEST DIVISION
W L PCT GB
1. Portland 11 2 .846 -
2. Oklahoma City 8 3 .727 2
3. Minnesota 8 6 .571 3 1/2
4. Denver 5 6 .455 5
5. Utah 1 13 .071 10 1/2
PACIFIC DIVISION
W L PCT GB
1. LA Clippers 8 5 .615 -
2. Golden State 8 5 .615 -
3. Phoenix 6 6 .500 1 1/2
4. LA Lakers 6 7 .462 2
5. Sacramento 4 7 .364 3
SOUTHWEST DIVISION
W L PCT GB
1. San Antonio 11 1 .917 -
2. Dallas 9 4 .692 2 1/2
3. Houston 8 5 .615 3 1/2
4. Memphis 7 6 .538 4 1/2
5. New Orleans 6 6 .500 5
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(Athletics) Usain Bolt targets world record in 200 meters in 2014
TOKYO — Usain Bolt says his goal for 2014 is to break his own 200-meter world record of 19.19 seconds.
Continue reading here. (http://www.spin.ph/sports/athletics/news/usain-bolt-targets-world-record-in-200-meters-in-2014-v02)
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NBA Results November 24, 2013
Spurs crush Cavaliers 126-96 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/spurs-crush-cavaliers-126-96-040109281--nba.html)
Pacers beat short-handed 76ers 106-98 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/pacers-beat-short-handed-76ers-024917027--nba.html)
Wall's 31 points help Wizards beat Knicks 98-89 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/walls-31-points-help-wizards-023113228--nba.html)
Celtics end 6-game skid with 94-87 win over Hawks (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/celtics-end-6-game-skid-031818071--nba.html)
James' jumper lifts Heat over Magic, 101-99 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/james-jumper-lifts-heat-over-031043258--nba.html)
Nuggets hang on to beat Mavs 102-100 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nuggets-hang-beat-mavs-102-045430685--nba.html)
Blazers' win streak at 10 after 113-101 victory (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/blazers-win-streak-10-113-062006707--nba.html)
Jefferson leads Bobcats to 96-72 rout of Bucks (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/jefferson-leads-bobcats-96-72-035441585--nba.html)
Brooks leads Rockets over Timberwolves, 112-101 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/brooks-leads-rockets-over-timberwolves-032342073--nba.html)
Clippers edge Kings 103-102 on Paul's free throw (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/clippers-edge-kings-103-102-233429770--nba.html)
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(Boxing) Pacquiao beats Rios via unanimous decision
MACAU – And Manny Pacquiao is back in the game.
Pacquiao defeated the younger Brandon Rios on Sunday, November 24 via unanimous decision here at the Cotai Arena in Macau to win the WBO International Welterweight title in front of an overwhelmingly pro-Pacquiao crowd.
Continue reading here. (http://www.rappler.com/sports/by-sport/boxing-mma/pacquiao/44492-pacquiao-wins-vs-rios)
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NBA Results November 25, 2013
Henry, Gasol lead Lakers past Kings 100-86 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/henry-gasol-lead-lakers-past-045822980--nba.html)
Pistons hand last-place Nets fifth straight loss (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/pistons-hand-last-place-nets-213758925--nba.html)
Dudley, Redick lead Clippers' 121-82 rout of Bulls (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/dudley-redick-lead-clippers-121-225729473--nba.html)
Dragic scores 23 as Suns hold off Magic 104-96 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/dragic-scores-23-suns-hold-014159897--nba.html)
Durant, Ibaka pace Thunder to 95-73 win over Jazz (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/durant-ibaka-pace-thunder-95-022724982--nba.html)
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NBA Results November 26, 2013
Blazers beat Knicks 102-91 for 11th straight win (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/blazers-beat-knicks-102-91-054301413--nba.html)
Pacers roll past Timberwolves 98-84 to go 13-1 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/pacers-roll-past-timberwolves-98-023344701--nba.html)
Boston's bench helps Celtics top Bobcats 96-86 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/crawford-wallace-lift-celtics-over-024321452--nba.html)
Brandon Jennings helps Pistons rout Bucks 113-94 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/jennings-pistons-rout-bucks-113-025808018--nba.html)
James gets 35, Heat top Suns 107-92 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/james-gets-35-heat-top-030427468--nba.html)
Rockets rally for 93-86 win over Grizzlies (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/rockets-rally-93-86-win-033422662--nba.html)
Lawson, Robinson lead Nuggets past Mavs 110-96 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/lawson-robinson-lead-nuggets-past-042317229--nba.html)
Ginobli scores 16, leads Spurs over Pelicans (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/ginobli-scores-16-leads-spurs-040514755--nba.html)
Burke, Jazz beat Rose-less Bulls, 89-83 in OT (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/burke-jazz-beat-rose-less-050454728--nba.html)
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NBA Results November 27, 2013
Wall stays hot, Wizards beat Lakers 116-111 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/wall-stays-hot-wizards-beat-023516935--nba.html)
Blatche scores 24 as Nets beat Raptors 102-100 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/blatche-scores-24-nets-beat-025006058--nba.html)
Afflalo, Magic end road skid, 109-92 over Hawks (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/afflalo-magic-end-road-skid-030450685--nba.html)
Golden State @ New Orleans (102-101) (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/golden-state-warriors-new-orleans-pelicans-2013112603/)
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NBA Results November 28, 2013
Clips lose CP3, send Knicks to 7th straight loss (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/clips-lose-cp3-send-knicks-060842506--nba.html)
Watson's shooting lifts Pacers over Bobcats 99-74 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/watsons-shooting-lifts-pacers-over-024508904--nba.html)
Bayless' 22 lead Grizzlies over Celtics 100-93 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/bayless-22-lead-grizzlies-over-030237250--nba.html)
Bulls pull away in 4th for win over Pistons (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/bulls-pull-away-4th-win-030238123--nba.html)
Lakers blow huge lead but beat Nets 99-94 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/lakers-blow-huge-lead-beat-030608924--spt.html)
Garcia and Brooks lead Rockets over Hawks 113-84 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/garcia-brooks-lead-rockets-over-033017953--nba.html)
Gortat, Wall lead Wizards over Bucks in OT, 100-92 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/gortat-wall-lead-wizards-over-035523049--nba.html)
Lawson scores 23 as Nuggets hold off Wolves (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/lawson-scores-23-nuggets-hold-034332852--nba.html)
Durant, Thunder snap Spurs' win streak, 94-88 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/durant-thunder-snap-spurs-win-032636451--nba.html)
Nowitzki gets 22, Mavs hold off Warriors 103-99 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nowitzki-gets-22-mavs-hold-041638653--nba.html)
Dragic, Suns end Blazers' 11-game streak, 120-106 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/dragic-suns-end-blazers-11-043838370--nba.html)
LeBron James scores 28 as Heat down Cavs 95-84 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/lebron-james-scores-28-heat-031212795--nba.html)
Nik Vucevic scores 21, Magic beat 76ers 105-94 (http://scores.espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=400489089)
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NBA Standings as of November 29, 2013
EASTERN CONFERENCE
ATLANTIC DIVISION
W L PCT GB
1. Toronto 6 8 .429 -
2. Philadelphia 6 10 .375 1
3. Boston 6 11 .353 1 1/2
4. Brooklyn 4 11 .267 2 1/2
5. NY Knicks 3 11 .214 3
CENTRAL DIVISION
W L PCT GB
1. Indiana 14 1 .933 -
2. Chicago 7 7 .500 6 1/2
3. Detroit 6 9 .400 8
4. Cleveland 4 11 .267 10
5. Milwaukee 2 12 .143 11 1/2
SOUTHEAST DIVISION
W L PCT GB
1. Miami 12 3 .800 -
2. Atlanta 8 8 .500 4 1/2
3. Washington 7 8 .467 5
4. Charlotte 7 9 .438 5 1/2
5. Orlando 6 9 .400 6
WESTERN CONFERENCE
NORTHWEST DIVISION
W L PCT GB
1. Portland 13 3 .813 -
2. Oklahoma City 10 3 .769 1 1/2
3. Denver 8 6 .571 4
4. Minnesota 8 9 .471 5 1/2
5. Utah 2 14 .125 11
PACIFIC DIVISION
W L PCT GB
1. LA Clippers 11 5 .688 -
2. Golden State 9 7 .563 2
3. Phoenix 8 7 .533 2 1/2
4. LA Lakers 8 8 .500 3
5. Sacramento 4 9 .308 5 1/2
SOUTHWEST DIVISION
W L PCT GB
1. San Antonio 13 2 .867 -
2. Houston 11 5 .688 2 1/2
3. Dallas 10 6 .625 3 1/2
4. Memphis 8 7 .533 5
5. New Orleans 6 8 .429 6 1/2
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(Football) Cristiano Ronaldo's return to Manchester United not so farfetched
Cristiano Ronaldo has booked his place at the World Cup, is likely just weeks away from being named the world's best soccer player, has signed a new contract at Real Madrid and is talking about staying there for the rest of his career.
Given the Portuguese superstar's sensational form and apparently high level of contentment, now would seem to be the worst possible time for any potential suitor to even think about attempting to pry him away from Madrid, his home for the past four years.
Yet rumors linking the 28-year-old with a return to his former club Manchester United persist with surprising regularity, and they show no sign of slowing down whatever Ronaldo, or his advisors, might say in public.
Continue reading here. (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/soccer--cristiano-ronaldo-s-return-to-manchester-united-not-so-farfetched-000512284.html)
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NBA Results November 30, 2013
Clippers beat Kings in overtime without Paul (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/clippers-beat-kings-overtime-without-060505797--nba.html)
Duncan's big first half carries Spurs past Magic (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/duncans-big-first-half-carries-024650508--nba.html)
James scores 27, Heat beat Raptors 90-83 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/james-scores-27-heat-beat-025415570--nba.html)
Jefferson, Bobcats extend Bucks' skid to 11 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/jefferson-bobcats-extend-bucks-skid-024022925--nba.html)
Horford hits winner, Hawks rally past Mavs 88-87 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/horford-hits-winner-hawks-rally-030802110--nba.html)
Green scores 31 to lead Celtics past Cavs, 103-86 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/green-scores-31-lead-celtics-030554833--nba.html)
Lakers rally in 4th to beat Pistons 106-102 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/lakers-rally-4th-beat-pistons-031634298--nba.html)
Houston gets 4th straight win, 114-95 over Nets (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/houston-gets-4th-straight-win-032513020--nba.html)
George leads Pacers past Wizards 93-73 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/george-leads-pacers-past-wizards-033910908--nba.html)
Holiday powers Pelicans in return to Philadelphia (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/holiday-powers-pelicans-return-philadelphia-033701344--nba.html)
Westbrook's 3-pointer beats Warriors in OT (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/westbrooks-3-pointer-beats-warriors-040237506--nba.html)
Anthony misses last-second jumper, Nuggets hang on (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/anthony-misses-last-second-jumper-050352408--nba.html)
Markieff Morris leads Suns past Jazz, 112-101 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/morris-leads-suns-past-jazz-043047510--nba.html)
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NBA Results December 1, 2013
Burke, Jazz beat Suns for 1st road victory (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/burke-jazz-beat-suns-1st-043739405--nba.html)
Wall, Ariza lead Wizards over Hawks, 108-101 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/wall-ariza-lead-wizards-over-023535245--nba.html)
Cavs hold on to beat Bulls 97-93 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/cavs-hold-beat-bulls-97-031335387--nba.html)
Johnson scores 26, Nets beat Grizzlies 97-88 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/johnson-scores-26-nets-beat-033304125--nba.html)
Wolves snap 3-game skid, win 112-106 at Dallas (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/wolves-snap-3-game-skid-040725118--nba.html)
Rockets hand Spurs 1st home loss, 112-106 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/rockets-hand-spurs-1st-home-040935829--nba.html)
Bucks beat Celtics 92-85 to end 11-game skid (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/bucks-beat-celtics-92-85-042701247--nba.html)
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(Multi-Sports) Brazil risking reputation on World Cup, Olympics
RIO DE JANEIRO — Preparing for the World Cup and Olympics is putting Brazil's reputation on the line, giving South America's biggest country a chance to boost its profile while also exposing it to mounting pressure and unrelenting scrutiny.
The deaths of two construction workers at a stadium in Sao Paulo that will host the World Cup opener in 6½ months highlight the strain of organizing two mega-events under tight deadlines and high expectations.
Continue reading here. (http://www.spin.ph/sports/multi-sport-events/news/brazil-risking-reputation-on-world-cup-olympics)
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(Boxing) Nietes impressive in third round knockout win over Gutierrez to retain WBO title
PHILIPPINE boxing was not lacking in heroes on the day the nation celebrated the 150th birthday of Andres Bonifacio.
Donnie `Ahas’ Nietes defended his World Boxing Organization light-flyweight crown with a sensational third round knockout of Mexican Sammy Gutierrez to the delight of a sizeable crowd at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum Saturday night.
Continue reading here. (http://www.spin.ph/sports/boxing/news/sabillo-settles-for-split-draw-to-retain-wbo-title-against-tough-nicaraguan-foe)
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(NBA) Lakers' Bryant could make debut soon
Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant could make his season debut Friday in Sacramento.
Bryant, coming back from a torn Achilles suffered in April, joined his teammates for a light practice Saturday.
Continue reading here. (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/lakers-bryant-could-debut-soon-014038198--nba.html)
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NBA Results December 2, 2013
Blazers hold off furious Lakers rally, win 114-108 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/blazers-hold-off-furious-lakers-050449155--nba.html)
Robinson scores 23, Nuggets beat Raptors 112-98 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/robinson-scores-23-nuggets-beat-205103996--nba.html)
Drummond has big day; Pistons beat 76ers 115-100 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/drummond-big-day-pistons-beat-233253079--nba.html)
Pacers 16-1 after 105-100 win over Clippers (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/pacers-16-1-105-100-232249163--nba.html)
Bosh's heroics lift Miami past Charlotte, 99-98 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/boshs-heroics-lift-miami-past-013640767--nba.html)
Curry's free throws help Warriors edge Kings (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/currys-free-throws-help-warriors-015650250--nba.html)
Durant has triple-double, Thunder beat Wolves (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/durant-triple-double-thunder-beat-022942340--nba.html)
Davis hurt, Anderson leads Pelicans over Knicks (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/davis-hurt-anderson-leads-pelicans-032844267--nba.html)
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NBA Results December 3, 2013
Aldridge, Blazers overcome Pacers 106-102 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/blazers-overcome-pacers-106-102-055032735--nba.html)
Ariza, Wall lead Wizards past Magic 98-80 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/ariza-wall-lead-wizards-past-024021409--nba.html)
Holiday lifts Pelicans to 3OT win over Bulls (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/holiday-lifts-pelicans-3ot-win-045417832--nba.html)
Duncan's jumper lifts Spurs over Hawks 102-100 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/duncans-jumper-lifts-spurs-over-040417844--nba.html)
Williams lifts Jazz past Rockets 109-103 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/williams-lifts-jazz-past-rockets-043847886--nba.html)
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(UAAP Basketball) Parks opts to leave NU to pursue US hoops dream
Bobby Ray Parks might have already played his last game as a National University Bulldog.
After losing to the Far Eastern University Tamaraws in the PCCL, Parks expressed his interest to try out his luck in the United States.
"We don't want to close the door an anything but as of the moment, returning to NU is unlikely for Rayray because he really wants to pursue a career in the States," said Charlie Dy, Parks' agent.
After the Bulldogs were booted out by the University of Santo Tomas in the Final Four of the recently concluded UAAP season, rumors swirled that Parks could possibly join the PBA Draft. However, it was later clarified that he couldn't join yet as he was below the minimum age of 21 and he hasn't finished a college course yet.
"He has served NU for three years. He was the MVP for two years and he passed up on a Division 1 school to be a Bulldog," Dy explained. "I think now is the time for him to focus on his own goals."
Dy stated that the NBA D-League is not an option for Parks. "He'll finish his studies in March then he'll fly to the States to be with his mother and work out," the agent added. "Then we'll see what happens but hopefully he makes it to the NBA Summer League."
From Y! Sports Philippines (http://ph.sports.yahoo.com/news/nba--parks-opts-to-leave-nu--pursue-hoops-dream-in-the-us-103457224.html)
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(Philippine Football) PFF gets the ball rolling on ambitious plan to put up professional soccer league
UNDERSCORING the desire to have the country’s own version of the English Premier League, the Spanish La Liga, or Bundesliga of Germany, the Philippine Football Federation (PFF) has officially formed the task force that will handle the creation of a National League.
With the help of world and continental governing bodies Fifa (International Football Federation) and Asian Football Confederation (AFC), the committee is expected to launch the historic project in three years.
Continue reading here. (http://www.spin.ph/sports/football/news/pff-gets-the-ball-rolling-on-ambitious-plan-to-put-up-professional-soccer-league)
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(Football) The heat is on as FIFA announces draw procedure
COSTA DO SAUIPE, Brazil (Reuters) - FIFA will go ahead with its controversial decision to stage World Cup matches at midday in tropical venues, president Sepp Blatter said on Tuesday as soccer's governing body announced a bafflingly complex procedure for Friday's draw.
Continue reading here. (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/heat-fifa-announces-draw-procedure-191825543--sow.html)
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NBA Results December 4, 2013
Warriors rally from 27 down to top Raptors 112-103 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/warriors-rally-27-down-top-061457399--nba.html)
Carter-Williams leads 76ers past Magic in 2OT (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/carter-williams-leads-76ers-past-034245637--nba.html)
Crawford leads Celtics to 108-100 win over Bucks (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/crawford-leads-celtics-108-100-030559802--nba.html)
Pistons snap Miami's 10-game win streak, 107-97 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/pistons-snap-miami-39-10-031019513--nba.html)
Nuggets blow out Nets for 7th straight victory (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nuggets-blow-nets-7th-straight-030914501--nba.html)
Grizzlies defeat Suns 110-91 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/grizzlies-defeat-suns-110-91-033619270--nba.html)
Nowitzki's strong finish leads Mavs over Bobcats (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nowitzki-39-strong-finish-leads-041249819--nba.html)
Durant leads Thunder to 97-95 win over Kings (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/durant-leads-thunder-97-95-054514552--nba.html)
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(UFC-MMA) Anderson Silva & Chris Weidman look toward Dec. 28 rematch
Long time UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva looks back at his shocking KO loss to Chris Weidman this past summer and sees only "basic mistakes" that led to his defeat.
"My mistakes in that fight, and that’s the first time I’m saying this, were basic mistakes," Silva recently told Sportv, according to Brazilian reporter Guilherme Cruz.
"I did everything I had to do except hit him. I didn’t counterattack. When I stopped with my feet parallel, I should have hit him and walked one step behind. I didn’t do that. I saw my mistakes and I’m working on that to train for this next fight."
Of course, before Silva got knocked out on his feet in the second round by Weidman, he got dominated in the first round because of his opponent's take downs and top-game Jiu Jitsu. If "The Spider" is fortunate enough to get Weidman in a stand-up fight when they rematch Dec. 28 at UFC 168, he says he'll make quick work of the new champion.
"It’s going to be a tough fight," he said, "and it won’t last too long if it stays standing."
For his part, Weidman is still acting the part of a hungry challenger.
"I wish I could sit back and relax and I feel like I’ve accomplished my goal, but I gotta win this next fight bad," Weidman explained.
"Every fight just feels like it's the life changer, feels like the most important fight of your life, and we're still there. This next fight is huge for me, I gotta win."
From Y! Sports (http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/anderson-silva-chris-weidman-look-towards-dec-28-213600546--mma.html)
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NBA Results December 5, 2013
Irving, Cavaliers snap Nuggets' win streak 98-88 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/irving-cavaliers-snap-nuggets-39-023233646--nba.html)
Korver leads Hawks to 107-97 win over Clippers (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/korver-leads-hawks-107-97-031351500--nba.html)
Nowitzki carries Mavs past Pelicans 100-97 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nowitzki-carries-mavs-past-pelicans-035257323--nba.html)
Bledsoe leads Suns to 97-88 win over Rockets (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/bledsoe-leads-suns-97-88-033914254--nba.html)
Drummond carries Pistons past Bucks 105-98 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/drummond-carries-pistons-past-bucks-040916844--nba.html)
George leads Pacers over Jazz, 95-86 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/george-leads-pacers-over-jazz-044133939--nba.html)
Blazers snap Thunder's streak with 111-104 win (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/blazers-snap-thunder-39-streak-054904621--nba.html)
San Antonio vs Minnesota @ Mexico City Postponed (http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nba-ball-dont-lie/minnesota-san-antonio-game-mexico-city-delayed-due-021530344--nba.html)
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NBA Results December 6, 2013
Knicks crush Nets in 1st meeting this season (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/knicks-crush-nets-1st-meeting-025357454--nba.html)
Collison, Crawford lead Clippers past Grizzlies (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/collison-crawford-lead-clippers-past-034144364--nba.html)
Boozer leads Bulls to 107-87 win over Heat (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/boozer-leads-bulls-107-87-053208693--nba.html)
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(Boxing) Manny Pacquiao-Brandon Rios fight sells 475,000 PPVs, according to HBO Sports
Manny Pacquiao's trip to China to fight Brandon Rios on Nov. 23 in Macau was a success on many levels, but not on the pay-per-view front.
Mark Taffet, the senior vice president of HBO Sports, told Yahoo Sports on Thursday the Nov. 23 bout sold 475,000 pay-per-view units and generated roughly $30 million in revenue.
Continue reading here. (http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/boxing/manny-pacquiao-brandon-rios-fight-sells-475-000-213600764--box.html)
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NBA Results December 7, 2013
Middleton scores 29 as Bucks beat Wizards in OT (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/middleton-scores-29-bucks-beat-031927779--nba.html)
Taylor fills in with 20, Bobcats beat 76ers 105-88 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/taylor-fills-20-bobcats-beat-024511552--nba.html)
Korver sets 3-point mark, Hawks beat Cavs 108-89 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/korver-sets-3-point-mark-030325977--nba.html)
Celtics get quick start, beat Nuggets 106-98 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/celtics-quick-start-beat-nuggets-031719920--nba.html)
Knicks beat Magic by 38, end home skid at 7 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/knicks-beat-magic-38-end-030330049--nba.html)
Durant leads Thunder over Pelicans, 109-95 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/durant-leads-thunder-over-pelicans-034158827--nba.html)
Harden scores 34, Rockets beat Warriors 105-83 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/harden-scores-34-rockets-beat-034615850--nba.html)
Morris' double-double leads Suns past Raptors (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/morris-39-double-double-leads-044652948--nba.html)
Lakers beat Kings 106-100, await Bryant's return (http://scores.espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=400489162)
Blazers set NBA 3-point mark, scorch Jazz as win streak hits 12 (http://scores.espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=400489161)
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(NBA) Kobe Bryant to return Sunday
SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Kobe Bryant will make his season debut for the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday against the Toronto Raptors at Staples Center.
It will mark his first game since tearing his left Achilles nearly eight months ago.
Continue reading here. (http://espn.go.com/los-angeles/nba/story/_/id/10091794/kobe-bryant-los-angeles-lakers-make-season-debut-sunday)
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(Football) Final Draw reveals intriguing groups
Spain, the Netherlands, Chile and Australia will make up the proverbial ‘group of death’ at the 20th FIFA World Cup™, while Uruguay, Italy, England and Costa Rica will comprise another intriguing pool.
Germany, Ghana, USA and Portugal will make up Group G, while hosts Brazil have Croatia Mexico and Cameroon for company in Group A,
Colombia, Greece, Côte d'Ivoire and Japan, along with Switzerland, Ecuador, Honduras and France, appear to be in wide-open sections.
The Final Draw took place at the luxurious Costa do Sauípe in Salvador. It was conducted by FIFA Secretary General Jérôme Valcke, assisted by Cafu, Fabio Cannavaro, Alcides Ghiggia, Fernando Hierro, Sir Geoff Hurst, Mario Kempes, Lothar Matthaus and Zinedine Zidane, who were representing the eight World Cup winners.
Brazil and Croatia will participate in the opening match at the Arena Corinthians in Sao Paulo on 12 June 2014. Germany, meanwhile, will become the first team to reach 100 World Cup matches when they face Portugal five days later.
The Final will unfold at the cathedral of Brazilian football, the iconic Maracana in Rio de Janeiro, on 13 July.
Group A: Brazil, Croatia, Mexico, Cameroon
Group B: Spain, Netherlands, Chile, Australia
Group C: Colombia, Greece, Côte d’Ivoire, Japan
Group D: Uruguay, Costa Rica, England, Italy
Group E: Switzerland, Ecuador, France, Honduras
Group F: Argentina, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Iran, Nigeria
Group G: Germany, Portugal, Ghana, USA
Group H: Belgium, Algeria, Russia, Korea Republic
From FIFA.com (http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/final-draw/news/newsid=2240026/index.html)
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malalakas din ang team sa group G. Germany and Portugal are both football power while USA is a promising team as always while Ghana is one of best African football team.
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malalakas din ang team sa group G. Germany and Portugal are both football power while USA is a promising team as always while Ghana is one of best African football team.
yep, mahihirapan ang US since ang expected na mag top 2 for the group eh ang germany and portugal. maganda din laban sa group d (my top 2, spain and netherlands) and b (toss up between england, uruguay and italy)
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(Premier League) Arsene Wenger Expected to Sign New Three-Year Arsenal Contract Worth £24m
Arsene Wenger is close to agreeing a new three-year contract worth £24 million with Arsenal, a deal that will see his tenure at the North London club enter a third decade.
Wenger's current contract at the Gunners is due to expire at the end of the current season, but having seemingly come through a difficult period in his tenure to guide the club back to the top of the Premier League table, The Times (subscription required) reports that agreement between club and manager is very close.
Continue reading here. (http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1879686-arsene-wenger-expected-to-sign-new-three-year-arsenal-contract-worth-24m)
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NBA Results December 8, 2013
Ellis hits winner and Mavs beat Blazers 108-106 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/ellis-hits-winner-mavs-beat-055215182--nba.html)
Hamilton leads Nuggets over 76ers 103-92 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/hamilton-leads-nuggets-over-76ers-023453382--nba.html)
Irving helps Cavaliers beat Clippers 88-82 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/irving-helps-cavaliers-beat-clippers-032507164--nba.html)
Jennings leads Pistons over Bulls 92-75 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/jennings-leads-pistons-over-bulls-032148424--nba.html)
James' rebounding sparks Heat over Wolves (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/james-39-rebounding-sparks-heat-032719401--nba.html)
Thompson has 30 and Warriors top Grizzlies 108-82 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/thompson-30-warriors-top-grizzlies-032928516--nba.html)
Lopez leads Nets to 90-82 win at Bucks (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/lopez-leads-nets-90-82-040147897--nba.html)
George, Pacers power past Spurs 111-100 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/george-pacers-power-past-spurs-040620583--nba.html)
Cousins leads Kings past Jazz 112-102 in OT (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/cousins-leads-kings-past-jazz-050524765--nba.html)
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(NBA) Sources: Raptors reach agreement to send Rudy Gay to Kings
The Toronto Raptors have reached an agreement in principle to send Rudy Gay to the Sacramento Kings, league sources told Yahoo Sports.
The Kings will send Greivis Vasquez, John Salmons, Patrick Patterson and Chuck Hayes to the Raptors. The Kings will also acquire Quincy Acy and Aaron Gray in the deal, sources said.
The Raptors and Gay had become increasingly unhappy with each other, league sources said, and Gay's contract was an obstacle to the franchise's desire to begin the rebuilding process.
Gay is making $17.8 million this year, and holds a player option for $19.3 million for the 2014-15 season. The forward will almost assuredly exercise the option and take that salary next season.
The Kings plan to use Gay at the stretch-four position.
Ujiri is in his first full season running the Raptors. The possibility of Toronto getting into the high lottery for the star-packed 2014 NBA Draft is important, especially with the possibility of selecting Toronto-native Andrew Wiggins of Kansas. Toronto has lost five straight games, and dropped to 6-12 in the Eastern Conference.
From Y! Sports (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/sources-raptors-kings-rudy-gay-trade-000950446-nba.html)
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NBA Results December 9, 2013
Kobe returns, but Raptors beat Lakers 106-94 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/kobe-returns-raptors-beat-lakers-045911952--nba.html)
Celtics top Knicks 114-73, biggest rout of season (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/celtics-top-knicks-114-73-194026495--nba.html)
James scores 24, Heat rout Pistons 110-95 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/james-scores-24-heat-rout-013342113--nba.html)
Howard, Harden lead Rockets over Magic 98-88 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/howard-harden-lead-rockets-over-024828785--nba.html)
Durant's 36 points lift Thunder past Pacers 118-94 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/durant-39-36-points-lift-022913527--nba.html)
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NBA Results December 10, 2013
Griffin leads Clippers to 94-83 win over 76ers (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/griffin-leads-clippers-win-over-023807067--nba.html)
Faried has key block, dunk as Nuggets edge Wizards (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nuggets-39-faried-blocks-dunks-024656419--nba.html)
Walker lifts Bobcats past Curry, Warriors 115-111 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/walker-lifts-bobcats-past-curry-024017573--nba.html)
Randolph and Leuer lead Grizzlies past Magic 94-85 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/randolph-leuer-lead-grizzlies-past-033720280--nba.html)
Aldridge has 24 to lead Blazers past Jazz 105-94 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/aldridge-24-lead-blazers-past-043405711--nba.html)
DeMarcus Cousins scores 32 as Kings handle Mavericks (http://scores.espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=400489182)
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(NBA) Kings acquire Gay from Raptors in 7-player trade
TORONTO (AP) -- Rudy Gay and the Sacramento Kings both want the same thing: a fresh start.
They're hoping they can create one together.
The seven-player trade sending Gay from the Toronto Raptors to Sacramento was completed Monday, a day after the teams reached an agreement. The Raptors received point guard Greivis Vasquez and forwards Patrick Patterson, John Salmons and Chuck Hayes. The Kings also acquired center Aaron Gray and forward Quincy Acy.
Continue reading here. (http://www.nba.com/2013/news/12/09/raptors-king-trade.ap/index.html?ls=iref:nbahpts)
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(Tennis) Nadal to return to Buenos Aires event after nine years
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - World number one Rafael Nadal will play in the Buenos Aires ATP tournament in February for the first time since 2005, the Spaniard said on Wednesday.
The tournament to be held at the Buenos Aires Lawn Tennis Club from February 10 to 16 is part of the Latin American swing of claycourt events which also includes tournaments in Chile, Brazil and Mexico.
Continue reading here. (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nadal-return-buenos-aires-event-nine-years-185514598--ten.html)
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(Champions League) United top group, eliminate Shakhtar
Manchester United FC put their Premier League worries behind them with a 1-0 victory over FC Shakhtar Donetsk – a result that eliminated the Ukrainian title holders from this season's UEFA Champions League while securing first place in Group A.
Phil Jones's 67th-minute goal earned United a third straight home success in Group A and left Shakhtar ruing a series of missed opportunities in a match where they had three times as many attempts on target. While United can now look forward to Monday's draw for the round of 16, Shakhtar's name will go into the hat for the UEFA Europa League last 32 draw an hour later after Bayer 04 Leverkusen pipped them to second spot.
Continue reading here. (http://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/season=2014/matches/round=2000479/match=2011847/postmatch/report/index.html#united+eliminate+shakhtar)
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(Champions League) City comeback halts Bayern's record run
Manchester City FC came from two goals behind to bring FC Bayern München's ten-match winning run in the UEFA Champions League to an end.
Early goals from Thomas Müller and Mario Götze looked to have set the holders on course for an impressive six victories from as many Group D matches. Instead David Silva's first-half response, an Aleksandar Kolarov penalty and James Milner's third turned the tables on the hosts in the second period, though ultimately it was not enough to topple the Bundesliga giants from the top of the section.
Continue reading here. (http://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/season=2014/matches/round=2000479/match=2011853/postmatch/report/index.html#city+halt+bayern)
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NBA Results December 11, 2013
Kobe still winless after Suns beat Lakers 114-108 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/kobe-still-winless-suns-beat-060624144--nba.html)
Knicks lose again, thumped 109-94 by Cavs (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/cavaliers-thump-knicks-109-94-022043422--nba.html)
Pacers rally in 2nd half to beat Heat, 90-84 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/pacers-rally-2nd-half-beat-025244988--nba.html)
Ginobili leads Spurs past Raptors, 116-103 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/ginobili-leads-spurs-past-raptors-022457940--nba.html)
Durant scores 30, Thunder beats Hawks 101-92 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/durant-scores-30-thunder-beats-030856465--nba.html)
Timberwolves beat Pistons 121-94 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/timberwolves-beat-pistons-121-94-025922386--nba.html)
Williams, Pierce return, lead Nets over Celtics (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/williams-pierce-return-lead-nets-030650346--nba.html)
Henson helps Bucks rally past Bulls, 78-74 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/henson-helps-bucks-rally-past-033951892--nba.html)
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(Football) Ibrahimovic joins Ronaldo, Messi among World XI forward finalists
Paris Saint-Germain striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been nominated for the FIFpro World XI along with 14 other forwards, including Ballon d'Or finalists Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.
Ronaldo and Messi are two of four nominees hailing from La Liga, with Diego Costa and Neymar plying their trade in Spain's flight as well. Luis Suarez, Robin van Persie, Sergio Aguero and Wayne Rooney represent the Premier League, while Mario Mandzukic and Robert Lewandowski are the two Bundesliga stars making the 15-man short list.
Continue reading here. (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/ibrahimovic-joins-ronaldo-messi-among-141807824--sow.html)
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(Champions League) Neymar’s first three Champions League goals see Barcelona to 6-1 win, top of Group H
If the purchase of Neymar was supposed to alleviate Barcelona’s dependence on Lionel Messi, the 21-year-old phenom finally put that plan into effect on Wednesday. Scoring three times and setting up a fourth, Neymar found his way onto a UEFA Champions League scoresheet for the first time in six games, giving the Messi-less Blaugrana a 6-1 win over Celtic at the Nou Camp.
Continue reading here. (http://prosoccertalk.nbcsports.com/2013/12/11/neymar-hat-trick-barcelona-celtic-uefa-champions-league-group-h-final-score-video-highlights/)
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NBA Results December 12, 2013
Curry rallies Warriors past Mavericks, 95-93 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/curry-rallies-warriors-past-mavericks-061908397--nba.html)
Nelson lifts Magic over Bobcats 92-83 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nelson-lifts-magic-over-bobcats-022922728--nba.html)
Clippers beat Celtics 96-88 in Doc Rivers' return (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/clippers-beat-celtics-96-88-030652660--nba.html)
Pelicans hold off Pistons, 111-106 in OT (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/pelicans-hold-off-pistons-111-035250463--nba.html)
Duncan, Parker lead Spurs' 109-77 rout of Bucks (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/duncan-parker-lead-spurs-39-032209398--nba.html)
Wolves rally from 19 down to beat 76ers 106-99 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/wolves-rally-19-down-beat-033904182--nba.html)
Knicks blow big lead but edge Bulls 83-78 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/knicks-blow-big-lead-edge-035601152--nba.html)
Westbrook propels Thunder past Grizzlies 116-100 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/westbrook-propels-thunder-past-grizzlies-033553458--nba.html)
Jefferson and Jazz roll past Kings 122-101 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/jefferson-jazz-roll-past-kings-054307198--nba.html)
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December 12, Final Scores/Leaders :
Magic – 92 Bobcats – 83
Davis: 17 Pts. Nelson: 6 Asts. Vucevic: 14 Rebs./Henderson: 12 Pts. Gordon: 5 Asts. Jefferson: 11 Rebs.
Clippers – 96 Celtics – 88
Paul: 22 Pts. Paul: 9 Asts. Griffin: 7 Rebs./Green: 29 Pts. Crawford: 9 Asts. Bass: 12 Rebs.
Thunder – 116 Grizzlies – 100
Westbrook: 27 Pts. Westbrook: 9 Asts. Ibaka: 7 Rebs./Conley: 20 Pts. Conley: 9 Asts. Randolph: 8 Rebs.
Spurs – 109 Bucks – 77
Duncan: 21 Pts. Parker: 5 Asts. Duncan: 16 Rebs./Wolters: 18 Pts. Wolters: 7 Asts. Henson: 8 Rebs.
Sixers – 99 Timberwolves – 106
Hawes: 20 Pts. Brown: 6 Asts. Turner: 8 Rebs./Love: 26 Pts. Rubio: 7 Asts. Love: 15 Rebs.
Pistons – 106 Pelicans – 111
Monroe: 28 Pts. Jennings: 4 Asts. Drummond: 11 Rebs./Anderson: 22 Pts. Holiday: 8 Asts. Smith: 16 Rebs.
Bulls – 78 Knicks – 83
Dunleavy: 20 Pts. Noah: 4 Asts. Boozer: 12 Rebs./Anthony: 30 Pts. Anthony: 4 Asts. Anthony: 10 Rebs.
Jazz – 122 Kings – 101
Jefferson: 20 Pts. Burke: 9 Asts. Favors: 7 Rebs./Cousins: 21 Pts. Thomas: 7 Asts. Cousins: 11 Rebs.
Mavericks – 93 Warriors – 95
Nowitzki: 21 Pts. Ellis: 5 Asts. Marion: 9 Rebs./Curry: 33 Pts. Curry: 9 Asts. Bogut: 18 Rebs.
STANDINGS:
West:
1. BLAZERS 18-4
2. SPURS 17-4
3. Thunder 17-4
4. CLIPPERS 15-8
5. Rockets 15-7
6. Nuggets 13-8
7. Suns 12-9
8. Warriors 13-10
9. Mavericks 13-10
10. Timberwolves 11-11
11. Pelicans 10-10
12. Grizzlies 10-11
13. Lakers 10-11
14. Kings 6-14
15. Jazz 5-19
East:
1. PACERS 19-3
2. HEAT 16-6
3. Hawks 11-11
4. CELTICS 10-14
5. Bobcats 10-12
6. Wizards 9-11
7. Pistons 10-13
8. Bulls 8-12
9. Cavaliers 8-13
10. Raptors 7-13
11. Nets 7-14
12. Magic 7-15
13. Sixers 7-16
14. Knicks 6-15
15. Bucks 5-17
*Note: Division leaders are capitalized. Division leaders are guaranteed at least the 4th seed.
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(NBA) Knicks pursuing trade for Kyle Lowry
The New York Knicks are pursuing Toronto point guard Kyle Lowry with a package of Raymond Felton, Metta World Peace and a 2018 first-round draft pick, league sources told Yahoo Sports.
Continue reading here. (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/knicks-pursuing-trade-for-kyle-lowry-204933654.html)
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(NBA) LeBron James early leader in All-Star voting
NEW YORK (AP) -- LeBron James is the early vote-getter for the NBA All-Star game, edging Kevin Durant.
The Miami Heat star has 609,336 votes, while the Oklahoma City's Durant trails by about 2,000 votes in the first returns announced by the league on Thursday.
Continue reading here. (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/lebron-james-early-leader-star-214059199--nba.html)
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(Champions League) Arsenal through to last 16 as Napoli miss out
Naples (Italy) (AFP) - Arsenal qualified for the last 16 of the Champions League despite losing 2-0 away to Napoli on Wednesday, while the Italian side agonisingly miss out.
Gonzalo Higuain and Jose Callejon both scored in the second half either side of Mikel Arteta's sending-off, but Borussia Dortmund's dramatic late 2-1 win in Marseille saw them go through as winners of Group F ahead of Arsenal and pushed Napoli into third place.
Continue reading here. (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/arsenal-last-16-napoli-miss-215933633--sow.html)
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(Champions League) Sneijder sinks Juventus to send 'Gala' into last 16
ISTANBUL (AFP) - An 85th-minute strike from Wesley Sneijder secured a controversial 1-0 win for Galatasaray over Juventus and a place in the last 16 of the Champions League on Wednesday.
Galatasaray's second win in six games left them second in Group B on seven points, allowing the Turkish giants to join Real Madrid in the last 16 of the competition.
Continue reading here. (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/sneijder-sinks-juventus-send-39-gala-39-last-155228738--sow.html)
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Current Standings SEA Games 2013 Men's Basketball :
Philippines 3-0
Thailand 3-0
Singapore 2-2
Malaysia 2-1
Indonesia 1-3
Cambodia 1-3
Myanmar 0-3
* 27th Southeast Asian Games
December 11-22, 2013 (Basketball Games : December 8-16, 2013) Zayar Thiri Indoor Stadium, Naypyidaw,Myanmar.
SEA Games 2013 Philippine Basketball Team Remaining Schedules :
*December 13, 2pm – Philippines vs Thailand (3:30pm Manila Time)
*December 14, 10am – Philippines vs Indonesia (11:30am Manila Time)
*December 15, 4pm – Philippines vs Malaysia (5:30pm Manila Time)
Note : Schedule above are Myanmar Time (UTC+06:30)
SEA Games 2013 Basketball
Tournament Format :
*Single-Round Robin (Team with the best record wins the Gold Medal)
SEA Games 2013 Basketball Games TV Broadcast will be on Studio 23 at 7pm
(Except on Dec 15 at 8pm) . . .
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NBA Results December 13, 2013
Aldridge leads Trail Blazers past Rockets, 111-104 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/aldridge-leads-trail-blazers-past-064536831--nba.html)
Pierce, Garnett help Nets beat Rivers' Clippers (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/pierce-garnett-help-nets-beat-040343934--nba.html)
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(SEA Games) Jasmine Alkhaldi reswims for gold medal after protest
MANILA, Philippines – Jasmine Alkhaldi won the women's 100 freestyle on the pool but the jury at the 27th Southeast Asian Games in Myanmar asked the Filipina tanker to surrender the gold medal after it upheld a Thai protest.
Continue reading here. (http://www.rappler.com/sports/world/45841-jasmine-alkhaldi-seag-gold-medal)
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(SEA Games) Jasmine Alkhaldi reswims for gold medal after protest
MANILA, Philippines – Jasmine Alkhaldi won the women's 100 freestyle on the pool but the jury at the 27th Southeast Asian Games in Myanmar asked the Filipina tanker to surrender the gold medal after it upheld a Thai protest.
Continue reading here. (http://www.rappler.com/sports/world/45841-jasmine-alkhaldi-seag-gold-medal)
sayang nga dahil sa protest na yan
inulit nila yun event which in the end the thai who protest
winning the gold medal, and our own only won bronze
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sayang nga dahil sa protest na yan
inulit nila yun event which in the end the thai who protest
winning the gold medal, and our own only won bronze
sent from deepwell frog using insecured witch 3000
oo nga eh, ginto na naging tanso pa tsk
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(SEA Games) Jasmine Alkhaldi finishes 3rd in re-swim
MANILA, Philippines — Jasmine Alkhaldi’s gold medal will remain an illusion.
In the re-swim of the women’s 100 free at the 27 th Southeast Asian Games in Myanmar, the 20-year-old Filipina finished third behind the winning Thai swimmer whose protest prompted the jury to nullify Alkhaldi’s victory and ordered a new race from scratch.
Continue reading here. (http://www.rappler.com/sports/by-sport/other-sports/45880-southeast-asian-games-jasmine-alkhaldi)
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yung nga ang masaklap jan eh kung sinu pa ang nagprotest
siya pa ang nakakuha ng gold.. sabi sa news di na raw pinagbigyan
yun appeal ng pinas na walang fault na nangyari kaya yun
napilitan na magkaroon ng re-swim event
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NBA Results December 14, 2013
Harden helps Houston hold off Warriors, 116-112 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/harden-helps-houston-hold-off-062617440--nba.html)
Pacers beat Bobcats 99-94, up home record to 11-0 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/pacers-beat-bobcats-99-94-024442023--nba.html)
Kyrie Irving's 31 lift Cavs over Magic, 109-100 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/kyrie-irving-39-31-lift-023917867--nba.html)
DeRozan scores 27, Raptors beat 76ers 108-100 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/derozan-scores-27-raptors-beat-024127593--nba.html)
Horford lifts Hawks past Wizards, 101-99 in OT (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/horford-lifts-hawks-past-wizards-032047314--nba.html)
Celtics beat Knicks 2nd time in a week, win 90-86 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/celtics-beat-knicks-2nd-time-030557347--nba.html)
Pistons hold off Nets 103-99 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/pistons-hold-off-nets-103-031732055--nba.html)
Gordon leads Pelicans past Grizzlies, 104-98 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/gordon-leads-pelicans-past-grizzlies-032811617--nba.html)
Thunder pound Lakers 122-97 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/thunder-pound-lakers-122-97-034615744--nba.html)
Dunleavy hits late 3, Bulls beat Bucks 91-90 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/dunleavy-hits-3-bulls-beat-042223903--nba.html)
Parker helps Spurs keep 'Wolves at bay 117-110 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/parker-helps-spurs-keep-39-040836058--nba.html)
Hayward has big night, Jazz top Nuggets 103-93 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/hayward-big-night-jazz-top-044754241--nba.html)
Dragic, Bledsoe lead Suns to 4th straight victory (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/dragic-bledsoe-lead-suns-4th-043723387--nba.html)
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(UFC) Johny Hendricks and Robbie Lawler Will Fight for Georges St-Pierre's Vacated Belt at UFC 171
UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre decided that he had issues in his personal life that he needs to deal with, thus on Friday, St-Pierre announced that he is taking unprecedented step of taking a leave of absence and relinquishing his UFC belt.
St-Pierre had no answers for how long he would be stepping away, or if it might even be a permanent move that eventually becomes his retirement.
Not wasting any time in filling the huge gap that St-Pierre leaves behind, UFC president Dana White announced that the UFC would move swiftly to put the belt around someone else’s waist.
“March 15, Dallas, Texas, Johny Hendricks will fight Robbie Lawler for the vacant UFC welterweight title,” White declared on Friday’s media call with St-Pierre.
Continue reading here. (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/johny-hendricks-vs-robbie-lawler-200313967--mma.html)
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(Boxing) Brandon Rios tests positive for banned substance following loss to Manny Pacquiao
Brandon Rios tested positive for a banned substance following his Nov. 23 loss to Manny Pacquiao in Macau, but vehemently denied taking any illegal substances in a 20-minute telephone conversation with Yahoo Sports on Friday.
Continue reading here. (http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/boxing/brandon-rios-tests-positive-banned-substance-following-loss-002103876--box.html)
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(SEA Games) Unbeaten Sinag assured of SEA Games gold medal after Malaysia's loss to Thais
SINAG Pilipinas has clinched the gold medal in the 27th Southeast Asian Games after Malaysia lost to Thailand, 73-69, on Saturday at the Zayar Thiri Stadium in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar.
The Philippines, which beat Indonesia, 83-52, earlier in the day, was assured of its 16th gold in 17 editions of the SEA Games after Malaysia fell to a 3-2 card and Thailand improving its record to 4-1.
Continue reading here. (http://www.spin.ph/sports/multi-sport-events/news/unbeaten-sinag-assured-of-sea-games-gold-medal-after-malaysias-loss-to-thais)
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(SEA Games) Gabuco wins PH's 4th SEAG gold
MANILA, Philippines – Filipino boxer Josie Gabuco defeated her Indonesian counterpart to win the Philippines’ fourth gold medal in the ongoing Southeast Asian Games (SEAG) in Myanmar on Saturday.
Continue reading here. (http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/sports/12/14/13/gabuco-wins-phs-4th-seag-gold)
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talo at tambak kanina ang lakers ah
pinari ng araw ko :brucelee1:
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(SEA Games) Tacloban native Franco brings cheer to flood victims with gold in SEA Games karate
TACLOBAN native Niño Franco got karatedo its first gold medal in the 2013 Southeast Asian Games on Saturday in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar.
An inspired Franco edged out a Brunei karateka, 8-6, on Saturday in the men’s individual kumite 55kg to claim the gold medal for the Philippines.
It was a sweet victory for Franco, whose family survived super typhoon ‘Yolanda’ that wrecked Tacloban and several parts of the Visayas region.
According to Philippine Karatedo Federation secretary general Raymond Lee Reyes, Franco couldn’t contact his family while in the middle of training in Iran for the SEA Games days after Yolanda struck his hometown.
Fortunately for Franco, his family was safe.
“Para ito sa mga Taclobanon at sa mga tiga-Leyte at Samar,” said the 29-year-old Franco.
Mae Soriano settled for the silver medal of the women’s individual kumite 55kg after bowing in the finals against a Malaysian foe.
Joanna Mae Ylanan won a bronze medal.
From SPIN.ph (http://www.spin.ph/sports/multi-sport-events/news/tacloban-native-franco-wins-gold-in-sea-games-karate)
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(SEA Games) Philippines back in seventh place as Thailand vaults on top
THE Philippines came through with its most productive gold haul so far in the 27th Southeast Asian Games by winning four on Saturday to move back at seventh place in the medal standings.
Thanks to the heroic stand of the boxing team, the country’s delegation now has a total of seven gold medals to move past Cambodia.
Boxers Mark Anthony Barriga, Mario Fernandez, and Josie Gabuco, won golds in their respective weight classes, while karateka Niño Franco also did the same in his event as the four make up for a gold-less campaign by the Filipinos on Friday that saw them slipped to as low as eight spot.
Team Philippines has also collected 11 silver medals, four of which came from boxing also on Saturday albeit in controversial fashion, and 15 bronzes on the ninth day of competitions.
Cambodia is now logged at eight place with four golds, along with six silvers, and 11 bronzes.
Meanwhile, perennial overall champion Thailand has finally taken over the top spot from host Myanmar after collecting 33 golds, 30 silvers, and 30 bronzes. The host country dropped to second after a week of being at no. 1 with a total medal of 31-29-28 (gold-silver-bronze).
Indonesia is in third with 30-40-34, followed by Vietnam (29-23-33), and Malaysia (18-12-31). Singapore occupies sixth place with 12-10-19, five gold medals more than the Philippines.
Laos is at ninth spot with 2-5-18, followed by Brunei (1-1-3).
Timor Leste won its first medal, a bronze, on Saturday.
From SPIN.ph (http://www.spin.ph/sports/multi-sport-events/news/philippines-back-in-seventh-place-as-thailand-vaults-on-top-)
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NBA Results December 15, 2013
Duncan has 22 and 12 as Spurs beat Jazz 100-84 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/duncan-22-12-spurs-beat-043235736--nba.html)
'Game 7' win: Weary Clippers top Wizards 113-97 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/clippers-wrap-trip-113-97-023753510--nba.html)
Bryant scores 21 points, Lakers top Bobcats 88-85 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/bryant-scores-21-points-lakers-022823569--nba.html)
James scores 25 as Heat hold off Cavs, 114-107 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/james-scores-25-heat-hold-033248015--nba.html)
Anthony scores 35, Knicks beat Hawks 111-106 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/anthony-scores-35-knicks-beat-031322786--nba.html)
Lowry, Valanciunas lead Raptors past Bulls, 99-77 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/lowry-valancius-lead-raptors-past-032828084--nba.html)
Trail Blazers hit 21 3s in 139-105 win over 76ers (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/trail-blazers-hit-21-3s-034558138--nba.html)
Mavs beat Bucks 106-93 without Nowitzki, Carlisle (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/mavs-beat-bucks-106-93-041822059--nba.html)
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(NBA) Celtics' Rondo cleared for practice, January return possible
Boston Celtics All-Star point guard Rajon Rondo has been cleared for full practice and could return to action next month, the team learned on Saturday.
Rondo, sidelined since he hyperextended his right knee in a game against the Atlanta Hawks on Jan. 25, has been recovering from surgery to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament.
Continue reading here. (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nba-celtics-39-rondo-cleared-practice-january-return-223734216--nba.html)
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(SEA Games) Sinag Pilipinas completes sweep to formally claim gold in SEA Games
SINAG Pilipinas formally captured the gold in the 2013 Southeast Asian Games in Myanmar with an 84-56 win over Malaysia on Sunday to complete a sweep of the tournament at the Zayar Thiri Stadium in Nay Pyi Taw.
Continue reading here. (http://www.spin.ph/sports/multi-sport-events/news/sinag-pilipinas-gold-sea-games-basketball-sweep)
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(SEA Games) Long jumper Dagmil reclaims regional supremacy with SEA Games gold
HENRY Dagmil reclaimed his supremacy in the region by copping the men’s long jump of the 2013 Southeast Asian Games on Sunday in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar.
Dagmil ended a six-year wait as he won the gold with a leap of 7.80 meters to beat defending titlist Supanara Sukhasvasti Na Ayudhaya of Thailand, 7.71 meters. Van Lam Pham of Vietnam wound up in third place with a jump of 7.53 meters.
Continue reading here. (http://www.spin.ph/sports/multi-sport-events/news/henry-dagmil-sea-games-long-jump-gold-myanmar)
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(SEA Games) Perlas Pilipinas defeats Indonesia to keep medal hopes alive
PERLAS Pilipinas kept its medal hopes alive with a 55-45 victory over Indonesia on Sunday in the women’s basketball competitions of the 2013 Southeast Asian Games in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar.
Continue reading here. (http://www.spin.ph/sports/multi-sport-events/news/perlas-pilipinas-defeats-indonesia-to-keep-medal-hopes-alive)
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(Chess) World's youngest Fide Master banners PH campaign in World Youth Chess
ALEKHINE Nouri, seven, and veteran Shania Mae Mendoza will spearhead the country’s campaign in the 2013 World Youth Chess Championships slated on December 17 to 29 at the UAE University in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates.
Nouri, the world’s youngest Fide Master, and Mendoza, a Woman Fide Master, will be joined in the team by veteran campaigners Woman Fide Master Marie Antoinette and Jerlyn Mae San Diego, and Michael Concio Jr.
A Grade 1 pupil of FEU-Fern College in Quezon City, Nouri is fresh from topping the Under-8 category of the just-concluded 5th Penang Heritage City International Chess Open at the Red Rock Hotel in Penang, Malaysia.
The organizing committee also invited International Master Jan Emmanuel Garcia, Woman International Master candidate Janelle Mae Frayna, Fide Master Paulo Bersamina, Candidate Master Daryl Unix Samantila, Woman Fide Master Allaney Jia Doroy, Mary Tan Joy and Yecla Precious Day.
From SPIN.ph (http://www.spin.ph/sports/chess/news/worlds-youngest-fide-master-banners-ph-campaign-in-world-youth-chess)
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NBA Results December 16, 2013
Durant has 28 and Thunder hold off Magic 101-98 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/durant-28-thunder-hold-off-024213233--nba.html)
Lillard's shot lifts Blazers over Pistons in OT (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/lillard-39-shot-lifts-blazers-020356234--nba.html)
Gay scores 26 to lead Kings past Rockets 106-91 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/gay-scores-26-lead-kings-014216394--nba.html)
Love has 30 to lift 'Wolves past Grizzlies 101-93 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/love-30-lift-39-wolves-013803261--nba.html)
Hickson leads Nuggets past Pelicans 102-93 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nuggets-beat-pelicans-102-93-033500845--nba.html)
Suns win 5th straight, top Warriors 106-102 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/suns-win-5th-straight-top-034954217--nba.html)
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(SEA Games) Cordova starts Team PH's day on right foot with gold medal in rowing
NESTOR Cordova started the day right for Team Philippines in the Southeast Asian Games when he bagged the gold in the men’s single sculls of rowing on Monday morning.
Cordova barely beat Ayung Komin of the host country for the top honors, clocking 7:49.39 to the Burmese’s 7:49.68.
Continue reading here. (http://www.spin.ph/sports/multi-sport-events/news/cordova-starts-team-phs-day-on-right-foot-with-gold-medal-in-rowing)
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(SEA Games) Perlas Pilipinas clinches silver medal with rout of Myanmar
PERLAS Pilipinas bagged the silver medal in the 27th Southeast Asian Games with a 80-31 victory over host Myanmar on Monday at the close of the women’s basketball tournament at the Zayar Thiri Stadium in Nay Pyi Taw.
The Philippine women’s basketball team took the silver medal after a 3-1 win-loss slate behind Thailand, which successfully defended the gold by winning all four of its matches.
The basketball teams were aiming for a double gold in the competitions but the women’s squad only managed to duplicate its finish two years ago in Jakarta.
The Philippines’ lone defeat came against Thailand via a 36-75 thrashing.
Earlier, the Sinag Pilipinas men’s basketball team captured the gold medal after winning all five games in the round-robin tournament.
From SPIN.ph (http://www.spin.ph/sports/multi-sport-events/news/perlas-pilipinas-sea-games-silver-medal-womens-basketball-myanmar)
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(SEA Games) Team PH remains in seventh despite golds in rowing and men's basketball
DESPITE two gold medals provided by rowing and men’s basketball, the Philippines remained stuck in seventh place in the overall standings of the of the 27th Southeast Asian Games.
Sinag Pilipinas formally received its gold medal during the formal awarding ceremony of the men’s basketball competition, even as Nestor Cordova topped the men’s single sculls in rowing to give the country a total of 12 gold medals after Monday’s competitions.
Continue reading here. (http://www.spin.ph/sports/multi-sport-events/news/team-ph-remains-in-seventh-despite-golds-in-rowing-and-mens-basketball-)
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NBA Results December 17, 2013
Clippers beat Spurs 115-92 behind Griffin and Paul (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/clippers-beat-spurs-115-92-061047848--nba.html)
Pistons hand Pacers first home defeat, 101-96 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/pistons-hand-pacers-first-home-025755937--nba.html)
Korver's 3s help Hawks top Lakers 114-100 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/korver-39-3s-help-hawks-030016891--nba.html)
Sullinger helps Celtics beat Timberwolves 101-97 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/sullinger-helps-celtics-beat-timberwolves-030126104--nba.html)
LeBron scores 30, Heat roll past Jazz 117-94 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/lebron-scores-30-heat-roll-025419487--nba.html)
Johnson makes 10 3-pointers, Nets top 76ers 130-94 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/johnson-makes-10-3-pointers-030709399--nba.html)
Beal's layup lifts Wizards past Knicks 102-101 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/beal-39-layup-lifts-wizards-033517957--nba.html)
Afflalo scores 23 as Magic beat Bulls 83-82 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/afflalo-scores-23-magic-beat-033832286--nba.html)
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(SEA Games) Hurdler Cray, archers deliver golds as Team Philippines digs in for final stand
NAY PYI TAW – A first-timer who wants to prove he belongs and a tested veteran whose winning ways rubbed off on his teammates were the stars of the embattled Team Philippines on Tuesday in the 27th Southeast Asian Games here.
Hurdler Eric Shawn Cray and the archery team led by Earl Benjamin Yap came up with the gold medals as the Filipinos try to make one final push in the hopes of averting another embarrassing finish in the biennial meet.
Continue reading here. (http://www.spin.ph/sports/multi-sport-events/news/hurdler-cray-archers-deliver-golds-as-team-philippines-digs-in-for-final-stand)
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(Boxing) Vitali Klitschko vacates heavyweight title
Vitali Klitschko, who has not defended his WBC heavyweight title in 15 months and is involved in the political unrest in his native Ukraine, vacated his title Monday.
As a result, the WBC named him the organization's "champion emeritus." If Klitschko, 42, decides to fight again, he will have the opportunity to fight for the title.
Continue reading here. (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/vitali-klitschko-vacates-heavyweight-title-214903584--spt.html)
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(Football) Bayern cruises into Club World Cup final
AGADIR, Morocco (AP) -- Bayern Munich closed in on its fifth trophy of 2013 by defeating Asian champion Guangzhou Evergrande 3-0 Tuesday to reach the Club World Cup final.
Continue reading here. (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/bayern-cruises-club-world-cup-215012946--sow.html)
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NBA Results December 18, 2013
Warriors whip Pelicans 104-93 in Iguodala's return (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/warriors-whip-pelicans-104-93-060326131--nba.html)
Lillard's 3 lifts Blazers to 119-116 win at Cavs (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/lillard-39-3-lifts-blazers-024019626--nba.html)
Walker leads Bobcats past Kings 95-87 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/walker-leads-bobcats-past-kings-025929428--nba.html)
Bryant scores 21 as Lakers beat Grizzlies 96-92 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/bryant-scores-21-lakers-beat-032611987--nba.html)
Durant, Oklahoma City beat Denver 105-93 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/durant-oklahoma-city-beat-denver-043838699--nba.html)
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(SEA Games) Double gold in golf for Philippines as Superal, women's team win SEA Games in style
PRINCESS Superal led the Philippines to a sweep of the women’s golf tournament on Wednesday in the 2013 Southeast Asian Games in Myanmar.
Superal shot an even-par 72 in the third round to cop the individual gold with a three-round total of 210, six strokes ahead of silver medalist Yin May Myo of Myanmar at the Royal Myanmar Golf in Nay Pyi Taw.
Tatiana Jaqueline Wijaya of Indonesia finished with the bronze after a 217.
Superal combined with Clare Amelia Legaspi and Katrina Pelen-Briones to capture the team event beating Myanmar for the gold.
Superal sizzled with a 66 in the second round on her way to the gold medal in both the individual and team events.
From SPIN.ph (http://www.spin.ph/sports/multi-sport-events/news/double-gold-golf-philippines-princess-superal-womens-golf-team)
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(SEA Games) Men's poomsae team cops gold as women's squad settles for bronze
NAY PYI TAW – One team is on the rise while another is seemingly on the fade.
Such is the overall story of the Philippine men's and women's poomsae squads after coming up with contrasting results in their respective events Wednesday at the Wunna Theikdi Indoor Stadium.
Continue reading here. (http://www.spin.ph/sports/multi-sport-events/news/mens-poomsae-team-cops-gold-as-womens-squad-settles-for-bronze)
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(SEA Games) Ulboc topples compatriot Herrera as new SEA Games steeplechase king
NAY PYI TAW -- There's a new king of steeplechase in the Southeast Asian Games, and he remains to be a Filipino.
Christopher Ulboc Jr. knocked the crown off the head of reigning champion and compatriot Rene Herrera when he won the gold medal in the men's 3000m steeplechase of the biennial meet’s 27th edition Wednesday at the Wunna Theikdi Sports Complex here.
Continue reading here. (http://www.spin.ph/sports/multi-sport-events/news/ulboc-topples-compatriot-herrera-as-new-sea-games-steeplechase-king)
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NBA Results December 19, 2013
Wall scores 21, Wizards beat Nets 113-107 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/wall-scores-21-wizards-beat-031605576--nba.html)
Clippers beat Pelicans 108-95 for 3rd win in a row (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/clippers-beat-pelicans-108-95-060741244--nba.html)
Ginobili, Spurs snap Suns' 5-game winning streak (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/ginobili-spurs-snap-suns-39-044239257--nba.html)
Howard leads Rockets over Bulls 109-94 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/howard-leads-rockets-over-bulls-052603381--nba.html)
Jennings carries Pistons past Celtics 107-106 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/jennings-carries-pistons-past-celtics-031359527--nba.html)
Knicks outlast Bucks 107-101 in double OT (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/knicks-outlast-bucks-107-101-042637658--nba.html)
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(SEA Games) London Olympian Daniel Caluag tows brother Christopher to 1-2 finish in SEA Games BMX race
LONDON Olympian Daniel Caluag ruled the men’s BMX finals, beating his brother Christopher for the gold in the 2013 Southeast Asian Games on Thursday at the Mount Pleasant cycling field in Nay Pyi Taw.
The 24-year-old Caluag became the country’s 22nd gold medalist in the Games as he covered the 350-meter track in 31.994 seconds to win the race against his older brother Christopher Caluag, who submitted a time of 32.555.
Continue reading here. (http://www.spin.ph/sports/multi-sport-events/news/london-olympian-daniel-caluag-tows-brother-christopher-to-1-2-finish-in-sea-games-bmx-race)
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(SEA Games) Filipina jin Jade Zafra overpowers Thai champion to clinch SEA Games gold
JADE Zafra annexed the Philippines’ 21st gold medal in the 2013 Southeast Asian Games in women’s taekwondo at the Zayar Thiri Stadim in Nay Pyi Taw.
The 23-year-old Zafra dislodged reigning titlist Thailand's Worawong Pongpanit, 7-1, in the finals of the women’s -57 kg division to clinch the country’s first gold medal on Thursday.
The UST journalism graduate and former sportswriter earlier beat Bunna Cheang of Cambodia, 15-1, and defeated Vietnam’s Thi Thanh Lam via head kick in sudden death after they tied at 9-9 at end of three rounds.
UAAP Most Valuable Player Christian Dela Cruz bagged the silver medal in the men’s -80 kg, bowing to Myanmar’s Linn Win Htun, 6-9, in finals.
Cruz defeated Vietnam’s Nguyen Van Son, 11-8, in quarterfinals and got past Laos’ Sawatvilay Phimmasone, 8-0, in the last four.
Gherson Bautista settled for the bronze in the men’s -68 kg, defeating Indonesia’s Yunaidalfred Blegur, 18-10, but losing to eventual gold winner Phouthasone Thammayong of Laos, 7-4, in the semis.
From SPIN.ph (http://www.spin.ph/sports/multi-sport-events/news/jade-zafra-beats-thai-champion-sea-games-gold-taekwondo)
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(NBA) Lakers lose Kobe Bryant again
Kobe Bryant is expected to miss six weeks with a fracture of the lateral tibial plateau in his left knee, the Los Angeles Lakers announced Thursday.
Bryant suffered the injury Tuesday night during the visiting Lakers' 96-92 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies. The Lakers said Thursday that an MRI showed the fracture.
Continue reading here. (http://espn.go.com/los-angeles/nba/story/_/id/10167684/kobe-bryant-los-angeles-lakers-likely-six-weeks-injured-knee)
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NBA Results December 20, 2013
Durant leads streaking Thunder past Bulls 107-95 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/durant-leads-streaking-thunder-past-035805034--nba.html)
Short-handed Spurs outlast Warriors, 104-102 (http://scores.espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=400489255)
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(SEA Games) Pinoy jins' kicks fall short after settling for a pair of bronze
AY PYI TAW – The vaunted taekwondo squad failed to come up with the desired finishing kick Friday as Pauline Louise Lopez and Paul Romero could only cop a bronze medal each in their respective events in the 27th Southeast Asian Games.
Lopez lost to Thanh Thao Nguyen of Vietnam, 0-4, in the women's under 53kg category, while Romero surrendered a 4-6 decision to Ryan Chong Wu Lunn of Malaysia in the men's under 63kg semifinals Friday at the Wunna Theikdi Stadium here.
Continue reading here. (http://www.spin.ph/sports/multi-sport-events/news/ph-jins-fall-short-settle-for-a-pair-of-bronze-v02)
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(SEA Games) Grieving Ranola ends SEA Games campaign without a gold after semis loss
THE gold medal quest of a grieving Iris Ranola ended Friday after she lost in the semifinals of the women’s 10-ball competitions of the 27th Southeast Asian Games in Myanmar.
Ranola bowed to Angeline Magdalena of Indonesia, 2-7, as she closed her campaign in the biennial meet without a gold medal.
Continue reading here. (http://www.spin.ph/sports/multi-sport-events/news/grieving-ranola-ends-sea-games-campaign-without-a-gold-after-semis-loss)
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(SEA Games) Double gold Bagsit spearheads PH relay team to smashing finish
ARCHAND Christian Bagsit won a second gold medal in the 27th Southeast Asian Games in Myanmar after spearheading the PH 4x400m relay team to a smashing finish Thursday night.
Bagsit joined forces with Isidro Del Prado Jr., Edgardo Alejan, and Julius Nierras to clock three minutes, 9.32 seconds and beat Thailand (3:09.81) for the gold at the Wunna Theikdi Sports Complex.
Malaysia settled for the bronze medal (3:15.06).
Bagsit earlier won the gold in the 400m run.
"I knew that when I got into the straight, victory was already within reach," said Bagsit.
The athletics team has already won six gold medals in this year's edition of the biennial meet.
From SPIN.ph (http://www.spin.ph/sports/multi-sport-events/news/double-gold-bagsit-spearheads-ph-relay-team-to-a-smashing-finish)
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(SEA Games) Amit, judokas spark Team PH last-ditch bid for sixth place
NAY PYI TAW – A world champion who would not be struck by lightning twice and a pair of judokas provided the lift Team Philippines needed Friday in its last-ditch bid to overtake an immovable rival in the 27th Southeast Asian Games here.
Rubilen Amit exacted sweet revenge on 9-ball finals tormentor Angeline Magdalena of Indonesia with an emphatic 7-2 victory to take the 10-ball gold and add on to the steamrolling victories fashioned by veteran Gilbert Ramirez and Kiyomi Watanabe from the mat.
Continue reading here. (http://www.spin.ph/sports/multi-sport-events/news/amit-judokas-spark-team-ph-last-ditch-bid-for-sixth-place-v02)
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NBA Results December 21, 2013
Bobcats storm past Pistons in 4th, win 116-106 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/bobcats-storm-past-pistons-4th-025947460--nba.html)
Lakers outlast Timberwolves 104-91 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/lakers-outlast-timberwolves-104-91-061440226--nba.html)
DeRozan, Raptors get OT win over Mavs, Calderon (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/derozan-raptors-ot-win-over-041721208--nba.html)
Suns rally for 103-99 win over Nuggets (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/suns-rally-103-99-win-045028689--nba.html)
Irving scores 39, Cavs beat Bucks 114-111 in OT (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/irving-scores-39-cavs-beat-032725681--nba.html)
Turner hits OT winner, 76ers tops Nets 121-120 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/turner-hits-ot-winner-76ers-025948085--nba.html)
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(SEA Games) Victories in taekwondo, muay can't save Team PH from falling to worst SEAG finish ever
NAY PYI TAW –Team Philippines tried valiantly, but still fell short in realizing its two modest goals in the 27th Southeast Asian Games.
Heavyweights Kirstie Elaine Alora and Kristopher Robert Uy came up with the gold medals in taekwondo and so did Preciosa Ocaya in muay Saturday. But their efforts were not enough to enable the Filipinos to achiever their twin targets of retaining sixth place overall and hitting the 30-gold plateau.
Continue reading here. (http://www.spin.ph/sports/multi-sport-events/news/victories-in-judo-muay-cant-save-team-ph-from-falling-to-worst-seag-finish-ever)
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NBA Results December 22, 2013
Lillard has 29 and Blazers edge Pelicans 110-107 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/lillard-29-blazers-edge-pelicans-054240421--nba.html)
Warriors start slow, rout depleted Lakers 102-83 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/warriors-start-slow-rout-depleted-060949005--nba.html)
Clippers lead all the way to beat Nuggets 112-91 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/clippers-lead-way-beat-nuggets-060834567--nba.html)
Middleton leads Bucks past 76ers 116-106 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/middleton-leads-bucks-past-76ers-041650600--nba.html)
Suns bury Dallas with 15 3-pointers in 123-108 win (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/suns-bury-dallas-15-3-043257045--nba.html)
Burke's 20 points lift Jazz past Bobcats 88-85 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/burke-39-20-points-lift-025957959--nba.html)
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(SEA Games) Sepak takraw bags bronze to deliver final medal for Philippines in SEA Games
THE Philippine sepak takraw squad finished with a bronze medal on Sunday, officially ending the country’s participation in the 27th Southeast Asian Games in Myanmar.
The trio of Emmanuel Escote, Jason Huerte, and Rheyjey Ortouste bagged the bronze in the doubles regu event in sepak takraw.
With the result, the Philippines finished the 27th SEA Games with an output of 29 golds, 33 silvers, and 38 bronze medals for seventh place overall, the worst finish since the country participated in 1977.
From SPIN.ph (http://www.spin.ph/sports/multi-sport-events/news/sepak-takraw-bags-bronze-to-deliver-final-medal-for-philippines-in-sea-games)
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(SEA Games) Team PH slips to worst finish ever as SEA Games formally comes to a close
NAY PYI TAW – The Philippines formally closed its campaign in the 27th Southeast Asian Games at seventh place, its worst finish since it started competing in 1977.
With only 29 gold, 34 silver and 37 bronze medals to show, the Philippines bowed to powerhouse Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and even Myanmar at the conclusion of the 11-day tourney Sunday in this sprawling Burmese capital.
Continue reading here. (http://www.spin.ph/sports/multi-sport-events/news/victories-in-judo-muay-cant-save-team-ph-from-falling-to-worst-seag-finish-ever)
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NBA Results December 23, 2013
Pacers run away from Celtics with 106-79 rout (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/pacers-run-away-celtics-106-013418190--nba.html)
Clippers beat Wolves 120-116 in OT (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/clippers-beat-wolves-120-116-054645631--nba.html)
Raptors hand Thunder first home loss of season (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/raptors-hand-thunder-first-home-030404910--nba.html)
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(SEA Games) SEA Games medalists get early Christmas present as PSC releases P7.69 million in incentives
CHRISTMAS came two days earlier for all Filipino medalists in the just concluded 27th Southeast Asian Games after the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) formally gave them the corresponding incentives on Monday.
Finally getting clearance from the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (Pagcor), the government sports agency released the total amount of P7.695 million worth of incentives equivalent to the 29 gold, 34 silver, and 38 bronze medals won by the 210-strong Team Philippines in the biennial meet held in Myanmar.
As per Republic Act 9064 otherwise known as the Incentives Act, gold medalists will receive P100,000, silver medalists P50,000, and bronze medalists P10,000.
Continue reading here. (http://www.spin.ph/sports/psc-poc/news/sea-games-medalists-get-early-christmas-present-as-psc-releases-p7.69-million-in-incentives)
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NBA Results December 24, 2013
Randolph, Bayless help Grizzles top Jazz (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/randolph-bayless-help-grizzles-top-033025246--nba.html)
Tyreke Evans stars in return to Sacramento (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/tyreke-evans-stars-return-sacramento-055255893--nba.html)
Lee's double-double leads Warriors past Nuggets (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/lee-39-double-double-leads-043715619--nba.html)
Nowitzki leads Mavs over Rockets 111-104 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nowitzki-leads-mavs-over-rockets-033702425--nba.html)
Heat rally past Hawks, 121-119 in OT (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/heat-rally-past-hawks-121-033549665--nba.html)
Bobcats escape with 111-110 win over Bucks in OT (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/bobcats-escape-111-110-win-030321483--nba.html)
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(NBA) No games today December 25, 2013 (24th in the US)
Games Tomorrow
Bulls-Nets Preview (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/bulls-nets-preview-201855371--nba.html)
Thunder-Knicks Preview (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/thunder-knicks-preview-211125857--nba.html)
Heat-Lakers Preview (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/heat-lakers-preview-030947195--nba.html)
Rockets-Spurs Preview (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/rockets-spurs-preview-231210613--nba.html)
Clippers-Warriors Preview (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/clippers-warriors-preview-195652049--nba.html)
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(WWE) Batista to Return to WWE Programming in January
The Animal is back. Almost.
News was leaked over the weekend that Batista was going to make his highly anticipated return to the WWE, but on Monday night, the company made it official with a set date and a special promo during Raw.
Continue reading here. (http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1900192-batista-to-return-to-wwe-programming-in-january)
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NBA Results December 26, 2013
Bulls use big third quarter to rout Nets 95-78 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/bulls-big-third-quarter-rout-192957622--nba.html)
Warriors beat Clippers on testy Christmas night (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/warriors-beat-clippers-testy-christmas-063541473--nba.html)
Harden helps Rockets knock off Spurs 111-98 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/harden-helps-rockets-knock-off-034242924--nba.html)
Heat beats Lakers 101-95 for 6th straight victory (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/heat-beats-lakers-101-95-005231734--nba.html)
Durant, Thunder roll over Anthony-less Knicks (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/durant-thunder-roll-over-anthony-220939091--nba.html)
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NBA Results December 27, 2013
Green, Duncan lead Spurs past Mavericks 116-109 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/green-duncan-lead-spurs-past-042842136--nba.html)
Teague's clutch shot give Hawks 127-125 win in 2OT (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/teague-39-clutch-shot-hawks-033042012--nba.html)
Harden leads Rockets past Grizzlies 100-92 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/harden-leads-rockets-past-grizzlies-040422117--nba.html)
Blazers beat Clippers 116-112 in OT win (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/blazers-beat-clippers-116-112-070531820--nba.html)
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(UFC-MMA) Anderson Silva: “The Last Fight is in the Past… Everything is Going to be Different Now”
On July 6, the crowd inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas sat stunned as Chris Weidman dethroned the greatest champion in UFC history, Anderson Silva, by knockout in the second round of the UFC 162 main event.
Continue reading here. (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/anderson-silva-last-fight-past-170951218--mma.html)
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(NBA) LeBron James wins AP Male Athlete of the Year
MIAMI (AP) -- The only thing that keeps LeBron James up worrying at night is basketball, which simultaneously makes perfect sense and no sense.
On one hand, he's the game's best player.
On the other, he's rarely impressed with himself.
Even after a year like 2013 - when a spectacular wedding, a second NBA championship and a fourth MVP award were among the many highlights enjoyed by the Miami Heat star - he still is, as he puts it, striving for greatness. Or, technically, more greatness, since his enormous list of accomplishments just keeps growing.
Continue reading here. (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/lebron-james-wins-ap-male-162735651--nba.html)
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(Tennis) Serena Williams wins 3rd AP Athlete of Year award
Serena Williams likes to make one thing clear: She is never satisfied, no matter how many matches and tournaments she wins.
Driven as ever, Williams won plenty this year. She went 78-4 with 11 titles, including at the French Open and U.S. Open, raising her Grand Slam championship total to 17. She compiled a 34-match winning streak. She earned more than $12 million in prize money, a record for women's tennis. In February, she became the oldest No. 1 in WTA rankings history and never left that perch.
Continue reading here. (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/serena-williams-wins-3rd-ap-163440857--spt.html)
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(UFC-MMA) Chris Weidman ready to prove his win over Anderson Silva was no fluke
LAS VEGAS – Six months has changed little for Chris Weidman. He'll walk to the cage last and be introduced last Saturday at UFC 168 at the MGM Grand Garden, but otherwise, not much is different from every other fight he's ever had.
Weidman holds the UFC's middleweight belt, courtesy of a dramatic knockout victory of long-time champion Anderson Silva at UFC 162 in July. The public perception, though, is that Silva lost that bout, not so much that Weidman won it.
Continue reading here. (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/chris-weidman-ready-to-prove-his-win-over-anderson-silva-was-no-fluke-204601153.html)
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(NBA) Thunder's Westbrook out until after All-Star break
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook had arthroscopic knee surgery Friday and will be sidelined until after the All-Star break.
Continue reading here. (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/thunder-39-westbrook-until-star-210901913--nba.html)
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(NFL)
* Peyton Manning named to 13th Pro Bowl, while Chiefs and 49ers lead NFL with each team having eight players selected.
(NBA)
* LeBron James passes both Larry Bird & Gary Payton on NBA scoring list, moving into 29th place all-time (21,819 points).
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NBA Results December 28, 2013
Durant scores 34, Thunder beat Bobcats 89-85 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/durant-scores-34-thunder-beat-024244855--nba.html)
Kings rally past short-handed Heat 108-103 in OT (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/kings-rally-past-short-handed-060601290--nba.html)
Favors' dunk lifts Jazz to 105-103 win over Lakers (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/favors-39-dunk-lifts-jazz-045021418--nba.html)
Curry leads Warriors past Suns 115-86 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/curry-leads-warriors-past-suns-060717155--nba.html)
Nets snap 4-game skid with 104-93 win over Bucks (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nets-snap-4-game-skid-033357922--nba.html)
Raptors beat Knicks in opener of home-and-home (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/raptors-beat-knicks-opener-home-030917823--nba.html)
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(NBA) Cavaliers suspend center Andrew Bynum
CLEVELAND (AP) -- The Andrew Bynum experiment appears over for the Cavaliers.
The team indefinitely suspended the enigmatic center Saturday for ''conduct detrimental to the team'' and banned him from all team activities.
Continue reading here. (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/cavaliers-suspend-center-andrew-bynum-171357739--nba.html)
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NBA Results December 29, 2013
Love and 3s help Timberwolves rout Bucks 117-95 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/love-3s-help-timberwolves-rout-035914837--nba.html)
Bosh carries Heat, minus James, past Blazers (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/bosh-37-heat-beat-blazers-054200528--nba.html)
Blake Griffin scores 40, Clippers beat Jazz 98-90 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/blake-griffin-scores-40-clippers-062509810--ncaab.html)
Millsap, Williams help Hawks rally past Bobcats (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/millsap-williams-help-hawks-rally-033259006--nba.html)
Plumlee's career-high 22 lead Suns past 76ers (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/plumlee-39-career-high-22-043921162--nba.html)
Rockets rally to beat Pelicans 107-98 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/rockets-rally-beat-pelicans-107-035121834--nba.html)
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(UFC-MMA) End of an era: Anderson Silva's career likely finished after Chris Weidman's 'Destruction'
LAS VEGAS – During his seven-year UFC career, Anderson Silva did things in the cage that few men could do, or would dare try. On Saturday, Silva once again did something rarely seen, though this time, it was a gruesome injury he suffered that likely will end his masterful career.
Silva broke his left leg while throwing a kick at middleweight champion Chris Weidman early in the second round of their rematch Saturday in the main event of UFC 168 at the sold-out MGM Grand Garden.
Continue reading here. (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/end-of-an-era--anderson-silva-s-career-likely-ended-by--the-destruction-080313979-mma.html)
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(UFC-MMA) UFC 168: Ronda Rousey submits Miesha Tate in third, turns heel with handshake snub
LAS VEGAS – UFC women's bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey lived up to her billing on Saturday, finishing Miesha Tate with her patented arm bar, but in the process became perhaps the most disliked fighter in the UFC.
Rousey went past the first round for the first time in eight pro fights, but she pummeled Tate throughout before getting the arm bar submission at 58 seconds of the third round in the co-main event of UFC 168 at the MGM Grand Garden.
Continue reading here. (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/ufc-168--ronda-rousey-submits-miesha-tate-in-third-round--refuses-to-shake-hands-afterward-050915415-mma.html)
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(UFC-MMA) Travis Browne moves into title contention with a KO win over Josh Barnett at UFC 168
Travis Browne officially has a signature move. For the second time in three fights, Browne has scored a knock out with elbows to the temple of an opponent as they tried to take him down.
From the start of their heavyweight bout, Browne gave Barnett problems with his quicknesses and athleticism. The former UFC champ Barnett soon began scrambling, looking for a takedown.
On his way in for a shot, Barnett ate a knee to the face from Browne. From there, Barnett held on to Browne's legs, perhaps stunned or simply still trying in vain for the takedown, and then the Hawaiian began to rain down nasty elbows to the temple of "The Baby-Faced Assassin," knocking him unconscious.
The win is Browne's third straight KO win and will likely propel him to a title contender's match against Fabricio Werdum as heavyweight champ Cain Velasquez sits out with his shoulder injury. Barnett's loss is his first in the UFC since 2001.
From Y! Sports (http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/travis-browne-moves-title-contention-ko-win-over-042808774--mma.html)
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NBA Results December 30, 2013
Thunder rout tired Rockets 117-86 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/thunder-rout-tired-rockets-117-022809011--nba.html"")
Sixers snap 13-game road skid, beat Lakers 111-104 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/sixers-snap-13-game-road-050709339--nba.html)
Big 3 powers Spurs past Kings, 112-104 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/big-3-powers-spurs-past-023539272--nba.html)
Curry's 29 lead Warriors over Cavs in OT (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/curry-39-29-lead-warriors-015441848--nba.html)
Magic beat Hawks for consecutive victories (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/magic-beat-hawks-consecutive-victories-014922941--nba.html)
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(Formula One) Formula One icon Michael Schumacher in critical condition after ski accident
PARIS — Seven-time Formula One champion Michael Schumacher was in critical condition after undergoing brain surgery following a skiing accident in the French Alps on Sunday, doctors said.
The Grenoble University Hospital Center said the retired racing driver arrived at the clinic in a coma and underwent immediate surgery for a serious head trauma.
Continue reading here. (http://www.spin.ph/sports/multi-sport-events/news/formula-one-icon-michael-schumacher-in-critical-condition-after-ski-accident-v02)
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(UFC-MMA) Anderson Silva remains in hospital after successful surgery on broken leg
LAS VEGAS – Anderson Silva remains in a Las Vegas hospital following successful surgery to repair a broken leg he suffered trying to regain the UFC’s middleweight title.
Silva (33-6 MMA, 16-2 UFC) on Saturday threw a kick that was checked by champion Chris Weidman (11-0 MMA, 7-0 UFC), and in the process Silva’s left leg was badly broken. The fight was the main event of UFC 168 at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
Continue reading here. (http://mmajunkie.com/2013/12/anderson-silva-remains-in-hospital-after-successful-surgery-on-broken-leg/)
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NBA Results December 31, 2013
Butler scores 26 as Bulls beat Grizzlies 95-91 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/butler-scores-26-bulls-beat-035735699--nba.html)
James returns to lead Heat past Nuggets 97-94 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/james-returns-lead-heat-past-050453191--nba.html)
Burke sends Jazz to 83-80 win over Bobcats (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/burke-sends-jazz-83-80-043926504--nba.html)
Suns blitz Clippers 107-88 with Dragic's 26 points (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/suns-blitz-clippers-107-88-061056395--nba.html)
Evans, Holiday lead Pelicans past Blazers 110-108 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/evans-holiday-lead-pelicans-past-035001094--nba.html)
Mavericks hold on to beat Timberwovles 100-98 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/mavericks-hold-beat-timberwovles-100-034228154--nba.html)
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NBA Results January 1, 2014
Warriors beat Magic 94-81 for 6th straight win (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/warriors-beat-magic-94-81-003601727--nba.html)
Bucks send Lakers to 6th straight loss (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/bucks-send-lakers-6th-straight-055329489--nba.html)
Aldridge leads Trail Blazers over Thunder (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/aldridge-leads-trail-blazers-over-034006728--nba.html)
Valanciunas leads Raptors over Bulls 85-79 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/valanciunas-leads-raptors-over-bulls-033655293--nba.html)
Gay, Cousins lead Kings past Rockets, 110-106 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/gay-cousins-lead-kings-past-024814252--nba.html)
Parker leads Spurs to rout of Nets (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/parker-leads-spurs-rout-nets-024154518--nba.html)
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(UFC-MMA) Anderson Silva looking towards return to training
On a recent media conference call, the orthopedic surgeon who performed surgery on Anderson Silva's injured leg on Sunday said that the former UFC champion had a return to training on his mind before even undergoing surgery.
"He has spontaneously mentioned me in the pre-op area, his question was, ‘When can I train?'," the surgeon Steven Sanders said.
"And he has asked me every time, when I see him on my rounds, he asks: ‘Will I be able to train? When can I train?' And I have always indicated to him that he should be able train."
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NBA Results January 2, 2014
Ellis leads Mavericks over Wizards, 87-78 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/ellis-leads-mavericks-over-wizards-013608442--nba.html)
Sixers roll past Denver, 114-102 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/sixers-roll-past-denver-114-043729867--nba.html)
Balanced Wolves roll Pelicans, 124-112 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/balanced-wolves-roll-pelicans-124-032451012--nba.html)
Griffin, Dudley lead Clippers over Bobcats, 112-85 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/griffin-dudley-lead-clippers-over-045936266--nba.html)
DeRozan scores 26 as Raptors beat Pacers 95-82 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/derozan-scores-26-raptors-beat-024139919--nba.html)
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NBA Results January 3, 2014
Curry's 36 leads Warriors past Heat, 123-114 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/curry-39-36-leads-warriors-030751126--nba.html)
Sixers beat Kings 113-104 for 3rd straight victory (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/sixers-beat-kings-113-104-055337366--nba.html)
Anthony returns, Knicks surprise Spurs 105-101 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/anthony-returns-knicks-surprise-spurs-042734890--nba.html)
Hayward, Favors lead Jazz over Bucks 96-87 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/hayward-favors-lead-jazz-over-043044078--nba.html)
Bayless spurs Grizzlies to 99-91 win over Suns (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/bayless-spurs-grizzlies-99-91-044437266--nba.html)
Johnson's jumper lifts Nets over Thunder, 95-93 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/johnson-39-jumper-lifts-nets-034703032--nba.html)
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(Formula One) Schumacher stable but brain injury still critical
GRENOBLE, France (AP) — Formula One great Michael Schumacher's condition was stable but still critical overnight as he remained unconscious following a brain injury suffered in a skiing accident, his manager said Wednesday.
Sabine Kehm told reporters that his condition has not changed since doctors said he showed small signs of improvement on Tuesday, following his second operation.
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(Tennis) Perfect serve sets up Williams-Sharapova semi
Brisbane (Australia) (AFP) - Serena Williams Thursday served a perfect first set on her way to setting up a blockbuster semi-final against bitter rival Maria Sharapova at the Brisbane International.
The top-seeded Williams did not lose a point on serve during the opening set during her comprehensive 6-3, 6-3 win over Slovakia's Dominika Cibulkova.
In stark contrast to Williams, Sharapova was forced to recover from an error-strewn start before eventually downing 2012 champion Kaia Kanepi in three sets 4-6, 6-3, 6-2.
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NBA Results January 4, 2013
Davis, Evans carry Pelicans past Celtics 95-92 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/davis-evans-carry-pelicans-past-032547512--nba.html)
Gasol, Marshall lead Lakers over Jazz 110-99 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/gasol-marshall-lead-lakers-over-060652283--nba.html)
Nuggets snap skid with 111-108 win over Grizzlies (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nuggets-snap-skid-111-108-045140823--nba.html)
Rockets get 102-100 win over Knicks (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/rockets-102-100-win-over-034158640--nba.html)
Clippers rally past Mavs 119-112 after Paul hurt (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/clippers-rally-past-mavs-119-041754296--nba.html)
Iguodala's buzzer-beating 3 beats Hawks (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/iguodala-39-buzzer-beating-3-032441264--nba.html)
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(Tennis) Williams turns back Azarenka to win Brisbane International
BRISBANE, Australia — This was one time Serena Williams didn't mind being pushed into the deep end, to use her own description.
The top-ranked Williams carried her winning momentum into 2014, beating No. 2-ranked Victoria Azarenka 6-4, 7-5 Saturday to defend her title at the Brisbane International and set the tone for the Australian Open.
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(Tennis) Nadal starts season in style, downs Monfils in Qatar Open title match
DOHA, Qatar — Rafael Nadal opened his 2014 campaign by winning his first title of the year in defeating Gael Monfils, 6-1, 6-7 (5), 6-2, in the Qatar Open on Saturday.
Nadal showed why he's the top player in the world all week long. Although he wasn't in top form in this first event of the season, he battled to win his 61st career title, one shy of Guillermo Vilas' total, seventh on the all-time Open era list.
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NBA Results January 5, 2014
Heat rally, down Magic 110-94 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/heat-rally-down-magic-110-023902072--nba.html)
Nets win 89-82 as Cavs struggle without Irving (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nets-win-89-82-cavs-031021343--nba.html)
Dunleavy leads Bulls past Hawks 91-84 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/dunleavy-leads-bulls-past-hawks-033507100--nba.html)
Durant carries Thunder to win over Timberwolves (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/durant-carries-thunder-win-over-034234278--nba.html)
Splitter scores 22, Spurs easily beat Clippers (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/splitter-scores-22-spurs-easily-040752796--nba.html)
Green scores 24, Phoenix beats Milwaukee 116-100 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/green-scores-24-phoenix-beats-043138547--nba.html)
Young, Sixers hold off Blazers for 101-99 win (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/young-sixers-hold-off-blazers-060453889--nba.html)
George has 24, Pacers rally past Pelicans 99-82 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/george-24-pacers-rally-past-024746769--nba.html)
Walker, Jefferson lead Bobcats over Kings 113-103 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/walker-jefferson-lead-bobcats-over-053454968--nba.html)
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NBA Results January 6, 2014
Balanced Nuggets beat slumping Lakers 137-115 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/balanced-nuggets-beat-slumping-lakers-050811295--nba.html)
Grizzlies dominate 2nd half to beat Pistons 112-84 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/grizzlies-dominate-2nd-half-beat-203033402--nba.html)
Pacers hold off Cavaliers 82-78 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/pacers-hold-off-cavaliers-82-014656713--nba.html)
James scores 30, Heat top Raptors 102-97 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/james-scores-30-heat-top-013520102--nba.html)
Warriors win 9th straight, defeat Wizards 112-96 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/warriors-win-9th-straight-defeat-012342531--nba.html)
Jackson, Durant lead Thunder over Celtics 119-96 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/jackson-durant-lead-thunder-over-023758278--nba.html)
Anthony spurs Knicks to 92-80 win over Mavericks (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/anthony-spurs-knicks-92-80-031403472--nba.html)
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NBA Results January 7, 2014
Clippers rout Magic 101-81 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/clippers-rout-magic-101-81-055332957--nba.html)
Timberwolves cruise past 76ers 126-95 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/timberwolves-cruise-past-76ers-126-022345012--nba.html)
Johnson, Nets match season high with 3rd straight (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/johnson-nets-match-season-high-031437349--nba.html)
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(NBA) Cavs send Bynum, picks to Bulls for Deng
CHICAGO (AP) -- The Cleveland Cavaliers traded Andrew Bynum in time - and got an All-Star in return.
The Cavaliers acquired Luol Deng from the Chicago Bulls late Monday night for Bynum and three future draft picks, beating the deadline to guarantee his full contract for the season.
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(NBA) Rodman and ex-NBA All Stars arrive in North Korea
PYONGYANG, North Korea (AP) — Dennis Rodman and a team of former National Basketball Association players arrived in North Korea on Monday for a game he says will be a "birthday present" for one of their most unlikely fans: leader Kim Jong Un.
Rodman's squad — featuring ex-All Stars Kenny Anderson, Cliff Robinson and Vin Baker — will play against a team of North Koreans on Wednesday, which is believed to be Kim's birthday. The former NBA players also include Eric "Sleepy" Floyd, guard Doug Christie and Charles D. Smith, who played for the New York Knicks. Four streetballers are also on the squad.
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NBA Results January 8, 2014
Cousins, Gay lead Kings past Blazers 123-119 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/cousins-gay-lead-kings-past-060656439--nba.html)
Miles makes 10 3s as Cavaliers beat 76ers 111-93 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/miles-makes-10-3s-cavaliers-022502919--nba.html)
Pacers win 3rd in row, beating Raptors 86-79 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/pacers-win-3rd-row-beating-024623164--nba.html)
Beal leads Wizards to 97-83 win over Bobcats (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/beal-leads-wizards-97-83-023758194--nba.html)
James scores 32, Heat run past Pelicans 107-88 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/james-scores-32-heat-run-030212704--nba.html)
Anthony scores 34, Knicks hold off Pistons, 89-85 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/anthony-scores-34-knicks-hold-030814620--nba.html)
Bulls beat Suns 92-87 after trading Deng (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/bulls-beat-suns-92-87-034143078--nba.html)
Lee leads Warriors to 101-80 win over Bucks (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/lee-leads-warriors-101-80-032722385--nba.html)
Ginobili lifts Spurs past Grizzlies 110-108 in OT (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/duncan-spurs-hold-off-grizzlies-040208829--nba.html)
Mavs end home skid, 110-97 over Lakers (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/mavs-end-home-skid-110-035959268--nba.html)
Foye's 23 points leads Nuggets past Celtics (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/foye-39-23-points-leads-044538318--nba.html)
Hayward's 37 lift Jazz past Thunder 112-101 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/hayward-39-37-lift-jazz-051058455--nba.html)
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(UFC-MMA) Dominick Cruz Injured, Vacates Belt; Renan Barão to Defend Against Urijah Faber at UFC 169
UFC president Dana White on Monday revealed that UFC bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz has suffered a groin injury that would force him out of his return to unify his title with the interim belt of Renan Barão at UFC 169.
With the injury, and having already been sidelined for more than two years, Cruz will vacate the title. Barão immediately becomes the sole UFC bantamweight champion.
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(Tennis) Rafa Nadal and Serena Williams named top seeds in Australian Open
MELBOURNE, Australia — As expected, world No. 1 Rafael Nadal and Serena Williams have been made the top seeds at the Australian Open which begins on Monday at Melbourne Park.
Defending champion Novak Djokovic is the No. 2-seeded man, followed by David Ferrer, Wimbledon champion Andy Murray, Juan Martin del Potro and 17-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer at sixth.
On the women's side, defending champion Victoria Azarenka is No. 2, followed by Maria Sharapova, Li Na, Agnieszka Radwanska and former Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova in sixth.
The 32 seeds were only altered twice from the rankings, both because of injuries. No. 29-ranked Jurgen Melzer is not playing due to a left shoulder injury and Maria Kirilenko, who would have been seeded 18th, has a left knee injury.
From SPIN.ph (http://www.spin.ph/sports/tennis/news/rafa-nadal-and-serena-williams-named-top-seeds-in-australian-open)
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NBA Results January 9, 2014
Clippers beat Celtics 111-105 to go 16-3 at home (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/clippers-beat-celtics-111-105-065012220--nba.html)
Parker has 25 in Spurs 112-90 win over Mavericks (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/parker-25-spurs-112-90-023307782--nba.html)
Lowry scores 21 as Raptors beat Pistons 112-91 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/lowry-scores-21-raptors-beat-024445915--nba.html)
Korver's 17 lead Hawks past sluggish Pacers 97-87 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/korver-39-17-lead-hawks-025722807--nba.html)
Nets stop Warriors' streak at 10, win 102-98 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nets-stop-warriors-39-streak-032033287--nba.html)
Ariza, Wall lead Wizards past Pelicans 102-96 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/ariza-wall-lead-wizards-past-034535358--nba.html)
Harden, Rockets beat Lakers 113-99 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/harden-rockets-beat-lakers-113-034122802--nba.html)
Green rallies Suns to 104-103 win over Wolves (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/green-rallies-suns-104-103-053259112--nba.html)
Batum has triple-double, Blazers beat Magic 110-94 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/batum-triple-double-blazers-beat-053712506--nba.html)
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NBA Results January 10, 2014
Foye scores 24, Nuggets beat Thunder 101-88 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/foye-scores-24-nuggets-beat-062911373--nba.html)
Knicks beat Heat 102-92, win third straight game (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/knicks-beat-heat-102-92-034216128--nba.html)
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(NBA) Curry passes Paul in voting for All-Star starting spot
New York (AFP) - Golden State guard Stephen Curry moved ahead of Los Angeles Clippers star Chris Paul in NBA All-Star vote totals released on Thursday, the final update before balloting closes January 20.
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NBA Results January 11, 2014
Griffin leads Clippers in 123-87 blowout of Lakers (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/griffin-leads-clippers-123-87-062320007--nba.html)
West has 20 points, leads Pacers past Wizards (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/west-20-points-leads-pacers-023649921--nba.html)
Pistons rally past Sixers 114-104 to end skid (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/pistons-rally-past-sixers-114-025133796--nba.html)
Korver, Millsap lead Hawks past Rockets, 83-80 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/korver-millsap-lead-hawks-past-031918243--nba.html)
Nowitzki leads Mavs past Pelicans 107-90 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nowitzki-leads-mavs-past-pelicans-032231692--nba.html)
Pekovic leads Timberwolves past Bobcats 119-92 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/pekovic-leads-timberwolves-past-bobcats-031608349--nba.html)
Nets beat Heat in 2 OTs for 5th straight win (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nets-beat-heat-2-ots-041936260--nba.html)
Conley has 31 points, Grizzlies beat Suns 104-99 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/conley-31-points-grizzlies-beat-034310882--nba.html)
Boozer leads Bulls to 81-72 win over Bucks (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/boozer-leads-bulls-81-72-041312506--nba.html)
Irving scores 25 to lead Cavs past Jazz 113-102 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/irving-scores-25-cavaliers-past-050051522--nba.html)
Cousins, Kings hand Magic 6th loss in row, 103-83 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/cousins-kings-hand-magic-6th-053853749--nba.html)
Curry's shot lifts Warriors over Celtics, 99-97 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/curry-39-shot-lifts-warriors-062103377--nba.html)
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NBA Results January 12, 2014
NBA rain delay as Rockets top Wizards 114-107 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nba-rain-delay-rockets-top-034336139--nba.html)
DeRozan scores 26 as Raptors beat Nets 96-80 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/derozan-scores-26-raptors-beat-023704577--nba.html)
Smith's bank shot lifts Pistons over Suns 110-108 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/smith-39-bank-shot-lifts-030806556--nba.html)
Knicks beat Sixers 102-92 for 4th win in a row (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/knicks-beat-sixers-102-92-031432460--nba.html)
Balanced Bulls beat Bobcats 103-97 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/balanced-bulls-beat-bobcats-103-033254921--nba.html)
Durant scores 33 to lead Thunder past Bucks 101-85 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/durant-39-33-lead-thunder-034230965--nba.html)
Nowitzki gets 40, Mavs hold off Pelicans 110-107 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nowitzki-gets-40-mavs-hold-042224618--nba.html)
Faried's 17 points lead Nuggets past Magic, 120-94 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/faried-39-17-points-lead-042956397--nba.html)
Trail Blazers hand Boston its 8th straight loss (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/trail-blazers-hand-boston-8th-053438074--nba.html)
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(NBA) Rajon Rondo hopes to return before All-Star break
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -- Rajon Rondo says he hopes to make his season debut before the All-Star break. Boston Celtics coach Brad Stevens says he has never spoken to Rondo or anybody in the organization about a specific return date.
This much is clear: Rondo's return is inching closer.
Rondo, who has been out since tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee last January, told reporters at the team's morning shootaround Friday in San Francisco that he hopes to make his season debut before the break but declined to give a specific date. Boston's last game before the break is Feb. 12.
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(UFC-MMA) One More Time: Jon Jones vs. Glover Teixeira Scheduled for UFC 172 in Baltimore
Let’s try this one more time.
After several false starts announcing the event and date for UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones to defend his belt against Glover Teixeira, UFC officials hope to have finally struck gold.
The UFC on Friday announced that it had finally settled on April 26 at the Baltimore Arena in Baltimore for UFC 172: Jones vs. Teixeira.
Continue reading here. (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/one-more-time-jon-jones-200729144--mma.html)
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(ONE FC-MMA) Shinya Aoki Plans to Defend ONE FC Lightweight Title and Challenge for Featherweight Belt in 2014
Weight issues are on a lot of people’s minds in January as they look to live up to their New Year’s resolutions or lose some of the pounds they piled on at Christmas, but few people can be paying more precise attention to the issue at present than Shinya Aoki.
The Japanese submission specialist won a unanimous decision over Cody Stevens in his featherweight debut at ONE FC: Total Domination in October and then scored a quickfire submission victory over Toshikatsu Harada in a lightweight match under the IGF banner on New Year’s Eve.
Moving up and down in weight is something Aoki is going to have to get used to because in 2014 he wants to defend his ONE FC lightweight title at least once as well as winning the 145-pound belt.
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NBA Results January 13, 2014
Thomas has 26 to lead Kings' 124-80 rout of Cavs (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/thomas-26-lead-kings-39-014302421--nba.html)
Conley, Randolph lead Grizzlies past Hawks 108-101 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/conley-randolph-lead-grizzlies-past-013334733--nba.html)
Leonard scores 17 as Spurs beat Wolves 104-86 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/leonard-scores-17-spurs-beat-022642957--nba.html)
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NBA Results January 14, 2014
Burks' 34 points lift Jazz over Nuggets 118-103 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/burks-39-34-points-lift-044102944--nba.html)
Lowry scores 23 points, Raptors beat Bucks 116-94 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/lowry-scores-23-points-raptors-024003587--nba.html)
Howard has 32 and 10, Rockets top Celtics 104-92 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/howard-32-10-rockets-top-032511383--nba.html)
Anthony, Knicks edge Suns in OT for 5th straight (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/anthony-knicks-edge-suns-ot-034949546--nba.html)
Parker leads Spurs past Pelicans, 101-95 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/parker-leads-spurs-past-pelicans-033211310--nba.html)
Wall and Nene lead Wizards over Bulls, 102-88 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/wall-nene-lead-wizards-over-034059325--nba.html)
Ellis, Nowitzki help Mavs cruise past Magic 107-88 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/ellis-nowitzki-help-mavs-cruise-040750369--nba.html)
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(Tennis) Below-par Djokovic, Williams dodge heat, shocks
Melbourne (AFP) - Novak Djokovic's Boris Becker era got underway in low-key fashion as a clinical Serena Williams and Li Na showed their intent on an eventful first day at the Australian Open Monday.
As temperatures soared and big names fell by the wayside, Djokovic and Williams dodged the day-time heat to open their campaigns with wins on a balmy evening at Rod Laver Arena.
Williams put Australian teenager Ashleigh Barty to the sword but Djokovic, playing his first competitive match under new coach Becker, was surprisingly sloppy as he took nearly two hours to subdue Slovakia's Lukas Lacko.
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(Football) Ronaldo named Ballon d'Or winner
Cristiano Ronaldo has won the Ballon d'Or after a stunning year that saw him net an astonishing 69 goals in 59 games, ending Lionel Messi's four-year run as the world's best player.
The Real Madrid talisman's achievements saw him surpass Hugo Sanchez in his club's scoring charts and equal Portugal legend Pauleta at the top of his country's list with 47 in 109 games.
Continue reading here. (http://espnfc.com/news/story/_/id/1680105/cristiano-ronaldo-named-ballon-dor-winner?cc=4716)
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(UFC-MMA) Georges St-Pierre Doesn't Regret Vacating UFC Championship, Unsure If He Will Ever Return
Longtime champion Georges St-Pierre recently vacated the UFC welterweight championship, citing a need to get back to a normal life.
“I’ve been fighting for a very long time, at a very high level,” said St-Pierre. “It’s a lot of pressure. I know that UFC is a business. They have to keep things rolling, so I vacate my title.
“I need to have a normal life for a little bit,” he continued. “If I come back some day, I will be even better.”
That was nearly a month ago. St-Pierre has since posted a few times on social media, but has made few public comments about his last fight, his hiatus, or his thoughts of a possible return.
Continue reading here. (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/georges-st-pierre-doesn-39-052659051--mma.html)
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NBA Results January 15, 2014
Deng has 27, leads Cavs past woeful Lakers 120-118 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/deng-27-leads-cavs-past-061145598--nba.html)
Pacers beat Kings, clinch All-Star spot for Vogel (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/pacers-beat-kings-clinch-star-024533922--nba.html)
Jefferson lifts Bobcats past Knicks, 108-98 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/jefferson-lifts-bobcats-past-knicks-023603361--nba.html)
Grizzlies beat Thunder 90-87 in Gasol's return (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/grizzlies-beat-thunder-90-87-034756155--nba.html)
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(NBA) Obama honors Miami Heat for 2nd straight NBA title
WASHINGTON (AP) -- For President Barack Obama, seeing the Miami Heat at the White House on Tuesday was like deja vu.
A year after congratulating LeBron James and company on winning their second league title, Obama was doing it again. And so soon.
James, Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh, their teammates and coaches, earned another White House visit by following that championship win with another last year. They topped the San Antonio Spurs in series that went the full seven games. A big basketball fan and recreational player, Obama described in detail how the Heat rallied from behind with less than a minute on the clock to win Game 6 before clinching in the seventh.
Continue reading here. (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/obama-honors-miami-heat-2nd-204513883--nba.html)
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(Tennis) Nadal, Federer, Murray through in 'inhumane' heat
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Rafa Nadal got a free pass into the second round of the Australian Open when Bernard Tomic retired injured on Tuesday, a welcome reprieve from stifling heat that led one player to describe conditions at Melbourne Park as "inhumane".
Continue reading here. (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/azarenka-not-hot-melbourne-scorches-033336362--ten.html)
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NBA Results January 16, 2014
Bulls hold off Magic 128-125 in triple overtime (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/bulls-hold-off-magic-128-033338121--nba.html)
Young's late 3 lifts 76ers past Bobcats, 95-92 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/young-39-3-lifts-76ers-024456469--nba.html)
Wizards hand Heat 3rd straight loss, 114-97 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/wizards-hand-heat-3rd-straight-023951233--nba.html)
Celtics top Raptors 88-83, end 9-game skid (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/celtics-top-raptors-88-83-031749213--nba.html)
Harden lifts Rockets over Pelicans, 103-100 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/harden-lifts-rockets-over-pelicans-034930018--nba.html)
Grizzlies win 4th straight, get back to .500 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/grizzlies-win-4th-straight-back-033234211--nba.html)
Gay leads Kings to 4th win in 5 games (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/gay-leads-kings-4th-win-033855851--nba.html)
Spurs' win streak to 6 with 109-105 win over Jazz (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/spurs-39-win-streak-6-035449012--nba.html)
Green leads Suns past struggling Lakers, 121-114 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/green-leads-suns-past-struggling-045719424--nba.html)
Blazers best Cavaliers, 108-96 for 3rd straight (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/blazers-best-cavaliers-108-96-054447838--nba.html)
Nate Robinson leads Nuggets past Warriors, 123-116 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nate-robinson-leads-nuggets-past-062918767--nba.html)
Clippers rally from 17 down late, top Mavs 129-127 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/clippers-rally-17-down-top-062401655--nba.html)
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(Tennis) Djokovic, Serena keep it quick to beat the heat
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Tournament favorites Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams raced into the third round of the Australian Open and out of the heat on Wednesday as controversy over play continuing in scorching temperatures rumbled on for a second day.
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(Tennis) Matches stopped due to extreme heat in Australian Open
MELBOURNE, Australia — The scorching weather at the Australian Open finally brought play to a halt on Thursday afternoon when the temperature topped 42 Celsius (108 Fahrenheit) and the Extreme Heat Policy was enforced.
Matches on the outer courts were stopped at the end of sets that were in progress when the policy went into effect. Play was not scheduled to restart until 5 p.m. local time.
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(Boxing) 'Desperate' Pacquiao not in frame as Mayweather chooses between Khan, Maidana
FLOYD Mayweather Jr. knows his audience, there's no doubt.
Boxing's superstar arrived in South Africa on Wednesday wearing a T-shirt with a bright yellow map of Africa on the front. Below it, his TMT logo — that stands for The Money Team — was in the colors of the South African flag.
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(NBA) Celtics' Rondo expected to return Friday
Boston Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo will make his season debut Friday against the Los Angeles Lakers, team president of basketball operations Danny Ainge confirmed Thursday.
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NBA Result January 17, 2014
Nets win again in London, beat Hawks (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nets-win-again-london-beat-222204198--nba.html)
Thunder rally for 104-92 win over Rockets (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/thunder-rally-104-92-win-053805991--nba.html)
Efficient offense pushes Pacers past Knicks 117-89 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/efficient-offense-pushes-pacers-past-025531125--nba.html)
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(Tennis) Williams sisters out of doubles at Aussie Open
MELBOURNE, Australia — Venus and Serena Williams have withdrawn from the doubles competition at the Australian Open, shortly before their first-round match was scheduled to be played on Friday.
Tournament officials said the sisters pulled out because of an injury to Venus' lower left leg.
The announcement came shortly after Serena Williams, a five-time singles champion in Australia, won her third-round singles match against Daniela Hantuchova in temperatures of almost 40C (104F).
The Williams sisters have combined for 13 career Grand Slam doubles titles. They were unseeded at Melbourne Park after only playing four tournaments together last year.
From SPIN.ph (http://www.spin.ph/sports/tennis/news/williams-sisters-out-of-doubles-at-aussie-open)
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(Tennis) Li advances to 4th round at Australian Open
MELBOURNE — Two-time finalist Li Na broke Lucie Safarova's serve in the second set when the Czech player was serving for the match and came back for a 1-6, 7-6 (2), 6-3 win in the third round of the Australian Open on Friday.
The victory came despite an out-of-sorts Li serving inconsistently and failing to take advantage of key break-point chances for much of the first two sets. But fourth-seeded Li dominated the tiebreaker, then broke Safarova in the eighth game of the deciding set before serving out.
She later joked that the heat wave wasn't warm enough, so wanted to play three sets.
Li, the 2011 French Open winner, lost to Victoria Azarenka in last year's Australian Open final and to Kim Clijsters in the 2011 decider at Melbourne Park.
From SPIN.ph (http://www.spin.ph/sports/tennis/news/li-advances-to-4th-round-at-australian-open)
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(Tennis) No. 3 Ferrer reaches 4th round at Aussie Open
MELBOURNE — Third-seeded David Ferrer has advanced to the fourth round of the Australian Open with a 6-2, 7-6 (5), 6-2 win over Frenchman Jeremy Chardy on Friday.
The Spaniard has reached at least the fourth round for 15 consecutive Grand Slam tournaments, dating back to Wimbledon in 2010. He was a semifinalist last year at Melbourne Park, losing to eventual champion Novak Djokovic.
The 31-year-old Ferrer had a career-best year in 2013, reaching his first Grand Slam final at the French Open and finishing the year at No. 3 in the rankings.
He meets Florian Mayer in the fourth round after the German player defeated No. 20-seeded Jerzy Janowicz of Poland in straight sets earlier Friday.
From SPIN.ph (http://www.spin.ph/sports/tennis/news/no.-3-ferrer-reaches-4th-round-at-aussie-open)
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NBA Results January 18, 2014
Durant scores 54, Thunder beat Warriors (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/durant-scores-54-thunder-beat-053738516--nba.html)
Clippers rout Knicks 109-95 to open 7-game trip (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/clippers-rout-knicks-open-7-025654511--nba.html)
Free throws help Bobcats beat Magic 111-101 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/free-throws-help-bobcats-beat-024621476--nba.html)
James leads Heat past 76ers to snap 3-game skid (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/james-leads-heat-past-76ers-024336882--nba.html)
Wall leads Wizards over Bulls 96-93 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/wall-leads-wizards-over-bulls-023614775--nba.html)
Lowry powers Raptors past Timberwolves 94-89 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/lowry-powers-raptors-past-timberwolves-024725379--nba.html)
Rondo returns but Lakers beat Celtics 107-104 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/rondo-returns-lakers-beat-celtics-031100070--nba.html)
Burke leads Jazz to 110-89 rout of Pistons (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/burke-leads-jazz-110-89-030210653--nba.html)
Conley leads Grizzlies past Kings 91-90 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/conley-leads-grizzlies-past-kings-035351491--nba.html)
Aldridge, Matthews lead Trail Blazers past Spurs (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/aldridge-matthews-lead-trail-blazers-041044607--nba.html)
Irving's 23 helps Cavaliers top Nuggets, 117-109 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/irving-39-23-helps-cavaliers-044612210--ncaab.html)
Larkin scores career-high 18, Mavs edge Suns (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/larkin-scores-career-high-18-044422810--nba.html)
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(Tennis) Sharapova, Federer into fourth round at Aussie Open
MELBOURNE, Australia — Maria Sharapova recovered from the longest, hottest match of her career to beat Alize Cornet, 6-1, 7-6 (6), Saturday and reach the fourth round of the Australian Open.
Sharapova's boyfriend, Grigor Dimitrov, progressed to the second week at a major for the first time when he converted his fifth match point to beat No. 11-seeded Milos Raonic of Canada 6-3, 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 (10).
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Ivanovic ends Williams' streak in Australian upset
By JOHN PYE (AP Sports Writer)
AP - Sports
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) -- Serena Williams' long winning streak came to an end in a stunning fourth-round defeat to Ana Ivanovic at the Australian Open on Sunday.
Ivanovic hadn't won a set in her four previous matches against Williams, who had been a hot favorite to win a sixth Australian Open crown for her 18th Grand Slam title. Williams later admitted she'd been bothered by a back problem in practice in recent days and considered pulling out of the tournament.
The No. 14-seeded Ivanovic set up the 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 win by attacking the best serve in women's tennis. She frequently stood well inside the baseline to receive, she took big swipes on her forehand and generally put Williams off her rhythm.
''It's not easy playing such a champion ... but she is also just a human,'' said Ivanovic, who beat Venus Williams in the final of the WTA event at Auckland, New Zealand earlier this month. ''I just went out there swinging at the ball.''
Williams hadn't lost a match since August, one of only four defeats in 2013, and came into the fourth round with 25 straight wins. It was her 70th match at Melbourne Park, a record in the Open era, and she'd already set the mark for most match wins ever at the Australian Open with her third-round victory.
''Again, I don't want to blame anything. I feel like Ana deserves all the credit,'' Williams added. ''I feel she played unbelievable today. I think she went for her shots. It's not like I gave her the match.''
Ivanovic got on top early in the second set with some powerful forehand winners and never really let Williams back into the contest.
The 2008 French Open champion had 33 winners, including 20 on her forehand side.
Ivanovic advanced to a quarterfinal against the winner of Sunday's later match between Australian wild-card entry Casey Dellacqua and No. 30-seeded Eugenie Bouchard of Canada.
The other quarterfinal on this half will feature two women who'll turn 32 next month, with two-time finalist Li Na beating No. 22 Ekaterina Makarova 6-2, 6-0 and No. 28 Flavia Pennetta upsetting No. 9 Angelique Kerber 6-1, 4-6, 7-5.
TS (toni storks) view:
Finally Ana Ivanovic slays the ghost named Serena Williams. ;D
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NBA Results January 19, 2014
Aldridge, Blazers run past Mavs, win streak at 5 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/aldridge-blazers-run-past-mavs-042312005--nba.html)
Indiana stays hot, tripping up Clippers 106-92 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/indiana-stays-hot-tripping-clippers-024420109--nba.html)
Smith, Stuckey lead Pistons past Wizards, 104-98 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/smith-stuckey-lead-pistons-past-025802850--nba.html)
James lifts Heat over Bobcats 104-96 in OT (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/james-lifts-heat-over-bobcats-033008717--nba.html)
Curry lifts Warriors over Pelicans, 97-87 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/curry-lifts-warriors-over-pelicans-032800737--nba.html)
Noah, Bulls rout 76ers 103-78 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/noah-bulls-rout-76ers-103-033733677--nba.html)
Jones leads Rockets over Bucks, 114-104 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/jones-leads-rockets-over-bucks-033629021--nba.html)
Timberwolves blast Jazz 98-72 to snap skid (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/timberwolves-blast-jazz-98-72-032551848--nba.html)
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NBA Results January 20, 2014
Nick Young scores 29, Lakers beat Raptors 112-106 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nick-young-scores-29-lakers-203916356--nba.html)
Frye scores 30, Suns handle Nuggets 117-103 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/frye-scores-30-suns-handle-033523545--nba.html)
Magic down Celtics 93-91 to end 10-game skid (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/magic-down-celtics-93-91-020325826--nba.html)
Mills, Duncan lead Spurs past Bucks 110-82 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/mills-duncan-lead-spurs-past-023224525--nba.html)
Durant scores 30, leads Thunder past Kings (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/durant-scores-30-leads-thunder-024132134--nba.html)
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(Tennis) Another star shown Melbourne exit as Cibulkova turns back error-prone Sharapova
MELBOURNE, Australia — Maria Sharapova followed Serena Williams out of the Australian Open after the second fourth-round upset in 24 hours.
Third-seeded Sharapova lost 3-6, 6-4, 6-1 to Dominika Cibulkova on Monday, struggling with her serve in the second and third sets and making 45 unforced errors as she tried to claw her way back.
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(Tennis) Rafa Nadal takes another step closer to second Australian Open title
MELBOURNE, Australia — Top-ranked Rafael Nadal has advanced to the quarterfinals of the Australian Open after a 7-6 (3), 7-5, 7-6 (3) win over Kei Nishikori of Japan.
Nadal is trying to win the Australian Open for the second time — his first title came in 2009 — and secure the 14th major of his career, equal with Pete Sampras and three behind Roger Federer's leading total of 17. The Australian Open is the only major he hasn't won at least twice.
It's the seventh time in Nadal's last seven appearances at Melbourne Park that he's advanced to the quarterfinals. He didn't play the Australian Open last year due to a left knee injury and stomach virus.
Nadal will play 22-year-old Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov on Wednesday.
From SPIN.ph (http://www.spin.ph/sports/tennis/news/rafa-nadal-takes-another-step-closer-to-second-australian-open-title)
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(Tennis) Federer reaches 41st Grand Slam quarterfinal at Aussie Open
MELBOURNE, Australia — Sixth-seeded Roger Federer has equaled Jimmy Connors record by reaching his 41st Grand Slam quarterfinal with a 6-3, 7-5, 6-4 win over Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in the fourth round of the Australian Open on Monday.
It was also the 11th straight year the Swiss star has reached the quarters at Melbourne Park.
Federer and Tsonga met twice in the quarterfinals of Grand Slams last year, with the Swiss player winning their match at the Australian Open and the Frenchman prevailing at the French Open.
Federer next faces fourth-seeded Andy Murray in the quarterfinals. He has won just four of his last 14 matches against top-10 players, including Monday's victory over 10th-seeded Tsonga.
From SPIN.ph (http://www.spin.ph/sports/tennis/news/federer-eases-into-australian-open-quarters-v02)
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(NFL) Manning to Super Bowl, Broncos beat Pats 26-16
DENVER (AP) -- Peyton Manning stuffed the football into his helmet and handed it to an equipment man for safekeeping.
The connection: Flawless, as usual.
The keepsake: Certainly one he'll want to hang on to.
The Broncos quarterback had an answer for everyone Sunday - from Tom Brady to the New England defense to anyone who thought he couldn't win the big one.
Manning is taking the Broncos on a trip to New York for the Super Bowl after another of his impeccably crafted victories - this time, a 26-16 win over the Patriots on Sunday in the AFC title game.
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(NFL) Seahawks rally, beat 49ers 23-17 for NFC title
SEATTLE (AP) -- Richard Sherman did a CenturyLink Leap.
Golden Tate grabbed a 12th Man flag and circled the field with it.
Even team owner Paul Allen made an appearance and gave a victory speech.
The Seattle Seahawks are headed to the Big Apple for the Super Bowl.
''To see all our work that we put in - the mornings, the nights, the weights, all your life, as a young player and in the NFL,'' Malcolm Smith said after his end zone interception with 22 seconds remaining clinched the 23-17 victory over the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday. ''It's amazing.''
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(NFL) Denver gets early money and favorite role
LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Oddsmakers had trouble picking the favorite in what figures to be one of the most evenly matched - and heavily bet - Super Bowls ever.
Bettors knew who they wanted, though, putting early money on Denver and making the Broncos a slight favorite to beat the Seattle Seahawks in most of this city's legal betting parlors.
Denver was favored by 1 point at several books in the early betting, while others had the Broncos as high as a 3-point pick. The move to the Broncos came after some books had initially made the Seahawks as much as a 2-point pick in the game.
Continue reading here. (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/oddsmakers-looking-evenly-matched-super-034303087--nfl.html)
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NBA Results January 21, 2014
Pacers win 5th straight, hold off Warriors 102-94 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/pacers-win-5th-straight-hold-061650339--nba.html)
Ellis, Marion lead Mavericks past Cavaliers 102-97 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/ellis-marion-lead-mavericks-past-205404066--nba.html)
Jordan, Redick lead Clippers over Pistons 112-103 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/jordan-redick-lead-clippers-over-205157011--nba.html)
Beal leads Wizards over Sixers 107-99 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/beal-leads-wizards-107-99-213807066--nba.html)
Bobcats hold on to beat Raptors 100-95 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/bobcats-hold-beat-raptors-100-213910096--nba.html)
Nets return from London with rout of Knicks (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nets-return-london-rout-knicks-222334178--nba.html)
Davis lifts Pelicans over Grizzlies 95-92 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/davis-lifts-pelicans-over-grizzlies-004759730--nba.html)
Millsap has 26, Hawks hold off Heat 121-114 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/millsap-26-hawks-hold-off-011319738--nba.html)
Gibson layup at OT buzzer lifts Bulls over Lakers (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/gibson-layup-ot-buzzer-lifts-035435699--nba.html)
Rockets end Blazers' streak with 126-113 win (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/rockets-end-blazers-39-streak-034344949--nba.html)
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(Tennis) Berdych boots out Ferrer to book place in Australian Open semifinals
MELBOURNE, Australia — Tomas Berdych dominated early and then withstood a comeback attempt by third-seeded David Ferrer in a 6-1, 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 win on Tuesday that earned him a spot in the Australian Open semifinals for the first time.
No. 7 Berdych will play the winner of Tuesday's later quarterfinal between three-time defending champion Novak Djokovic and No. 8 Stanislas Wawrinka.
Berdych clinched the three-hour, four-minute match on his second match point when Ferrer's return of serve went wide. The 2010 Wimbledon champion has now reached the semifinals of every major, breaking a sequence of three quarterfinal defeats at Melbourne Park.
Berdych has now won three of his last five matches against Ferrer, a longtime top five contender.
From SPIN.ph (http://www.spin.ph/sports/tennis/news/berdych-boots-out-ferrer-to-book-place-in-australian-open-semifinals)
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(Tennis) Comeback kids Federer and Murray brace for major duel in Last 8 Down Under
MELBOURNE, Australia — As Roger Federer sees it, he and Andy Murray are making a comeback from a year of ups and downs.
That's putting it mildly.
For 32-year-old Federer, the winner of 17 Grand Slam titles, 2013 was the year that his tenure near the top went into sharp decline. He slipped out of the Top 5 and failed to reach a Grand Slam final for the first time since 2002. He struggled with back problems, split with his coach and it appeared that age was taking its toll.
For Murray, the year included a stupendous success. He won Wimbledon, becoming the first British man in 77 years to win the coveted title at the All England Club. A few months later he underwent back surgery that forced him to sit out the last three months of the season.
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(Tennis) Two-time finalist Li Na books place in last four at Australian Open
MELBOURNE, Australia — Two-time finalist Li Na stayed in contention for another Australian Open title match after beating Flavia Pennetta, 6-2, 6-2, Tuesday to advance to the semifinals at Melbourne Park.
After beating two 16-year-olds in the opening rounds and saving a match point against Lucie Safarova in the third, No. 4-seeded Li was relentless in defeating the 28th-seeded Pennetta, who buried her face in her towel during a changeover while trailing 5-0 in the opening set.
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NBA Results January 22, 2014
Love leads Timberwolves to 112-97 win over Jazz (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/love-leads-timberwolves-112-97-043538700--nba.html)
Heat rally late to get past Celtics, 93-86 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/heat-rally-past-celtics-93-030935372--nba.html)
Blatche leads Nets to 8th win in 9 games (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/blatche-leads-nets-8th-win-030719406--nba.html)
Gay scores 41, Kings down Pelicans 114-97 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/gay-scores-41-kings-down-034259993--nba.html)
Durant scores 46, leads Thunder past Trail Blazers (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/durant-scores-46-leads-thunder-034618966--nba.html)
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(Tennis) Radwanska marches on to semis after ending Azarenka's Australian Open run
MELBOURNE, Australia — Victoria Azarenka's 18-match winning streak at the Australian Open ended in an upset 6-1, 5-7, 6-0 quarterfinal loss to Agnieszka Radwanska on Wednesday to continue the flow of stars tumbling out of the season's first major.
Fifth-seeded Radwanska ended her own streak of three consecutive quarterfinal defeats at the Australian Open with a stunning display of versatile shot-making that shocked and confused the big-hitting Azarenka.
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(Tennis) Djokovic upset by Wawrinka in Aussie quarterfinals
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) -- Novak Djokovic's bid for a fourth consecutive Australian Open title ended in a dramatic five-set quarterfinal loss to Stanislas Wawrinka that opens up the prospects of a new major champion.
No. 8-seeded Wawrinka lost 14 head-to-heads to Djokovic until a 2-6, 6-4, 6-2, 3-6, 9-7 win on Tuesday night put him into a semifinal that very few expected against No. 7 Tomas Berdych.
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( MLB ) Masahiro Tanaka and New York Yankees Reportedly Agree on 7- Year $155M Contract
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Tanaka is coming off an extraordinary season for the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles in Nippon Professional Baseball. He went 24-0 with a microscopic 1.27 ERA and 0.94 WHIP. He tossed eight complete games, including two shutouts, while striking out nearly eight batters per nine innings .
Even in an era where the value of a win from a pitching perspective is on the decline due to the rise of advanced statistics, coming out on top in 24 of 28 appearances without picking up a single loss is impressive, regardless of the league .
Tanaka's $155M deal is 5th largest ever by a pitcher, behind Kershaw (7-$210), Verlander (7-$180) , Felix (7-$175) & CC's original (8-$160)
Full Details Here (http://bit.ly/19NG636)
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Two of the NBA’s worst teams are the most valuable franchises
For the second consecutive year the New York Knicks are the NBA’s most valuable franchise at a value of $1.4 billion. The second most valuable franchise belongs to the Los Angeles Lakers at $1.35 billion.
Despite both franchises taken major steps back this season, both franchises increased record profits as the NBA is enjoying it’s best monetary stretch in their history. In fact, even teams that have lost money in previous seasons like the Charlotte Bobcats , Milwaukee Bucks and Memphis Grizzlies all turned a profit.
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NBA Results January 23, 2014
Deng a non-factor as Bulls beat Cavaliers (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/augustin-gibson-lead-bulls-over-023130301--nba.html)
Green, Suns race past Pacers 124-100 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/green-suns-race-past-pacers-062254300--nba.html)
Bucks snap 9-game skid, beat Pistons 104-101 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/bucks-snap-9-game-skid-035735276--nba.html)
76ers send Knicks to 5th straight loss, 110-106 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/76ers-send-knicks-5th-straight-032947107--nba.html)
Durant scores 36, Thunder beat Spurs 111-105 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/durant-scores-36-thunder-beat-041019932--nba.html)
Undermanned Celtics beat Wizards 113-111 in OT (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/undermanned-celtics-beat-wizards-113-030629355--nba.html)
Hawks hang on to beat Magic 112-109 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/hawks-hang-beat-magic-112-024417213--nba.html)
Jefferson lifts Bobcats past Clippers 95-91 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/jefferson-lifts-bobcats-past-clippers-023959303--nba.html)
DeRozan scores 40, Raptors beat Mavericks 93-85 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/derozan-scores-40-raptors-beat-023958949--nba.html)
Howard and Harden lead Rockets over Kings 119-98 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/howard-harden-lead-rockets-over-034800201--nba.html)
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(Tennis) Federer downs Murray to reach semi with Nadal
MELBOURNE, Australia - Record Grand Slam champion Roger Federer set up an Australian Open semi-final with Rafael Nadal after beating Andy Murray in the last eight on Wednesday.
The Swiss sixth seed downed the Wimbledon champion 6-3, 6-4, 6-7 (6/8), 6-3 in three hours 20 minutes on Rod Laver Arena.
Continue reading here. (http://www.rappler.com/sports/world/48654-federer-downs-murray-semi-nadal)
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(Boxing) Pacquiao-Bradley II set for April 12
MANILA, Philippines - Will it be revenge or repeat?
Manny Pacquiao will reportedly face WBO welterweight titleholder Timothy Bradley on April 12 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas in a rematch of their controversial 2012 bout which Bradley won by split decision.
The Manila Bulletin reports that the fight will be announced at a press conference in Los Angeles on February 5, with a press stop in New York scheduled for the following day.
Continue reading here. (http://www.rappler.com/sports/by-sport/boxing-mma/pacquiao/48650-pacquiao-bradley-set-april)
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(Tennis) Wawrinka into Aussie final; Nadal or Federer next
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) -- The usually diplomatic Roger Federer didn't bother concealing his preference for semifinal winners at the Australian Open.
He wanted an all-Swiss final, the first ever in a Grand Slam. Eighth-ranked Stanislas Wawrinka held up his end of the bargain with a 6-3, 7-6 (1), 6-7 (3), 7-6 (4) win over Tomas Berdych to reach his first major final.
Continue reading here. (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/wawrinka-aussie-final-nadal-federer-140853197--ten.html)
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(Tennis) Australian Open final: Li Na v Cibulkova
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) -- This will be Li Na's third time in the Australian Open final and her goal, she half-jokes, is to not fall down. For Dominika Cibulkova, the game plan is to enjoy the moment that she describes as a beautiful dream coming true.
The No. 4-seeded Li is the favorite to win Saturday's final, based on her ranking, her experience and the fact that she already has won a major - the 2011 French Open. But the past two weeks have proven that there is nothing predictable about this year's Australian Open.
Continue reading here. (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/australian-open-final-li-na-132433584--ten.html)
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(NBA) 4 first-timers voted to start NBA All-Star game
NEW YORK (AP) -- Kobe Bryant called for younger players in the All-Star game, and the fans listened.
They still want Bryant, too.
Stephen Curry, Kevin Love, Paul George and Kyrie Irving were voted NBA All-Stars Thursday, putting four first-time starters in the Feb. 16 game in New Orleans.
Continue reading here. (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/4-first-timers-voted-start-002131138--nba.html)
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NBA Results January 24, 2014
Bosh, James carry Heat past Lakers, 109-102 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/bosh-james-carry-heat-past-033223472--nba.html)
Aldridge scores 44, Blazers beat Nuggets 110-105 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/aldridge-scores-44-blazers-beat-064349419--nba.html)
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(NBA) LeBron leads USA Basketball team roster; no Kobe
With LeBron James sticking around and some of the NBA's best players joining him, the U.S. basketball team could be better than ever.
''The roster itself is the strongest roster we've ever had,'' USA Basketball chairman Jerry Colangelo said.
Even without Kobe Bryant, who had said the 2012 London Olympics was his last international competition, it's a formidable group. James and 10 others from the 2012 U.S. Olympic team are remaining in the national team pool, joined by a group of newcomers hoping for their first chance at gold.
Continue reading here. (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/usa-basketball-picks-national-team-134925293--spt.html)
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(Tennis) Nadal beats Federer, reaches Australian Open final
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) -- Rafael Nadal continued his dominant streak over Roger Federer to reach the Australian Open final for the third time, beating the 17-time major winner 7-6 (4), 6-3, 6-3 Friday night to set up a championship decider against No. 8-seeded Stan Wawrinka.
With his 23rd win in 33 matches against Federer, the 27-year-old Spaniard set up an ideal chance to win a 14th Grand Slam title and to become the first man to win all four majors at least twice in the Open era.
Continue reading here. (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nadal-beats-federer-reaches-australian-112118460--ten.html)
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NBA Results January 25, 2014
Martin's shot lifts Wolves over Warriors, 121-120 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/martin-39-shot-lifts-wolves-060406903--nba.html)
Harris' big game lifts Magic over Lakers (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/harris-39-big-game-lifts-024433826--nba.html)
Lowry has triple-double, Raptors top 76ers 104-95 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/lowry-triple-double-raptors-top-025028821--nba.html)
Duncan, Spurs stroll past Hawks, 105-79 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/duncan-spurs-stroll-past-hawks-025237764--nba.html)
No Durant, but Thunder still beat Celtics 101-83 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/no-durant-thunder-still-beat-025548416--nba.html)
Varejao, Irving lead Cavaliers past Bucks 93-78 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/varejao-irving-lead-cavaliers-past-031915930--nba.html)
Pelicans beat Pistons 103-101 on Gordon's layup (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/pelicans-beat-pistons-103-101-030851584--nba.html)
Teletovic scores 34 and Nets beat Mavs 107-106 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/teletovic-scores-34-nets-beat-032640424--nba.html)
Anthony breaks records with 62 as Knicks roll (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/anthony-breaks-records-62-knicks-025759316--nba.html)
Griffin's double-double leads Clippers past Bulls (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/griffin-39-double-double-leads-034134029--nba.html)
Grizzlies outlast Rockets 88-87 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/grizzlies-outlast-rockets-88-87-033822586--nba.html)
Ariza, Beal help Wizards beat Suns 101-95 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/ariza-beal-help-wizards-beat-044404309--nba.html)
George leads Pacers past Kings in OT, 116-11 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/george-leads-pacers-past-kings-061347652--nba.html)
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(Tennis) Li Na wins Australian Open in 3rd trip to final
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) -- Li Na made it third time lucky in the Australian Open final, beating Dominika Cibulkova 7-6 (3), 6-0 on Saturday to become the oldest woman to clinch the title here in the Open era.
Li, who turns 32 next month, lost Australian Open finals to Kim Clijsters in 2011 and to Victoria Azarenka last year. In between, she won the 2011 French Open to become the first Chinese woman to win a major.
Continue reading here. (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/li-na-wins-australian-open-102824721--ten.html)
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NBA Result January 26, 2014
Aldridge, Trail Blazers down Timberwolves 115-104 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/aldridge-trail-blazers-down-timberwolves-053528023--nba.html)
Ross scores 51 but Clippers beat Raptors 126-118 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/ross-scores-51-clippers-beat-030846069--nba.html)
Augustin's 28 points lift Bulls over Bobcats 89-87 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/augustin-39-28-points-lift-023433868--nba.html)
Durant has triple-double, Thunder top 76ers 103-91 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/durant-triple-double-thunder-top-030536394--nba.html)
Conley, Randolph lead Grizzlies past Rockets 99-81 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/conley-randolph-lead-grizzlies-past-034507129--nba.html)
Millsap, Hawks crush Bucks 112-87 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/millsap-hawks-crush-bucks-112-040344656--nba.html)
Chandler, Nuggets end 3-game skid, beat Pacers (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/chandler-nuggets-end-3-game-045713182--nba.html)
Kanter, Hayward lead Jazz over Wizards 104-101 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/kanter-hayward-lead-jazz-over-044741605--nba.html)
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(NFL) All-Pros-All-Pros Preview
PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (AP) -- Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck is disappointed he's not teammates with Robert Mathis during the Pro Bowl.
But the Colts linebacker says if he gets a shot at Luck during Sunday's game, he'll take it.
''I'm going to bust him,'' Mathis said Thursday after practicing for Team Rice, drawing laughs from a crowd of fans while signing autographs.
Luck versus Mathis is just one of several head-to-head matchups made possible by a new Pro Bowl format modeled after fantasy sports and schoolyard pickup games. The teams were drafted by Hall of Famers Jerry Rice and Deion Sanders.
Continue reading here. (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/pro-bowl-teams-pit-teammate-000852442--nfl.html)
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(Tennis) Sampras tips Nadal to surpass Federer's grand slam record
(Reuters) - Pete Sampras has tipped Rafa Nadal to beat Roger Federer's 17 grand slam titles, saying he has never seen anything like the powerhouse Spaniard.
American Sampras saw Federer go past his own 14 grand slams, and Nadal will draw level if he beats Switzerland's Stanislas Wawrinka in Sunday's Australian Open final.
Continue reading here. (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/sampras-tips-nadal-surpass-federer-39-grand-slam-190022552--ten.html)
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(UFC-MMA) Benson Henderson gets controversial nod over Josh Thomson at UFC on Fox 10
Benson Henderson won a decision over Josh Thomson in the main event of UFC on Fox 10 Saturday night in Chicago but the judges immediately sparked controversy. The fight was competitive and closely fought but Thomson appeared to be on his way to a decision win on the strength of grappling superiority in at least three of the fight's five rounds.
In the end, however, two judges saw it for Henderson, giving him the split decision win. Two different judges scored the fight 29-28, one for Henderson and one for Thomson.
Continue reading here. (http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/benson-henderson-gets-controversial-nod-over-josh-thomson-034606517--mma.html)
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(Tennis) Wawrinka wins Aussie Open final vs injured Nadal
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) -- Stan Wawrinka added a win over Rafael Nadal to his list of firsts in a stunning run to his maiden Grand Slam title, extending his rival's injury-cursed run at the Australian Open with a 6-3, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 upset in Sunday's final.
The 28-year-old Wawrinka had never taken a set off Nadal in 12 previous meetings, but attacked from the start against the 13-time major winner and regained his nerve after dropping the third set against the injured Spaniard.
Continue reading here. (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/wawrinka-wins-aussie-open-final-115454379--ten.html)
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NBA Results January 27, 2014
Lawson scores 27 as Nuggets beat Kings 125-117 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/lawson-scores-27-nuggets-beat-045750285--nba.html)
Heat win Finals rematch, top Spurs 113-101 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/heat-win-finals-rematch-top-202841220--nba.html)
Anthony scores 35, Knicks beat Lakers 110-103 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/anthony-scores-35-knicks-beat-230425098--nba.html)
Davis powers Pelicans past Magic, 100-92 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/davis-powers-pelicans-past-magic-014318691--nba.html)
Markieff Morris scores 27, Suns beat Cavs 99-90 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/markieff-morris-scores-27-suns-014939178--nba.html)
Nets top Celtics 85-79 as Pierce, Garnett return (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nets-top-celtics-85-79-023016276--nba.html)
Nowitzki, Harris help Mavs top Pistons 116-106 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nowitzki-harris-help-mavs-top-031945128--nba.html)
Curry leads Warriors past Trail Blazers, 103-88 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/curry-leads-warriors-past-trail-043953237--nba.html)
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(NFL) Tolbert conversion gives Rice 22-21 Pro Bowl win
HONOLULU (AP) -- Jerry Rice has fresh bragging rights on Deion Sanders nearly a decade after both players retired from the NFL.
Dallas running back DeMarco Murray caught a 20-yard touchdown pass with 41 seconds left and Carolina running back Mike Tolbert plunged into the end zone for a 2-point conversion to give Rice a 22-21 win over Sanders in the first schoolyard-style Pro Bowl on Sunday.
Continue reading here. (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/tolbert-conversion-gives-rice-22-035533010--nfl.html)
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NBA Result January 28, 2014
Suns lead all the way in 124-113 win over 76ers (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/suns-lead-way-124-113-024047087--nba.html)
Patterson's shot lifts Raptors over Nets, 104-103 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/patterson-39-shot-lifts-raptors-031137474--nba.html)
Love scores 31 as Timberwolves beat Bulls 95-86 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/love-scores-31-timberwolves-beat-033821011--nba.html)
Clippers end Grammy trip, rout Bucks 114-86 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/clippers-end-grammy-trip-rout-032939958--nba.html)
Durant does it again as Thunder rally past Hawks (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/durant-does-again-thunder-rally-034955920--nba.html)
Favors powers Jazz past depleted Kings, 106-99 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/favors-powers-jazz-past-depleted-045840602--nba.html)
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NBA Results January 29, 2014
Randolph leads Grizzlies past Blazers 98-91 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/randolph-leads-grizzlies-past-blazers-053607637--nba.html)
Davis dominates as Pelicans beat Cavs 100-89 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/davis-dominates-pelicans-beat-cavs-022955352--nba.html)
Pistons stop skid with 103-87 win over Magic (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/pistons-stop-skid-103-87-025423894--nba.html)
Knicks avenge blowout loss to Celtics with a rout (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/knicks-avenge-blowout-loss-celtics-030910292--nba.html)
Rockets rally for 97-90 win over Spurs (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/rockets-rally-97-90-win-035126614--nba.html)
Beal, Wall lead Wizards past Warriors 88-85 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/beal-wall-lead-wizards-past-061115587--nba.html)
League-leading Pacers hold off Lakers 104-92 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/league-leading-pacers-hold-off-054644213--nba.html)
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(NBA) OKC's Brooks to coach Western Conference All-Stars
NEW YORK (AP) -- Oklahoma City's Scott Brooks has earned his second All-Star coaching assignment.
Brooks clinched the Western Conference spot Wednesday night when Portland lost to Memphis, guaranteeing the Thunder (36-10) will have a better winning percentage than the Trail Blazers through Sunday.
San Antonio coach Gregg Popovich is ineligible because he coached the West last year.
Brooks, the 2010 Coach of the Year, led the West to a 152-149 victory over the East in 2012, when the Thunder eventually reached the NBA Finals before losing to Miami.
Indiana's Frank Vogel will coach the East in the Feb. 16 game in New Orleans.
From Y! Sports (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/okc-39-brooks-coach-western-070204158--nba.html)
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NBA Results January 30, 2014
Thunder erase early 18-point hole, top Heat 112-95 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/thunder-erase-early-18-point-024841757--nba.html)
Lowry scores 33 as Raptors beat Magic 98-83 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/lowry-scores-33-raptors-beat-022635999--nba.html)
Turner's layup gives 76ers 95-94 win over Celtics (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/turner-39-layup-gives-76ers-031917180--nba.html)
Dragic scores 30, injures elbow in Suns' win (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/dragic-scores-30-injures-elbow-034651866--nba.html)
Love carries Wolves past Pelicans, 88-77 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/love-carries-wolves-past-pelicans-032748701--nba.html)
Parsons, Harden-less Rockets beat Mavs 117-115 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/parsons-harden-less-rockets-beat-043032712--nba.html)
Bobcats beat Nuggets behind Jefferson's 35 points (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/bobcats-beat-nuggets-behind-jefferson-045045513--nba.html)
Bulls topple Spurs 96-86 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/bulls-topple-spurs-96-86-051603449--nba.html)
Conley leads Grizzlies to 99-89 win against Kings (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/conley-leads-grizzlies-99-89-052742389--nba.html)
Clippers beat Wizards 110-103 for 4th straight win (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/clippers-beat-wizards-110-103-060747019--nba.html)
Detroit Pistons @ Atlanta Hawks Postponed (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/detroit-pistons-atlanta-hawks-2014012901/)
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NBA Results January 31, 2014
Warriors dominate inside, rout Clippers 111-92 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/warriors-dominate-inside-rout-clippers-061812782--nba.html)
Dragic, Suns hand Pacers 2nd home loss, 102-94 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/dragic-suns-hand-pacers-2nd-024752802--nba.html)
Knicks crush Cavs 117-86, win fourth straight (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/knicks-crush-cavs-117-86-034452132--nba.html)
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(NBA) Dallas' Nowitzki, Miami's Bosh head list of All-Star reserves
The Dallas Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki and the Miami Heat's Chris Bosh headline the list of 14 players that have been selected by the coaches as reserves for the 2014 NBA All-Star Game, the NBA announced today. Nowitzki earns his 12th selection, which ties him for sixth all-time with nine players, while Bosh secures his ninth trip to the All-Star Game in 11 NBA seasons.
Continue reading here. (http://www.nba.com/2014/news/as.game/01/30/all-star-2014-reserves-announced-official-release/index.html?ls=iref:nbahpt13a)
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NBA Results February 1, 2014
Curry scores season-high 44, Warriors beat Jazz (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/curry-scores-season-high-44-062239227--nba.html)
Arron Afflalo scores 21, Magic beat Bucks 113-102 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/arron-afflalo-scores-21-magic-023310978--nba.html)
Hawks rout reeling 76ers 125-99 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/hawks-rout-reeling-76ers-125-034830364--nba.html)
Randolph has 26; Grizzlies beat Timberwolves 94-90 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/randolph-26-grizzlies-beat-timberwolves-032413348--nba.html)
Durant's 30 streak ends in Thunder's romp (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/durant-39-30-streak-ends-033753994--nba.html)
All-Star Nowitzki leads Mavs past Kings 107-103 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/star-nowitzki-leads-mavs-past-043356817--nba.html)
Raptors end drought in Denver, beat Nuggets 100-90 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/raptors-end-drought-denver-beat-043729474--nba.html)
Bobcats hand Lakers 6th straight loss, 110-100 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/bobcats-hand-lakers-6th-straight-060135030--nba.html)
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( 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup )
The 24 countries that will play at the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup are now known : See Here! (http://bit.ly/1bM2HbZ)
QUALIFIED TEAMS : ( Alphabetical Order )
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FIBA Wildcards , Group Draw on Monday , Feb 3 ( Western Time ) at 1pm on ESPN 3 Live! (http://es.pn/1jT5yb4)
Brazil, Finland, Greece and Turkey ang nakapasok sa Wildcard Eliminations . .
Wala na ang China (withdrew their bid) ,Russia with NBA players : Sergey Karasev (Cleveland Cavaliers), Andrei Kirilenko (Brooklyn Nets), Timofey Mozgov (Denver Nuggets), Alexey Shved (Minnesota Timberwolves) , Italy with NBA players : Andrea Bargnani ( New York Knicks ) Marco Belinelli (San Antonio Spurs),Luigi Datome ( Detroit Pistons ) and Danilo Gallinari (Denver Nuggets) . . .
mga powerhouse teams ang nawala pero malupit pa rin mga nakapasok sa wildcards .
goodluck sa ating Gilas Team :peace: sana pumabor ang Draw sa Pilipinas . . .
magka-bracket sana mga malalakaS na teams at di mapasama pilipinas para maagang laglagan haha !
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(NBA) Pacers sign free-agent center Andrew Bynum
The Indiana Pacers signed free-agent center Andrew Bynum on Saturday, the team announced.
The acquisition of Bynum could deliver the Pacers a formidable bench presence as they try to get past the Miami Heat and reach the NBA Finals.
After a failed partnership with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Bynum was suspended and ultimately traded to the Chicago Bulls, who released the former All-Star center on Jan. 7.
Continue reading here. (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/sources--pacers-to-sign-center-andrew-bynum-141508053-nba.html)
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(NBA) Silver replaces Stern as NBA commissioner
NEW YORK (AP) -- Adam Silver has become the NBA's fifth commissioner.
The NBA posted a picture on its Twitter account Saturday of Silver holding a basketball and shaking hands with outgoing commissioner David Stern.
''It's official: Adam Silver succeeds David Stern as NBA Commissioner'' the caption read.
Stern retired after exactly 30 years in charge, making him the NBA's longest-serving and most successful commissioner.
Silver joined the NBA as his assistant in 1992 and has been the deputy commissioner since 2006.
Continue reading here. (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/silver-replaces-stern-nba-commissioner-151515553--nba.html)
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(NBA) Spurs sign Shannon Brown to 10-day contract
The Spurs have signed Shannon Brown to a 10-day contract, a move announced on Saturday via official release. The team also released Othyus Jeffers, whom they had previously called up from the D-League on a 10-day contract following the injury to Kawhi Leonard.
Brown played well for the Phoenix Suns over the last two seasons, and averaged 10.7 points and 2.6 rebounds in 23.7 minutes per contest. He clashed with interim head coach Lindsey Hunter near the end of last year over a lack of playing time, but mostly over a lack of communication regarding his status.
Continue reading here. (http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/02/01/spurs-sign-shannon-brown-to-10-day-contract/?ocid=Yahoo&partner=ya5nbcs)
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(NFL) Manning wins 5th MVP award and AP offensive player
NEW YORK (AP) -- Peyton Manning made his fifth MVP award a family affair.
Manning's record-setting season earned him The Associated Press NFL MVP award Saturday night in a landslide. No other player has won more than three.
Denver's record-setting quarterback, who threw for 55 touchdowns and 5,477 yards in leading the Broncos to the AFC's best record, earned 49 votes from a nationwide panel of 50 media members who regularly cover the league. New England quarterback Tom Brady got the other vote.
Continue reading here. (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/lacy-richardson-top-rookies-234711175--nfl.html)
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(NFL) San Diego's Rivers wins AP Comeback Player
NEW YORK (AP) -- Philip Rivers' turnaround season has earned him The Associated Press NFL Comeback Player of the Year award.
Rivers led the San Diego Chargers to a wild-card playoff spot with four straight victories to close out the schedule, giving them a 9-7 record. He led the league with a 69.5 completion percentage and threw for 32 TDs against 11 interceptions.
He received 13 votes from a nationwide panel of 50 media members who regularly cover the league. The balloting announced Saturday night was so widespread that 12 players got votes.
Finishing behind Rivers were Denver running back Knowshon Moreno and Philadelphia left tackle Jason Peters with eight selections apiece. Tampa Bay cornerback Darrelle Revis got six votes.
Rivers is the second Chargers quarterback to win the award; the man he replaced, Drew Brees, won in 2004.
From Y! Sports (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/san-diego-39-rivers-wins-234917321--nfl.html)
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(NFL) Carolina's Rivera wins AP top coach award
NEW YORK (AP) -- Ron Rivera took the Carolina Panthers from also-ran to division champion this season, earning him The Associated Press NFL Coach of the Year award.
Rivera's Panthers went 12-4 to take the NFC South and get a first-round playoff bye. They lost to San Francisco in the divisional round.
Continue reading here. (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/carolina-39-rivera-wins-ap-000052973--nfl.html)
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(NFL) Second-year LB Kuechly AP's top defensive player
NEW YORK (AP) -- Luke Kuechly has been voted The Associated Press NFL Defensive Player of the Year, adding the honor to his top defensive rookie award of 2012.
Carolina's All-Pro linebacker received 19 votes from a nationwide panel of 50 media members who regularly cover the league in balloting announced Saturday night. He beat out Indianapolis All-Pro linebacker Robert Mathis, who earned 11 1/2 votes.
Kuechly was credited with 96 tackles for a defense that allowed 241 points, fewer than any team except NFC champion Seattle. He also had four interceptions, two sacks, eight passes defensed, and was a presence from sideline to sideline on the NFL's No. 2 unit.
Two Seahawks All-Pros also drew support in the voting: safety Earl Thomas (7 1/2 votes) and cornerback Richard Sherman (4).
From Y! Sports (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/second-lb-kuechly-ap-39-001023958--nfl.html)
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(NFL) Seahawks-Broncos Preview
Peyton Manning has the opportunity to add another historic accomplishment to his stellar NFL career.
Standing in the way of him and the high-scoring Denver Broncos' offense are the Seattle Seahawks, who hope their intimidating defense will help make history of their own.
Manning looks to become the first starting quarterback to lead two franchises to a Super Bowl title Sunday night when the Broncos face the Seahawks in Super Bowl XLVIII at New Jersey's MetLife Stadium.
Continue reading here. (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/seahawks-broncos-preview-175143746--nfl.html)
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(FIBA) Brazil, Greece headline FIBA World Cup wildcard winners
MANILA, Philippines - The cast is complete.
Brazil, Finland, Greece, and Turkey will be joining 20 other teams to complete the 24-team delegation in the FIBA World Cup slated from August 30 to September 14, 2014 in Spain.
The 4 countries earned the nod of the FIBA Central Board, emerging as the 4 awardees from 15 wildcard candidates on Saturday, February 1.
The criteria included sporting and promotional aspects, governance aspects, and economic aspects.
Finland finished in 9th place while Greece was 11th in the 2013 Eurobasket. Turkey did not even qualify after getting booted out in the first round.
Brazil was even more lethargic, having a winless 2013 FIBA Americas stint after parading an incomplete lineup.
From Rappler.com (http://www.rappler.com/sports/by-sport/basketball/fiba/49458-brazil-greece-headline-fiba-world-cup-wildcard-winners)
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(FIBA) Official Ball of the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup
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MIES, Switzerland/TOKYO, Japan (2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup) - FIBA, the International Basketball Federation, and Molten, a world leading manufacturer of competition quality sports balls, have unveiled the official ball to be used at the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup (30 August-14 September) in Spain.
This will be the first time ever a custom designed basketball has been developed exclusively for an individual event, incorporating the elements of the championship's brand identity.
Molten have provided the official basketball at FIBA's flagship event since 1982. At past tournaments, the official ball has featured the logo of the event in question. For Spain 2014, the GL7 game ball will combine Molten's trademark 12-panel, two-tone Giugiaro design with a new custom 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup design.
Continue reading here. (http://www.fiba.com/pages/eng/fe/14/wcm/news/p/nid/70112/article.html)
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NBA Results February 2, 2014
Crawford, Griffin power Clippers over Jazz 102-87 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/crawford-griffin-power-clippers-over-061548216--nba.html)
George, Hibbert help Pacers hold off Nets 97-96 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/george-hibbert-help-pacers-hold-025832128--nba.html)
Wizards end Thunder's 10-game win streak, 96-81 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/wizards-end-thunder-39-10-023257678--nba.html)
Korver leads Hawks past Love, Timberwolves 120-113 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/korver-leads-hawks-past-love-031528203--nba.html)
Pistons rout short-handed 76ers 113-96 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/pistons-rout-short-handed-76ers-030553234--nba.html)
Davis stays hot, lifts Pelicans over Bulls 88-79 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/davis-stays-hot-lifts-pelicans-033549346--nba.html)
Lin has triple-double as Rockets down Cavs 106-92 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/lin-triple-double-rockets-down-034211159--nba.html)
Calathes scores 22 as Grizzlies beat Bucks 99-90 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/calathes-scores-22-grizzlies-beat-034625642--nba.html)
James, Heat snap Knicks' streak at 4, 106-91 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/james-heat-snap-knicks-39-042241644--nba.html)
Spurs rally past Kings 95-93 to end 3-game skid (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/spurs-rally-past-kings-95-042707918--nba.html)
Dragic leads Suns to 105-95 win over Bobcats (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/dragic-leads-suns-105-95-043851299--nba.html)
Aldridge, Lillard lift Blazers by Raptors, 106-103 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/aldridge-lillard-lift-blazers-raptors-055940073--nba.html)
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NBA Result February 3, 2014
Rondo scores 19 for Boston in 96-89 win over Magic (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/rondo-scores-19-boston-96-205749519--nba.html)
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(NFL) Seahawks beat Broncos 43-8 in Super Bowl
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) -- Waiting to get their hands on the Lombardi Trophy, the Seahawks were surrounded by security guards in orange jackets. It was the first time anyone in that color stopped them all night.
The Seahawks stayed true to their mantra to make each day a championship day. They made Super Bowl Sunday the best day of all with one of the greatest performances in an NFL title game - sparked by a defense that ranks among the best ever.
The Seahawks won their first Super Bowl crown by punishing Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos 43-8. That masterful defense, the NFL's stingiest, never let the five-time MVP get going, disarming the highest-scoring offense in league history.
Continue reading here. (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/manning-broncos-begin-super-bowl-234455516--nfl.html)
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(UFC) Barao retains belt against Faber at UFC 169
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Renan Barao was on a tear, trying to put away Urijah Faber with a series of fists to the head.
Faber attempted to flash a thumbs up — a sign he could still fight. Barao and an early stoppage didn't let him get that chance.
Barao made quick work of Faber in his latest title defense, dropping the challenger with a right and pummeling him with a series of shots to the head while retaining his 135-pound championship in the main event of UFC 169 on Saturday night.
Continue reading here. (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/barao-retains-belt-against-faber-ufc-169-055431718--spt.html)
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(UFC) Jose Aldo Dismantles a Game Ricardo Lamas; Is Lightweight Title Shot Next?
Ricardo Lamas made the short trip from Chicago to Newark, N.J., to try and take the featherweight title from champion Jose Aldo at UFC 169 on Saturday night.
Unfortunately for Lamas, the trip home will feel quite a bit longer, as he’ll make it minus the belt that he so desperately sought.
Lamas showed a lot of movement and a variety of kicks early in the fight. He was the more aggressive fighter in the opening round, although Aldo checked most of his kicks, and landed harder and with greater accuracy, when he fired his weapons.
Continue reading here. (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/ufc-169-results-jose-aldo-053439858--mma.html)
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(UFC) José Aldo Likely Vacating Belt to Challenge Anthony Pettis for UFC Lightweight Title
UFC president Dana White, featherweight champion José Aldo, and lightweight champion Anthony Pettis all see eye to eye and are aiming to make a super-fight.
Aldo and White said at Saturday's UFC 169 post-fight press conference that a fight between the two divisional champions is the fight they want to make next, with White saying Pettis has agreed to the proposed match-up.
Continue reading here. (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/jos%C3%A9-aldo-likely-vacating-belt-093759431--mma.html)
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(UFC) Chael Sonnen vs. Wanderlei Silva Confirmed for UFC 173 in Support of Weidman vs. Belfort
UFC president Dana White at a media gathering in New York on Thursday said that whether Chris Weidman’s title defense against Vitor Belfort landed on July 5 or May 24, it was likely that the fight between The Ultimate Fighter Brazil 3 coaches Chael Sonnen and Wanderlei Silva would follow suit.
The UFC confirmed on Saturday night that Weidman vs. Belfort would headline UFC 173 on May 24. White, at the UFC 169 post-fight show on Fox Sports 1, also confirmed that Sonnen vs. Silva would also be featured on the Memorial Day Weekend fight card in Las Vegas.
Continue reading here. (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/chael-sonnen-vs-wanderlei-silva-085318926--mma.html)
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(FIBA) Official Draw for the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup
BARCELONA, Spain - The Official Draw for the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup took place on Monday evening at the Palau de la Musica Catalana.
Here are the four Preliminary Round groups, which each consist of six teams.
Group A (Granada): 1. Spain; 2. Serbia; 3. France; 4. Brazil; 5. Egypt; 6. Iran.
Group B (Seville): 1. Philippines; 2. Senegal; 3. Puerto Rico; 4. Argentina; 5. Greece; 6. Croatia.
Group C (Bilbao): 1. Dominican Republic; 2. Turkey; 3. USA; 4. Finland; 5. New Zealand; 6. Ukraine.
Group D (Gran Canaria): 1. Slovenia; 2. Lithuania; 3. Angola; 4. Korea; 5. Mexico; 6. Australia.
Continue reading here. (http://www.fiba.com/pages/eng/fe/14/wcm/news/p/nid/71269/article.html)
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NBA Results February 4, 2014
Pacers beat Magic 98-79 with second-half surge (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/pacers-beat-magic-98-79-022613106--nba.html)
Foye's 3 at buzzer to lifts Nuggets past Clippers (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/foye-39-3-buzzer-lifts-045756977--nba.html)
Bucks snap 6-game skid, beat Knicks 101-98 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/bucks-snap-6-game-skid-034849799--nba.html)
Parker leads Spurs past Pelicans, 102-95 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/parker-leads-spurs-past-pelicans-033946887--nba.html)
DeRozan, Valanciunas help Raptors get past Jazz (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/derozan-valanciunas-help-raptors-past-042815121--nba.html)
Durant and Ibaka lead Thunder past Grizzlies 86-77 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/durant-ibaka-lead-thunder-past-033632992--nba.html)
Nets hold off 76ers 108-102 to end 3-game skid (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nets-hold-off-76ers-108-033634145--nba.html)
James leads Heat past Pistons, 102-96 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/james-leads-heat-past-pistons-031812468--nba.html)
Nowitzki leads Mavericks past Cavs 124-107 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nowitzki-leads-mavericks-past-cavs-042043427--nba.html)
Cousins leads Kings past Bulls 99-70 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/cousins-leads-kings-past-bulls-055304037--nba.html)
Wizards top Trail Blazers 100-90 to get over .500 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/wizards-top-trail-blazers-100-022658110--nba.html)
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(UFC) UFC 172 Fight Grows with Addition of Luke Rockhold vs. Tim Boetsch
After stumbling against Vitor Belfort and then rebounding against Costas Philippou, former Strikeforce champion Luke Rockhold wants to take the express route to UFC title contention.
His next opportunity to take a step towards the belt currently wrapped around Chris Weidman’s waist will come against Tim Boetsch.
Rockhold and Boetsch will square off as part of the UFC 172: Jones vs. Teixeira fight card slated for April 26 in Baltimore, Md. UFC officials announced the bout Tuesday morning.
Continue reading here. (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/ufc-172-fight-grows-addition-180246199--mma.html)
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(UFC) UFC Signs Anthony Johnson to Rumble with Phil Davis at UFC 172 in Baltimore
UFC president Dana White recently mentioned that he had been talking to UFC matchmaker Joe Silva about the possibility of bringing Anthony “Rumble” Johnson back to the Octagon. Those talks apparently got serious quickly.
Having had trouble making weight both at welterweight and then at middleweight during his first UFC tenure, White on Tuesday announced that Johnson would return as a light heavyweight to face Phil Davis at UFC 172 on April 26 in Baltimore, Md.
Continue reading here. (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/ufc-signs-anthony-johnson-rumble-171602295--mma.html)
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NBA Results February 5, 2014
Bobcats blow out Warriors 91-75 in Walker's return (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/bobcats-blowout-warriors-91-75-055513794--nba.html)
West, George helps Pacers end Atlanta skid (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/west-george-helps-pacers-end-031021834--nba.html)
Love, Timberwolves hand Lakers 7th straight loss (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/love-timberwolves-hand-lakers-7th-034311413--nba.html)
Boozer powers Bulls to 101-92 win at Phoenix (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/boozer-powers-bulls-101-92-045608752--nba.html)
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NBA Results February 6, 2014
James, Heat hold off Clippers 116-112 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/james-heat-hold-off-clippers-064016146--nba.html)
Depleted Lakers beat Cavaliers 119-108 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/depleted-lakers-beat-cavaliers-119-025004650--nba.html)
Oladipo spurs Magic to 112-98 win over Pistons (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/oladipo-spurs-magic-112-98-023844548--nba.html)
Jeff Green leads Celtics past 76ers, 114-108 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/jeff-green-leads-celtics-past-024155764--nba.html)
Spurs win 16th in row vs Wizards, 125-118 in 2OT (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/spurs-win-16th-row-vs-032302681--nba.html)
Davis leads Pelicans over Hawks, 105-100 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/davis-leads-pelicans-over-hawks-033649061--nba.html)
Rockets down Suns 122-108 for 4th straight win (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/rockets-down-suns-122-108-033900851--nba.html)
Blazers shoot poorly but hold off Knicks, 94-90 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/blazers-shoot-poorly-hold-off-034518988--nba.html)
Durant leads Thunder past Love-less 'Wolves 106-97 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/durant-leads-thunder-past-love-032820832--nba.html)
Nowitzki has 26 to lead Mavs past Grizzlies 110-96 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nowitzki-26-lead-mavs-past-034938908--nba.html)
Chandler leads Nuggets past Bucks, 110-100 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/chandler-leads-nuggets-past-bucks-044230814--nba.html)
Cousins, Gay lead Kings by Raptors 109-101 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/cousins-gay-lead-kings-raptors-060502227--nba.html)
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(Boxing) Pacquiao, Bradley both seek redemption in rematch
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — Manny Pacquiao and Timothy Bradley intend to leave no doubt this time.
Nearly two years after Bradley beat the Filipino congressman in a hotly disputed split decision, the welterweights both seemed uncommonly confident Tuesday as they began promotional work for their April 12 rematch.
Continue reading here. (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/pacquiao-bradley-both-seek-redemption-rematch-220020996--spt.html)
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(UFC) UFC’s Chris Weidman has ‘no problem’ moving up to 205lbs
UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman feels that he still has plenty left to accomplish at 185 pounds but he's also open to one day moving up a weight class.
"If it comes to the point where ’85 looks a little stale," Weidman recently told USA Today.
"I have no problem going to 205."
Weidman earned the middleweight title last July by knocking out longtime champ Anderson Silva. In December, Weidman earned a second consecutive second round stoppage over "The Spider" at UFC 168.
Continue reading here. (http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/ufc-chris-weidman-no-problem-moving-light-heavyweight-171509116--mma.html)
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(UFC) Jose Aldo manager suggests catchweight for Anthony Pettis fight
Alright, so maybe we're not so close to getting the Jose Aldo vs. Anthony Pettis super fight after all. Just days after all principles involved (Aldo, Pettis, UFC president Dana White) seemed to agree that the fight needed to happen, comments from both fighters' managers would appear to put at least a temporary kink in those plans.
At the UFC 169 post event press conference, White said that should Aldo move up to fight the lightweight champion Pettis at 155 pounds, he'd need to vacate his own featherweight title. At the time, Aldo stayed silent but recently, his coach and manager Andre Pederneiras floated the idea of a 150 pound catchweight limit for the super fight.
"(A catchweight) would be interesting for both," Pederneiras told MMA Fighting.
Continue reading here. (http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/jose-aldo-manager-suggests-catchweight-anthony-pettis-fight-200111283--mma.html)
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NBA Results February 7, 2014
Nets pull away to beat short-handed Spurs, 103-89 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nets-pull-away-beat-short-033150861--nba.html)
Curry, Thompson lead Warriors past Bulls 102-87 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/curry-thompson-lead-warriors-past-062054872--nba.html)
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(Boxing) Pacquiao out to show Bradley he still has ‘killer instinct’
NEW YORK — Manny Pacquiao is out to show Timothy Bradley that he still has a "killer instinct."
Pacquiao was in New York on Wednesday (Thursday, Manila time) as part of a media tour to promote his rematch with Bradley on April 12 in Las Vegas. Bradley beat Pacquiao in 2012 in a hotly disputed split decision.
At a news conference on Tuesday in southern California, Bradley said the 35-year-old Pacquiao still has skills, but the former welterweight champion's “killer instinct is gone.”
Continue reading here. (http://www.spin.ph/sports/boxing/news/pacquiao-out-to-show-bradley-he-still-has-killer-instinct-v02)
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(NBA) Pelicans' Anthony Davis to replace Lakers' Kobe Bryant in 2014 NBA All-Star Game
NEW YORK -- New Orleans Pelicans forward/center Anthony Davis has been named by NBA Commissioner Adam Silver to replace injured West All-Star Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2014 NBA All-Star Game in New Orleans. Davis, who will make his first All-Star Game appearance, is averaging 20.5 points, 10.5 rebounds and an NBA-leading 3.3 blocks in 40 games for the Pelicans.
Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Scott Brooks, who earned the right to coach the West squad by virtue of the Thunder clinching the best record in the conference through games played Feb. 6, will determine who replaces Bryant in the starting lineup.
The 63rd NBA All-Star Game will be played at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2014 (8 p.m. ET), televised exclusively on TNT and broadcast exclusively on ESPN Radio in the U.S. The All-Star Game will reach fans in more than 215 countries and territories in more than 47 languages.
From NBA.com (http://www.nba.com/2014/news/02/07/davis-replaces-bryant-official-release/index.html)
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(NBA) All-Stars George, Lillard, Wall headline 2014 Sprite Slam Dunk
NEW YORK -- NBA All-Stars Paul George of the Indiana Pacers, Damian Lillard of the Portland Trail Blazers and John Wall of the Washington Wizards headline the list of dunkers in the 2014 Sprite Slam Dunk (#SpriteSlam), taking place during State Farm® All-Star Saturday Night (#StateFarmSaturday) at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans on Saturday, Feb. 15. Harrison Barnes of the Golden State Warriors and Ben McLemore of the Sacramento Kings fill out the Western Conference teams, while reigning Sprite Slam Dunk champion Terrence Ross of the Toronto Raptors completes the East roster.
This marks the first time in 26 years that three All-Stars are competing in the Sprite Slam Dunk. In the 1988 competition in Chicago, All-Stars Clyde Drexler, Michael Jordan, and Dominique Wilkins squared off, with Jordan claiming the crown in front of the hometown fans.
Continue reading here. (http://www.nba.com/2014/news/as.dunk.contest/02/06/2014-sprite-slam-dunk-participants-official-release/index.html)
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(NBA) Curry, Irving highlight Foot Locker Three-Point Contest
NEW YORK -- NBA All-Stars Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors, Kyrie Irving of the Cleveland Cavaliers, Joe Johnson of the Brooklyn Nets, Damian Lillard of the Portland Trail Blazers and Kevin Love of the Minnesota Timberwolves headline the field of participants for the Foot Locker Three-Point Contest (#FootLockerThree) taking place during State Farm® All-Star Saturday Night (#StateFarmSaturday) at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans on Saturday, Feb. 15. The Washington Wizards' Bradley Beal, who will also be participating in the BBVA Compass Rising Stars challenge, Marco Belinelli of the San Antonio Spurs and Arron Afflalo of the Orlando Magic complete the field.
Continue reading here. (http://www.nba.com/2014/news/as.3pt.contest/02/06/all-star-3-point-release/index.html)
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(NBA) All-Stars Lillard, DeRozan headline field for 2014 Taco Bell Skills Challenge
NEW YORK -- Reigning champion Damian Lillard of the Portland Trail Blazers and DeMar DeRozan of the Toronto Raptors, both All-Stars for the first time this year, headline the list of participants for the 2014 Taco Bell® Skills Challenge (#TacoBellSkills), taking place during State Farm® All-Star Saturday Night (#StateFarmSaturday), at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans on Saturday, Feb. 15. Lillard, the 2012-13 Kia NBA Rookie of the Year, also is participating in the Foot Locker Three-Point Contest and Sprite Slam Dunk, becoming the first player to appear in three events during State Farm All-Star Saturday Night. He also is participating in the 2014 BBVA Compass Rising Stars Challenge on Feb. 14, and the 2014 NBA All-Star Game on Feb. 16.
Continue reading here (http://www.nba.com/2014/news/as.skills.challenge/02/06/2014-taco-bell-skills-challenge-participants-official-release/index.html)
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(NBA) Bosh, Durant headline Sears Shooting Stars squads
NEW YORK -- NBA All-Stars Chris Bosh of the Miami Heat, Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors and Kevin Durant of the Oklahoma City Thunder headline the 2014 Sears Shooting Stars (#SearsShootingStars), taking place during State Farm® All-Star Saturday Night (#StateFarmSaturday) at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans on Saturday, Feb. 15. The Sears Shooting Stars contest features one current NBA player, one current WNBA player and an NBA Legend on each team.
Continue reading here. (http://www.nba.com/2014/news/as.shooting.stars/02/06/all-star-shooting-stars-release/index.html)
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(NBA) Hometown star Davis is top pick for BBVA Compass Rising Stars Challenge
NEW YORK -- With the first pick of the 2014 BBVA Compass Rising Stars Challenge draft, TEAM WEBBER selected Anthony Davis of the New Orleans Pelicans while TEAM HILL picked Damian Lillard of the Portland Trail Blazers second overall. TNT's Hill and NBA TV's Webber, general managers for the 2014 BBVA Compass Rising Stars Challenge, made their player selections live on TNT. The 2014 BBVA Compass Rising Stars Challenge will be played Friday, Feb. 14, in Smoothie King Center during NBA All-Star 2014.
In addition to Davis, TEAM WEBBER is comprised Kelly Olynyk (Boston), Jared Sullinger (Boston), Mason Plumlee (Brooklyn), Tim Hardaway Jr. (New York), Steven Adams (Oklahoma City), Victor Oladipo (Orlando), Michael Carter-Williams (Philadelphia), and Trey Burke (Utah).
Joining Lillard on TEAM HILL are Pero Antic (Atlanta), Dion Waiters (Cleveland Cavaliers), Harrison Barnes (Golden State), Terrence Jones (Houston), Giannis Antetokounmpo (Milwaukee), Jonas Valanciunas (Toronto) and Bradley Beal (Washington).
Continue reading here. (http://www.nba.com/2014/news/as.rising.stars/02/06/all-star-rising-stars-release/index.html)
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(Winter Olympics) Glitch mars Sochi Winter Olympics opening ceremony
SOCHI, Russia - Russia launched the opening ceremony for one of the most controversial Winter Olympics in history on Friday, seeking to convince a skeptical world that the project spearheaded by President Vladimir Putin would be a success.
After a build-up dogged by controversies over gay rights, construction delays and security concerns, the 40,000 capacity Fisht stadium on the Black Sea in Sochi burst into cheers at 8:14 p.m. local time (4:14 p.m. GMT) for the start of the two-and-a-half hour ceremony.
Continue reading here. (http://www.rappler.com/sports/world/49991-glitch-mars-sochi-winter-olympics-opening-ceremony)
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NBA Results February 8, 2014
Griffin's 36 lead Clippers past Raptors 118-105 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/griffin-39-36-lead-clippers-062223261--nba.html)
Hill scores 37, leads Pacers to win over Blazers (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/hill-scores-37-leads-pacers-032352303--nba.html)
Harris' dunk gives Magic 103-102 win over Thunder (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/harris-39-dunk-gives-magic-024749913--nba.html)
Nash leads Lakers over 76ers (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nash-leads-lakers-over-76ers-023055962--nba.html)
Waiters, Irving lead Cavaliers over Wizards (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/waiters-irving-lead-cavaliers-over-024958602--nba.html)
Sullinger carries Celtics to 99-89 win over Kings (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/sullinger-carries-celtics-99-89-032402139--nba.html)
Drummond, Jennings lead Pistons over Nets 111-95 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/drummond-jennings-lead-pistons-over-030900663--nba.html)
Knicks pull away for 117-90 victory over Nuggets (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/knicks-pull-away-117-90-031315921--nba.html)
Mavericks win 4th in row, 103-81 over Jazz (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/mavericks-win-4th-row-103-035849638--nba.html)
Davis leads Pelicans past Wolves, 98-91 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/davis-leads-pelicans-past-wolves-052735736--nba.html)
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NBA Results February 9, 2014
Williams, Burke lift Jazz past Heat 94-89 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/williams-burke-lift-jazz-past-043403316--nba.html)
Mills' 32 points lift Spurs over Bobcats 104-100 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/mills-39-32-points-lift-023736837--nba.html)
Grizzlies win with defense again, beat Hawks 79-76 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/grizzlies-win-defense-again-beat-025653634--nba.html)
Jennings has 35 and Pistons top Nuggets 126-109 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/jennings-35-pistons-top-nuggets-030845569--nba.html)
Aldridge leads Blazers past 'Wolves 117-110 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/aldridge-leads-blazers-past-39-034702932--nba.html)
Howard, Harden lead Rockets over Bucks 101-95 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/howard-harden-lead-rockets-over-041716194--nba.html)
Dragic, Phoenix beat depleted Warriors 122-109 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/dragic-phoenix-beat-depleted-warriors-043259272--nba.html)
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(UAAP Volleyball) Lady Eagles crush UE to clinch third spot
MANILA, Philippines - Even a guaranteed ticket to the semifinals did not slow Ateneo de Manila University as they destroyed a hapless University of the East side, 25-17, 25-12, 25-22, in the 76th UAAP Women's Volleyball tournament, Saturday, February 8, at The Arena in San Juan City.
Still displaying her usual lethal form in a practically non-bearing game against two teams that had contrasting fates this year, Alyssa Valdez rose above all as she once again led the Lady Eagles with her 20 markers to take their 8th win this season and formally lock themselves third in the table with eight win in their 12 games so far.
Continue reading here. (http://www.rappler.com/sports/university/uaap/50034-uaap-volleyball-lady-eagles-crush-ue-clinch-third-spot)
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(UAAP Volleyball) La Salle stays hot as they nip UST in straight sets
MANILA, Philippines - De La Salle University showed no mercy against the struggling University of Santo Tomas as they trooped to their 12th win this year courtesy of a 25-23, 25-19, 25-19 victory in the 76th UAAP Women's Volleyball tournament, Saturday, February 8, at The Arena in San Juan City.
The defending champs had to buck a tentative start, though, as they barely clawed their way past the Golden Tigresses in the opening set and had to weather a resolute UST squad in the second and third to stay unbeaten in 28 UAAP games.
Continue reading here. (http://www.rappler.com/sports/university/uaap/50037-uaap-volleyball-la-salle-stays-hot-as-they-nip-ust-in-straight-sets)
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NBA Results February 10, 2014
Paul returns in Clippers' 123-78 rout of 76ers (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/paul-returns-clippers-39-123-050004442--nba.html)
Durant scores 41 as Thunder defeat Knicks 112-100 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/durant-scores-41-thunder-defeat-204338291--nba.html)
Gibson, Noah lead Bulls to 92-86 win over Lakers (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/gibson-noah-lead-bulls-92-231059429--nba.html)
Nowitzki has 20 to lift Mavs over Celtics 102-91 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nowitzki-20-lift-mavs-over-015615257--nba.html)
Irving scores 28, Cavs beat Memphis 91-83 in OT (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/irving-scores-28-cavs-beat-015512815--nba.html)
Plumlee, reserves carry Nets past Pelicans (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/plumlee-reserves-carry-nets-past-013100821--nba.html)
Magic rally in 4th quarter, stun Pacers 93-92 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/magic-rally-4th-quarter-stun-015721515--nba.html)
Nene leads Wizards past Kings, 93-84 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nene-leads-wizards-past-kings-020140144--nba.html)
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(UAAP Volleyball) UP stuns FEU, gives Adamson edge in Final Four race
MANILA, Philippines - Already out of contention this season, University of the Philippines pulled off what could be the biggest upset this year as they tamed Far Eastern University, 26-24, 25-16, 16-25, 25-19, in the 76th UAAP Women's Volleyball tournament on Sunday, February 9, at The Arena in San Juan City.
With only one playoffs slot up for grabs, the loss comes as a double black eye for the Lady Tamaraws as they allowed Adamson University to overtake them for fourth place in the table while the Maroons take only their second win in 13 outings this season.
Continue reading here. (http://www.rappler.com/sports/university/uaap/50108-up-stuns-feu-gives-adamson-edge-in-final-four-race)
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(UAAP Volleyball) Lady Bulldogs weather gritty Falcons in four sets
MANILA, Philippines - Playing catch-up to league-leaders La Salle, National University had to bring out their A-game as they scraped past Adamson University in grueling four sets, 15-25, 25-23, 25-20, 34-32, in the 76th UAAP Women's Volleyball tournament, Sunday, February 9 at The Arena in San Juan City.
Four Bulldogs finished in double digits as they bagged their 12th win and stay half a game behind De La Salle University despite the tough challenge Adamson gave them in their penultimate match in the elimination round.
Continue reading here. (http://www.rappler.com/sports/university/uaap/50108-up-stuns-feu-gives-adamson-edge-in-final-four-race)
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NBA Results February 11, 2014
Speights, Warriors hand 76ers another rout, 123-80 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/speights-warriors-hand-76ers-another-060145424--nba.html)
Pacers roll past short-handed Nuggets 119-80 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/pacers-roll-past-short-handed-023828098--nba.html)
Lowry scores 19 as Raptors beat Pelicans 108-101 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/lowry-scores-19-raptors-beat-025417819--nba.html)
Pistons beat Spurs 109-100 in Loyer's debut (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/pistons-beat-spurs-109-100-025736033--nba.html)
Green leads Celtics past Bucks 102-86 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/green-leads-celtics-past-bucks-034016452--nba.html)
Howard leads Rockets past Timberwolves 107-89 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/howard-leads-rockets-past-timberwolves-035034449--nba.html)
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(UFC) Former UFC Middleweight Kingpin Anderson Silva Already Back in the Gym Training
A month and a half after suffering a severely broken leg, former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva is already back in the gym and training.
As gruesome and grizzly as Silva’s broken leg looked in his fight with Chris Weidman at UFC 168, as harrowing as the raw footage of the incident was in UFC president Dana White’s recent video blog, the former UFC middleweight champion simply suffered a broken bone that will heal, and it has been improving at light speed.
According to a UFC report, Silva was recently photographed at his Muay Thai College in Torrence, Calif., while lifting weights, and walking down stairs without the assistance of crutches.
Continue reading here. (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/former-ufc-middleweight-kingpin-anderson-225120785--mma.html)
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(UFC) Jose Aldo vs. Anthony Pettis UFC Superfight Doesn't Have to Happen at Lightweight
Talk of a UFC superfight between featherweight champion Jose Aldo and lightweight titleholder Anthony Pettis has hit a fever pitch recently.
The two had intended to do the fight once before, with Pettis dropping down to challenge Aldo at 145 pounds.
Recent talk about once again trying to put the two together in the Octagon has centered on Aldo's desire to move up in weight and fight at 155 pounds. Should that happen, UFC president Dana White has gone on record with a plan that would include Aldo vacating his belt at 145 pounds.
Continue reading here. (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/jose-aldo-vs-anthony-pettis-190950176--mma.html)
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NBA Results February 12, 2014
Jefferson, Bobcats get rare win over Mavs 114-89 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/jefferson-bobcats-rare-win-over-022936226--nba.html)
Durant has 36 as Thunder beat the Blazers 98-95 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/durant-36-thunder-beat-blazers-055526195--nba.html)
James scores 37 to lead Heat past Phoenix 103-97 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/james-scores-33-lead-heat-043615567--nba.html)
Grizzlies overcome Beal's big night, beat Wizards (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/grizzlies-overcome-beal-39-big-035249612--nba.html)
Burks leads Jazz to 96-79 win over Lakers (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/burks-leads-jazz-96-79-055004822--nba.html)
Deng scores 22, Cavs avenge loss vs. Kings (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/deng-scores-22-cavs-avenge-024322759--nba.html)
Noah has triple-double in Bulls' win over Hawks (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/noah-triple-double-bulls-39-032321131--nba.html)
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(UAAP Volleyball) Ateneo ends UST’s Final Four hopes with straight sets win
MANILA, Philippines – The University of Santo Tomas Golden Tigresses formally bowed out of the Final Four contentions as Ateneo de Manila University tamed them in straight sets, 25-18, 25-21, 25-23, in the 76th UAAP Women’s Volleyball tournament, Wednesday, February 12 at The Arena in San Juan City.
The Lady Eagles relied on Michelle Morente as she rose up to the occasion, scoring 14 points to lead her squad to their ninth win in 13 games and will hope to ride the momentum when they face Far Eastern University in their last match in the eliminations.
Continue reading here. (http://www.rappler.com/sports/university/uaap/50366-ateneo-ends-ust%E2%80%99s-final-four-hopes-with-straight-sets-win)
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(UAAP Volleyball) La Salle destroys UE, gets closer to season sweep
MANILA, Philippines – The De La Salle University Lady Spikers are on the verge of a season sweep after crushing University of the East in straight sets, 25-16, 25-15, 25-14, in the 76th UAAP Women’s Volleyball tournament, Wednesday, February 12 at The Arena in San Juan City.
The Lady Spikers played like a well-oiled machine as they efficiently finished off the Lady Warriors for their 13th win in the season to tighten their grip of the top spot ahead of their all-important matchup with second placer National University on weekend.
Continue reading here. (http://www.rappler.com/sports/university/uaap/50370-la-salle-destroys-ue-gets-closer-to-season-sweep)
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NBA Results February 13, 2014
Ellis, Nowitzki help Mavericks top host Pacers (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/ellis-nowitzki-help-mavericks-top-024906979--nba.html)
Grizzlies hold off Magic surge for 86-81 victory (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/grizzlies-hold-off-magic-surge-024239747--nba.html)
DeRozan scores 31 as Raptors beat Hawks 104-83 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/derozan-scores-31-raptors-beat-022544446--nba.html)
Duncan carries Spurs to 104-92 win over Celtics (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/duncan-carries-spurs-104-92-030047213--nba.html)
Cavaliers rally past Pistons for 93-89 win (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/cavaliers-rally-past-pistons-93-030711497--nba.html)
Nets beat Bobcats 105-89 behind 25 from Pierce (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nets-beat-bobcats-105-89-030603599--nba.html)
Gay, Fredette help Kings beat Knicks 106-101 in OT (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/gay-fredette-help-kings-beat-032930954--nba.html)
Rockets get 7th straight win, 113-112 over Wizards (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/rockets-7th-straight-win-113-035907047--nba.html)
Gordon scores 21, Pelicans beat Bucks 102-98 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/gordon-scores-21-pelicans-beat-033656687--nba.html)
Love leads Wolves past depleted Nuggets 117-90 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/love-leads-wolves-past-depleted-033035656--nba.html)
Burks lifts Jazz to 105-100 win over 76ers (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/burks-lifts-jazz-105-100-044145214--nba.html)
James' 3-pointer lifts Heat past Warriors, 111-110 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/james-39-3-pointer-lifts-061138202--nba.html)
Griffin, Paul lead Clippers past Blazers 122-117 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/griffin-paul-lead-clippers-past-062008532--nba.html)
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(Winter Olympics) Martinez, lone Winter Olympic bet of the Philippines, enters medal round in Sochi
WHAT a debut for the Philippines!
With a score of 64.81 in the short program, lone Philippine bet Michael Christian Martinez advanced to the medal round of the men’s figure skating competition in the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi on Thursday night.
The 17-year old made history as the first Filipino and the first Southeast Asian to perform at the Men’s Figure Skating in the Olympics - then took his quest a step further with an impressive routine despite the weight of the controversy that his participation has stirred back home.
Martinez eventually finished 19th out of the 24 who qualified for the free skate program set late Friday evening (Manila time) where the podium finishers will finally be determined.
Continue reading here. (http://www.spin.ph/sports/olympics/news/martinez-lone-winter-olympic-bet-of-the-philippines-enters-medal-round-in-sochi)
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NBA Results February 14, 2014
Gibson, Boozer leads Bulls past Nets, 92-76 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/gibson-boozer-leads-bulls-past-034057991--nba.html)
Durant's 43 help Thunder beat Lakers 107-103 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/durant-39-43-help-thunder-064220377--nba.html)
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(NBA) Melo rules out trade, open to less than max deal
NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- Carmelo Anthony said Friday he knows "for a fact" the Knicks won't trade him, and said he would be open to staying in New York for less than a maximum contract.
Anthony has said he plans to become a free agent this summer. The NBA's trade deadline is Thursday, but Anthony ruled out any chance the Knicks would move him to avoid the possibility they could lose him for nothing in July.
Continue reading here. (http://www.nba.com/2014/news/02/14/carmelo-anthony-new-york-knicks.ap/index.html)
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(NBA) Drummond leads Team Hill in Rising Stars Challenge win
BBVA Compass Rising Stars Challenge
Team Hill 142, Team Webber 136
MVP: Andre Drummond (Pistons)
NEW ORLEANS -- Detroit Pistons big man Andre Drummond was all business in the BBVA Compass Rising Stars Challenge. He said he came into the game with the mindset to take the MVP, and that's exactly what he did. Drummond made up for missing last year's game as a rookie because of an injury with a monster performance that included 30 points and a Rising Stars record 25 rebounds -- 14 on the offensive glass (Team Webber managed 28 total rebounds) -- as Team Hill beat Team Webber 142-136.
Continue reading here. (http://www.nba.com/news/as.rising.stars/2014-rising-stars-challenge-event-page/index.html)
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(NBA) James, Durant arrive at All-Star as NBA's 1A, 1B
NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- With the first pick in the 2014 NBA All-Star fantasy draft ...
"I'd go with LeBron," Toronto's DeMar DeRozan said.
"I'll take KD," said Cleveland's Kyrie Irving.
That's how close it is right now between LeBron James and Kevin Durant.
They are the very best of the NBA's best, both so talented that even guys who play against them every night have trouble deciding which one they think is better.
Continue reading here. (http://www.nba.com/2014/news/02/14/all-star-game-friday.ap/index.html)
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(Winter Olympics) Martinez finishes 19th at Winter Olympics figure skating finale
MANILA, Philippines - Filipino figure skater Michael Christian Martinez finished 19th at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics men's figure skating finals on Saturday morning (Manila time).
The lone Filipino Winter Olympian Martinez, 17, garnered 119.44 points in his final free skate routine for a two-day total of 184.25. Martinez skated third and held an early lead after six performances.
Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan won the gold medal with a score of 280.09, while Patrick Chan of Canada won silver. Kazakhstan’s Denis Ten, who finished ninth after the short program, moved up to third place to earn bronze honors.
Continue reading here. (http://www.rappler.com/sports/specials/olympics/50618-martinez-takes-early-lead-in-mens-figure-skating-finale)
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(NBA) Team Bosh wins Sears Shooting Stars Challenge
NEW ORLEANS -- Miami's Chris Bosh hit a half-court shot to give Team Bosh the victory in the Shooting Stars contest that opened up NBA All-Star Saturday night.
Bosh and teammates Dominique Wilkins and WNBA player Swin Cash had a final-round time of 31.4 seconds.
Continue reading here. (http://www.nba.com/2014/news/as.shooting.stars/02/15/team-bosh-wins-sears-shooting-stars-challenge/index.html?ls=iref:nbahpts)
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(NBA) Lillard, Burke win Taco Bell Skills Challenge
NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- Portland's Damian Lillard is an NBA All-Star Saturday night skills challenge champion for a second straight year.
The team of Lillard and Trey Burke, representing the Western Conference, beat the tandem of Michael Carter-Williams and Victor Oladipo of the East in the final round by a tenth of a second.
Continue reading here. (http://www.nba.com/2014/news/as.skills.challenge/02/15/lillard-burke-skills-challenge.ap/index.html?ls=iref:nbahpts)
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(NBA) Belinelli wins Foot Locker Three-Point Contest
NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- San Antonio's Marco Belinelli won the 3-point contest at NBA All-Star Saturday night.
The Italian, who previously played for New Orleans, needed to win a tiebreaker round in the final to beat Bradley Beal.
Continue reading here. (http://www.nba.com/2014/news/as.3pt.contest/02/15/belinelli-wins-three-point-contest.ap/index.html?ls=iref:nbahpts)
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(NBA) Wall leads East to All-Star dunk triumph
NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- John Wall soared over his mascot, and the East stomped on the West in the slam dunk contest.
Wall's sensational slam finished off a clean sweep for the Washington star, Paul George and Terrence Ross in the contest's new battle format, helping the Eastern Conference earn a 2-2 tie against the West on All-Star Saturday night.
Continue reading here. (http://www.nba.com/2014/news/02/15/wall-wins-dunk-ap.ap/index.html?ls=iref:nbahpts)
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(MMA) Bellator pulls a stunner, signs top lightweight Gilbert Melendez to multi-year deal
On Thursday, with contract talks between the UFC and free agent lightweight Gilbert Melendez at an impasse, UFC president Dana White suggested during a news conference in Las Vegas that Melendez should test the market.
Melendez apparently took him at his word and on Friday, signed a multi-fight, multi-year deal with rival Bellator. The UFC has the right to match, though so far there has been no indication of its position. A UFC spokesperson told Yahoo Sports the company would have no comment on the signing at this point.
Via text message, White told Yahoo Sports he had not yet seen the Bellator/Melendez contract.
Melendez announced the deal via Twitter. Bellator CEO Bjorn Rebney said he has long sought to land Melendez, ranked No. 2 in the UFC's deep lightweight division. But Bellator also has several outstanding lightweights that Melendez could fight, including champion Eddie Alvarez and former champion Michael Chandler.
Continue reading here. (http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/bellator-pulls-stunner-signs-top-lightweight-gilbert-melendez-003753874--mma.html)
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(UFC) UFC Fight Night 36 Results: Lyoto Machida Outstrikes Gegard Mousasi, Earns Unanimous Decision
Lyoto Machida went the distance to defeat Gegard Mousasi, winning a unanimous decision in the main event for UFC Fight Night 36 in Brazil on Saturday night.
Machida showed to be a step quicker than Mousasi throughout the fight, earning the judges' scores of 49-46, 50-45 and 50-45.
Continue reading here. (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/ufc-fight-night-36-results-064227482--mma.html)
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(NBA) Old guys go, new look comes to NBA All-Star game
NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- There was a hint of panic as Dwyane Wade wondered whether elder actually was eldest.
''Who's the oldest player here?'' Wade asked.
The Miami Heat star can relax. He's not even the old man on the NBA's Eastern Conference All-Star team.
But he's close, and he can't believe how quickly it happened.
''Me and Bron, we were talking to (DeMar) DeRozan and Kyrie (Irving) and Paul George and we were like, 'When we came in we were in y'all's position,''' Wade said of a conversation he and LeBron James had earlier in the weekend with some of their teammates who faced the West on Sunday night in the All-Star game.
Continue reading here. (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/old-guys-look-comes-nba-165256322--nba.html)
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(UAAP Volleyball) UP goes back-to-back as Red Warriors end season winless
MANILA, Philippines - The University of the Philippines ended their campaign on a high note as they demolished University of the East in straight sets, 25-16, 25-21, 25-18, in the 76th UAAP Women's Volleyball tournament, Sunday, February 16 at The Arena in San Juan City.
Fresh off a big win against Far Eastern University, the Lady Maroons posted their first back-to-back victories since Season 72 as Angeli Araneta ended her year with a bang, scoring 15 points to tow UP to a 3-11 record.
Continue reading here. (http://www.rappler.com/sports/university/uaap/50728-up-goes-back-to-back-red-warriors-winless)
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(UAAP Volleyball) Adamson stays alive as Ateneo crushes FEU
MANILA, Philippines - Far Eastern University wasted a golden opportunity to barge straight into the stepladder playoff as Ateneo de Manila University walloped them in three sets, 25-17, 25-19, 25-16, in the 76th UAAP Women's Volleyball tournament, Sunday, February 16, at The Arena in San Juan City.
The result gave Adamson University a shimmer of hope as the Lady Tamaraws will have to face them in a do-or-die playoff on Wednesday to determine who will complete the Final Four who will slug it out in a stepladder format.
Continue reading here. (http://www.rappler.com/sports/university/uaap/50729-uaap-volleyball-adamson-stays-alive-ateneo-feu)
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(NBA) Irving leads East past Durant, West
EW ORLEANS (AP) -- The Eastern Conference finally stopped Kevin Durant and Blake Griffin as it stopped its losing streak at the NBA All-Star game.
Kyrie Irving had 31 points and 14 assists and was voted the game's Most Valuable Player, Carmelo Anthony made an All-Star record eight 3-pointers and scored 30 points, and the East rallied for a 163-155 victory over the West on Sunday night.
Continue reading here. (http://www.nba.com/2014/news/as.game/02/17/east-wins-2014-all-star-game.ap/index.html)
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NBA Results February 19, 2014
Spurs beat Clippers 113-103 without Tony Parker (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/spurs-beat-clippers-113-103-062008022--nba.html)
Green's 36 points lead Suns past Nuggets in OT (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/green-39-36-points-lead-052106580--nba.html)
James scores 42, Heat pull away from Mavs 117-106 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/james-scores-42-heat-pull-042437194--nba.html)
Wolters hits big 3 for Bucks in win over Magic (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/knight-scores-18-sore-foot-034116150--nba.html)
Conley, Miller lead Grizzlies past Knicks, 98-93 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/conley-miller-lead-grizzlies-past-035149442--nba.html)
Jefferson leads Bobcats to 108-96 win over Pistons (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/jefferson-leads-bobcats-108-96-031248969--nba.html)
George scores 26 to lead Pacers past Hawks, 108-98 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/george-scores-26-lead-pacers-023549066--nba.html)
Irving has easy night as Cavs rout 76ers 114-85 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/irving-easy-night-cavs-rout-024730634--nba.html)
Lowry scores 24, Raptors defeat Wizards 103-93 (http://espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=400489667)
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NBA Results February 20, 2014
Jefferson leads Bobcats over Pistons again 116-98 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/jefferson-leads-bobcats-over-pistons-023817456--nba.html)
Johnson, Blatche lead Nets over Jazz 105-99 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/johnson-blatche-lead-nets-over-043500586--nba.html)
Balanced Suns hold off Celtics, 100-94 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/balanced-suns-hold-off-celtics-044119084--nba.html)
Rockets beat Lakers 134-108 for 8th straight win (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/rockets-beat-lakers-134-108-060902074--nba.html)
Anthony scores 42, leads Knicks past Pelicans (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/anthony-scores-42-leads-knicks-033645307--nba.html)
Boozer scores 20 and Bulls beat Raptors 94-92 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/boozer-scores-20-bulls-beat-024956409--nba.html)
Love has 42 points, 16 boards, Wolves beat Pacers (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/love-42-points-16-boards-034726112--nba.html)
Irving leads Cavs past Magic for 6th straight win (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/irving-leads-cavs-past-magic-024852175--nba.html)
Wall leads Wizards past slumping Hawks, 114-97 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/wall-leads-wizards-past-slumping-025720893--nba.html)
Mills has 29 and Spurs edge Blazers 111-109 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/mills-29-spurs-edge-blazers-060036810--nba.html)
Warriors hold off Kings 101-92 in Sacramento (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/warriors-hold-off-kings-101-054030515--nba.html)
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(UAAP Volleyball) Adamson completes Final Four cast with win over FEU
MANILA, Philippines – Not wanting this game to be her final act, Shiela Pineda displayed her lethal form as she led Adamson University into the Final Four, edging Far Eastern University in five sets, 25-17, 23-25, 23-25, 25-13, 15-11, in the 76th UAAP Women’s Volleyball tournament, Wednesday, February 19 at The Arena in San Juan City.
The graduating spiker, who has been big for the Lady Falcons in the eliminations, poured in a game-high 25 markers to earn the right to face Ateneo de Manila in the first game of the stepladder playoffs.
Continue reading here. (http://www.rappler.com/sports/university/uaap/51039-adamson-completes-final-four-cast-win-feu)
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2014 NBA Trade Deadline Updates
Wizards get Miller from Nuggets in three-team deal (http://www.nba.com/2014/news/02/20/wizards-get-miller-in-three-team-deal.ap/index.html)
Rockets send Brooks to Denver for Hamilton (http://www.nba.com/2014/news/02/20/rockets-deal-brooks-to-nuggets.ap/index.html)
Pacers send Granger to 76ers for Turner (http://www.nba.com/2014/news/02/20/pacers-trade-granger-for-turner.ap/index.html)
Spurs deal De Colo to Raptors for Daye (http://www.nba.com/2014/news/02/20/spurs-trade-de-colo-to-raptors.ap/index.html)
Bobcats trade for Bucks' Ridnour, Neal (http://www.nba.com/2014/news/02/20/bucks-bobcats-trade.ap/index.html)
Lakers Acquire Bazemore and Brooks (http://www.nba.com/lakers/releases/140218bazemore_brooks_blake)
Kings acquire Jason Terry and Reggie Evans (http://www.nba.com/kings/news/kings-acquire-jason-terry-and-reggie-evans)
Heat trade Roger Mason, Jr. (http://www.nba.com/heat/heat-trade-roger-mason-jr-2)
Wizards acquire Andre Miller (http://wizardsmysticstoday.monumentalnetwork.com/2014/02/20/wizards-acquire-andre-miller)
Cavs Acquire Spencer Hawes from 76ers (http://www.nba.com/cavaliers/releases/cavs-acquire-hawes-140220)
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NBA Results February 21, 2014
James leads Heat past Thunder (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/james-leads-heat-past-thunder-040256701--nba.html)
Faried stays hot, Nuggets beat Bucks 101-90 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/faried-stays-hot-nuggets-beat-033630085--nba.html)
Warriors end Rockets' streak with 102-99 OT win (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/warriors-end-rockets-39-streak-065449728--nba.html)
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NBA Result February 22, 2014
Lakers rally to beat Celtics 101-92 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/lakers-rally-beat-celtics-101-062019948--nba.html)
Magic rally, down Knicks 129-121 in 2 OTs (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/magic-rally-down-knicks-129-031257625--nba.html)
Nowitzki, Marion lead Mavericks over 76ers (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nowitzki-marion-lead-mavericks-over-023557677--nba.html)
Ross leads Raptors past Cavs, 98-91 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/ross-leads-raptors-past-cavs-024047403--nba.html)
Jefferson lifts Bobcats past Pelicans 90-87 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/jefferson-lifts-bobcats-past-pelicans-025357571--nba.html)
Pistons rally for 115-107 win over Hawks (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/pistons-rally-115-107-win-030604996--nba.html)
Bulls ride fast start to 117-89 win over Nuggets (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/bulls-ride-fast-start-117-034430081--nba.html)
Randolph has 21 and Grizzlies beat Clippers 102-96 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/randolph-scores-21-grizz-beat-035125925--nba.html)
Suns roll past road-weary Spurs 106-85 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/suns-roll-past-road-weary-042648520--nba.html)
Lillard has 28 and Blazers down Jazz 102-94 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/lillard-28-blazers-down-jazz-053042329--nba.html)
NBA Results February 23, 2014
Nene, Wizards dunk Pelicans, 94-93 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nene-wizards-dunk-pelicans-94-030109735--nba.html)
Walker scores 31, Bobcats hold off Grizzlies 92-89 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/walker-scores-31-bobcats-hold-024917117--nba.html)
Scott scores career high 30 as Hawks beat Knicks (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/scott-scores-career-high-30-031348104--nba.html)
Mavericks hold off Pistons for 113-102 win (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/mavericks-hold-off-pistons-113-030317757--nba.html)
George, West help Pacers hold on against Bucks (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/george-west-help-pacers-hold-042459395--nba.html)
Love triple-double lifts Wolves over Jazz 121-104 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/love-triple-double-lifts-wolves-043846447--nba.html)
Kings hold off short-handed Celtics 105-98 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/kings-hold-off-short-handed-055720011--nba.html)
Jermaine O'Neal carries Warriors past Nets, 93-86 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/o-39-neal-green-carry-061212223--nba.html)
NBA Results February 24, 2014
Crawford leads Clippers past Thunder (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/crawford-leads-clippers-past-thunder-205549039--nba.html)
Heat beat Bulls without LeBron, 93-79 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/heat-beat-bulls-without-lebron-231443319--nba.html)
Wall, Beal lead Wizards past Cavaliers 96-83 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/wall-beal-lead-wizards-past-013444804--nba.html)
Lowry scores 28 and Raptors beat Magic 105-90 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/lowry-scores-28-raptors-beat-014518140--nba.html)
Thomas, Gay push Kings past Nuggets 109-95 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/thomas-gay-push-kings-past-034342907--nba.html)
Collins back in NBA, Nets beat Lakers 108-102 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/collins-back-nba-nets-beat-043517661--nba.html)
Beverley's 3 helps Rockets down Suns 115-112 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/beverley-39-3-helps-rockets-045418239--nba.html)
Lillard leads Blazers past T-Wolves 108-97 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/lillard-leads-blazers-past-t-044036607--nba.html)
NBA Results February 25, 2014
Burks, Favors lead Jazz to 110-98 win over Celtics (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/burks-favors-lead-jazz-110-044308722--nba.html)
Mayo, Bucks send Sixers to 11th straight loss (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/mayo-bucks-send-sixers-11th-030219478--nba.html)
Warriors clamp down on Pistons in 104-96 win (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/warriors-clamp-down-pistons-104-030632320--nba.html)
Mavs beat Knicks on Nowitzki's lucky-bounce jumper (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/mavs-beat-knicks-nowitzki-39-031603071--nba.html)
Crawford leads Clippers past Pelicans 123-110 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/crawford-leads-clippers-past-pelicans-033921743--nba.html)
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(Boxing) Mayweather to face Maidana, not Khan, in May
LAS VEGAS - Undefeated welterweight world champion Floyd Mayweather celebrated his 37th birthday on Monday by announcing he'll put his 45-0 record on the line on May 3 against Marcos Maidana.
The move comes after weeks of speculation as to whether Mayweather would fill his May fight date with Argentina's Maidana or England's Amir Khan.
The brash American even ran an internet poll in which fans voted for the Khan match-up, but World Boxing Council welterweight champion Mayweather instead will take on World Boxing Association champ Maidana in a unification bout.
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(UAAP Football) FEU clinches men’s and women’s UAAP football crowns
MANILA, Philippines - Far Eastern University is the football king and queen of University Athletic Association of the Philippines football competition Season 76.
FEU’s men’s team nipped University of the Philippines (UP), 1-0, for the crown while FEU’s women’s squad blanked a hard-fighting University of Santo Tomas (UST) team, 2-1, for the women’s title on Sunday at the FEU-Diliman pitch in Quezon City.
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NBA Results February 26, 2014
George helps Pacers pull away from Lakers, 118-98 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/george-helps-pacers-pull-away-023147835--nba.html)
Lillard leads Portland past Denver 100-95 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/lillard-leads-portland-past-denver-043821771--nba.html)
Love, Timberwolves beat Phoenix with late outburst (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/love-timberwolves-beat-phoenix-outburst-043614266--nba.html)
Dunleavy has 22, Bulls hold off Hawks, 107-103 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/dunleavy-22-bulls-hold-off-031156444--nba.html)
Harden scores 43, Rockets rout Kings 129-103 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/harden-scores-43-rockets-rout-054337923--nba.html)
DeRozan scores 33 in Raptors' 99-93 win over Cavs (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/derozan-scores-33-raptors-39-024532143--nba.html)
Wizards survive without Nene, beat Magic 115-106 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/wizards-survive-without-nene-beat-022631596--nba.html)
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(Champions League) Man United loses 2-0 to Olympiakos
PIRAEUS, Greece (AP) — Manchester United's troubled season took another turn for the worse on Tuesday as David Moyes' side slumped to a 2-0 first leg defeat to Olympiakos in the last 16 of the Champions League.
Argentine striker Alejandro Dominguez broke the deadlock at Karaiskaki Stadium when he got his foot to a shot from Yiannis Maniatis in the 38th minute and turned the ball past goalkeeper David de Gea.
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NBA Results February 27, 2014
Griffin, Collison help Clippers top Rockets 101-93 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/griffin-collison-help-clippers-top-062758084--nba.html)
Nelson, Vucevic lead Magic past 76ers 101-90 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nelson-vucevic-lead-magic-past-023604038--nba.html)
Bayless, Rondo lead Celtics past Hawks 115-104 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/bayless-rondo-lead-celtics-past-032132268--nba.html)
Gibson leads Bulls to 103-83 win over Warriors (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/gibson-leads-bulls-103-83-034604543--nba.html)
Mavs top Pelicans 108-89 after Davis injury (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/mavs-top-pelicans-108-89-034046398--nba.html)
Irving scores 31, leads Cavaliers past Thunder (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/irving-scores-31-leads-cavaliers-033523152--nba.html)
Lee scores 18 as Grizzlies beat Lakers, 108-103 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/lee-scores-18-grizzlies-beat-035019628--nba.html)
Belinelli, balanced Spurs beat Pistons 120-110 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/belinelli-balanced-spurs-beat-pistons-041233569--nba.html)
Hayward leads balanced Jazz past Suns, 109-86 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/hayward-leads-balanced-jazz-past-042943118--nba.html)
Barton sparks Blazers to 124-80 rout of Nets (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/barton-sparks-blazers-124-80-053319155--nba.html)
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(UAAP Volleyball) Valdez explodes for 29 as Ateneo stays alive
MANILA, Philippines - They may have lost both their outings against National University in the eliminations but Ateneo de Manila University proved that they are no strangers in in winning games that mattered most.
Facing a twice-to-beat disadvantage against NU, the Lady Eagles leaned on Alyssa Valdez as she poured in 29 points to eke out a 25-17, 12-25, 31-29, 28-26 hard-earned victory over the Lady Bulldogs in the semifinals of the 76th UAAP Women's Volleyball tournament, Wednesday, February 26, at The Arena in San Juan City.
Continue reading here. (http://www.rappler.com/sports/university/uaap/51661-uaap-volleybal-valdez-explodes-29-ateneo-stays-alive)
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(NBA) Sources: Danny Granger to sign with Clippers
Danny Granger informed general manager/coach Doc Rivers on Thursday night that he will sign with the Los Angeles Clippers, league sources told Yahoo Sports.
Once Granger clears waivers to become a free agent on Friday at 5 p.m. ET, he will sign a deal for the rest of the season and give Los Angeles an upgrade at small forward for the franchise's championship chase.
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NBA Results February 28, 2014
James scores 31 in a mask, Heat roll Knicks 108-82 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/james-scores-31-mask-heat-035457535--nba.html)
Pierce scores 18, Nets rebound in rout of Nuggets (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/pierce-scores-18-nets-rebound-063116676--nba.html)
Wizards beat Raptors 134-129 in triple OT (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/wizards-beat-raptors-134-129-040220920--nba.html)
Roy Hibbert leads Pacers past Bucks, 101-96 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/roy-hibbert-leads-pacers-past-023645032--nba.html)
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NBA Results March 1, 2014
Dragic's career-high 40 leads Suns past Pelicans (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/dragics-career-high-40-leads-061726521--nba.html)
Irving has 1st triple-double, Cavs top Jazz 99-79 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/irving-1st-triple-double-cavs-025551145--nba.html)
Curry's triple-double helps Warriors rout Knicks (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/currys-triple-double-helps-warriors-035244280--nba.html)
Durant scores 37 to help Thunder beat Grizzlies (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/durant-scores-37-help-thunder-034726764--nba.html)
Gibson, Bulls overtake Mavs in 4th for 100-91 win (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/gibson-bulls-overtake-mavs-4th-041559066--nba.html)
Duncan leads Spurs to 92-82 win over Bobcats (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/duncan-leads-spurs-92-82-040214861--nba.html)
Farmar scores career-high 30 as Lakers beat Kings (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/farmar-scores-career-high-30-061831636--nba.html)
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(UFC) Vitor Belfort Withdraws from UFC 173 Amidst TRT Ban; Chris Weidman Now Faces Lyoto Machida
Following the Nevada State Athletic Commission’s unanimous vote to ban testosterone replacement therapy, Vitor Belfort has withdrawn from UFC 173, officials announced on Thursday evening.
In Belfort’s place, Lyoto Machida will fight UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman on the upcoming pay-per-view card, which takes place May 24.
UFC president Dana White said Machida earned the title shot after dominating his last two fights after dropping to the middleweight division from the 205-pound ranks.
Continue reading here. (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/vitor-belfort-withdraws-ufc-173-070956518--mma.html)
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(NBA) Caron Butler to sign with Thunder
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) -- Caron Butler has agreed to sign with the Oklahoma City Thunder, according to a person close to the situation.
The person spoke on condition of anonymity Friday because the deal had not been finalized.
The Milwaukee Bucks agreed to a contract buyout with the 33-year-old forward Thursday and waived him. The source says Butler is expected to sign with Oklahoma City after he clears waivers Saturday.
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NBA Results March 2, 2014
Ariza scores 40, Wizards win 6th straight (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/ariza-scores-40-wizards-win-032738765--nba.html)
Blazers beat Nuggets 102-96, sweep season series (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/blazers-beat-nuggets-102-96-054641985--nba.html)
Martin, Love lead Wolves past Kings 108-97 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/martin-love-lead-wolves-past-054434753--nba.html)
Randolph leads Grizzlies past Cavaliers 110-96 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/randolph-leads-grizzlies-past-cavaliers-044018146--nba.html)
George's 25 points lead Pacers over Celtics 102-97 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/georges-25-points-lead-pacers-041426360--nba.html)
Rockets start fast, beat Pistons 118-110 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/rockets-start-fast-beat-pistons-033925218--nba.html)
Thornton scores 25 in Nets' 107-98 win over Bucks (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/thornton-scores-25-nets-107-041321831--nba.html)
Granger watches as Clippers rout Pelicans 108-76 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/granger-watches-clippers-rout-pelicans-060633885--nba.html"")
James helps Heat beat Magic 112-98 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/james-helps-heat-beat-magic-030612964--nba.html)
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(UFC) TUF China Finale Results: Dong Hyun Kim Wins with Stunning Spinning Knockout
The “Stun Gun,” Dong Hyun Kim, stole the show at The Ultimate Fighter China Finale on Saturday at the CotaiArena in Macao, China.
Kim and John Hathaway both opened ready to end their main event fight early. Hathaway launched some solid knees to the body, but Kim rocked him with a wide right hand that had him staggered. Hathaway recovered and the two fighters traded blows throughout much of the round before Kim dropped Hathaway in the final two minutes of the opening stanza. Kim followed Hathaway down and tried to finish with a flurry, but Hathaway defended well from his back, Kim eventually allowing him to his feet as the round wound down.
Continue reading here. (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/tuf-china-finale-results-dong-151755024--mma.html)
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(Formula One) Full Michael Schumacher recovery 'unlikely'
The 45-year-old Schumacher fell while skiing in France and hit the right side of his head on a rock, cracking his helmet.
Doctors operated to remove blood clots from his brain but some were left because they were too deeply embedded.
Schumacher's condition stabilized after he was placed in the coma and doctors began the process of withdrawing sedatives to try to wake him up.
Continue reading here. (http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/news/formula-1-full-michael-schumacher-recovery-unlikely-163619708--f1.html)
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(UAAP Volleyball) Ateneo soars back to Finals after clipping NU in four sets
MANILA, Philippines - The Ateneo de Manila University Lady Eagles overcame a twice-to-beat disadvantage as they sent National University's Finals hopes crashing, 25-22, 8-25, 25-19, 25-22, and set a date with De La Salle in the Last Dance of the 76th UAAP Women's Volleyball tournament, Saturday, March 1 at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City.
After tallying in a personal season-high of 29 points in her last outing, there is no stopping for Alyssa Valdez as she emerged once more for the Katipunan-based side, scattering 22 markers from 16 attacks, five blocks and an ace to lead Ateneo to its seventh straight win and book a ticket back to the Finals.
Continue reading here. (http://www.rappler.com/sports/university/uaap/51906-uaap-volleyball-ateneo-soars-back-finals-clipping-nu-four-sets)
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2014 Formula One Race Calendar
# Date Race Time*
1 Mar 16 Australian Grand Prix 2:00 PM
2 Mar 30 Malaysia Grand Prix 4:00 PM
3 Apr 6 Bahrain Grand Prix 11:00 PM
4 Apr 20 Chinese Grand Prix 3:00 PM
5 May 11 Spanish Grand Prix 8:00 PM
6 May 25 Monaco Grand Prix 8:00 PM
7 Jun 9 Canadian Grand Prix 2:00 AM
8 Jun 22 Austrian Grand Prix 8:00 PM
9 Jul 6 British Grand Prix 8:00 PM
10 Jul 20 German Grand Prix 8:00 PM
11 Jul 27 Hungarian Grand Prix 8:00 PM
12 Aug 24 Belgian Grand Prix 8:00 PM
13 Sep 7 Italian Grand Prix 8:00 PM
14 Sep 21 Singapore Grand Prix 8:00 PM
15 Oct 5 Japanese Grand Prix 2:00 PM
16 Oct 12 Russian Grand Prix 7:00 PM
17 Nov 3 United States Grand Prix 4:00 AM
18 Nov 10 Brazilian Grand Prix 12:00 AM
19 Nov 23 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 9:00 PM
*(Philippine Time)
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(UFC) Filipino MMA fighter Mark Eddiva decisions Tuerxun in UFC debut
SINGAPORE – When the UFC made its way back to Southeast Asia in 2014, Team Lakay got a few calls from the US-based MMA promotion to sign some of its fighters. One of those calls was for 28-year old Mark Eddiva.
On Saturday, March 1 at the Cotai Arena in Macau, China, Eddiva (6-0, 3KOs, 2 submissions) decisioned local favorite Jumabieke “The Wild Wolf” Tuerxun (17-1) at UFC Fight Night 37.
All three judges scored the match 30-27 for Eddiva of Baguio City, Philippines in a battle of debuting unbeaten featherweights.
Continue reading here. (http://www.rappler.com/sports/by-sport/boxing-mma/51923-filipino-mma-fighter-mark-eddiva-tuerxun-ufc-debut)
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NBA Results March 3, 2014
Noah leads Bulls to easy 109-90 win against Knicks (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/noah-leads-bulls-easy-109-203819851--nba.html)
Suns scorch Hawks in 1st half of 129-120 win (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/suns-scorch-hawks-1st-half-035505131--nba.html)
Parker returns, leads Spurs over Mavs 112-106 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/parker-returns-leads-spurs-over-024017126--nba.html)
Pacers beat Jazz 94-91, win fifth straight (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/pacers-beat-jazz-94-91-015152948--nba.html)
Durant, Westbrook lead Thunder past Bobcats (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/durant-westbrook-lead-thunder-past-024742466--nba.html)
Harris has 31 and Magic extend 76ers' skid, 92-81 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/harris-31-magic-extend-76ers-020119590--nba.html)
DeRozan scores 32 as Raptors beat Warriors 104-98 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/derozan-scores-32-raptors-beat-233704876--nba.html)
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NBA Results March 4, 2014
Nets rout Bulls as Collins makes home debut (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nets-rout-bulls-collins-makes-030348207--nba.html)
Lakers hold off Blazers 107-106 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/lakers-hold-off-blazers-107-054649999--nba.html)
Cousins, Thomas lead Kings past slumping Pelicans (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/cousins-thomas-lead-kings-past-055003014--nba.html)
Timberwolves outlast Nuggets for 132-128 win (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/timberwolves-outlast-nuggets-132-128-050421689--nba.html)
Grizzlies end Wizards' streak with 110-104 victory (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/grizzlies-end-wizards-streak-110-024319112--nba.html)
Struggling Pistons beat slumping Knicks 96-85 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/struggling-pistons-beat-slumping-knicks-030548272--nba.html)
History! LeBron nets 61, Heat top Bobcats 124-107 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/history-lebron-nets-61-heat-030236243--nba.html)
Ilyasova scores 31, Bucks beat Jazz 114-88 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/ilyasova-scores-31-bucks-beat-032926664--nba.html)
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(UFC) Junior dos Santos vs. Stipe Miocic to Co-Main Event UFC 173
A heavyweight bout between former title holder Junior dos Santos and up-and-coming contender Stipe Miocic has been added to UFC 173, a UFC official confirmed to MMAWeekly.com on Monday evening.
As first reported by the Las Vegas Review Journal, the dos Santos-Miocic affair will stand as the co-main event for the card, which is scheduled for May 24 in Las Vegas.
Continue reading here. (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/junior-dos-santos-vs-stipe-033633007--mma.html)
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(Tennis) Djokovic beats Murray at Madison Square Garden
NEW YORK (AP) -- Andy Murray smiled a few times during his match at Madison Square Garden.
This is a player who rarely cracks a grin after winning Grand Slam titles, but Monday night's meeting with friend and rival Novak Djokovic was an exhibition, and even Murray was happy to play along.
Djokovic won 6-3, 7-6 (2) as the two mixed the usual exhibition hijinks with some long rallies reminiscent of their epic Grand Slam matchups.
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(US NCAA) Wiggins brothers ready to put stamp on March
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) -- Nick Wiggins stood on the court at Koch Arena with one arm around mom, the other around dad, his second-ranked Shockers having just finished a 31-0 regular season.
Now, with the NCAA tournament right around the corner, the two brothers - and their teams - are ready to become the story of March.
Wichita State heads into the Missouri Valley Conference tournament this week riding the best start since UNLV in 1991, while the fifth-ranked Jayhawks have wrapped up the outright Big 12 title - the 10th straight championship for the storied program.
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NBA Results March 5, 2014
Westbrook, Durant lead Thunder past 76ers 125-92 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/westbrook-durant-lead-thunder-past-034811692--nba.html)
Pelicans beat Lakers 132-125 to end 8-game skid (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/pelicans-beat-lakers-132-125-062023955--nba.html)
Barnes, Griffin lead Clippers to 5th straight win (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/barnes-griffin-lead-clippers-5th-043249869--nba.html)
Howard, Harden lead Rockets over Heat 106-103 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/howard-harden-lead-rockets-over-040100489--nba.html)
Warriors hand Pacers rare home loss, 98-96 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/warriors-hand-pacers-rare-home-025000912--nba.html)
Green scores 24, Spurs beat Cavaliers 122-101 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/green-scores-24-spurs-beat-023341523--nba.html)
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(UAAP Volleyball) Inspired Ateneo shocks La Salle in Game 1
MANILA, Philippines -- The fairy tale run of the Ateneo Lady Eagles continued as they stunned the three-time defending champions De La Salle Lady Spikers in four sets to claim Game 1 of the UAAP Season 76 women's volleyball finals Wednesday at the SMART Araneta Coliseum.
Showing that they were not just an Alyssa Valdez team, rookie Michelle Morente and and veteran Amy Ahomiro came up big for Ateneo as they bucked a poor opening set to win 17-25, 25-23, 25-13, and 25-20.
Continue reading here. (http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/sports/03/05/14/inspired-ateneo-shocks-la-salle-game-1)
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(La Liga) Puyol to leave Barcelona at end of season
BARCELONA - Barcelona captain Carles Puyol will leave the club at the end of the season following a persistent battle with a knee injury, he said on Tuesday.
The 35-year-old defender, a fans' favorite for his battling displays, has been restricted to just five league games this season and has decided to end his time at the Nou Camp.
Puyol, who made his Barca debut in 1999, has the second highest number of appearances for the club with 593, only bettered by Xavi Hernandez.
"I will leave FC Barcelona at the end of the season," he told a news conference.
Continue reading here. (http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/sports/03/05/14/puyol-leave-barcelona-end-season)
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NBA Results March 6, 2014
Jefferson leads Bobcats past Pacers 109-87 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/jefferson-leads-bobcats-past-pacers-024100233--nba.html)
Nuggets end skid by beating Mavericks 115-110 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nuggets-end-skid-beating-mavericks-035126877--nba.html)
Melo, Knicks snap 7-game skid, top Wolves 118-106 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/melo-knicks-snap-7-game-032807374--nba.html)
Blazers rout Hawks 102-78; Korver's streak ends (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/blazers-rout-hawks-102-78-061304392--nba.html)
Thomas lifts Kings past Bucks 116-102 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/thomas-lifts-kings-past-bucks-033532768--nba.html)
Nets beat Grizzlies, over .500 for first time (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nets-beat-grizzlies-over-500-030730929--nba.html)
Augustin, Noah lead Bulls past Pistons 105-94 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/augustin-noah-lead-bulls-past-025917845--nba.html)
James Harden scores 31, Rockets down Magic 101-89 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/james-harden-scores-31-rockets-024106685--nba.html)
'AARP group' helps Wizards top Jazz 104-91 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/ariza-scores-26-points-wizards-022311386--nba.html)
Thompson, Lee lead Warriors over Celtics 108-88 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/thompson-lee-lead-warriors-over-025710400--nba.html)
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(US NCAA) Wiggins not wavering in decision to leave for NBA
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) -- Andrew Wiggins remembers sitting in the bleachers of Allen Fieldhouse long after the final whistle, watching as the crowd showered the departing Kansas players with love.
It may not have been that exact moment that the nation's No. 1 recruit decided he would play his only season of college basketball with the Jayhawks. But the outpouring of support on senior night certainly played a role in his decision, one that he doesn't regret for a moment.
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(NBA) Sacramento Kings sign Royce White to 10-day deal
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) -- The Sacramento Kings have signed forward Royce White to a 10-day contract.
The Kings immediately assigned White to the Reno Bighorns of the NBA Development League on Thursday. White was drafted 16th overall by Houston in 2012 but never played for the Rockets after the sides couldn't find common ground on how to treat his anxiety disorder, which includes a fear of flying.
White missed training camp and was suspended by the Rockets in January 2013 after he refused to accept another assignment to Rio Grande Valley of the D-League. The Rockets traded White to Philadelphia in July. He played for the 76ers in the preseason before being waived.
The former Iowa State standout averaged 11.4 points, 5.7 rebounds and 3.3 assists in 16 contests with Rio Grande Valley.
From Y! Sports (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/sacramento-kings-sign-royce-white-183347857--nba.html)
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NBA Results March 7, 2014
Clippers blow out Lakers again 142-94 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/clippers-blow-lakers-again-142-062521589--nba.html)
Duncan leads Spurs past Heat, 111-87 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/duncan-leads-spurs-past-heat-040516855--nba.html)
Green's 41 points leads Suns past Thunder 128-122 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/greens-41-points-leads-suns-044131219--nba.html)
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NBA Results March 8, 2014
Warriors ease past Hawks 111-97 in return home (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/warriors-ease-past-hawks-111-060212770--nba.html)
Gasol's double-double helps Grizzlies beat Bulls (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/gasol-18-help-grizzlies-beat-023848328--nba.html)
Ross leads Raptors past Kings, Gay 99-87 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/ross-leads-raptors-past-kings-025806034--nba.html)
Jefferson, Walker lead Bobcats past Cavs 101-92 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/jefferson-walker-lead-bobcats-past-025210666--nba.html)
Rondo's 20 points lead Celtics over Nets 91-84 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/rondos-20-points-lead-celtics-031724181--nba.html)
Anthony, Knicks enjoy easy 108-81 win over Jazz (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/anthony-knicks-enjoy-easy-108-030535375--nba.html)
Davis leads Pelicans over Bucks 112-104 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/davis-leads-pelicans-over-bucks-033935528--nba.html)
Timberwolves beat Pistons 114-101 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/timberwolves-beat-pistons-114-101-032654583--nba.html)
Mavs blow 30-point lead, rally past Blazers 103-98 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/mavs-blow-30-point-lead-042714608--nba.html)
Faried, Lawson lead Nuggets past Lakers 134-126 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/faried-lawson-lead-nuggets-past-045035862--nba.html)
Rockets win 4th straight, 112-86 over Pacers (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/rockets-win-4th-straight-112-052313020--nba.html)
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(NBA) Report: Phil Jackson 'ready to get back to work' in NBA
Eleven NBA championships isn't enough for Phil Jackson. Apparently he wants an even dozen now.
After leading the Chicago Bulls to six NBA crowns and the Los Angeles Lakers to five, Jackson is "ready to go back to work," according to ESPN.com.
After several health battles, Jackson is apparently fit and ready to get back along the sidelines or, ala Miami's Pat Rley, in the front office of an NBA club.
Continue reading here. (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/report-phil-jackson-ready-back-051914271--nba.html)
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(Forumula One) F1's latest rules leaves cars quieter, slower
MADRID (AP) — Formula One's latest changes mean the sixy purr of engines and the violent throttle of speed won't quite be what they used to be.
The usual title talk has surrounded preseason testing as usual, but the normally boisterous roar of F1's engines has been slightly subdued.
Get used to it.
"I've grown up with the 'old' sound, and I loved it. Some of the old cars that had the exhaust coming under the floor, the sound was just awesome — just from the TV," Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton said. "The V10 and V8 of the last few years, with their special roar, had goose-bumps potential. When you started the engine you had to cover your ears. That's history. F1 is moving on."
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(Boxing) Mayweather-Maidana fight set for MGM Grand
AS VEGAS (AP) -- Floyd Mayweather revealed on Twitter that his May 3 fight against WBA welterweight champion Marcos Maidana will take place at the MGM Grand.
"I will be fighting at the best place on Earth on May 3rd ... the MGM Grand," Mayweather, the WBC welterweight champion, tweeted Wednesday.
The bout will unify their 147-pound titles.
Mayweather, 45-0 with 26 knockouts, is coming off victories last year over Robert Guerrero and Canelo Alvarez. Maidana, from Argentina, is 35-3 with 31 knockouts. He unanimously outpointed Adrien Broner on Dec. 14.
From Y! Sports (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/mayweather-maidana-fight-set-mgm-121424828.html)
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(NBA) Ilgauskas to have jersey retired by Cavs
CLEVELAND (AP) -- At 7-foot-3, Zydrunas Ilgauskas towered over everyone yet stayed completely down to earth.
Soft-spoken and doggedly determined, Ilgauskas, who overcame serious injuries and personal tragedy to become one of Cleveland's best and most beloved players, will have his No. 11 jersey retired Saturday night during an elaborate halftime ceremony certain to be emotionally poignant.
The seventh player in team history to receive the honor, Ilgauskas joins Austin Carr, Nate Thurmond, Bobby ''Bingo'' Smith, Larry Nance, Brad Daugherty and Mark Price in having his number raised to the rafters of Quicken Loans Arena.
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NBA Results March 9, 2014
Grizzlies pull away in second half, beat Bobcats (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/grizzlies-pull-away-second-half-033226917--nba.html)
Clippers outlast Hawks for 7th straight win (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/clippers-outlast-hawks-7th-straight-062138745--nba.html)
Spurs beat Magic 121-112, win 6th straight (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/spurs-beat-magic-121-112-040725563--nba.html)
Beal scores 23 in Wizards 114-107 win over Bucks (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/beal-scores-23-wizards-114-043803510--nba.html)
Anthony's 26 points lead Knicks past Cavs, 107-97 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/anthonys-26-paces-knicks-past-032034674--nba.html)
Jazz end skid, send 76ers to 16th straight loss (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/jazz-end-skid-send-76ers-030606475--nba.html)
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(UAAP Volleyball) La Salle exacts revenge on Ateneo in Finals Game 2
MANILA, Philippines – Not this time.
The De La Salle University Lady Spikers are one win away from raising the championship trophy for the fourth straight time as they avenged their Game 1 loss to Ateneo de Manila, running away as 25-14, 25-20, 19-25, 26-24 winners in Game 2 of the 76th UAAP Women’s Volleyball tournament Finals, Saturday, March 8, at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City.
Ara Galang, after falling short of the MVP race this year, proved her worth for the Taft Avenue crew as she scattered 17 points in the game to lead La Salle to a four-set win and snap Ateneo’s eight-game winning streak.
Continue reading here. (http://www.rappler.com/sports/university/uaap/52509-la-salle-exacts-revenge-on-ateneo-in-finals-game-2)
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Yari na Indiana Pacers, on a 4-game losing streak na ::) ::) ::)
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NBA Results March 10, 2014
Warriors win 4th straight, hold off Suns 113-107 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/warriors-win-4th-straight-hold-034659587--nba.html)
Noah, Augustin lead Bulls over Heat 95-88 in OT (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/noah-augustin-lead-bulls-over-200420792--nba.html)
Meeks powers Lakers past Durant, Thunder 114-110 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/meeks-powers-lakers-past-durant-223045189--nba.html)
Rondo has 18 assists, Celtics beat Pistons 118-111 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/rondo-18-assists-celtics-beat-005950071--nba.html)
Davis leads Pelicans past Nuggets, 111-107 in OT (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/davis-leads-pelicans-past-nuggets-011148519--nba.html)
Thornton scores 27 to lead Nets past Kings, 104-89 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/thornton-scores-27-lead-nets-005338521--nba.html)
Rockets rally for 118-113 OT win over Blazers (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/rockets-rally-118-113-ot-022956486--nba.html)
Surging Raptors beat Timberwolves 111-104 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/surging-raptors-beat-timberwolves-111-013801974--nba.html)
Mavs extend Pacers' skid to 4 with 105-94 win (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/mavs-extend-pacers-skid-4-022025290--nba.html)
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NBA Results March 11, 2014
Griffin's 37 points help Clippers beat Suns (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/griffins-37-points-help-clippers-053435077--nba.html)
Jefferson, Walker lead Bobcats past Nuggets 105-98 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/jefferson-walker-lead-bobcats-past-020228725--nba.html)
Wade carries Heat late, Miami tops Wizards 99-90 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/wade-carries-heat-miami-tops-020123131--nba.html)
Williams, Livingston lead Nets past Raptors (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/williams-livingston-lead-nets-past-023818681--nba.html)
Knicks send 76ers to 17th straight loss (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/knicks-send-76ers-17th-straight-025437719--nba.html)
Knight leads Bucks past Magic 105-98 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/knight-leads-bucks-past-magic-023536610--nba.html)
Korver, Millsap lead Hawks past Jazz (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/korver-millsap-lead-hawks-past-035342435--nba.html)
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NBA Results March 12, 2014
Bynum's return helps Pacers get past Celtics 94-83 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/bynums-return-helps-pacers-past-013705298--nba.html)
Warriors whip Mavs 108-85 for 5th straight win (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/warriors-whip-mavs-108-85-051159434--nba.html)
Durant, Westbrook lead Thunder past Rockets (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/durant-westbrook-lead-thunder-past-030631789--nba.html)
Ginobili leads Spurs past Bulls 104-96 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/ginobili-leads-spurs-past-bulls-025433474--nba.html)
Gasol, Randolph lead Grizzlies past Blazers 109-99 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/gasol-randolph-lead-grizzlies-past-023722444--nba.html)
Timberwolves outlast Bucks for 112-101 victory (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/timberwolves-outlast-bucks-112-101-023054704--nba.html)
Pistons clamp down on Kings in 99-89 win (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/pistons-clamp-down-kings-99-021144573--nba.html)
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(UAAP Volleyball) Ateneo forces winner-take-all Game 4 after five-setter win over La Salle
MANILA, Philippines – And we’re off to a do-or-die Game 4.
With their backs pressed against the wall, the Ateneo de Manila University Lady Eagles managed to live another day as they edged De La Salle University in a thrilling five-setter, 25-21, 25-23, 18-25, 16-25, 17-15, in Game 3 of the 76th UAAP Women’s Volleyball Finals, Wednesday, March 12 at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.
Not even Ara Galang’s 28-point explosion can stop the Katipunan Avenue crew as they set themselves one last Finals date with the Lady Spikers on Saturday, to try to thwart La Salle’s aspirations of a historic four-peat this year.
Continue reading here. (http://www.rappler.com/sports/university/uaap/52838-ateneo-defeats-la-salle-game-3-force-winner-take-all-uaap-volleyball)
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NBA Results March 13, 2014
Griffin leads Clips past Warriors for 9 in a row (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/griffin-leads-clips-past-warriors-050722492--nba.html)
Nets get Heat again, win 96-95 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nets-heat-again-win-96-014500937--nba.html)
Faried leads Nuggets over Magic 120-112 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/faried-leads-nuggets-over-magic-013428127--nba.html)
Gay, Thomas lead Kings past Sixers 115-98 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/gay-thomas-lead-kings-past-015327588--nba.html)
Playing with meaning, Bobcats top Wizards 98-85 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/jefferson-scores-26-bobcats-top-012811057--nba.html)
DeRozan scores 25 as Raptors beat Pistons 101-87 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/derozan-scores-25-raptors-beat-013841588--nba.html)
Anthony carries Knicks past Celtics, 116-92 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/anthony-carries-knicks-past-celtics-015741477--nba.html)
Grizzlies rally at end to beat Pelicans 90-88 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/grizzlies-rally-end-beat-pelicans-024425548--nba.html)
Nowitzki leads Mavericks past Jazz 108-101 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nowitzki-leads-mavericks-past-jazz-033839688--nba.html)
Mills, Duncan lead, Spurs roll past Blazers 103-90 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/mills-duncan-lead-spurs-roll-042050975--nba.html)
Cavs spoil Bledsoe return by beating Suns 110-101 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/cavs-spoil-bledsoe-return-beating-044055740--nba.html)
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(NBA) Lakers convince Kobe Bryant to sit out remainder of season
Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant wanted to continue his attempt to play again season, but was convinced by the team it would be better for his health if he not return, league source told Yahoo Sports.
Bleacher Report first reported Bryant will not return this season because the fracture of the lateral tibial plateau in his left knee has been slow to heal. The Lakers said Bryant was examined by team physician Dr. Steve Lombardo on Wednesday.
"With Kobe's injury still not healed, the amount of time he’d need to rehab and be ready to play, and the amount of time remaining in the season, we’ve simply run out of time for him to return," Lakers athletic trainer Gary Vitti said in a statement released by the team. "However, Kobe will have the entire offseason to heal, rehab and prepare, and we look forward to him being 100 percent for the start of next season."
Continue reading here. (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/lakers-convince-kobe-bryant-to-sit-out-remainder-of-season-180128771.html)
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NBA Results March 14, 2014
Dunleavy, Noah lead Bulls over Rockets 111-87 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/dunleavy-noah-lead-bulls-over-015358006--nba.html)
Korver leads way in 4th as Hawks top Bucks 102-97 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/korver-leads-way-4th-hawks-021920088--nba.html)
Westbrook, Durant lead Thunder past Lakers (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/westbrook-durant-lead-thunder-past-042022685--nba.html)
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NBA Results March 15, 2014
Spurs top Lakers 119-85 for 9th straight win (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/spurs-top-lakers-119-85-032001859--nba.html)
Cavaliers rally past Warriors 103-94 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/cavaliers-rally-past-warriors-103-045813077--nba.html?lbx=412013)
Clippers extend streak to 10 with win over Jazz (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/clippers-extend-streak-10-win-033153925--nba.html)
Nuggets add to Heat woes, win in Miami 111-107 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nuggets-add-heat-woes-win-021917255--nba.html)
Lillard leads Blazers to 111-103 win over Pelicans (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/lillard-leads-blazers-111-103-025322362--nba.html)
Suns score last 7 points, beat Celtics 87-80 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/suns-score-last-7-points-021503938--nba.html)
Wall helps Wizards down Magic 105-101 in overtime (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/wall-helps-wizards-down-magic-015549129--nba.html)
76ers lose 19th straight game, 101-94 to Pacers (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/76ers-lose-19th-straight-game-014409159--nba.html)
Jefferson lifts Bobcats over Timberwolves 105-93 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/jefferson-lifts-bobcats-over-timberwolves-013851106--nba.html)
Valanciunas scores 23, Raptors beat Grizz 99-86 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/valanciunas-scores-23-raptors-beat-015133343--nba.html)
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(UAAP Volleyball) Final faceoff between Ateneo and La Salle draws huge crowd, and scalpers make a killing as expected
ATENEO and La Salle students and alumni came in droves to the MOA Arena, as expected, but quite a large number of fans from other schools surprisingly braved the long queues to see top volleyball action in Saturday’s title decider of the UAAP women’s volleyball tournament.
A few patrons asked by Spin.ph said they have been in line as early as 10 a.m. to purchase limited upper box and lower box tickets sold at the Marina ticket booth on Saturday.
There were also long lines seen at the Mall of Asia cinema ticket booth on Friday where tickets were also made available on a two-tickets-per-person basis.
Continue reading here. (http://www.spin.ph/sports/volleyball/news/final-faceoff-between-ateneo-and-la-salle-draws-huge-crowd-and-scalpers-make-a-killing-as-expected)
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(UAAP Volleyball) Ateneo's giant killers complete dream run to first UAAP championship with rout of La Salle
ATENEO'S giant-killers completed an improbable run to a maiden UAAP women's volleyball championship, beating top seed De La Salle one final time, 25-23, 26-24, 25-21, on Saturday to cap one of the most amazing playoff stories in the league's history.
Hardly given a chance to win a championship after losing most of its stars from the previous season, the Lady Eagles won their fifth do-or-die game of the playoffS to deny their thrice-to-beat arch-rivals Lady Spikers a record fourth league championship.
Instead, it was underdog Ateneo which ended a dry spell that spanned 36 years while avenging two previous finals setbacks at the hands of a supreme De La Salle team.
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NBA Results March 16, 2014
Knicks extend season-best win streak to 6 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/knicks-extend-season-best-win-183939665--nba.html)
Millsap, Teague help Hawks rally past Denver 97-92 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/millsap-teague-help-hawks-rally-021953826--nba.html)
Pacers rally from 25 down, beat Pistons in OT (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/pacers-rally-25-down-beat-022736929--nba.html)
Noah leads Bulls to 94-87 win over Kings (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/noah-leads-bulls-94-87-025050601--nba.html)
Wizards rally past Nets for 101-94 win (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/wizards-rally-past-nets-101-014606028--nba.html)
76ers tie team mark with 20th straight loss (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/76ers-tie-team-mark-20th-020809604--nba.html)
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(UFC) Hector Lombard dominates Jake Shields at UFC 171
Jake Shields felt he was being overlooked as a welterweight contender heading into tonight's UFC 171 event by being booked against former Bellator champion Hector Lombard. Instead, Lombard proved that he himself can hang with the division's elite by battering Shields for three rounds en route to a unanimous decision win.
Lombard landed big punches on the feet, tossed Shields to the ground at will throughout the bout and defended all of Shields' take down attempts. Yet, whenever Lombard appeared on the cusp of putting Shields away on the ground, the Cuban Judoka took his foot off the gas and chose to settle into Shields' guard instead of unloading with punches.
As a result, Lombard managed to both prove that his skills place him in the welterweight division's upper crest and show that, unlike many others near the top, he is either unwilling or unable to fight for every minute of every fight. Be that as it may, Lombard now owns a win over a top welterweight contender and will likely be content with that accomplishment.
From Y! Sports (http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/hector-lombard-dominates-jake-shields-at-ufc-171-030943657.html)
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(UFC) Tyron Woodley stops Carlos Condit at UFC 171
Tyron Woodley stopped Carlos Condit in the second round of their title eliminator's fight tonight in the second round of their UFC 171 co-main event. The stoppage occurred after Woodley managed to injure the former WEC champion's right knee with a take down and kick.
A double leg take down from Woodley in the second twisted Condit's right knee in an awkward way and the fighter out of Albuquerque yelled out and grimmaced in pain. Condit fought on, however, until a leg kick from Woodley to "The Natural Born Killer's" left leg, spun him around and made his right knee buckle once more.
Condit fell to the floor, his back to Woodley, and held onto his right leg while yelling out in pain once more. The referee stepped in to stop the fight at that point.
Continue reading here. (http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/tyron-woodley-stops-carlos-condit-at-ufc-171-040234214.html)
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(UFC) UFC 171: Johny Hendricks outlasts Robbie Lawler to win welterweight title in tight decision
DALLAS – Johny Hendricks lost a razor-thin decision for the welterweight title in his last outing, and he won one on Saturday in the main event of UFC 171.
Hendricks won 48-47 on all three judges' cards, defeating Robbie Lawler in a stirring battle for the belt that had been vacated in December by Georges St-Pierre.
Hendricks was cut by the right eye and Lawler closed his eye with a powerful jab midway through the fight, but he pulled it out by rallying to win the fifth.
Continue reading here. (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/ufc-171--johny-hendricks-outlasts-robbie-lawler-to-win-welterweight-title-in-close-decision-045802445-mma.html)
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NBA Results March 17, 2013
Bobcats beat Bucks 101-92, win 4th straight (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/bobcats-beat-bucks-101-92-193855694--nba.html)
Curry, Thompson lift Warriors past Trail Blazers (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/curry-thompson-lift-warriors-past-040241617--nba.html)
Love, Dieng double-double and T-Wolves beat Kings (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/love-dieng-double-double-t-014135262--nba.html)
Davis powers Pelicans past Celtics in overtime (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/davis-powers-pelicans-past-celtics-010517196--nba.html)
Griffin leads Clips past Cavs to 11th straight win (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/griffin-leads-clips-past-cavs-040653324--nba.html)
Spurs beat Jazz 122-104 for 10th straight win (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/spurs-beat-jazz-122-104-013345212--nba.html)
Marion, Carter help Mavericks beat Thunder 109-86 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/marion-carter-help-mavericks-beat-013655580--nba.html)
Allen gets hot late, Heat top Rockets 113-104 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/allen-gets-hot-heat-top-221508562--nba.html)
Suns end Raptors' home winning streak, 121-113 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/suns-end-raptors-home-winning-194515587--nba.html)
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(UAAP) La Salle is UAAP overall champion for the second straight year
LA SALLE may still be hurting from its loss in women’s volleyball but the Green Archers will lift the biggest trophy after winning the general championship of the UAAP Season 76.
The closing ceremony is set Wednesday at the Century Park Hotel Grand Ballroom in Manila.
La Salle bagged five titles — men’s and women’s basketball, men’s taekwondo and table tennis and women’s chess — to win the overall crown for the second straight season.
The Taft-based team tallied 289 points, while University of Santo Tomas took second spot with 274 points despite winning only two events — women’s taekwondo and poomsae. The Tigers gained points with second-place finishes in men’s beach volleyball, taekwondo and athletics and in women’s beach volleyball, fencing and athletics.
Continue reading here. (http://www.spin.ph/sports/multi-sport-events/news/la-salle-uaap-overall-champion-second-straight-year-season-76)
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(Formula One) Rosberg wins as Hamilton and Vettel go out in Australia
Nico Rosberg led from start to finish to win while Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel failed to finish the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne.
Mercedes star Rosberg got a perfect start to claim the lead from team-mate and pole-sitter Hamilton, and never looked troubled thereafter.
Red Bull's Daniel Ricciardo originally claimed what seemed an impressive second place in front of his home crowd, but was later stripped of his accolade as a subsequent investigation showed that his car had consistent exceeded the maximum allowable fuel flow rate allowed under 2014 rules.
Continue reading here. (http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/news/formula-1-rosberg-wins-hamilton-vettel-go-australia-074914536--f1.html)
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(US NCAA) 2014 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament
Tournament Bracket
Click here (http://l.yimg.com/ua/cache/quickenloansbracket/editorialbracket?b)
NCAA automatic bids
Albany, America East Conference
American, Patriot League
Cal Poly, Big West Conference
Coastal Carolina, Big South Conference
Delaware, Colonial Athletic Association
Eastern Kentucky, Ohio Valley Conference
Florida, Southeastern Conference
Gonzaga, West Coast Conference
Harvard, Ivy League
Iowa State, Big 12 Conference
Louisiana-Lafayette, Sun Belt Conference
Louisville, American Athletic Conference
Manhattan, Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference
Mercer, Atlantic Sun Conference
Michigan State, Big Ten Conference
Milwaukee, Horizon League
Mount St. Mary's, Northeast Conference
New Mexico, Mountain West Conference
New Mexico State, Western Athletic Conference
North Carolina Central, Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
North Dakota State, Summit League
Providence, Big East Conference
Saint Joseph's, Atlantic 10 Conference
Stephen F. Austin, Southland Conference
Texas Southern, Southwestern Athletic Conference
Tulsa, Conference USA
UCLA, Pacific-12 Conference
Virginia, Atlantic Coast Conference
Weber State, Big Sky Conference
Western Michigan, Mid-American Conference
Wichita State, Missouri Valley Conference
Wofford, Southern Conference
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NBA Results March 18, 2014
Rockets end skid with 124-86 blowout over Jazz (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/rockets-end-skid-124-86-023602718--nba.html)
Hickson leads Nuggets to 110-100 win over Clippers (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/hickson-leads-nuggets-110-100-054512795--nba.html)
Mavs beat Celtics 94-89 to open long homestand (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/mavs-beat-celtics-94-89-032458191--nba.html)
Durant leads Thunder past Bulls 97-85 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/durant-leads-thunder-past-bulls-025412387--nba.html)
Pacers hand 76ers 21st straight loss, 99-90 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/pacers-hand-76ers-21st-straight-015215039--nba.html)
Williams scores 28 as Nets cruise by Suns 108-95 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/williams-scores-28-nets-cruise-020304084--nba.html)
Hawks continue dominance of Bobcats 97-83 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/hawks-continue-dominance-bobcats-97-013716206--nba.html)
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(US NCAA) College basketball heats up as March Madness sweeps US
EMMITSBURG, MD - Over the next three weeks, a peculiar syndrome will sweep over the United States, sending Americans into a collective tizzy as they ditch work, lay bets and obsess over something called "brackets."
Welcome to the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division One Men's Basketball Championship, better known as March Madness for the way it seizes the nation's attention for the better part of a month.
Sixty-eight teams are vying for glory. On April 7, one will take the coveted NCAA title in Texas. And some of the stars of college basketball will quickly make their way to the professional ranks.
Continue reading here. (http://www.rappler.com/sports/by-sport/basketball/53251-college-basketball-heats-up-march-madness-sweeps-us)
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NBA Results March 19, 2014
Blazers beat Bucks 120-115 in OT (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/blazers-beat-bucks-120-115-050816595--nba.html)
Thomas' triple double lifts Kings to OT win (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/thomas-triple-double-lifts-kings-051024638--nba.html)
Undermanned Warriors overwhelm Magic, 103-89 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/undermanned-warriors-overwhelm-magic-103-045635837--nba.html)
Teague, Millsap lead Hawks to OT win over Raptors (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/teague-millsap-lead-hawks-ot-023407825--nba.html)
LeBron's 43 lead Heat over Cavaliers (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/lebrons-43-lead-heat-over-014232896--nba.html)
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NBA Results March 20, 2014
76ers lose 22nd straight game, 102-94 to Bulls (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/76ers-lose-22nd-straight-game-014419086--nba.html)
Spurs win 11th straight, 125-109 over LA Lakers (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/spurs-win-11th-straight-125-050908745--nba.html)
Brooks scores 27 in Nuggets' win over Pistons (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/brooks-scores-27-nuggets-win-034857968--nba.html)
Big 2nd-half run lifts Suns past Magic, 109-93 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/big-2nd-half-run-lifts-042902899--nba.html)
Love, Rubio lead T-wolves over Mavs, 123-122 in OT (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/love-rubio-lead-t-wolves-032133135--nba.html)
Knicks open Jackson era with seventh straight win (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/knicks-open-jackson-era-seventh-030438377--nba.html)
DeRozan leads Raptors past Pelicans 107-100 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/derozan-leads-raptors-past-pelicans-024221491--nba.html)
Randolph, Gasol lead Grizzlies past Jazz, 96-86 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/randolph-gasol-lead-grizzlies-past-023252617--nba.html)
Nets win 10th straight at home, top Bobcats 104-99 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nets-win-10th-straight-home-022733583--nba.html)
Rondo's 2 late baskets lift Celts over Heat 101-96 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/rondos-2-baskets-lift-celts-021138612--nba.html)
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NBA Results March 21, 2014
Warriors withstand scare to beat Bucks 115-110 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/warriors-withstand-scare-beat-bucks-052243310--nba.html)
Durant's 35 leads Thunder over Cavs (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/durants-35-leads-thunder-over-014224790--nba.html)
Harden leads Rockets over Timberwolves 129-106 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/harden-leads-rockets-over-timberwolves-022750481--nba.html)
Trail Blazers down Wizards 116-103 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/trail-blazers-down-wizards-116-043117816--nba.html)
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(Formula One) Red Bull appeals Ricciardo disqualification from F1's season-opening race in Australia
PARIS — Formula One team Red Bull has officially appealed to motor sport's governing body over Daniel Ricciardo's disqualification from last weekend's season-opening Australian Grand Prix.
The Australian driver thrilled the home crowd with a second-place finish behind German winner Nico Rosberg to secure what looked like his first career podium on his debut for Red Bull, where he replaced veteran driver Mark Webber during the offseason.
However, he was stripped of the result due to a technical breach. Race stewards said his car violated fuel-flow rules introduced this year which limit cars to 100 kilograms of fuel during the race.
The FIA subsequently disqualified Ricciardo, elevating McLaren drivers Kevin Magnussen and Jenson Button to second and third, respectively.
From Rappler.com (http://www.spin.ph/sports/motorsports/news/red-bull-appeals-ricciardo-disqualificationfrom-f1s-season-opening-race-in-australia)
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2014 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament Results
Dayton 60 @ Ohio State (22) 59
American University 35 @ Wisconsin (12) 75
Harvard 61 @ Cincinnati (15) 57
Western Michigan 53 @ Syracuse (14) 77
Albany 55 @ Florida (1) 67
Delaware 78 @ Michigan State (11) 93
St. Joseph's (PA) 81 @ Connecticut (18) 89
Wofford 40 @ Michigan (7) 57
North Carolina State 80 @ Saint Louis (25) 83
North Dakota State 80 @ Oklahoma (21) 75
Milwaukee 53 @ Villanova (6) 73
Manhattan 64 @ Louisville (5) 71
New Mexico State 69 @ San Diego State (13) 73
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(FIBA) There are No Underdogs in Group B
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ANTIBES (FIBA Basketball World Cup) - Senegal's center Saer Sene disagrees that his country along with the Philippines are the underdogs of Group B of 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup, which also includes Croatia, Greece, Argentina and Puerto Rico.
For Sene, Senegal's 41st place in the FIBA Ranking Men, behind the Philippines (34th), does not necessary mean that both teams are to be trounced.
"They should not rule us out. There are no underdogs in this group because are all at same level," the 2.11m big man told FIBA.com.
The teams that finish in the top four of each group qualify for the next round, and Sene says he will do everything he can to take Senegal beyond Sevilla, where Group B action takes place.
"People keep saying that Croatia, Greece and Argentina are the strongest teams in the group. I'm afraid but I disagree. There is no such thing in a tournament of this dimension, because of the high competitiveness involved.
"It is not only between Senegal and the Philippines to compete for the last two places in the group. There are no unbeatable teams in our pool," Sene explained.
Full Story Here (http://www.fiba.com/pages/eng/fe/14/wcm/news/p/nid/72229/article.html)
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NBA Results March 22, 2014
Scola lifts Pacers past Bulls 91-79 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/scola-lifts-pacers-past-bulls-013856354--nba.html)
Wizards end 2-game stumble with win over Lakers (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/wizards-end-2-game-stumble-051324115--nba.html)
Bledsoe's big 4th quarter leads Suns past Pistons (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/bledsoes-big-4th-quarter-leads-044322067--nba.html)
Allen scores 18 as Heat top Grizzlies 91-86 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/allen-scores-18-heat-top-023604935--nba.html)
Davis, Pelicans finish strong, beat Hawks 111-105 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/davis-pelicans-finish-strong-beat-021805333--nba.html)
Ellis, Mavs put away Nuggets in 4th, win 122-106 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/ellis-mavs-put-away-nuggets-031938098--nba.html)
Spurs beat Kings 99-79 for 12th straight win (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/spurs-beat-kings-99-79-043453198--nba.html)
Durant scores 51; Thunder top Raptors in 2 OTs (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/durant-scores-51-thunder-top-024018768--nba.html)
76ers lose 23rd straight game, 93-92 to Knicks (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/76ers-lose-23rd-straight-game-014207002--nba.html)
Johnson leads Nets to 114-98 win over Celtics (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/johnson-leads-nets-114-98-021146814--nba.html)
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(UFC) Mark Muñoz to face Mousasi at UFC Fight Night 41
MANILA, Philippines - After a disappointing setback this past October, Filipino-American mixed martial artist Mark Muñoz will return to action on May 31 (June 1 in the PHI) to redeem himself by squaring off with highly-touted combatant Gegard Mousasi in a five-round headliner.
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) publicly confirmed the fight booking on Friday (PHI time) and is scheduled to take place at the O2 World Berlin in Germany.
The event, dubbed as “UFC Fight Night 41,” marks the promotion’s third venture in Germany and its first since UFC 122 in November 2010, when Yushin Okami routed Nate Marquardt via unanimous decision.
Continue reading here. (http://www.rappler.com/sports/by-sport/boxing-mma/53631-mark-munoz-mousasi-ufc-fight-night-41)
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NBA Results March 23, 2014
Paul leads Clippers past Pistons (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/paul-leads-clippers-past-pistons-052016109--nba.html)
Bobcats rout Trail Blazers 124-94 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/bobcats-rout-trail-blazers-124-013558054--nba.html)
Harden, Rockets beat Cavs without Howard (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/harden-rockets-beat-cavs-without-021546166--nba.html)
Davis leads Pelicans over struggling Heat, 105-95 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/davis-leads-pelicans-over-struggling-023538146--nba.html)
76ers' skid hits 24 games with 91-81 loss to Bulls (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/76ers-skid-hits-24-games-024314890--nba.html)
Jazz beat Magic on Burke's 3-pointer (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/jazz-beat-magic-burkes-3-034539631--nba.html)
Short-handed Spurs outlast Warriors 99-90 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/short-handed-spurs-outlast-warriors-050824547--nba.html)
Grizzlies hold Pacers to season low, win 82-71 (http://www.nba.com/games/20140322/INDMEM/gameinfo.html?ls=slt)
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(Volleyball) Ateneo trounces Adamson in Shakey's V-League Season 11 opener
MANILA, Philippines - Fresh from winning their first UAAP women's volleyball crown last week, the Ateneo Lady Eagles dealt Adamson University an opening day loss in the Shakey's V-League Season 11 First Conference on Sunday, March 23 at the Filoil Flying V Arena in San Juan.
The Lady Eagles played catch-up while shrugging off rust in the early goings of each set before getting things done in the end to deny Adamson University in four sets, 25-19, 18-25, 25-23, 26-24 sans head coach Anusorn 'Tai' Bundit. Assistant coach Parley Tupaz manned the helm for Ateneo in his absence.
Continue reading here. (http://www.rappler.com/sports/university/uaap/53691-ateneo-trounces-adamson-shakeys-v-league-season-opener)
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(Volleyball) Defending champs National U silences Perpetual at Shakey's V-League
MANILA, Philippines - Reigning champions National University wasted no time in dispatching University of Perpetual Help to start their title defense with a bang in the Shakey's V-League Season 11 First Conference on Sunday, March 23 at the Filoil Flying V Arena in San Juan.
The Lady Bulldogs didn’t need to bring their A-games as the Lady Altas turned in an erratic showing on floor coverage, bowing down in straight sets, 25-20, 25-14, 25-15.
Continue reading here. (http://www.rappler.com/sports/by-sport/volleyball/53699-defending-champs-national-u-silences-perpetual-shakeys-vleague)
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2014 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament Updated Bracket
Click here. (http://i.turner.ncaa.com/dr/ncaa/ncaa7/release/sites/default/files/external/printable-bracket/2014/bracket-ncaa.pdf)
Games tomorrow (March 24, 2014 PH date)
Click here. (http://www.ncaa.com/scoreboard/basketball-men/d1/2014/03/23)
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(UFC) UFC Fight Night 38 Weigh-in Results: Shogun Rua vs. Dan Henderson Rematch Gets Green Light
Mauricio “Shogun” Rua and Dan Henderson fought to what most consider the Fight of the Year when they threw down for five rounds at UFC 139 in late 2011. Fans have been clamoring for a rematch ever since, and now they'll get it at Sunday's UFC Fight Night 38 in Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil.
The fighters stepped on the scale at weigh-in at Ginasio Nelio Dias on Saturday, finally making the 12-bout fight card official.
Neither main eventer typically has issues making weight, and neither did on Saturday. Henderson stepped on the scale at 202 pounds, three pounds below the 205 limit. Shogun, meanwhile, was dead-on at 205 pounds, giving their fight the green light.
Continue reading here. (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/ufc-fight-night-38-weigh-194611202--mma.html)
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NBA Results March 24, 2014
Lakers snap 4-game skid with 103-94 win over Magic (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/lakers-snap-4-game-skid-041749603--nba.html)
Lowry scores 25 as Raptors beat Hawks 96-86 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/lowry-scores-25-raptors-beat-193522904--nba.html)
Morris leads Suns rally in 127-120 win vs T-Wolves (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/morris-leads-suns-rally-127-222413565--nba.html)
Faried helps Nuggets to 105-102 win (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/faried-helps-nuggets-105-102-234740577--nba.html)
Cousins, Thomas lead Kings past Bucks 124-107 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/cousins-thomas-lead-kings-past-005000181--nba.html)
Nets top Mavs 107-104 in OT in Kidd's Dallas visit (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nets-top-mavs-107-104-024227434--nba.html)
Jack, Cavs snap Knicks' 8-game win streak (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/jack-cavs-snap-knicks-8-021143726--nba.html)
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(UFC) UFC Fight Night 38 Results: Dan Henderson Stops Shogun Rua in the Third Round
Dan Henderson earned a technical knockout over Mauricio “Shogun” Rua in the main event at UFC Fight Night 38 in Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil on Sunday night.
Henderson came back from being down two rounds to none, landing a powerful right hand that began the end of the contest, which ended at 1:31 of the third round.
“This one probably means more than most,” Henderson said in his post-fight interview.”I was a little too patient I think in the beginning of the fight and it just means a lot more to me than most fights to fight and beat a guy like Shogun.”
Continue reading here. (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/ufc-fight-night-38-results-021600477--mma.html)
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2014 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament Updated Bracket
Click here. (http://i.turner.ncaa.com/dr/ncaa/ncaa7/release/sites/default/files/external/printable-bracket/2014/bracket-ncaa.pdf)
2014 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament Third Round Results
Click here. (http://www.ncaa.com/scoreboard/basketball-men/d1/2014/03/23)
Schedule for tomorrow (March 25, 2014 PH time)
Click here. (http://www.ncaa.com/scoreboard/basketball-men/d1/2014/03/24)
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(La Liga) Spain hails 'historic' Barca-Real duel
Madrid (AFP) - Barcelona's thrilling 4-3 away victory over Real Madrid was one of the greatest 'clasico' clashes in history, Spain's press said Monday, declaring the La Liga title race now wide open.
Barcelona's Lionel Messi, helped by Andres Iniesta, conquered the Bernabeu, papers said, after the Argentinian scored a hat trick that made him the most prolific scorer in the history of 'clasico' matches between the arch rivals.
"Barcelona emerged the victors in all aspects of a frenetic night of football and goals, one of the best duels that the eternal rivalry between the two giants of the Liga has produced," wrote leading sports daily Marca.
Continue reading here. (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/spain-hails-historic-barca-real-duel-095356054--sow.html)
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(Premier League) Chelsea crush Arsenal on Wenger’s special day
Chelsea humiliated Arsenal with a 6-0 victory on Arsene Wenger’s 1,000th game in charge for Arsenal.
Chelsea scored first on five minutes when Samuel Eto’o curled a left-footed shot past Wojciech Szczesny from the edge of the box, just after Olivier Giroud wasted a great chance. Three minutes later, Andre Schurrle made it two from the same spot after receiving a pass from Nemanja Matic.
On 15 minutes, Eden Hazard’s shot, already going wide, was handled by the diving Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain. Andre Marriner then mistakenly sent Kieran Gibbs off as the match descended into farce. Hazard converted the penalty, stroking it down the middle of the goal.
Continue reading here. (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/premier-league-matchpack-chelsea-v-arsenal-033156392--sow.html)
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(Boxing) Sabillo dethroned as Rodriguez scores 10th round TKO win to wrest WBO title
PHILIPPINE boxing got off on the wrong foot for 2014 as the country loses one of its reigning world champions following the defeat of Merlito Sabillo to Mexican Francisco Rodriguez Jr. on Sunday (Manila time).
Sabillo’s reign as World Boxing Organization (WBO) minimumweight champion came to an end as Rodriguez dethroned the Filipino following a 10th round technical knockout at the Arena Monterrey in Mexico.
Referee Eddie Claudio put an end to the 12-round fight when he waived off the champion just as Sabillo was under heavy fire on the ropes from the young Mexican challenger.
Continue reading here. (http://www.spin.ph/sports/athletics/news/sabillo-dethroned-as-rodriguez-scores-10th-round-tko-win-to-wrest-wbo-title-v02)
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(Tennis) Andy Murray reaches 4th round at Sony Open
KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. (AP) -- Andy Murray won Sunday while Ivan Lendl watched as a fan rather than as a coach.
With Lendl among the stadium spectators, Murray advanced to the fourth round at the Sony Open by beating Feliciano Lopez 6-4, 6-1. The tournament is the first for the two-time Key Biscayne champion since he parted with Lendl, who coached Murray for two years and helped him become a Grand Slam champion.
''We're back together again. It was only a four- or five-day split,'' Murray joked. ''No, it's a shame he won't be watching many more of my matches from the stands.''
Continue reading here. (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/li-na-rallies-past-keys-171440462--ten.html)
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NBA Results March 25, 2014
Spurs win 14th straight, 76ers' skid now at 25 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/spurs-win-14th-straight-76ers-031141795--nba.html)
Clippers get 50th win, 106-98 over Bucks (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/clippers-50th-win-106-98-050639294--nba.html)
Evans, Morrow rally Pelicans past Nets in OT (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/evans-morrow-rally-pelicans-past-031125495--nba.html)
Drummond, Pistons blow by Jazz 114-94 to snap skid (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/drummond-pistons-blow-jazz-114-033902157--nba.html)
James, Bosh lift Heat over Trail Blazers 93-91 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/james-bosh-lift-heat-over-021131371--nba.html)
Gibson scores 23, leads Bulls past Pacers 89-77 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/gibson-scores-23-leads-bulls-025418103--nba.html)
Bledsoe leads Suns past Hawks 102-95 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/bledsoe-leads-suns-past-hawks-020409028--nba.html)
Grizzlies build early lead, top T-wolves 109-92 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/grizzlies-build-early-lead-top-022539875--nba.html)
Durant scores 27, leads Thunder past Nuggets (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/durant-scores-27-leads-thunder-024309045--nba.html)
Harden scores 31, Rockets top Bobcats 100-89 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/harden-scores-31-rockets-top-013529969--nba.html)
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(Volleyball) Pons stars in FEU win; Southwestern U nips St. Louis
MANILA, Philippines – Bernadette Pons proved to be too unstoppable as Far Eastern University trounced San Sebastian College in the Shakey's V-League Season 11 First Conference on Tuesday, March 25 at the Filoil Flying V Arena in San Juan.
The Lady Tamaraws' super rookie fired 21 points on a variety of spikes to lead the Morayta-based squad to a 25-21, 20-25, 25-11, 25-20 victory.
Continue reading here. (http://www.rappler.com/sports/by-sport/volleyball/53872-v-league-pons-feu-soutwestern-st-louis)
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(UFC) Injury moves Chris Weidman-Lyoto Machida title fight from UFC 173 to UFC 175
The UFC’s Memorial Day weekend pay-per-view was dealt a major blow on Monday with the loss of headlining champion Chris Weidman.
Weidman, the promotion said, will require minor surgery. Instead of headlining UFC 173, the fight will be moved to UFC 175. The UFC said a new headliner for UFC 173 will be announced in the coming days.
Weidman (11-0 MMA, 7-0 UFC), the middleweight titleholder, is out of his main-event bout against former light heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida (21-4 MMA, 13-4 UFC) with an knee injury. The UFC announced the news on Monday night.
Continue reading here. (http://mmajunkie.com/2014/03/injury-moves-chris-weidman-lyoto-machida-title-fight-from-ufc-173-to-ufc-175/)
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NBA Results March 26, 2014
Big 2nd half lifts Magic over Trail Blazers, 95-85 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/big-2nd-half-lifts-magic-013541234--nba.html)
Lakers drop 51 in 3rd quarter, blast Knicks 127-96 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/lakers-drop-51-3rd-quarter-052311159--nba.html)
Nowitzki scores 32 as Mavs beat Thunder 128-119 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nowitzki-scores-32-mavs-beat-033643763--nba.html)
Cavaliers hold off Raptors 102-100 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/cavaliers-hold-off-raptors-102-014514608--nba.html)
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NBA Results March 27, 2014
Randolph lifts Grizzlies to 91-87 win over Jazz (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/randolph-lifts-grizzlies-91-87-052307432--nba.html)
Dragic, Bledsoe help Suns top Wizards 99-93 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/dragic-bledsoe-help-suns-top-013031874--nba.html)
Jefferson, Bobcats power past Nets in OT, 116-111 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/jefferson-bobcats-power-past-nets-015507769--nba.html)
Raptors edge closer to playoffs, beat Boston (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/raptors-edge-closer-playoffs-beat-015611224--nba.html)
Waiters lifts Cavs over Pistons at buzzer, 97-96 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/waiters-lifts-cavs-over-pistons-022025668--nba.html)
Davis powers Pelicans past Clippers, 98-96 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/davis-powers-pelicans-past-clippers-024027628--nba.html)
Pacers use rally late to beat Heat 84-83 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/pacers-rally-beat-heat-84-030900565--nba.html)
Dieng leads Timberwolves over Hawks (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/dieng-leads-timberwolves-over-hawks-021611083--nba.html)
Duncan leads Spurs over Nuggets 108-103 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/duncan-leads-spurs-over-nuggets-030754692--nba.html)
Anthony, Smith help Knicks hold off Kings 107-99 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/anthony-smith-help-knicks-hold-044057650--nba.html)
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(Volleyball)Adamson, Arellano cruise to easy wins
MANILA, Philippines – Adamson University got back on track after waylaying St. Louis University in straight sets in the Shakey's V-League Season 11 First Conference on Thursday, March 27 at the Filoil Flying V Arena in San Juan.
Save for a shaky third set, the Lady Falcons saw no problem dealing with the Lady Navigators to record their first win in two outings, 25-10, 25-10, 25-20. St. Louis meanwhile dropped to 0-2 in Group A.
Continue reading here. (http://www.rappler.com/sports/by-sport/volleyball/54048-v-league-adamson-arellano-easy-wins)
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NBA Results March 28, 2014
Clippers rally to beat Mavs 109-103 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/clippers-rally-beat-mavs-109-033445774--nba.html)
Aldridge has 25, Trail Blazers top Hawks 100-85 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/aldridge-25-trail-blazers-top-015905254--nba.html)
Sixers drop 26th straight, 120-98 to Rockets (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/sixers-drop-26th-straight-120-023617895--nba.html)
Bucks end 8-game skid, complete sweep of Lakers (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/bucks-end-8-game-skid-025315276--nba.html)
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US NCAA Basketball Tournament Results (Round of 16)
Arizona holds off San Diego State 70-64 in NCAAs (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/arizona-holds-off-san-diego-045359225--ncaab.html)
Gators win their 29th straight, down UCLA 79-68 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/gators-win-29th-straight-down-043042820--ncaab.html)
Wisconsin routs Baylor 69-52 to reach West final (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/wisconsin-routs-baylor-69-52-015759710--ncaab.html)
Dayton tops Stanford 82-72 to reach Elite Eight (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/dayton-tops-stanford-82-72-015027952--ncaab.html)
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NBA Results March 29, 2014
Curry leads Warriors past Grizzlies 100-93 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/curry-leads-warriors-past-grizzlies-050023555--nba.html)
Magic edge Bobcats 110-105 in OT (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/magic-edge-bobcats-110-105-020518450--nba.html)
Wizards finally get better of Pacers in 91-78 win (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/wizards-finally-better-pacers-91-013517300--nba.html)
Raptors clinch playoff berth with win over Celtics (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/raptors-clinch-playoff-berth-win-014011303--nba.html)
James' triple-double helps Heat pound Pistons (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/james-triple-double-helps-heat-015746890--nba.html)
Nets beat Cavs 108-97 for 12th straight at home (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nets-beat-cavs-108-97-020129677--nba.html)
Evans leads Pelicans over Jazz 102-95 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/evans-leads-pelicans-over-jazz-023903039--nba.html)
Trail Blazers rout Bulls 91-74 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/trail-blazers-rout-bulls-91-022409237--nba.html)
Love shines in Timberwolves' win over Lakers (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/love-shines-timberwolves-win-over-024317223--nba.html)
Durant leads Thunder past Kings (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/durant-leads-thunder-past-kings-023654824--nba.html)
Spurs win 16th straight, beat Nuggets 133-102 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/spurs-win-16th-straight-beat-033208358--nba.html)
Dragic's 32 leads Suns to 112-88 rout of Knicks (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/dragics-32-leads-suns-112-043028119--nba.html)
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US NCAA Basketball Tournament Results (Round of 16)
Michigan State beats Virginia 61-59 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/michigan-state-beats-virginia-61-043900689--ncaab.html)
Kentucky tops Louisville 74-69 in Midwest Regional (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/kentucky-tops-louisville-74-69-043441816--ncaab.html)
UConn holds off Iowa St 81-76 in Sweet 16 at MSG (http://www.ncaa.com/game/basketball-men/d1/2014/03/28/uconn-iowa-st)
Michigan holds on late to beat Tennessee 73-71 (http://www.ncaa.com/game/basketball-men/d1/2014/03/28/tennessee-michigan)
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NBA Results March 30, 2014
Belinelli, Spurs top Pelicans 96-80; streak at 17 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/belinelli-spurs-top-pelicans-96-030805770--nba.html)
Clippers in playoffs with 118-107 win over Rockets (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/clippers-playoffs-118-107-win-024534244--nba.html)
Wall, Wizards beat Hawks 101-97 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/wall-wizards-beat-hawks-101-024747256--nba.html)
Mavs extend Kings' Dallas skid with 103-100 win (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/mavs-extend-kings-dallas-skid-032844114--nba.html)
Heat wrap up Midwest trip, beat Bucks 88-67 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/heat-wrap-midwest-trip-beat-030702934--nba.html)
76ers end 26-game skid, pound Pistons 123-98 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/76ers-end-26-game-skid-020250204--nba.html)
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US NCAA Basketball Tournament Results (Round of 8 )
Wisconsin beats Arizona 64-63 in OT in West Region (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/wisconsin-beats-arizona-64-63-032420060--ncaab.html)
Florida 1st to Final Four, beating Dayton 62-52 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/florida-1st-final-four-beating-002645217--ncaab.html)
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NBA Results March 31, 2014
Durant leads Thunder past Jazz 116-96 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/durant-leads-thunder-past-jazz-213522433--nba.html)
Knicks beat Warriors 89-84, eye final playoff spot (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/knicks-beat-warriors-89-84-034712769--nba.html)
Aldridge's 28 lead Blazers past Grizzlies, 105-98 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/aldridges-26-lead-blazers-past-034400245--nba.html)
Kaman helps Lakers surprise Suns 115-99 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/kaman-helps-lakers-surprise-suns-040305916--nba.html)
Bulls topple Celtics 107-102 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/bulls-topple-celtics-107-102-014542579--nba.html)
Raptors escape with a 98-93 win over Magic (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/raptors-escape-98-93-win-004525345--nba.html)
Pierce, Nets win 13th straight at home, top Wolves (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/pierce-nets-win-13th-straight-002630653--nba.html)
Pacers stumble again, lose 90-76 to Cavs (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/pacers-stumble-again-lose-90-213315126--nba.html)
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US NCAA Basketball Tournament Results (Round of 8 )
Harrison lifts Wildcats to 75-72 win over Michigan (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/harrison-lifts-wildcats-75-72-232620543--ncaab.html)
UConn upsets Michigan St 60-54, back to Final Four (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/uconn-upsets-michigan-st-60-204137149--ncaab.html)
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(Volleyball) Arellano shocks De Jesus-less Ateneo in 5 sets
MANILA, Philippines - Arellano University displayed grit and resilience all throughout the match to pull off a come-from-behind win over Ateneo de Manila University in the Shakey's V-League Season 11 First Conference on Sunday, March 30 at the Filoil Flying V Arena in San Juan.
Down one set to two, the Lady Chiefs battled bit by bit before eking out a grueling 21-25, 25-16, 17-25, 25-25-20, 15-13 win against the Lady Eagles.
Continue reading here. (http://www.rappler.com/sports/by-sport/volleyball/54269-v-league-arellano-de-jesus-ateneo)
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(Volleyball) Lady Bulldogs shake off pesky Tigresses to stay clean
MANILA, Philippines - The National University Lady Bulldogs spoiled the University of Santo Tomas Tigresses' debut in the Shakey's V-League Season 11 First Conference with a thrilling 5-set win, 25-19, 25-22, 18-25, 24-26, 15-10, on Sunday, March 30 at the Arena in San Juan.
The Lady Bulldogs kept their slate clean at 2-0 in Group B, relying on the 17 points from 15 attacks of Carmin Aganon as well as on the 14 markers of Jaja Santiago.
Continue reading here. (http://www.rappler.com/sports/by-sport/volleyball/54267-lady-bulldogs-shake-pesky-tigresses)
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NBA Results April 1, 2014
Spurs beat Pacers 103-77 for 18th straight win (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/spurs-beat-pacers-103-77-014031906--nba.html)
Grizzlies hold on to beat Nuggets, 94-92 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/grizzlies-hold-beat-nuggets-94-034528111--nba.html)
Knicks beat Jazz 92-83 to finish 3-2 road trip (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/knicks-beat-jazz-92-83-033732199--nba.html)
Cousins leads Kings past Pelicans, 102-97 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/cousins-leads-kings-past-pelicans-023917786--nba.html)
Blake-less Clippers beat Timberwolves 114-104 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/blake-less-clippers-beat-timberwolves-022625405--nba.html)
Monroe, Pistons rally past Bucks 116-111 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/monroe-pistons-rally-past-bucks-021507900--nba.html)
Bobcats battle back to top Wizards 100-94 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/bobcats-battle-back-top-wizards-014546491--nba.html)
Dunleavy, Bulls shake off Celtics for 94-80 win (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/dunleavy-bulls-shake-off-celtics-023455117--nba.html)
Millsap, Williams lead Hawks past 76ers, 103-95 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/millsap-williams-lead-hawks-past-020148274--nba.html)
Heat move atop East, beat Raptors 93-83 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/heat-move-atop-east-beat-015731082--nba.html)
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(Volleyball) Lady Blazers return to V-League with win over Southwestern
MANILA, Philippines - After a 4-year absence, the College of St. Benilde Lady Blazers returned to the Shakey's V-League with a hard-earned first victory over the Southwestern University Lady Cobras on Tuesday, April 1 in the the V-League's First Conference of Season 11.
It was a 5-set affair at the Arena in San Juan as Benilde, who last played in the V-League in 2010, managed to hold their ground against a gritty stand by the Lady Cobras for a 25-23, 25-23, 15-25, 23-25, 15-9 win in Group A action.
Continue reading here. (http://www.rappler.com/sports/university/uaap/54424-lady-blazers-v-league-southwestern)
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(Volleyball) SSC escapes Lady Altas in grueling five-setter
MANILA, Philippines – In yet another thrilling five-setter in this tournament, the San Sebastian College Lady Stags captured their first win of the season as they survived University of Perpetual Help System DALTA, 25-18, 17-25, 27-25, 23-25, 15-13, in the First Conference of the Shakey’s V-League Season 11 last Tuesday, April 1 at the Filoil Flying-V Arena in San Juan City.
With no Gretchel Soltones on the bench for the Lady Stags, it was Czarina Berbano who took charge for SSC this time as she poured in 19 markers to lead her squad over the three-time reigning NCAA Volleyball champions in a game that could have gone either way.
Continue reading here. (http://www.rappler.com/sports/by-sport/volleyball/54453-v-league-ssc-escapes-lady-altas)
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NBA Results April 2, 2014
Lillard leads Blazers to 124-112 win over Lakers (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/lillard-leads-blazers-124-112-052843235--nba.html)
Nets end 14-game skid vs Rockets, clinch playoffs (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nets-end-14-game-skid-025821607--nba.html)
Curry leads Warriors past Mavericks 122-120 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/curry-leads-warriors-past-mavericks-033222693--nba.html)
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NBA Results April 3, 2014
Gay, McCallum lead Kings past Lakers, 107-102 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/gay-mccallum-lead-kings-past-043716276--nba.html)
George, West lead Pacers past Pistons 101-94 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/george-west-lead-pacers-past-014741001--nba.html)
Knicks rout Nets 110-81, move into 8th in East (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/knicks-rout-nets-110-81-015200526--nba.html)
Waiters scores 26 as Cavs beat Magic 119-98 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/waiters-scores-26-cavs-beat-015717811--nba.html)
Jefferson leads Bobcats past 76ers, 123-93 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/jefferson-leads-bobcats-past-76ers-013304286--nba.html)
Wizards top Celtics 118-92 to clinch playoff berth (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/wizards-top-celtics-118-92-013145090--nba.html)
DeRozan leads Raptors past Rockets 107-103 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/derozan-leads-raptors-past-rockets-015407549--nba.html)
Augustin leads Bulls past slumping Hawks 105-92 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/augustin-leads-bulls-past-slumping-015613988--nba.html)
Heat stay atop East, beat Bucks 96-77 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/heat-stay-atop-east-beat-015927570--nba.html)
Timberwolves deal Grizzlies tough loss, 102-88 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/timberwolves-deal-grizzlies-tough-loss-022911517--nba.html)
Parker, Duncan lead Spurs past Warriors 111-90 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/parker-duncan-lead-spurs-past-025435949--nba.html)
Faried leads Nuggets' 137-107 rout of Pelicans (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/faried-leads-nuggets-137-107-035607527--nba.html)
Clippers rally from 17 down to beat Suns 112-108 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/clippers-rally-17-down-beat-050031336--nba.html)
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(Volleyball) Arellano, Adamson go 1-2 in Group A after wins
MANILA, Philippines - Arellano University remained undefeated in the Shakey's V-League Season 11 First Conference after sweeping College of St. Benilde, 25-19, 25-17, 25-16 on Thursday, April 3 at the Filoil Flying V Arena in San Juan.
Still fresh from a colossal upset against Ateneo de Manila last Sunday, the Lady Chiefs banked on the scoring of Prado and Danna Henson who combined for 25 points on 21 attacks in a win that pushed Arellano on top of Group A standings at 3-0.
Continue reading here. (http://www.rappler.com/sports/university/uaap/54601-v-league-arellano-adamson)
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NBA Results April 4, 2014
Durant, Thunder end Spurs' 19-game win streak (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/durant-thunder-end-spurs-19-025946118--nba.html)
Mavericks beat Clippers 113-107 behind Nowitzki (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/mavericks-beat-clippers-113-107-053749112--nba.html)
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NBA Results April 5, 2014
Bobcats hold off Magic, get back to .500 (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/bobcats-hold-off-magic-back-013203603--nba.html)
Warriors rout Kings 102-69, sweep season series (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/warriors-rout-kings-102-69-050049860--nba.html)
Nowitzki's 27 points lead Mavs over Lakers 107-95 (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/nowitzkis-27-points-lead-mavs-050257377--nba.html)
Suns' rally denies Trail Blazers a playoff spot (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/suns-rally-denies-trail-blazers-045017428--nba.html)
Harden's 39 lead Rockets over Thunder 111-107 (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/hardens-39-lead-rockets-over-043527382--nba.html)
Jazz slip past Pelicans for 100-96 victory (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/jazz-slip-past-pelicans-100-034548288--nba.html)
Scott, Hawks hurt Cavaliers' playoff push, 117-98 (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/scott-hawks-hurt-cavaliers-playoff-020249247--nba.html)
Sixers beat Celtics 111-102 (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/sixers-beat-celtics-111-102-023649167--nba.html)
Bulls beat Bucks 102-90, win fourth straight (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/bulls-beat-bucks-102-90-030943447--nba.html)
Beal's jumper, Anthony's miscues help Wizards win (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/beals-jumper-anthonys-miscues-help-022919264--nba.html)
Nets use 3-point attack to beat Pistons 116-104 (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/nets-3-point-attack-beat-020145983--nba.html)
Wolves win wild double-OT affair in Miami, 122-121 (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/wolves-win-wild-double-ot-024931803--nba.html)
Conley, Gasol lead Grizzlies past Nuggets 100-92 (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/conley-gasol-lead-grizzlies-past-021120336--nba.html)
Raptors upend Pacers 102-94 (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/raptors-upend-pacers-102-94-014552740--nba.html)
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(Volleyball) Arellano, Adamson go 1-2 in Group A after wins
MANILA, Philippines - Arellano University remained undefeated in the Shakey's V-League Season 11 First Conference after sweeping College of St. Benilde, 25-19, 25-17, 25-16 on Thursday, April 3 at the Filoil Flying V Arena in San Juan.
Still fresh from a colossal upset against Ateneo de Manila last Sunday, the Lady Chiefs banked on the scoring of Prado and Danna Henson who combined for 25 points on 21 attacks in a win that pushed Arellano on top of Group A standings at 3-0.
Continue reading here. (http://www.rappler.com/sports/university/uaap/54601-v-league-arellano-adamson)
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NBA Results April 6, 2014
Afflalo helps rally Magic past Timberwolves 100-92 (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/afflalo-helps-rally-magic-past-014630703--nba.html)
DeRozan scores 23, Raptors top Bucks 102-98 (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/derozan-scores-23-raptors-top-032710526--nba.html)
Stuckey has 26, Pistons rally past Celtics 115-111 (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/stuckey-26-pistons-rally-past-022505757--nba.html)
Bobcats clinch playoffs in 96-94 OT win over Cavs (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/bobcats-clinch-playoffs-96-94-023338989--nba.html)
Garnett solid, lifts Brooklyn past 76ers 105-101 (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/garnett-solid-lifts-brooklyn-past-021730499--nba.html)
Bulls win 5th in a row, beat Wizards 96-78 (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/bulls-win-5th-row-beat-011943267--nba.html)
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US NCAA Basketball Tournament Results (Final Four)
Kentucky 74-73 over Wisconsin, to play for title (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/kentucky-74-73-over-wisconsin-034114726--ncaab.html)
Daniels sparks UConn to 63-53 upset of Florida (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/daniels-sparks-uconn-63-53-003337263--ncaab.html)
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(Volleyball) Ateneo downs Lady Cobras to bounce back in V-League
MANILA, Philippines – The Ateneo de Manila University Lady Eagles made short work of the Southwestern University Lady Cobras, 25-13, 25-18, 25-20, in the Shakey’s V-League Season 11 First Conference, Sunday, April 6, at the Filoil Flying V Arena in San Juan City.
The reigning UAAP champions bounced back from a shock defeat to Arellano University in their last outing as they clobbered the Cebu-based crew to improve their record to 2-1 and tie Adamson University in Group A’s second spot.
Continue reading here. (http://www.rappler.com/sports/university/54806-ateneo-lady-cobras-v-league)
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(US NCAA) Kentucky-UConn Preview
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) -- Connecticut and Kentucky couldn't have met in last year's championship game and few people gave them a chance to be in this year's.
Seventh-seeded Connecticut and eighth-seeded Kentucky meet Monday night in one of the unlikeliest NCAA championship games ever.
Neither was around in last year's postseason - Connecticut because of a tournament ban over academic issues; Kentucky because it didn't make the field. And neither looked like national title contenders at times this season.
Kentucky (29-10) and its outstanding freshmen went from preseason No. 1 to out of the rankings after some bad losses. And Connecticut (31-8) was not a popular postseason pick after finishing tied for third in the American Athletic Conference with multiple losses to Louisville and SMU.
Continue reading here. (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/uconn-kentucky-national-title-214318740--ncaab.html)
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(Formula One) Hamilton edges Rosberg in Bahrain thriller
The win - in Formula One's 900th grand prix - was the Briton's second in a row, the 24th of his career and also a second successive one-two for a team in a class of their own and with two drivers free to race each other from start to finish.
Mercedes have now won all three races so far in 2014.
"Nico drove fantastically well throughout the race. It was very, very hard to keep him behind me," smiled Hamilton, the 2008 world champion who last enjoyed back-to-back wins four years ago with McLaren.
Continue reading here. (https://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/news/formula-1-hamilton-edges-rosberg-bahrain-thriller-165038994--f1.html)
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NBA Results April 7, 2014
LeBron scores 38, Heat top Knicks 102-91 (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/lebron-scores-38-heat-top-194538724--nba.html)
Aldridge, Blazers top Pelicans to clinch playoffs (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/aldridge-blazers-top-pelicans-clinch-033717353--nba.html)
Durant scores 38 but Suns beat Thunder 122-115 (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/durant-scores-38-suns-beat-034750077--nba.html)
Curry, Thompson lead Warriors past Jazz 130-102 (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/curry-thompson-lead-warriors-past-032328077--nba.html)
Rockets rally for 130-125 OT win over Denver (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/rockets-rally-130-125-ot-020524563--nba.html)
Leonard, Spurs beat Grizzlies after Parker leaves (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/leonard-spurs-beat-grizzlies-parker-013657404--nba.html)
Hawks rout Pacers 107-88, boost playoff hopes (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/hawks-rout-pacers-107-88-004403257--nba.html)
Ellis, Mavs win 3rd straight, 93-91 over Kings (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/ellis-mavs-win-3rd-straight-004819166--nba.html)
Clippers beat Lakers 120-97 led by Griffin, Paul (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/clippers-beat-lakers-120-97-221942821--nba.html)
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(WWE) Brock Lesnar def. The Undertaker
NEW ORLEANS — Records are made to be broken.
Heroes fall. Legends fade. History is rewritten.
We’ve learned to accept these truths about many things in this world, but not The Undertaker’s Streak. It was WWE’s one constant — a decades-long unbeaten WrestleMania run that had never been done before, and will never be done again. Every year, The Deadman would face down a worthy adversary — be it Triple H, Shawn Michaels, his brother Kane — and every year he would add another number to his win column until it stood at a towering 21-0.
Continue reading here. (http://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/30/undertaker-brock-lesnar-26184576)
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(WWE) Daniel Bryan def. Randy Orton and Batista to become the new WWE World Heavyweight Champion
NEW ORLEANS – Batista has to deal with it. The voices in Randy Orton’s head are speechless. And Triple H’s corporate throne will have to do without its crown jewel, because Daniel Bryan – the Goat Face, the Weak Link, the B-plus player, he of the high school gyms and double-digit paydays on the independent scene – is the WWE World Heavyweight Champion.
Continue reading here. (http://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/30/daniel-bryan-randy-orton-batista-26178334)
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(US NCAA) Connecticut wins NCAA title, 60-54 over Kentucky
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) -- Coaches and players left them. Others told them to go away.
The guys who stuck around at UConn ended up with the last laugh and a pretty good prize to go with it: The national title.
Shabazz Napier turned in another all-court masterpiece Monday night to lift the Huskies to a 60-54 win over Kentucky's freshmen and bring home a championship hardly anyone saw coming.
Continue reading here. (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/kentucky-uconn-title-game-tips-011707687--ncaab.html)
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NBA Results April 8, 2014
No Scheduled Games
NBA Results April 9, 2014
Stuckey, Monroe, Drummond lead Pistons past Hawks (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/stuckey-monroe-drummond-lead-pistons-021740189--nba.html)
Nets finish off sweep of Heat, win 88-87 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nets-finish-off-sweep-heat-024513135--nba.html)
Wolves cruise past Spurs, 110-91 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/wolves-cruise-past-spurs-110-022528966--nba.html)
Nowitzki leads Mavericks over Jazz 95-83 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nowitzki-leads-mavericks-over-jazz-041225036--nba.html)
Thunder beat Kings 107-92 as Durant's streak ends (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/thunder-beat-kings-107-92-042923766--nba.html)
Jones, Harden lead Rockets past Lakers 145-130 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/jones-harden-lead-rockets-past-051815453--nba.html)
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NBA Results April 10, 2014
Magic hold off Nets to win second straight (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/magic-hold-off-nets-win-020839897--nba.html)
Wright's 3 gives Blazers 100-99 win over Kings (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/wrights-3-gives-blazers-100-044751079--nba.html)
Thunder hold off Clippers for 107-101 victory (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/thunder-hold-off-clippers-107-053218762--nba.html)
Foye leads Nuggets past Rockets, 123-116 (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/foye-leads-nuggets-past-rockets-034109940--nba.html)
Gasol, Randolph lead Grizzlies past Heat 107-102 (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/gasol-randolph-lead-grizzlies-past-025721752--nba.html)
Bledsoe's big 2nd half helps Suns past Pelicans (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/green-dragic-lead-suns-past-023052430--nba.html)
Augustin, Noah lead Bulls over Wolves, 102-87 (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/augustin-noah-lead-bulls-over-021502649--nba.html)
Pacers rest starters, edge Bucks 104-102 (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/pacers-rest-starters-edge-bucks-025512816--nba.html)
Raptors surge past 76ers 125-114 (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/raptors-surge-past-76ers-125-014935810--nba.html)
Bobcats in 6th after 94-88 OT win over Wizards (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/bobcats-6th-94-88-ot-015040722--ncaab.html)
Cavs rout Pistons 122-100, fall short of playoffs (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/waiters-scores-22-cavaliers-rout-012520506--nba.html)
Teague, Korver help Hawks improve playoff chances (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/teague-korver-help-hawks-improve-021150484--nba.html)
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(Boxing) Roach on Pacquiao: 'God doesn't win the fight'
MANILA, Philippines - If Manny Pacquiao is going to defeat Timothy Bradley in their rematch on Saturday, April 12, it’s going to be because of what he does in the gym, not in the church.
That’s what Freddie Roach, Pacquiao’s trainer for over a decade, asserted when asked about what role religion and faith will play in their return bout, which will be contested for Bradley’s WBO welterweight title.
Continue reading here. (http://www.rappler.com/sports/by-sport/boxing-mma/pacquiao/55008-roach-conditioning-religion-pacquiao)
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(Volleyball) NU still perfect after trouncing FEU
MANILA, Philippines – Still undefeated, the National University Lady Bulldogs is now assured of a spot in the quarterfinals after sweeping Far Eastern University, 25-19, 25-23, 25-19, in the Shakey’s V-League Season 11 First Conference, Thursday, April 10, at the Filoil Flying-V Arena in San Juan City.
After a stellar performance their last win over San Sebastian, the Santiago Sisters once again spearheaded NU as they combined for 22 points, leading the Lady Bulldogs to their fourth straight win to remain the only unbeaten team in the tournament.
Continue reading here. (http://www.rappler.com/sports/by-sport/volleyball/55192-v-league-nu-perfect-defeat-feu)
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NBA Results April 11, 2014
Faried's shot lifts Nuggets over Warriors 100-99 (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/farieds-shot-lifts-nuggets-over-053059821--nba.html)
Mills shines in Parker's place, Spurs top Mavs (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/mills-shines-parkers-place-spurs-025449926--nba.html)
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NBA Results April 12, 2014
Raptors fall to Knicks but still clinch division (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/anthony-scores-30-knicks-beat-015240929--nba.html)
Warriors clinch playoff spot in win over Lakers (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/warriors-clinch-playoff-spot-win-044812765--nba.html)
Knight, Sessions help Bucks hold off Cavs, 119-116 (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/knight-sessions-help-bucks-hold-032208161--nba.html)
Trail Blazers topple Jazz 111-99 (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/trail-blazers-topple-jazz-111-034533802--nba.html)
Spurs clinch league's best record with 112-104 win (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/spurs-clinch-leagues-best-record-030913803--nba.html)
Heat back atop East, beat Pacers 98-86 (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/heat-back-atop-east-beat-021350893--nba.html)
Hawks beat Nets, close in on playoff spot (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/hawks-beat-nets-close-playoff-020727539--nba.html)
Brewer's 51 lifts Wolves over Rockets 112-110 (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/brewers-51-lifts-wolves-over-025317462--nba.html)
Bulls rally to beat Pistons 106-98 (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/bulls-rally-beat-pistons-106-024131399--nba.html)
Gasol, Miller lead Grizzlies past Sixers, 117-95 (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/gasol-miller-lead-grizzlies-past-023611879--nba.html)
Durant, Westbrook lead Thunder past Pelicans (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/durant-westbrook-lead-thunder-past-023507500--nba.html)
Bradley scores 22 as Celtics top Bobcats 106-103 (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/bradley-scores-22-celtics-top-022225212--nba.html)
Nene, Beal lead Wizards past Magic, 96-86 (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/nene-beal-lead-wizards-past-014621664--nba.html)
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(NBA) NBA Global Games 2014 goes to 3 continents
NEW YORK, USA – The National Basketball Association (NBA) announced Thursday, April 10 that as part of its effort to connect with its fans globally, NBA teams will play 5 preseason games in 4 countries this October as part of NBA Global Games 2014.
As part of the schedule, 5 teams – the Brooklyn Nets, Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat, Sacramento Kings, and San Antonio Spurs – will play a series of games in 5 cities in Brazil, China, Germany, and Turkey. NBA Global Games will also include regular-season games to be announced at a later date.
Continue reading here. (http://www.rappler.com/sports/by-sport/basketball/55275-nba-global-games-2014-goes-to-3-continents)
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(Boxing) Pacquiao weighs 145, Bradley 145.5 for rematch
LAS VEGAS, USA – It started out as a weigh-in and ended up as a bodybuilding exhibition.
Both Manny Pacquiao and Timothy Bradley (31-0, 12 KOs) came in under the 147 pound weight limit for their fight on Saturday, April 12 (Sunday PH time), with the WBO welterweight titleholder Bradley checking in at 145.5 and Pacquiao weighing 145.
Continue reading here. (http://www.rappler.com/sports/by-sport/boxing-mma/pacquiao/55295-bradley-weighs-pacquiao)
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(Boxing) Pac is Back! Manny defeats Bradley by decision
LAS VEGAS, USA - The newspapers around the world will have a three word headline for tomorrow’s papers: Pac is Back! Manny Pacquiao avenged his controversial 2012 loss to Timothy Bradley with a dominant decision victory at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas to regain the WBO welterweight title.
Two judges scored it 116-112 for Pacquiao, while the third had it wider at 118-110. There were no knockdowns but Pacquiao (54-5-2, 38 knockouts) turned the clock back with his vicious demeanor, pounding Bradley (31-1, 12 KOs) around the ring during the second half of the fight to pull away on the scorecards.
Continue reading here. (http://www.rappler.com/sports/by-sport/boxing-mma/pacquiao/55362-pacquiao-beats-bradley-wbo-welterweight-title)
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NBA Results April 13, 2014
Faried helps Nuggets rally past Jazz 101-94 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/faried-helps-nuggets-rally-past-033928426--nba.html)
Clippers beat Kings 117-101 for 56th win (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/clippers-beat-kings-117-101-221221590--nba.html)
Wizards top Bucks 104-91, close to clinching 6th (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/wizards-top-bucks-104-91-014041422--nba.html)
Jefferson leads Bobcats over 76ers 111-105 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/jefferson-leads-bobcats-over-76ers-015328031--nba.html)
Hawks top Heat 98-85, get East's last playoff spot (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/hawks-top-heat-98-85-021644289--nba.html)
Olynyk scores 25 as Celtics roll past Cavs 111-99 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/olynyk-scores-25-celtics-roll-021126794--nba.html)
Harden leads Rockets over Pelicans 111-104 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/harden-leads-rockets-over-pelicans-025303118--nba.html)
Ellis, Nowitzki top Suns, get Mavs in playoffs (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/ellis-nowitzki-top-suns-mavs-031859793--nba.html)
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NBA Results April 14, 2014
Pacers hold on to top spot in East by beating OKC (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/pacers-hold-off-thunders-run-200313771--nba.html)
Grizzlies beat Lakers 102-90; stay in playoff hunt (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/grizzlies-beat-lakers-102-90-034730792--nba.html)
Curry has 47, but Warriors fall 119-117 to Blazers (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/curry-47-warriors-fall-119-040729306--nba.html)
McCallum, Cousins rally Kings past Timberwolves (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/mccallum-cousins-rally-kings-past-034625025--nba.html)
Newly eliminated Knicks stop Bulls' streak at 7 (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/newly-eliminated-knicks-stop-bulls-020933319--nba.html)
Teletovic scores 20 as Nets beat Magic, 97-88 (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/teletovic-scores-20-nets-beat-004929217--nba.html)
Raptors blow lead but still beat Pistons 116-107 (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/raptors-blow-lead-still-beat-221825702--nba.html)
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(Volleyball) Pons, Palma banner FEU’s 4-set win
MANILA, Philippines – Eyeing to end their two-game skid, Far Eastern University banked on their youngbloods as Bernadette Pons and Mary Palma connived in their four-set win over University of Perpetual Help System Dalta, 23-25, 25-18, 25-18, 25-21, in the Shakey’s V-League Season 11 First Conference, Sunday evening, April 13, at the Filoil Flying-V Arena in San Juan City.
The dynamic duo starred for the Lady Tamaraws as they combined for 36 markers to lead their squad to a 2-2 record and keep their hopes of barging into the quarterfinals alive.
Continue reading here. (http://www.rappler.com/sports/by-sport/volleyball/55398-v-league-pons-palma-feu-win-vs-perpetual)
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(Boxing) Pacquiao targets Mayweather in fight all fans crave
Las Vegas (AFP) - Manny Pacquiao avenged his loss to Timothy Bradley in convincing style on Saturday, and said he's ready any time to negotiate the bout with Floyd Mayweather that fight fans crave.
"The line is open 24 hours, seven days a week,” the Filipino ring icon said after his 12-round unanimous decision over the previously unbeaten Bradley.
The win rectified what most saw as a grave miscarriage in their first fight in 2012, when Bradley was awarded a split decision win and the World Boxing Organization welterweight belt.
Continue reading here. (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/pacquiao-targets-mayweather-fight-fans-crave-194020850--box.html)
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NBA Results April 15, 2014
Warriors beat Wolves 130-120, secure 6th seed (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/warriors-beat-wolves-130-120-051408798--nba.html)
Randolph scores 32, Grizzlies clinch playoff spot (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/randolph-scores-32-grizzlies-clinch-044101636--nba.html)
Young scores 41 to lead Lakers past Jazz, 119-104 (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/young-scores-43-lead-lakers-033259848--nba.html)
Noah leads Bulls to 108-95 win over Magic (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/dunleavy-leads-bulls-108-95-024323838--nba.html)
Douglas-Roberts lifts Bobcats past Hawks 95-93 (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/douglas-roberts-lefts-bobcats-past-021112545--spt.html)
Evans, Pelicans stun Thunder 101-89 (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/evans-pelicans-stun-thunder-101-024741737--nba.html)
Rockets down Spurs 104-98 (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/rockets-down-spurs-104-98-023041996--nba.html)
Heat lose 114-93 to Wizards; Pacers get top seed (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/heat-lose-114-93-wizards-012942215--nba.html)
Raptors set franchise mark with 48th win (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/raptors-set-franchise-mark-48th-013933600--nba.html)
Carter-Williams leads 76ers past Celtics, 113-108 (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/carter-williams-leads-76ers-past-021321810--nba.html)
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NBA Results April 16, 2014
Clippers beat Nuggets 117-105 for record 57th win (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/clippers-beat-nuggets-117-105-052515807--nba.html)
Knicks pound Nets again as Anthony sits (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/knicks-pound-nets-again-anthony-025227065--nba.html)
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(Boxing) Pacquiao rises in P4P lists after beating Bradley
MANILA, Philippines – Filipino legend Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao rose in the pound-for-pound lists after regaining the World Boxing Organization (WBO) welterweight title by beating American Timothy Bradley Jr. last weekend in Las Vegas.
RingTV.com elevated Pacquiao to the fourth spot, while Sports Illustrated placed the "Pacman" at No. 3.
Continue reading here. (http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/sports/04/16/14/pacquiao-rises-p4p-lists-after-beating-bradley)
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NBA Results April 17, 2014
Pacers rest 3 starters, cruise past Magic 101-86 (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/pacers-rest-3-starters-cruise-013158151--nba.html)
Crawford's 41 points leads Warriors over Nuggets (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/crawfords-41-points-leads-warriors-052903500--nba.html)
Blazers defeat Clippers 110-102 (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/blazers-defeat-clippers-110-102-051914573--nba.html)
Goodwin helps Suns to 104-99 win over Kings (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/goodwin-helps-suns-104-99-051608904--nba.html)
Grizzlies grab 7th seed, beat Dallas 106-105 in OT (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/grizzlies-grab-7th-seed-beat-030423796--nba.html)
Knicks beat Raptors, who get No. 3 seed anyway (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/knicks-beat-raptors-no-3-024721394--nba.html)
Wizards head to playoffs with win (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/wizards-head-playoffs-win-022453819--nba.html)
Hawks wrap up regular season, beat Bucks 111-103 (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/hawks-wrap-regular-season-beat-022701963--nba.html)
Evans leads Pelicans past Rockets, 105-100 (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/evans-leads-pelicans-past-rockets-023011706--nba.html)
Burke's 32 lift Jazz over Wolves in the finale (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/burkes-32-lift-jazz-over-031314590--nba.html)
Nets rest starters, lose 114-85 to Cavaliers (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/nets-rest-starters-lose-114-022246761--nba.html)
76ers top resting Heat in finale, 100-87 (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/76ers-top-resting-heat-finale-023749587--nba.html)
Hill leads Lakers over Spurs in finale, 113-100 (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/hill-leads-lakers-over-spurs-022447683--nba.html)
Durant has 42, Thunder beat Pistons 112-111 (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/durant-42-thunder-beat-pistons-025803429--nba.html)
Walker leads Bobcats over Bulls in OT, 91-86 (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/walker-leads-bobcats-over-bulls-014858068--nba.html)
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No Scheduled NBA Games for Today and Tomorrow
Playoffs will start on Sunday (April 20 Philippine Time)
Scheduled Games on Sunday (NBA First Round)
Brooklyn Nets @ Toronto Raptors 12:30 AM*
Golden State Warriors @ Los Angeles Clippers 3:30 AM*
Atlanta Hawks @ Indiana Pacers 7:00 AM*
Memphis Grizzlies @ Oklahoma City Thunder 9:30 AM*
(*Philippine Time)
Post Merge: April 19, 2014, 07:29:37 PM
(NBA) Knicks' season over, focus is on Anthony's future
GREENBURGH, N.Y. (AP) -- Carmelo Anthony said he wants to stay in New York, and said he wants to win.
It will be up to Phil Jackson to convince him that he can do both.
With the Knicks' season over and Anthony missing the playoffs for the first time in his career, he can begin thinking about his future. He plans to become a free agent in July and wants to be someplace where he can compete for championships.
Continue reading here. (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/knicks-season-over-focus-anthonys-225336643--nba.html)
Post Merge: April 19, 2014, 07:31:49 PM
(US NCAA) US college stars Parker, Young declare for draft
New York (AFP) - US college freshman stars Jabari Parker and James Young said Thursday they will skip their final three seasons of collegiate play and declared themselves eligible for June's NBA Draft.
Parker, a forward, led Duke University to a 26-9 season, averaging 19.1 points, 8.7 rebounds 1.2 assists and 1.2 blocked shots a game. He became the first freshman to lead the Blue Devils in scoring and rebounds for a season.
Continue reading here. (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/us-college-stars-parker-young-declare-draft-203830756--nba.html)
Post Merge: April 19, 2014, 09:54:48 PM
(NBA) Tie-breakers set order, lottery odds in NBA Draft
NEW YORK - Defending champion Miami lost a couple of places in the NBA Draft selection order while Utah gained slightly better odds at the top pick after tie-breaker drawings were made Friday.
Random drawings were used to break ties between teams which finished the regular season with identical records to determine a final order for the June 26 NBA Draft and odds in the May 20 NBA Draft Lottery.
Continue reading here. (http://www.rappler.com/sports/by-sport/basketball/55817-tie-order-lottery-nba-draft)
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NBA First Round Results April 20, 2014
Williams scores 24 as Nets beat Raptors 94-87 (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/williams-scores-24-nets-beat-194112034--nba.html)
Durant leads Thunder past Grizzlies 100-86 (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/durant-leads-thunder-past-grizzlies-043510510--nba.html)
Hawks take 1-0 lead by rolling past Pacers 101-93 (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/hawks-1-0-lead-rolling-015521440--nba.html)
Warriors beat Clippers 109-105 in playoff opener (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/warriors-beat-clippers-109-105-223842671--nba.html)
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Matindi talaga si KD... Thunder na yan sa playoff series nIla..
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NBA First Round Results April 21, 2014
Duncan scores 27 points, Spurs beat Mavs 90-85 (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/duncan-scores-27-points-spurs-195026310--nba.html)
Aldridge leads Portland over Houston 122-120 in OT (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/aldridge-leads-portland-over-houston-052239330--nba.html)
Nene dominates, Wizards rally past Bulls, 102-93 (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/nene-dominates-wizards-rally-past-020140134--nba.html)
James, Wade lead Heat past Bobcats 99-88 in Game 1 (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/james-wade-lead-heat-past-220512046--nba.html)
Post Merge: April 22, 2014, 12:13:53 AM
(NBA) New York Knicks fire coach Mike Woodson
NEW YORK - The New York Knicks on Monday fired head coach Mike Woodson after the team missed the NBA playoffs, team president Phil Jackson said.
The Knicks went 109-79 in three seasons under Woodson, twice making the playoffs before slumping to 37-45 this season. They finished behind Atlanta for the final Eastern Conference playoff berth.
Continue reading here. (http://www.rappler.com/sports/by-sport/basketball/56012-new-york-knicks-fire-coach-mike-woodson)
Post Merge: April 22, 2014, 04:01:50 PM
NBA First Round Results April 22, 2014
Clippers rout Warriors 138-98, even playoff series (https://sports.yahoo.com/nba/golden-state-warriors-los-angeles-clippers-2014042112/)
Grizzlies beat Thunder 111-105 in OT to tie series (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/grizzlies-beat-thunder-111-105-032657044--nba.html)
Post Merge: April 23, 2014, 10:29:33 AM
(NBA) San Antonio's Popovich named Coach of the Year
San Antonio (AFP) - Gregg Popovich, who guided the San Antonio Spurs to the league's best record this season, was named Tuesday as the NBA Coach of the Year for the third time in his career.
The Spurs, sparked by big man Tim Duncan and backcourt stars Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili, finished with a 62-20 regular-season mark to claim a home-court edge throughout the NBA playoffs.
Popovich, who also won the award in 2012 and 2003, joined Pat Riley and Don Nelson as the only three-time winners of the award.
Continue reading here. (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/san-antonios-popovich-named-coach-184209573--nba.html)
Post Merge: April 23, 2014, 01:26:37 PM
NBA First Round Results April 23, 2014
Wizards beat Bulls 101-99 in OT to take 2-0 lead (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/wizards-beat-bulls-101-99-044437157--nba.html)
Pacers rally past Hawks 101-85 to even series (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/pacers-rally-past-hawks-101-015732102--nba.html)
DeRozan scores 30 as Raptors beat Nets 100-95 (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/derozan-scores-30-raptors-beat-022456532--nba.html)
Post Merge: April 23, 2014, 01:32:30 PM
(Football) Manchester United lets go of Moyes
LONDON, United Kingdom – Manchester United officially announces it is parting ways with manager David Moyes. The club announces the decion on mirco-blogging site Twitter on Tuesday, April 22.
The club had earlier said he had not been sacked, but refused to deny widespread British media reports that he would be sacked before the end of the season.
Continue reading here. (http://www.rappler.com/sports/by-sport/football/56071-united-boss-moyes-sacked)
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NBA First Round Result April 24, 2014
Heat go up 2-0, hold off Bobcats 101-97 (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/heat-2-0-hold-off-015123018--nba.html)
Aldridge's 43 lifts Blazers over Rockets 112-105 (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/aldridges-43-lifts-blazers-over-044403706--nba.html)
Mavs roll past Spurs 113-92, even series at 1-1 (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/mavs-roll-past-spurs-113-025041050--nba.html)
Post Merge: April 25, 2014, 08:42:34 AM
(Football) Iniesta: Messi won't find another club like Barcelona
Andres Iniesta says Lionel Messi would fail to find another club like Barcelona if he chose to leave Camp Nou this summer.
The Argentina star has been a frustrated figure at times this season and produced several underwhelming displays as the Blaugrana's campaign has stuttered in recent weeks.
Reports have even suggested Messi could be tempted to seek a move elsewhere as a result of his unhappiness with his current contract, but Iniesta has warned his teammate against making a hasty decision.
Continue reading here. (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/iniesta-messi-wont-another-club-160800110--sow.html)
Post Merge: April 25, 2014, 04:15:00 PM
NBA First Round Results April 25, 2014
Teague, Korver lead Hawks past Pacers 98-85 (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/teague-korver-lead-hawks-past-014559343--nba.html)
Clippers beat Warriors 98-96 for 2-1 series lead (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/clippers-beat-warriors-98-96-053559320--nba.html)
Grizzlies blow big lead, beat Thunder 98-95 in OT (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/grizzlies-blow-big-lead-beat-031429673--nba.html)
Post Merge: April 26, 2014, 02:10:13 PM
(Football) Former Barcelona coach Vilanova dies aged 45
He took over at the Nou Camp ahead of the 2012-13 season having been Pep Guardiola's assistant during the most successful period in Barca's history in which they won three out of four La Liga titles and two Champions Leagues in 2009 and 2011.
season with 18 wins from 19 games but, in December 2012, Vilanova was diagnosed with cancer for the second time.
It meant his assistant Jordi Roura had to take charge of the team on those occasions when he was undergoing treatment.
At the end of the season Vilanova announced he was resigning to concentrate on his recovery from the illness.
Continue reading here. (https://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/news/football-vilanova-45-dies-following-cancer-battle-162635722--sow.html)
Post Merge: April 26, 2014, 02:14:20 PM
NBA First Round Result April 26, 2014
Nets take 2-1 lead over Raptors with 102-98 win (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/nets-2-1-lead-over-021313089--nba.html)
Daniels' 3 sends Rockets over Blazers 121-116 (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/daniels-3-sends-rockets-over-055412811--nba.html)
Bulls beat Wizards 100-97, trail series 2-1 (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/bulls-beat-wizards-100-97-025437002--nba.html)
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NBA First Round Results April 27, 2014
Pacers even series with Hawks, winning 91-88 (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/pacers-even-series-hawks-winning-205616483--nba.html)
Thunder beat Grizzlies 92-89 in OT, tie up series (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/thunder-beat-grizzlies-92-89-045022285--nba.html)
James, Heat top Bobcats 98-85 for 3-0 series lead (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/james-heat-top-bobcats-98-014520956--nba.html)
Carter sends Mavs past Spurs 109-108 (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/carter-beats-buzzer-sends-mavs-232638214--nba.html)
Post Merge: April 27, 2014, 02:52:35 PM
(UFC) UFC 172: Jon Jones pummels Glover Teixeira for unanimous decision win
BALTIMORE – When Jon Jones fought Alexander Gustafsson last year, he was greatly troubled by the Swede's striking.
On Saturday, he defended his title against hard-hitting Glover Teixeira, but it was Jones' striking that dominated the fight. Jones picked Teixeira apart with his hands, opening a gaping wound over his right eye, and won an easy unanimous decision.
All three judges had it 50-45 for Jones, as did Yahoo Sports.
Jones said "Glover doesn't tend to be the most versatile," but Jones stymied Teixeira's offense by not allowing him to get his hands untracked.
Continue reading here. (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/ufc-172--jon-jones-pummels-glover-teixeira-for-unanimous-decision-win-045300327-mma.html)
Post Merge: April 27, 2014, 02:54:04 PM
(UFC) Anthony Johnson dominates Phil Davis at UFC 172
Anthony Johnson is one of the best-205 pounders in the world. After over two years in exile from the UFC, the former welterweight made a triumphant return to the promotion Saturday night, defeating top-ranked Phil Davis by unanimous decision in the UFC 172 co-main event.
Scores were 30-27 all around in favor of Johnson. For three rounds, Johnson used superior striking to tag Davis and excellent takedown defense to keep the fight standing.
Continue reading here. (http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/anthony-johnson-dominates-phil-davis-at-ufc-172-034858805.html)
Post Merge: April 27, 2014, 02:55:35 PM
(UFC) Luke Rockhold submits Tim Boetsch, calls out Vitor Belfort
Luke Rockhold finished the always tough Tim Boetsch with one of the most impressive submissions in UFC history Saturday night at UFC 172. Rockhold forced the tap at 2:08 of the first round with a reverse triangle-Kimura shoulder lock combination.
The two middleweights traded feints and kicks in the opening seconds of their fight before Boetsch shot in for a single leg take down on Rockhold. The former Strikeforce champ scrambled well to defend the take down once but then fed his own leg through and around the arm and head of Boetsch, giving up the take down but - more importantly - securing an inverted triangle choke.
Continue reading here. (http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/luke-rockhold-submits-tim-boetsch--calls-out-belfort-032205191.html)
Post Merge: April 28, 2014, 04:16:00 PM
NBA First Round Results April 28, 2014
Wizards beat Bulls 98-89, take 3-1 series lead (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/wizards-defeat-bulls-98-89-194448705--nba.html)
Blazers up 3-1 with 123-120 OT win over Rockets (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/blazers-3-1-123-120-051343607--nba.html)
Raptors even series with Nets, win 87-79 (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/raptors-even-series-nets-win-015236459--nba.html)
Warriors top Clippers 118-97, even series 2-2 (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/warriors-top-clippers-118-97-223150525--nba.html)
Post Merge: April 29, 2014, 10:31:29 AM
(Volleyball) V-League: Adamson zooms past CSB in 3 sets
MANILA, Philippines - Adamson University had to go to the wringer to complete a straight-set victory over College of St. Benilde, 25-9. 25-19. 27-25 in the Shakey's V-League Season 11 First Conference on Sunday evening, April 27 at the Filoil Flying V Arena in San Juan City.
Lefty spiker Mylene Paat and guest player Pacharee Sangmuang delivered the jarring blows for the Lady Falcons, each coming through with 10 points apiece while Mandy Villanueva and Jessica Galanza added nine each for Adamson, who finished its elimination round campaign with a 4-1 record.
Continue reading here. (http://www.rappler.com/sports/by-sport/volleyball/56534-v-league-adamson-csb)
Post Merge: April 29, 2014, 10:33:04 AM
(Volleyball) V-League: UST hands Davao first loss
MANILA, Philippines—Flawless no more.
Relying on its vaunted blocking all throughout the match, University of Santo Tomas sent guest team Davao crashing back to earth with a 23-25, 25-22, 25-19, 25-17 drubbing of the Lady Agilas in the Shakey’s V-League Season 11 First Conference on Sunday, April 27 at the Filoil Flying V Arena in San Juan City.
Mela Tunay sizzled with 20 points on the strength of 18 spikes while skipper Loren Lantin also came up big for the Golden Tigresses as she chipped in 19 hits on 16 attacks to deal the Davao selection its first defeat in the conference after winning its first three outings.
Continue reading here. (http://www.rappler.com/sports/by-sport/volleyball/56532-v-league-ust-hands-davao)
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NBA First Round Results April 29, 2014
James, Heat complete sweep of Bobcats, 109-98 (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/james-heat-complete-sweep-bobcats-014943192--nba.html?lbx=412013)
Ginobili, Diaw help Spurs get even with Mavs 93-89 (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/ginobili-diaw-help-spurs-even-043750064--nba.html)
Hawks take series lead with 107-97 win at Indiana (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/hawks-series-lead-107-97-030832228--nba.html)
Post Merge: April 29, 2014, 09:29:47 PM
(Volleball) Ateneo bags 'A' top seed in V-League quarterfinals
MANILA, Philippines - After over a month of eliminations, the 11th Shakey's V-League First Conference enters its quarterfinals phase with only the top four teams per group advancing.
In Group A, the Ateneo de Manila University Lady Eagles (4-1) bagged the top seed, followed by the Arellano University Lady Chiefs (4-1), Adamson University Lady Falcons (4-1), and the College of St. Benilde Lady Blazers (2-3).
The streaking University of Santo Tomas Golden Tigresses meanwhile are the top finishers in Group B with a 4-1 slate, followed by defending champions National University Lady Bulldogs (4-1), Davao Lady Agilas (4-1), and Far Eastern University Tamaraws (2-3).
Continue reading here. (http://www.rappler.com/sports/by-sport/volleyball/56723-v-league-quarterfinal-groupings-set)
Post Merge: April 29, 2014, 09:30:46 PM
(Volleyball) V-League: Lady Agilas deny San Sebastian quarterfinal slot
MANILA, Philippines – Venus Flores and May Agton scored 15 points apiece to lead the Davao Lady Agilas to a straight sets victory over the San Sebastian College Lady Stags, 25-18, 25-22, 25-23, to wrap up their Shakey’s V-League Season 11 First Conference preliminary stage campaign, Tuesday, April 29, at the Filoil Flying-V Arena in San Juan City.
The Davao-based crew bounced back from a stinging four-frame setback to University of Santo Tomas and now clinches shared solo lead of Pool B with National University at four wins and a defeat.
Continue reading here. (http://www.rappler.com/sports/by-sport/volleyball/56721-v-league-lady-agilas-san-sebastian-quarterfinal)
Post Merge: April 30, 2014, 04:18:44 PM
NBA First Round Results April 30, 2014
Wizards eliminate Bulls with 75-69 victory (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/wizards-eliminate-bulls-75-69-024459994--nba.html)
Jordan, Paul lead Clippers over Warriors, 113-103 (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/jordan-paul-lead-clippers-over-053511578--nba.html)
Grizzlies hold off Thunder 100-99 in OT (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/grizzlies-hold-off-thunder-100-042616143--nba.html)
Post Merge: May 01, 2014, 09:56:04 AM
(NBA) Lakers coach Mike D'Antoni resigns
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Los Angeles Lakers coach Mike D'Antoni has resigned after less than two seasons on the job.
Lakers spokesman John Black confirmed D'Antoni's resignation Wednesday night.
D'Antoni went 67-87 after taking over the Lakers early in the 2012-13 season, replacing the fired Mike Brown.
The injury-plagued Lakers were 27-55 this season, their worst campaign in more than 50 years. Los Angeles missed the playoffs for only the third time in 38 years.
D'Antoni had one year left on his contract, but wanted the Lakers to pick up his option year for 2015-16 to have any chance of success. The Lakers apparently refused, leading to D'Antoni's resignation.
D'Antoni also coached the Phoenix Suns and the New York Knicks.
From Y! Sports (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/lakers-coach-mike-dantoni-resigns-013239579--nba.html)
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NBA First Round Results May 1, 2014
Spurs beats Mavs 109-103, take 3-2 series lead (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/spurs-beats-mavs-109-103-015911744--nba.html)
Howard, Lin lead Rockets over Blazers 108-98 (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/howard-lin-lead-rockets-over-043456177--nba.html)
Raptors blow 26-point lead but beat Nets 115-113 (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/raptors-blow-26-point-lead-024206482--nba.html)
Post Merge: May 02, 2014, 04:32:50 PM
NBA First Round Results May 2, 2014
Pacers force Game 7 with 95-88 win over Hawks (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/pacers-force-game-7-95-015919015--nba.html)
Warriors outlast Clippers 100-99, force Game 7 (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/warriors-outlast-clippers-100-99-054006291--nba.html)
Thunder force Game 7, beat Grizzlies 104-84 (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/thunder-force-game-7-beat-025004546--nba.html)
Post Merge: May 02, 2014, 04:37:22 PM
(Boxing) Unbeaten Mayweather says Maidana no pushover
(Reuters) - All the signs indicate that five-division world champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. will comfortably maintain his unbeaten record when he faces Argentina's Marcos Maidana on Saturday, though the American is not expecting a "pushover."
Mayweather, who has a 45-0 record with 26 knockouts, is an overwhelming 11-1 favorite for the WBC/WBA welterweight title unification bout which will be staged at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
Continue reading here. (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/boxing-unbeaten-mayweather-says-maidana-no-pushover-211120287--box.html)
Post Merge: May 02, 2014, 04:39:09 PM
(Volleyball) V-League: Lady Agilas scrape past Ateneo in electrifying five-setter
MANILA, Philippines – The Davao Lady Agilas continue to raise eyebrows as they posted another stunning win, this time against the reigning UAAP champions Ateneo de Manila, to get ahead in the Shakey’s V-League Season 11 First Conference round robin quarterfinals, Thursday evening, May 1, at the Filoil Flying V Arena in San Juan City.
Coach Abet Bernan’s girls pounced on Ateneo’s mountain of errors – especially in the crucial stretches of the game – to escape the Lady Eagles in thrilling five sets and win their first quarterfinal assignment, 22-25, 25-18 25-27, 25-18, 19-17.
Continue reading here. (http://www.rappler.com/sports/by-sport/volleyball/56941-v-league-lady-agilas-ateneo)
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NBA First Round Results May 3, 2014
Lillard's 3 clinches series win for Portland (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/lillards-3-buzzer-leads-blazers-055056611--nba.html)
Ellis, Mavs top Spurs 113-111, force Game 7 (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/ellis-mavs-top-spurs-113-025832147--nba.html)
Nets beat Raptors 97-83 to force Game 7 (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/nets-beat-raptors-97-83-014114477--nba.html)
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Nice updates sir zurca...
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Nice updates sir zurca...
salamat sa pagbisita sa all sports thread sir jamesbond!
(NBA) Bulls star Joakim Noah undergoes knee surgery
CHICAGO – Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah underwent arthroscopic left knee surgery on Friday and is expected to spent the next eight to 12 weeks rehabilitating and recovering.
The operation was performed by team physician Brian Cole only days after the Bulls were eliminated by the Washington Wizards in the first round of the NBA playoffs.
Noah was named the NBA Defensive Player of the Year, anchoring a Chicago defensive effort that surrendered a league-low 91.8 points a game.
The son of famed French tennis star Yannick Noah, Joakim Noah averaged 12.6 points, 11.3 rebounds and 5.4 assists during the regular season for Chicago.
Noah averaged 10.4 points, 12.8 rebounds and 4.6 assists a game for the Bulls against the Wizards, who won their best-of-seven Eastern Conference first-round playoff series 4-1.
Noah, 29, became the first Bulls player to win the award since Michael Jordan in 1988.
From Interaksyon (http://www.interaksyon.com/interaktv/bulls-star-joakim-noah-undergoes-knee-surgery)
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Intense player pa naman si Noah.. Sayang at bumigay agad ang tuhod...
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NBA First Round Results May 4, 2014
Pacers roll past Hawks, 92-80 in Game 7 (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/pacers-roll-past-hawks-92-021519972--nba.html)
Clippers hold off Warriors 126-121 to win Game 7 (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/clippers-hold-off-warriors-126-055054827--nba.html)
Thunder beat Grizzlies 120-109 in Game 7 (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/thunder-beat-grizzlies-120-109-030328402--nba.html)
Post Merge: May 04, 2014, 08:05:55 PM
(Boxing) Floyd Mayweather survives scare, edges Marcos Maidana via majority decision
LAS VEGAS – It was Marcos Maidana's night even though Floyd Mayweather came out on top yet again. The gritty Argentine pushed the unbeaten Mayweather like he had been pushed few times before in his career, firing punches from every angle.
Maidana threw more than twice as many punches – 858 to 426 – but Mayweather outlanded him by nine, 230-221.
That was the slim difference in a majority decision for Mayweather on Saturday night before a sold-out and raucous crowd at the MGM Grand Garden. Judge Michael Pernick had it 114-114, but he was overruled by Burt Clements (117-111) and Dave Moretti (116-112), who had it for Mayweather.
Continue reading here. (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/floyd-mayweather-survives-scare--edges-marcos-maidana-via-majority-decision-054312165-boxing.html)
Post Merge: May 05, 2014, 10:01:54 AM
NBA First Round Results May 5, 2014
Pierce's block leads Nets past Raptors 104-103 (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/pierces-block-leads-nets-past-201300852--nba.html)
Parker leads Spurs past Mavs in Game 7 (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/parker-leads-spurs-past-mavs-223442810--nba.html)
Post Merge: May 05, 2014, 10:11:47 AM
NBA Playoffs 2014 Conference Semifinals Schedule (ALL TIMES EASTERN)
Western Conference
San Antonio vs. Portland
Game 1 - Tue, May 6, Portland at San Antonio, 9:30 p.m. ET, TNT/R
Game 2 - Thu, May 8, Portland at San Antonio, 9:30 p.m. ET, ESPN2
Game 3 - Sat, May 10, San Antonio at Portland, 10:30 p.m. ET, ESPN
Game 4 - Mon, May 12, San Antonio at Portland, 10:30 p.m. ET, TNT
Game 5 * Wed, May 14, Portland at San Antonio, TBD, TNT
Game 6 * Fri, May 16, San Antonio at Portland, TBD, ESPN
Game 7 * Mon, May 19, Portland at San Antonio, TBD, TNT
Oklahoma City vs. L.A. Clippers
Game 1 - Mon, May 5, L.A. Clippers at Oklahoma City, 9:30 p.m. ET, TNT
Game 2 - Wed, May 7, L.A. Clippers at Oklahoma City, 9:30 p.m. ET, TNT
Game 3 - Fri, May 9, Oklahoma City at L.A. Clippers, 10:30 p.m. ET, ESPN
Game 4 - Sun, May 11, Oklahoma City at L.A. Clippers, 3:30 p.m. ET, ABC/R
Game 5 * Tue, May 13, L.A. Clippers at Oklahoma City, TBD, TNT
Game 6 * Thu, May 15, Oklahoma City at L.A. Clippers, TBD, ESPN
Game 7 * Sun, May 18, L.A. Clippers at Oklahoma City, TBD, TNT
Eastern Conference
Indiana vs. Washington
Game 1 - Mon, May 5, Washington at Indiana, 7 p.m. ET, TNT
Game 2 - Wed, May 7, Washington at Indiana, 7 p.m. ET, TNT
Game 3 - Fri, May 9, Indiana at Washington, 8 p.m. ET, ESPN
Game 4 - Sun, May 11, Indiana at Washington, 8 p.m. ET, TNT
Game 5 * Tue, May 13, Washington at Indiana, TBD, TNT
Game 6 * Thu, May 15, Indiana at Washington, TBD, ESPN
Game 7 * Sun, May 18, Washington at Indiana, TBD, TBD
Miami vs. Brooklyn
Game 1 - Tue, May 6, Brooklyn at Miami, 7 p.m. ET, TNT
Game 2 - Thu, May 8, Brooklyn at Miami, 7 p.m. ET, ESPN2
Game 3 - Sat, May 10, Miami at Brooklyn, 8 p.m. ET, ABC/R
Game 4 - Mon, May 12, Miami at Brooklyn, 8 p.m. ET, TNT
Game 5 * Wed, May 14, Brooklyn at Miami, TBD, TNT
Game 6 * Fri, May 16, Miami at Brooklyn, TBD, ESPN
Game 7 * Sun, May 18, Brooklyn at Miami, TBD, ABC
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NBA Finals Game 2 Result June 9, 2014
James carries Heat past Spurs to tie NBA Finals (https://sports.yahoo.com/news/james-13-heat-spurs-tied-012504787--nba.html)
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(UAAP Basketball) UE displays new system, blasts UP in UAAP opener
MANILA, Philippines – On opening day of the UAAP's 77th Season, the UE Red Warriors showed no signs of rust, jitters, nor discomfort and, instead, displayed the new look and new system they've been molding over the preseason since coach Derrick Pumaren took over the team.
The Warriors did not disappoint the partisan crowd who also witnessed the opening ceremonies as they boasted their effective execution of Pumaren's well-known full-court press, and coupled that with an offensive explosion to beat down the hapless UP Fighting Maroons, 87-59, on Saturday, July 12 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Continue reading here. (http://www.rappler.com/sports/university/uaap/ue/63119-ue-opener-win-vs-up)
(UAAP Basketball) Tolomia's 4th quarter explosion leads FEU past DLSU
MANILA, Philippines – If anyone thought losing RR Garcia and Terrence Romeo would put the FEU Tamaraws out of title contention, then Mike Tolomia made sure to send a strong message on Saturday, July 12.
The two former MVPs might be gone, but the team has another star in its presence.
Tolomia scored 23 points, recorded 5 assists and 3 rebounds, and delivered one fatal blow after another to lead his team past the De La Salle Green Archers, 82-77, at the Araneta Coliseum, opening their campaign at 1-0.
Continue reading here. (http://www.rappler.com/sports/university/uaap/feu/63131-tolomia-s-fourth-quarter-explosion-leads-feu-past-dlsu)
Post Merge: July 13, 2014, 08:29:54 PM
(UAAP Basketball) Ravena propels Ateneo past Adamson, 79-57
MANILA, Philippines – Entering the UAAP season, the verdict out on Ateneo was that they were still too young, maybe a couple more seasons of seasoning away from becoming title contenders once again.
Sunday, July 13, was just one game - more less against a team whose coach didn't expect to make the Final Four. However, if anything, the Ateneo Blue Eagles showed they have no plans of sitting on the sidelines this year.
Not when Kiefer Ravena is finally healthy from his foot injury from last season, back and hungry to lead his team after they missed out on a Final Four berth last year.
Not when the team's rookies already look ready to contribute. Not when veterans such as Von Pessumal, Nico Elorde, and Chris Newsome look to be in top shape.
"I just wanted to make sure [in] the backs of their minds, all of us wanted to be better than what we were last season," said Ateneo head coach Bo Perasol moments after his club's dominating 79-57 victory over the Adamson Soaring Falcons.
Continue reading here. (http://www.rappler.com/sports/university/uaap/admu/63189-ravena-ateneo-win-adamson)
(UAAP Basketball) Rosario, NU embarrass UST for first win
MANILA, Philippines - The ball found its way into Gelo Alolino's hands midway in the third period and he ran with it all the way to the other end. He had Jamil Sheriff all over him as well as two other UST Growling Tigers, but the veteran heaved a shot that trickled in, giving his NU Bulldogs a 37-23 advantage.
Before that Karim Abdul tried for a lay-up for UST - one that he always made last season - but it rolled out.
It has been that kind of afternoon for the Bulldogs, executing with more certainty and with much precision against a hesistant and sloppy UST en route to a 59-40 victory on Sunday, July 13 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum for their first win in Season 77 of the UAAP.
Continue reading here. (http://www.rappler.com/sports/university/uaap/nu/63193-troy-rosario-nu-win-ust)
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( Basketball ) FIBA ASIA NEWS :
Day 3 Results:
Jordan def. Singapore, 53-70
Iran def. Indonesia, 77-47
India def. China, 58-65
Schedule for Tomorrow:
Philippines vs. Singapore @14:45
India vs. Indonesia @17:15
Japan vs. China @19:30
GMT+8
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(UAAP Basketball) Ravena, Pessumal take flight, carry Ateneo over La Salle
MANILA, Philippines - It turns out coach Bo Perasol was wrong: The Ateneo Blue Eagles do have an edge against the De La Salle Green Archers. And their names are Kiefer Ravena and Von Pessumal.
A week after Perasol declared “Ateneo has no edge whatsoever over La Salle” following their win over Adamson, Ravena and Pessumal combined for 50 points (Ravena with 29 points, Pessumal with 21) to save Ateneo from a sluggish start and send the Archers to a 0-2 hole with a 97-86 victory in the UAAP Season 77 men's basketball tournament on Sunday, July 20 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Continue reading here. (http://www.rappler.com/sports/university/uaap/admu/63816-ateneo-triples-win-la-salle)
(UAAP Basketball) Ferrer's late threes lead UST past FEU
MANILA, Philippines - It's a familiar sight, one that happens when the University of Sto. Tomas Growling Tigers are nearing victory.
Kevin Ferrer, after making a three, looked up to the UST crowd and lashed his tongue out, basking in the moment.
On Sunday, July 20, that moment made its first appearance in the 77th season of the UAAP, as Ferrer hit clutch threes to guide his Growling Tigers past the Far Eastern University Tamaraws, 69-67, at the Smart Araneta Coluseum.
Continue reading here. (http://www.rappler.com/sports/university/uaap/ust/63853-ferrer-late-threes-lead-ust-feu)
Post Merge: July 22, 2014, 09:32:52 AM
(FIBA 3X3) Manila West stuns Doha, cops FIBA 3x3 World Tour Manila Masters title
MANILA, Philippines - A day after Gilas Pilipinas bagged the bronze medal in the FIBA Asia Cup in Wuhan, China, another Philippine basketball team achieved an unlikely milestone right on its home turf.
Manila West banked on guile, guts and fed off a wildly-cheering hometown crowd in stunning fancied Doha of Qatar, 21-17, to capture the FIBA 3x3 World Tour Manila Masters crown on Sunday, July 20, at SM Megamall.
Continue reading here. (http://www.rappler.com/sports/by-sport/basketball/fiba/63866-manila-west-stuns-doha-fiba-world-manila-title)
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(UAAP Basketball) Ateneo trio leads Blue Eagles past Fighting Maroons
MANILA, Philippines - The Ateneo De Manila Blue Eagles have won Season 77's first installment of the Battle of Katipunan, defeating the University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons, 86-75, on Wednesday, July 23, at the Mall of Asia Arena.
It was an impressive win for the Blue Eagles, who currently lead the league standings at 3-0 after getting 18 and 19 points from Chris Newsome and Kiefer Ravena, respectively.
The team's prized rookie recruit, Arvin Tolentino, meanwhile, had another strong output with 20 markers and 8 boards.
Continue reading here. (http://www.rappler.com/sports/university/uaap/admu/64145-ateneo-trio-leads-blue-eagles-past-fighting-maroons)
(UAAP Basketball) Perkins delivers as La Salle punches in first win at NU's expense
MANILA, Philippines - It took 3 games but the defending champion De La Salle Green Archers hung on tight and banked on Jason Perkins to claim their first win in 3 outings over the gritty NU Bulldogs, 57-55, in the men's basketball tournament of UAAP Season 77 on Wednesday, July 23 at the Mall of Asia Arena.
The Archers finally got over the hump and got their first win out of the way as they slowly but surely found their rhythm in this game as one of the teams with most formidable frontline in the league.
Continue reading here. (http://www.rappler.com/sports/university/uaap/dlsu/64158-perkins-delivers-la-salle-punches-first-win-expense)
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(UAAP Basketball) UST escapes Adamson behind Kent Lao's game-winning free throw
MANILA, Philippines - Kent Lao turned coal into gold as the UST Growling Tigers bucked a sloppy game and escaped with a 50-49 over the Adamson Soaring Falcons in the men's basketball tournament of the UAAP Season 77 on Saturday, July 26 at the Mall of Asia Arena.
Lao, who emerged with 14 points in a win over the Tamaraws this past Sunday, came through for UST in the end to save his squad.
In front of a tense crowd, Lao split from the line with 1.1 seconds on the clock to break the 49-all deadlock and shove UST ahead by a hair, 50-49, and ultimately give them the victory.
Continue reading here. (http://www.rappler.com/sports/university/uaap/ust/64407-ust-hangs-on-defeat-winless-adamson)
(UAAP Basketball) NU shows character, spoils Ateneo's undefeated record
MANILA, Philippines - The National University Bulldogs bounced back in supreme fashion following their close loss to the defending champion Green Archers by clipping the Ateneo Blue Eagles, 64-60, in the men's basketball tournament of the UAAP Season 77 on Saturday, July 26 at the Mall of Asia Arena.
Much like the UST versus Adamson game before it, this match between two powerhouse squads was also decided from the free throw line.
Continue reading here. (http://www.rappler.com/sports/university/uaap/nu/64422-national-university-beats-ateneo)
Post Merge: July 26, 2014, 07:50:47 PM
(Tennis) Tennis stars Murray, Sharapova banner Manila Mavs in ITPL 1st leg
MANILA, Philippines – Fil-Am doubles specialist Treat Huey joins Scottish top gun Andy Murray and female superstar Maria Sharapova on the Manila Mavericks who will compete in the kick-off leg of the International Premier Tennis League set Nov. 28-30 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Organizers of the team tennis event, led by Mahesh Bhupathi, unveiled the line-up of the Mavericks on Thursday, July 24, at a press conference held at the Shangri-la Hotel.
Continue reading here. (http://www.rappler.com/sports/world/64279-tennis-stars-murray-sharapova-manila)
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(UAAP Basketball) FEU Tamaraws hand UP their 25th straight loss
MANILA, Philippines - After blowing a double-digit lead in the first half, the Far Eastern University Tamaraws made sure to take care of business in the game's final 24 minutes.
Guided by a strong defensive performance in the third quarter and an all-around balanced effort on offense, FEU defeated the University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons, 85-71, on Sunday afternoon at the Mall of Asia Arena to win its second game in the 77th season of the UAAP's senior's basketball tournament.
Continue reading here. (http://www.rappler.com/sports/university/uaap/feu/64499-feu-tamaraws-hand-up-25th-straight-loss)
(UAAP Basketball) La Salle overcomes slow start, turnovers to defeat UE
MANILA, Philippines - Between the defending champions and one of this season's dark horses, resiliency and character made the difference.
The De La Salle Green Archers overcame a 10-point fourth quarter deficit and survived a tough stand from the UE Red Warriors to escape with only their second win, 60-58, in the men's basketball tournament of the UAAP Season 77 on Sunday, July 27 at the Mall of Asia Arena.
Continue reading here. (http://www.rappler.com/sports/university/uaap/dlsu/64517-la-salle-grinds-out-win-over-resilient-ue)
Post Merge: July 31, 2014, 09:31:02 AM
(UAAP Basketball) FEU continues dominance over UE despite smothering press
MANILA, Philippines - Press or no press, the FEU Tamaraws' spell over the UE Red Warriors is still effective.
The Tamaraws extended their win streak over the Warriors to 9 games with a 73-63 triumph on Wednesday, July 30 as they broke down UE's disruptive pressure defense and handed the hosts their second straight tough loss in the men's basketball tournament of the UAAP Season 77 at the Mall of Asia Arena.
Continue reading here. (http://www.rappler.com/sports/university/uaap/feu/64815-feu-continues-dominance-eu-smothering-press)
(UAAP Basketball) National University decimates Adamson, 62-25
MANILA, Philippines – The Adamson Soaring Falcons made history against the National University Bulldogs, but not for the right reason.
After their valiant effort against the UST Growling Tigers last Saturday, July 26, the Soaring Falcons followed up by letting the Bulldogs pull them apart, 62-25, on Wednesday evening, July 30, at the Mall of Asia Arena.
It was the lowest scoring output for a team dating back to 2003. 39 was the previous record.
Continue reading here. (http://www.rappler.com/sports/university/uaap/nu/64830-national-university-decimates-adamson-falcons)
Post Merge: July 31, 2014, 10:37:18 PM
(Tennis) Serena Williams wins in her return
STANFORD, Calif. (AP) -- Serena Williams looked healthy and played sharp in her first tournament since defaulting during a doubles match with sister Venus at Wimbledon.
The top-ranked player stopped worrying and started having fun again, beating Karolina Pliskova 7-5, 6-2 in a second round match at the Bank of the West Classic on Wednesday night.
At Wimbledon, Williams tried to play through a viral infection that caused her to lose her equilibrium during the doubles match. On Wednesday night, encouraged by a large crowd, Williams fought through a tough first set before she found her legs and took control of the match with a big second set.
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(Tennis) China's Li Na pulls out of US Open because of knee
NEW YORK (AP) -- Two-time major champion Li Na is pulling out of the U.S. Open because of a knee injury.
The only tennis player from China to win a Grand Slam singles title is also withdrawing from hard-court events in Montreal and Cincinnati over the next two weeks.
Li says Thursday in a posting on Facebook that she has ''been struggling'' with her knee since March ''and it is just not where I need it to be in order to play at the highest level.''
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Post Merge: July 31, 2014, 10:42:57 PM
(Formula One) Hungarian Grand Prix - Hamilton claims thrilling podium, Ricciardo wins
Changing weather conditions and several safety car outings played havoc with team tactics, allowing Hamilton to seize a podium finish just 24 hours after trudging despondently away from his smouldering Mercedes after an engine fire in qualifying.
Hamilton's team-mate and title rival Nico Rosberg came fourth, having failed to overtake the Briton in a desperate last lap battle. Although Hamilton only trimmed his team-mate's points lead by three to 11, it was an important psychological blow in a race where the polesitter Rosberg had been expected to extend his advantage significantly.
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HUNGARIAN GP RESULT
1-Daniel Ricciardo (Red Bull)
2-Fernando Alonso (Ferrari)
3-Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
4-Nico Rosberg (Mercedes)
5-Felipe Massa (Williams)
6-Kimi Raikkonen (Ferrari)
7-Sebastian Vettel (Red Bull)
8-Valtteri Bottas (Williams)
9-Jean-Eric Vergne (Toro Rosso)
10-Jenson Button (McLaren)
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(UAAP Basketball) UST waves off early struggles, pounces on UP
MANILA, Philippines - The UST Growling Tigers bucked their ice-cold start to the game and preyed on the inexperienced UP Fighting Maroons for a 73-57 win in the men's basketball tournament of UAAP Season 77 on Saturday, August 2 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
The Maroons had last year's finalists right where they wanted them with 4:31 left in the first half after Henry Asilum knocked down a trey to give UP an 11-point 35-24 lead.
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(UAAP Basketball) Montalbo, Rivero lead La Salle to easy win over Adamson
MANILA, Philippines – Arnold Van Opstal did not see action. Neither did Norbert Torres.
Jeron Teng and Jason Perkins scored only two points each, while Almond Vosotros didn’t have the best shooting performance.
And none of that mattered.
The De La Salle University Green Archers pulled away in the second half and easily dispatched the Adamson Soaring Falcons, 67-48, to win their third straight game and improve to 3-2 on Saturday afternoon, August 2, at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum.
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Post Merge: August 04, 2014, 11:29:53 AM
(UAAP Basketball) NU squeaks past UE behind Aroga’s dominance
MANILA, Philippines - Alfred Aroga said it best: "Everything that matters is the team. We don't care about personal stats. We just care about helping each other."
Aroga was the best player on the court on Sunday afternoon, August 3, but he got a lot of help too as the NU Bulldogs escaped past the UE Red Warriors, 57-55, at the Araneta Coliseum.
Aroga finished with 18 points and 15 rebounds, while Glenn Khobuntin and Jeth Rosario combined for 25 and 13.
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(UAAP Basketball) Ateneo stands strong against FEU's fury
MANILA, Philippines - The Ateneo Blue Eagles withstood a gallant stand from the FEU Tamaraws to come away with an 81-78 win in a squeaker of a game which shoved the Eagles to solo second with a 4-1 slate in the men's basketball tournament of UAAP Season 77 on Sunday, August 3 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Kiefer Ravena rebounded mightily from his subpar performance against NU in their last outing - where he scored only 13 points on 3-of-20 field goal shooting - and dropped 23 points on 5-of-15 field goals and 11-of-15 makes from the stripe in this win over FEU.
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Post Merge: August 04, 2014, 04:19:16 PM
(MMA) Manny Pacquiao purchases shares in One FC
MANILA, Philippines – One Fighting Championship, "Asia's largest Mixed Martial Arts," has just gone into business with Asia's most accomplished boxer.
Eight-division boxing champion Manny Pacquiao has purchased an undisclosed amount of shares in the Singapore-based One FC, according to league CEO Victor Cui.
Yahoo! Sports’ Kevin Iole first reported the news in an exclusive article.
Furthermore, former UFC talent Brandon Vera and women’s boxing champion Ana Julaton have been signed to One FC contracts, adding more substance to MMA’s rise in the Philippines.
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(UAAP Basketball) Teng goes for 25 as La Salle downs UP for 4th straight win
MANILA, Philippines - Already playing without their suspended head coach, matters got worse for UP when Jeron Teng decided to have his best game of the season to date.
The 2013 UAAP Finals MVP finished with 25 points and 11 rebounds, leading his De La Salle Green Archers to their fourth straight win, 74-53, against the UP Fighting Maroons on Wednesday, August 6, at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum.
The victory also pushed La Salle's winning streak over UP to nine, a record dating back to 2009.
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(UAAP Basketball) Ravena's game-winner propels Ateneo past UST
MANILA, Philippines - Sometimes having the best player on the basketball court is enough to win. With 23.1 seconds left against UST, Ateneo did.
And that was all that mattered.
Kiefer Ravena nailed a tough, contested floater with a few seconds left on the clock to lead his Ateneo Blue Eagles past the UST Growling Tigers, 63-61, on Wednesday, August 6, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Ravena finished with 17 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists, while Chris Newsome tallied 18 and 5 for the Blue Eagles.
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(UAAP Basketball) UP ends two-year losing skid with rout of Adamson
MANILA, Philippines - It took two years, but the UP Fighting Maroons were finally reminded of what it's like to win.
The Maroons got into their rhythm late in the first half and clobbered the still winless Adamson Soaring Falcons, 77-64, to record their first win in the men's basketball tournament of UAAP Season 77 on Saturday, August 9 at the Mall of Asia Arena.
Once UP saw gunners like JR Gallarza and Mikee Reyes get into a deadly shooting groove in the first half, it was quite evident their losing streak would stop at 27.
The Maroons' last won a game in Season 75 with a 63-48 drubbing of UE on Aug 19, 2012.
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(UAAP Basketball) FEU improves to 4-2 by surviving NU's late charge
MANILA, Philippines - The Far Eastern University Tamaraws won their fourth game in Season 77 of the UAAP senior's basketball tournament by surviving a late comeback attempt by the National University Bulldogs, 71-62, on Saturday evening, August 9, at the Mall of Asia Arena.
Carl Cruz had a career-high 16 points to lead FEU, which also received 14 markers from Achie Inigo and 10 markers, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists from Mike Tolomia.
NU, on the other hand, was led by Gelo Alonino and his 13 points. Glenn Khobuntin also pitched in, registering 9 markers and 8 boards.
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Post Merge: August 09, 2014, 08:45:29 PM
(FIBA U-17 Basketball) Batang Gilas falls to Angola in gutsy FIBA U-17 World Championship debut
The Philippine national youth basketball team put together a gutsy effort but ultimately fell short against a taller, more athletic Angola side, 82-72, in their opening game in the FIBA U-17 World Championship on Friday at the Al-Ahli Arena in Dubai, UAE.
The Batang Gilas squad stayed within striking distance for most of the game, coming to as close as seven points in the fourth quarter despite falling behind by as much as 13 points in the third.
Jolo Mendoza scored 16 points to lead the Filipinos while guards Jolo Go and Diego Dario chipped in with 13 and 12 points, respectively.
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Post Merge: August 10, 2014, 06:49:16 PM
(FIBA U-17 Basketball) Batang Gilas routed by Greece in FIBA U-17 World Championship
The Philippine national youth basketball team showed another gutsy performance but could not help but fall to a tall and talented Greece side, 85-65, in its second Group A assignment in the FIBA Under-17 World Championship on Saturday at the Al-Shabab Arena in Dubai, UAE.
Jolo Mendoza led the way again with 19 points while team captain Mike Nieto held his own in the post with 11 points and 13 rebounds for Batang Gilas.
Mendoza and the Filipinos got off to a hot start. Batang Gilas’ leading scorer rattled off seven of the team’s first nine points as the Philippines opened with a blistering 9-2 run.
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Post Merge: August 11, 2014, 11:01:54 AM
(UAAP Basketball) Kiefer Ravena leads Ateneo to come-from-behind OT win over UE
MANILA, Philippines - Another thrilling win for the Ateneo Blue Eagles, another heartbreaking loss for the UE Red Warriors.
Kiefer Ravena registered a career-high 38 points to go with 6 rebounds, 9 assists and a steal to lift Ateneo over UE in a pulsating 93-91 win in overtime in the men's basketball tournament of UAAP Season 77 on Sunday, August 10 at the Mall of Asia Arena.
The King Eagle proved exactly why he is the leader of the Blue Eagles and one of the best players in the collegiate ranks as he forced the first overtime of the season with a game-tying jumper, 80-all, with 23.4 ticks left in regulation.
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(UAAP Basketball) Undermanned Green Archers win finals rematch against UST
MANILA, Philippines - First it was Thomas Torres, followed by Arnold Van Opstal and Terrence Mustre. All were ruled out before the game due to a different variety of injuries.
Then Norbert Torres went down after suffering a lacerated finger. Shortly after, Kib Montalbo went down with an injured calf.
And then Prince Rivero's lip got busted, a result of the match's physicality.
The injury bug continued to hit them on UAAP Blockbuster Sunday, August 10, but the DLSU Green Archers never wavered, leaning on their depth to get past the UST Growling Tigers, 83-70, at the Mall of Asia Arena to finish the first round with a 5-2 record.
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(FIBA U-17 Basketball) Hard-fighting Batang Gilas crushed by USA in 60-point blowout in FIBA U-17 World tilt
The Philippine national youth basketball team showed plenty of heart but was clearly overmatched in a 124-64 blowout loss to powerhouse USA in the FIBA Under-17 World Championship on Monday at the Al-Ahli Arena in Dubai, UAE.
Jolo Mendoza led the Philippines in scoring for the third straight game with 19 points while Jolo Go added 12 and Richard Escoto chipped in 10.
The Philippines made a gutsy start to the ballgame, staying within four, 18-14, in the first six and a half minutes of the opening period behind scoring from Paul Desiderio, the Nieto twins and leading scorer Mendoza.
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(UAAP Basketball) Kiefer Ravena leads Ateneo to come-from-behind OT win over UE
MANILA, Philippines - Another thrilling win for the Ateneo Blue Eagles, another heartbreaking loss for the UE Red Warriors.
Kiefer Ravena registered a career-high 38 points to go with 6 rebounds, 9 assists and a steal to lift Ateneo over UE in a pulsating 93-91 win in overtime in the men's basketball tournament of UAAP Season 77 on Sunday, August 10 at the Mall of Asia Arena.
The King Eagle proved exactly why he is the leader of the Blue Eagles and one of the best players in the collegiate ranks as he forced the first overtime of the season with a game-tying jumper, 80-all, with 23.4 ticks left in regulation.
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(UAAP Basketball) Undermanned Green Archers win finals rematch against UST
MANILA, Philippines - First it was Thomas Torres, followed by Arnold Van Opstal and Terrence Mustre. All were ruled out before the game due to a different variety of injuries.
Then Norbert Torres went down after suffering a lacerated finger. Shortly after, Kib Montalbo went down with an injured calf.
And then Prince Rivero's lip got busted, a result of the match's physicality.
The injury bug continued to hit them on UAAP Blockbuster Sunday, August 10, but the DLSU Green Archers never wavered, leaning on their depth to get past the UST Growling Tigers, 83-70, at the Mall of Asia Arena to finish the first round with a 5-2 record.
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Post Merge: August 14, 2014, 09:40:50 AM
(FIBA U-17 Basketball) France ousts Batang Gilas from FIBA U-17
MANILA, Philippines – The Batang Gilas national youth team bowed out of contention in the FIBA Under-17 World Championship in Dubai after an 86-57 drubbing by France on Tuesday, August 12 in the Round of 16.
France's Amine Noua led the way for France with 21 points and 12 rebounds, as Stephane Gombauld chipped in 14 markers and 20 boards.
The Philippines stayed in step with the French for most of the first half, heading into the break down by just 41-35. But France began pulling away in the third and outscored the Philippines, 45-22, in the last two periods on their way to the victory.
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(UAAP Basketball) Red Warriors clamp down on Abdul-less UST
MANILA, Philippines – This time around, Coach Derrick Pumaren’s boys didn’t surrender their big lead.
Instead, they played consistent on both ends of the floor for the entire 40 minutes, even with their star Roi Sumang going down in the third quarter, snapping a four-game losing streak in the process.
“We had to get over the hump,” the champion head coach said after the game, simple and clear.
The University of the East Red Warriors beat the University of Sto. Tomas Growling Tigers, 72-62, on Wednesday afternoon, August 13, to finish their first round campaign in Season 77 of the UAAP at 3-4 and in possession of the fifth seed in the league standings.
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(UAAP Basketball) FEU takes control of second place by outlasting Adamson
MANILA, Philippines – The rookie-laden Adamson Falcons will finish the first round of the UAAP’s 77th season with a winless 0-7 slate.
The FEU Tamaraws, on the other hand, finish at 5-2 and at second place in the league standings.
Mike Tolomia had 21 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists, while Mac Belo pitched in 13 markers and 4 rebounds to lead the Tamaraws past the Falcons, 71-62, on Wednesday afternoon, August 13, at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City.
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(UAAP Basketball) UAAP reschedules Ateneo-La Salle match for Sunday
MANILA, Philippines - In a surprising turn of events, the UAAP has rescheduled its second round matchup between the Ateneo De Manila Blue Eagles and De La Salle Green Archers to this Sunday, August 17, at 4 pm.
The original schedule of the second round that was released Wednesday, August 13, had DLSU taking on ADMU on August 23, Saturday, at the Mall of Asia Arena.
La Salle, 5-2, is currently nursing multiple injuries to their rotation guys, though there's a possibility Kib Montalbo, Arnold Van Opstal, and Norbert Torres may be able to suit up against Ateneo.
The Blue Eagles, meanwhile, are coming off a come-from-behind win over the UE Red Warriors, and top the league standings at 6-1
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(FIBA U-17 Basketball) Comeback hopes fall short as Batang Gilas yields to Argentina
MANILA, Philippines - A come-from-behind win looked very achievable when the Batang Gilas national youth team came charging late in the fourth period against Argentina.
But victory still eluded the Philippines as they dropped their 5th straight game, 84-71, in the FIBA Under-17 World Championship in Dubai on Thursday, August 14.
After Argentina scored 6 straight points to open the final canto, Batang Gilas showed their grit and determination to get that first win by mounting a 12-0 burst to turn a 74-52 deficit midway through the fourth to just a manageable 74-64 disadvantage nearing the two-minute mark.
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just a ONE BIG FIGHT.....
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(FIBA U-17 Basketball) Batang Gilas drops to battle for 15th after loss to Egypt in FIBA U-17 tilt
The Philippine national youth basketball team dropped a sixth straight assignment after a loss to Egypt, 92-67, in the classification round of the FIBA Under-17 World Championship in Dubai, UAE.
Team captain Big Mike Nieto was a bright spot for the Batang Gilas, scoring 20 points and grabbing six rebounds to lead the way for the Philippines.
The 6-foot-2 power forward shot 8-for-12 (66.7%) from the field and a perfect 4-for-4 from three-point range in an impressive offensive showing.
The Filipinos fell behind early after allowing 32 points in the first quarter while only mustering 19 of their own.
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Post Merge: August 17, 2014, 09:28:38 AM
(FIBA U-17 Basketball) Batang Gilas finishes FIBA U-17 tournament with 64-point win over UAE
MANILA, Philippines – For every beating the Batang Gilas national youth team had endured for the past week in the FIBA Under-17 World Championship in Dubai, they finally had their vindication.
The Philippines poured all of its frustrations over the successive losses and gave everything they had left in the tank on Saturday, August 16 to batter hosts United Arab Emirates (UAE), 115-51, and end their campaign with their only win in 7 games to finish 15th out of the 16 participating countries.
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(UAAP Basketball) Endgame rebounding spree gets UST by Adamson
MANILA, Philippines - Any champion basketball coach will tell you that rebounding is essential to winning rings.
On Saturday, August 16, the Adamson Soaring Falcons couldn't grab a defensive rebound after playing good defense on consecutive possessions late in the fourth quarter, and it cost them their first win as the UST Growling Tigers escaped with a 61-59 victory at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
The Growling Tigers improve back to .500 at 4-4, while the Soaring Falcons fall to 0-8.
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(UAAP Basketball) UE easily dispatches UP without Sumang
MANILA, Philippines - When the UE Red Warriors and UP Fighting Maroons last dueled in the first round of UAAP Season 77, University of the East easily took care of their opponents.
When the two teams faced each other again on Saturday, August 16, the Red Warriors had to finish without Roi Sumang, who was held out due to the sprained ankle he suffered on Wednesday, August 13, against UST.
It didn't matter, as UE once again made quick work of UP, 68-48, at the Araneta Coliseum.
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(UAAP Basketball) Belo scores career-high as FEU survives NU
MANILA, Philippines - Mac Belo tallied a career-high 23 points to go with 10 rebounds while Carl Cruz scored all of his 9 points in the fourth and in overtime - including the game-tying basket at the end of regulation and the jumper for the cushion in extra time - to propel the FEU Tamaraws past the NU Bulldogs, 74-70, in the men's basketball tournament of UAAP Season 77 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
"We have a lot of unsung heroes in our team. Sila Carl Cruz and Roger Pogoy na hindi masyado napapag-usapan because we always talk about Mac and Mike," FEU head coach Nash Racela gave due credit to his players who do the work without complaint. (Carl Cruz and Roger Pogoy who are never talked about because we always talk about Mac and Mike.)
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(UAAP Basketball) Teng explodes for 32 as La Salle strikes back at Ateneo
MANILA, Philippines - The last time the two most bitter rivals in Philippine college basketball went head to head, it was the boys in blue who prevailed.
On Sunday, August 17, the guys in green, who happen to also be the defending champions of the UAAP, struck back.
Jeron Teng had 32 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists, outdueling his rival for the MVP award Kiefer Ravena, who finished with 22 markers, 6 boards, and 6 dimes, to lead the DLSU Green Archers past the Ateneo Blue Eagles, 88-86, at Smart Araneta Coliseum.
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Post Merge: August 18, 2014, 10:25:33 AM
(FIBA U-17 Basketball) Team USA beats Australia to clinch FIBA U-17 Worlds three-peat
The United States asserted its dominance in the competition after defeating Australia, 99-92, to capture its third straight crown in the FIBA Under-17 World Championship last Saturday in Dubai, UAE.
The victory pushed the Americans’ undefeated streak of 23 games in the tournament dating back to its first edition in 2010.
The Americans took control of the whole game, but the Australians kept on fighting back and refused their opponents to pull away after trimming a 15-point deficit into just six points, 88-82, with six minutes remaining.
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Post Merge: August 20, 2014, 09:48:11 AM
(Tennis) Past US Open champs Djokovic, Federer seeded 1-2
NEW YORK (AP) -- Top-ranked Novak Djokovic is seeded No. 1 for the U.S. Open, and five-time champion Roger Federer is No. 2, meaning they could meet only in the final.
Djokovic beat Federer for the title at Wimbledon last month.
The U.S. Tennis Association followed this week's ATP rankings in announcing the seedings Tuesday
Federer moved up one spot from his No. 3 ranking because 2013 champion Rafael Nadal withdrew from the year's last Grand Slam tournament with an injured right wrist. The 33-year-old Federer is seeded at the U.S. Open for the 14th consecutive year, tied with Ivan Lendl for the longest streak, trailing only Jimmy Connors' record of 18.
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(FIBA U-18 Asia Basketball) China, Korea win FIBA Asia U18 openers
MANILA, Philippines – Favored teams China, Korea, Japan, and Taiwan opened their accounts well on day one of the 2014 FIBA Asia U18 Championships, while the Philippines watched intently from the sidelines. Batang Gilas gets its first taste of the competition Wednesday, August 20 against Jordan.
CHINA over MALAYSIA, 95-55
Zhao Rui torched the net with 6 triples on his way to 28 points as China overpowered Malaysia to open the tournament. The star point guard for the Big Red Machine also had 6 rebounds and 6 assists as coach Fan Bin’s three-peat seeking campaign began. 6’10 Zou Yuchen also did well, putting up 15 points and 8 boards for the victors.
Superstar big man Zhou Qi played just 15 minutes, registering 8 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 blocks. Malaysia, meanwhile, was led by the 14 points and 4 treys of Wee Joon Lock, while Ting Chun Hong added 9 markers and 2 steals.
KOREA over JORDAN, 95-38
Jordan stayed within striking distance for one whole half before Korea outscored them, 66-20, in the last two periods to win in convincing fashion. As expected, Byeon Jun-Hyeong led the Koreans with 15 points on top of 4 steals, while Jeon Hyun-Woo added 14 markers, 4 boards, and 5 swipes.
Big men Kim Kyung-Won and Song Kyo-Chang, both 6’7, combined for 20 points, 20 rebounds, 10 steals, and 6 blocks to compound Korea’s dominance. On the other end, Khaled Abu-Aboud paced Jordan with 8 points, 6 rebounds, and 1 rejection.
JAPAN over IRAQ, 81-62
Ryosuke Motomura, Akito Uchida, and Yuki Mikami combined to make 10 three-pointers as Japan scrambled in the fourth quarter to break the game open and get by the Iraqis. Ryogo Sumino was also impressive, tossing in 11 points while 6’7 Taiga Watanabe added 10 rebounds, 3 steals, and 3 blocked shots. Iraq, meanwhile enjoyed 25 points from Jassam Al-Saadi.
KAZAKHSTAN over KUWAIT, 85-75
Kuwait stuck close to the Kazkhs for the entire game, but the Middle Eastern team just couldn’t contain the dynamic duo of Balaby Agabek and Leonid Kachaev, who paired up for 45 points. Agabek, Kazakhstan’s 6’1 starting shooting guard, also collared 14 rebounds while making 4 treys. 6’7 Alexander Danilchenko also did well with 10 markers and 13 boards.
Kuwait enjoyed 34 points from Hamad Hasan, who also tallied 10 boards and 6 dimes. Moustafa Matwali, meanwhile, had 13 points, 12 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals, and 2 blocks of his own.
QATAR over INDIA, 86-73
Abdulrahman Saad dropped a huge 40-point game on the Indians to lead the undermanned Qataris to its first win of the tourney. Saad played practically the entire game, shooting 16/33 from the field while also grabbing 6 rebounds and handing out 8 assists. He was effectively backstopped by 6’6 Abdelrahman Abdelhaleem, who registered 26 points on 11/21 FG shooting while also adding 10 boards.
Five players scored in double-figures for coach Jora Singh’s Indian quintet, led by the 20 markers of Mahipal Singh, but even those weren’t enough to tow the SABA champs to victory. Qatar is still awaiting four players to join the team — two are still waiting to clear eligibility while two others are still on vacation.
TAIWAN over HONG KONG, 106-83
Sun Yung-Chen and Tseng Po-Yu combined to score 50 points, leading Taiwan past a game Hong Kong squad. Sun also added 12 rebounds and 2 steals while star guard Tu Su-Han shot in 4 triples on his way to 16 markers, 5 boards, 4 assists, and 2 swipes. As for Hong Kong, Yee Fu Ho and Ka Chung On scored 21 apiece in the loss.
From Rappler.com (http://www.rappler.com/sports/by-sport/basketball/fiba/66754-china-korea-win-2014-fiba-asia-u18-championship-openers)
Post Merge: August 20, 2014, 06:08:24 PM
(FIBA U-18 Asia Basketball) Batang Gilas defeats Jordan by 25 points in FIBA Asia Under-18 opener
The Philippine national youth basketball team cruised to an easy victory in their tournament opener, routing Jordan, 85-60, to launch their FIBA Asia Under-18 Championship campaign on Wednesday in Doha, Qatar.
San Beda guard Radge Tongco scored 24 points on 11-for-17 shooting while Andrei Caracut had 11 points, six assists and three steals to lead Batang Gilas to its first victory.
Paul Desiderio and Chino Mosqueda both finished with 10 for the Filipinos.
Batang Gilas dominated the middle two quarters, outscoring their foes, 58-16, to all but seal the win even before the start of the fourth quarter.
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Post Merge: August 21, 2014, 08:58:13 AM
(UAAP Basketball) NU snaps two-game slide with blowout of Adamson
MANILA, Philippines – The National University Bulldogs snapped their two-game losing skid by way of another blowout win over the Adamson Soaring Falcons, 71-50, on Wednesday, August 20 at the Mall of Asia Arena.
NU had lost their last game of the first round and their first contest in the second, both to the FEU Tamaraws, before notching their 6th win this season to keep in step with Ateneo (6-2) and FEU (6-2) in the standings with a 6-3 record.
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(UAAP Basketball) Kiefer Ravena is clutch once again in Ateneo's win over UE
MANILA, Philippines - Ateneo head coach Bo Perasol said it best: "Si Kiefer nag lagay nang icing."
Once again, Kiefer Ravena did what he does best: putting the finishing touches on games. On Wednesday, August 20, at the Mall of Asia Arena, that was enough to lead the Ateneo Blue Eagles past the UE Red Warriors, 78-73, as ADMU improves to 7-2.
Ravena finished with 16 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists, but did most of his damage in the final quarter where he totaled 9 markers and hit the biggest shot of the night. Chris Newsome also had a productive game, finishing with 23 points and 6 boards while going 13-of-21 from the free throw line.
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Post Merge: August 21, 2014, 07:35:24 PM
(FIBA U-18 Asia Basketball) Batang Gilas falls to South Korea in FIBA Asia U-18 tilt
The Philippine national youth basketball team dropped its second Group B assignment to South Korea, 87-69, in the FIBA Asia Under-18 Championships in Doha, Qatar.
Batang Gilas’ guard Radge Tongco led the way again, scoring 24 points for a second straight game. He shot an impressive 5-for-10 from beyond the arc but it was not enough to lead the Filipinos to a win in this one.
Mark Dyke had a double-double of 10 points and 13 rebounds while Aaron Black finished with eight markers and six boards.
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(FIBA U-18 Asia Basketball) China remains undefeated, Batang Gilas falls in FIBA Asia U18
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines fell big time to a taller and speedier Korean side on Day 3 of the 2014 FIBA Asia U18 Championships. In other developments, China, Iran, and Taiwan also continued undefeated.
KOREA over PHILIPPINES, 87-69
Radge Tongco continued to be Batang Gilas’s top offensive option, scoring 24 points on the strength of 5 triples, but Korea just had more weapons.
With superior size and athleticism, coach Kim Seung-Hwan’s crew frustrated the Filipinos at every turn and eventually opened things up in the fourth quarter. Twin towers Kim Kyung-Won and Song Kyo-Chang (both 6’7) paired up for 34 points and 23 rebounds to underscore Korea’s inside edge. Kim also blocked 7 shots to pad his stat-line, Jeon Hyun-Woo and Byeon Jun-Hyeong hit crucial treys to keep the Pinoys at bay the entire game.
Korea tops Group B with a 2-0 record even as the Philippine team falls to 1-1.
CHINA over INDIA, 100-40
As expected, the Chinese ran roughshod over the Indians to close out play in Group A. China, moving up undefeated to the second round, was led by Zhou Qi and Zou Yuchen, who tallied 21 and 19 points respectively. Three other Chinese also broke the double-digit barrier as Wang Zhengbo, Zhao Rui, and Zuo Zhennian each dropped at least 10 markers.
Zhao Rui was the best all-around player, grabbing 8 boards, handing out 11 assists, and getting 3 steals. As for India, Gurvinder Gill and Narender Singh each scored 13 points in a losing effort.
China sweeps the group and is heavily favored in the second round as India drops out of the race.
TAIWAN over JAPAN, 84-75
Taiwan leaned on a strong third quarter to open things up and keep the Japanese at bay for its third win in as many games. The two Tsengs – Tseng Po-Yu and Tseng Pin-Fu – paced the victors with 20 and 17 points respectively and a combined 18 rebounds.
Taiwan’s defense was sterling, forcing 17 Japanese turnovers. Lin Ming-Yi, Taiwan’s diminutive playmaker, was the bulwark of the winners’ defense, netting 5 swipes on top of his 16 points, 7 assists, and 5 rebounds.
6’7 Taiga Watanabe tried to carry the fight for Team Hayabusa with 16 points and 12 rebounds, while Akito Uchida and Yuki Mikami paired up to drill 7 threes in Japan’s losing cause.
Taiwan earns a 3-0 slate in group play while the Japanese settle for a 2-1 card heading to the second round.
HONG KONG over IRAQ, 94-86
The Iraqis were favored in this one and, for the most part, they held sway. Things turned sour, however, when Hong Kong found its mark in the final frame and outscored Iraq, 31-18.
Coach Kai Mo Ng leaned on the hot shooting of Yee Fu Ho and Ka Chung On to power his team’s counterattack in the fourth quarter. That duo combined for 8 of Hong Kong’s 9 treys and a total of 55 points. 6’3 center Wai Hang Yip also did well, tossing in 21 points along with 4 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals as the victors overcame a huge 25-52 rebounding disparity.
Iraq just wasn’t able to close out after leading by as many as 18 points in the first half. Jassam Al-Saadi paced the Iraqis with 29 points, 11 rebounds, and 3 steals, but he did commit 8 turnovers, the same number also committed by point guard Mohammad Al-Fahham. This result effectively boots Iraq out of contention and keeps Hong Kong’s hopes alive.
MALAYSIA over QATAR, 78-70
It was a great time for Malaysia to notch its first win in the tournament as its improbable triumph over Qatar propelled the SEABA side to the next round of competitions while giving India the boot. Though Qatar jumped out to an early 10-point lead in the first canto, Malaysia persisted and took the lead in the second half. Coach Yong Kian Ann’s wards utilized better outside shooting (33% from beyond the arc) to frustrate Qatar, which made just 1 three-pointer out of 13 attempts.
Wee Joon Lock led the way for Malaysia with 5 triples, scoring a total of 28 points. He was effectively backstopped by Ting Chun Hong, who registered 10 points, 9 boards, and 3 steals.
Over on the hosts’ side, Abdulrahman Saad and Mohammad Al-Shawaqfeh scored 28 and 14 points respectively. Malaysia moves on to Group E with a 1-1 slate, while Qatar carries a 0-2 record.
IRAN over KAZAKHSTAN, 81-56
The Kazakhs gave Iran a bit of a scare in the first quarter before the latter broke the game open in the second period and beyond.
As expected, Mohammad Yousofvand recorded an impressive line – 22 points, 11 rebounds, 3 steals, and 1 block – to lead Team Melli, which now advances to the second round undefeated in two matches. Navid Rezaeifar also did well, contributing 19 points, 4 boards, 4 dimes, and 2 swipes.
Only one player scored in double-figures for the losing team – Alexandr Danilchenko, who managed to tally 11 markers on 4/4 FG shooting, mostly in garbage time. Kazakhstan also advances to Group F with a 1-1 slate.
From Rappler.com (http://www.rappler.com/sports/by-sport/basketball/fiba/66948-china-undefeated-batang-gilas-falls-fiba-asia-u18)
Post Merge: August 23, 2014, 09:54:30 AM
(FIBA U-18 Asia Basketball) Batang Gilas completes epic comeback to down host Qatar in FIBA Asia U-18 tilt
The Philippine national youth basketball team mounted an epic fourth quarter comeback to hand host Qatar a heartbreaking 82-79 defeat in the second round of the FIBA Asia Under-18 Championship in Doha.
Batang Gilas came back from a whopping 15-point deficit in the final period behind booming three-pointers and some excellent play in the clutch to overcome Qatar and open their second round with a bang.
Dave Yu led the way with 16 points, including three consecutive triples in the fourth that kicked off the Philippine rally, while three other Filipinos – Radge Tongco, Kobe Paras and Paul Desiderio – contributed 13 points apiece.
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Post Merge: August 24, 2014, 09:43:46 AM
(UAAP Basketball) DLSU pushes winning streak to seven with UP rout
MANILA, Philippines - It's not how you start, but how you finish.
For Coach Juno Sauler's club on Saturday, August 23, that was the case as the De La Salle Green Archers pushed their winning streak to seven by beating the UP Fighting Maroons, 86-65, at the Mall of Asia Arena.
Almond Vosotros had his most effective game of the season by going for 21 points on 8-of-14 shooting while also dishing out 4 assists. Jeron Teng, despite struggling from the field and shooting just 36%, contributed 15 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists, while Jason Perkins finished with 13 and 11.
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(UAAP Basketball) FEU avenges first round loss with rout of Ferrer-less UST
MANILA, Philippines – The Far Eastern University Tamaraws redeemed their two-point first round loss by crushing the UST Growling Tigers, 66-55, in the men's basketball tournament of UAAP Season 77 on Saturday, August 23 at the Mall of Asia Arena.
Using a crippling first half showing, the Tamaraws quickly pummeled the hapless Tigers and set the tone for the rest of the contest, with the final score nowhere an indication of the dominance displayed by FEU.
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Post Merge: August 24, 2014, 10:50:32 AM
(FIBA U-18 Asia Basketball) Batang Gilas bows to China in 42-point blowout
MANILA, Philippines – China earned some measure of payback after the heartbreaking one-point loss to Gilas Pilipinas last July in the FIBA Asia Cup as its under-18 squad thrashed Batang Gilas, 91-49, in the FIBA Asia Under-18 Championship in Doha, Qatar.
The Chinese had no remorse for the Batang Gilas national youth team who was overcome from the get go on their way to a 44-25 halftime advantage.
Early on, the struggles were already clear for Batang Gilas as they were outscored 22-10 in the second frame. In the first two quarters, their shooting woes were brought to fore with an 11-of-47 field goal shooting clip and going one-of-13 from long distance.
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2014 FIBA World Cup Schedule :
Group A:
*August 30 - Egypt vs. Serbia – 11:30 am ET
*August 30 – France vs. Brazil – 2 pm ET
*August 30 – Iran vs. Spain – 6 pm ET
*August 31 – Serbia vs. France – 11:30 am ET
*August 31 – Brazil vs. Iran – 2 pm ET
*August 31 – Spain vs. Egypt – 6 pm ET
*September 1 – Iran vs. Serbia – 11:30 am ET
*September 1 – France vs. Egypt – 2 pm ET
*September 1 – Brazil vs. Spain – 6 pm ET
*September 3 – Egypt vs. Iran – 11:30 am ET
*September 3 – Serbia vs. Brazil – 2 pm ET
*September 3 – Spain vs. France – 6 pm ET
*September 4 – Brazil vs. Egypt – 11:30 am ET
*September 4 – Iran vs. France – 2 pm ET
*September 4 – Serbia vs. Spain – 6 pm ET
Group B:
*August 30 – Croatia vs. Philippines – 8:30 am ET
*August 30 – Puerto Rico vs. Argentina – 1:30 pm ET
*August 30 – Greece vs. Senegal – 4 pm ET
*August 31 – Argentina vs. Croatia – 9:30 am ET
*August 31 – Senegal vs. Puerto Rico – 1:30 pm ET
*August 31 – Philippines vs. Greece – 4 pm ET
*September 1 – Croatia vs. Senegal – 8:30 am ET
*September 1 – Argentina vs. Philippines – 1:30 pm ET
*September 1 – Puerto Rico vs. Greece – 4 pm ET
*September 3 – Philippines vs. Puerto Rico – 9:30 am ET
*September 3 – Senegal vs. Argentina – 1:30 pm ET
*September 3 – Greece vs. Croatia – 4 pm ET
*September 4 – Senegal vs. Philippines – 10 am ET
*September 4 – Croatia vs. Puerto Rico – 4 pm ET
*September 4 – Argentina vs. Greece – 6 pm ET
Group C:
*August 30 – Ukraine vs. Dominican Republic – 8:30 am ET
*August 30 – New Zealand vs. Turkey – 12 pm ET
*August 30 – United State vs. Finland – 5:30 pm ET
*August 31 – Dominican Republic vs. New Zealand – 8:30 am ET
*August 31 – Finland vs. Ukraine – 12 pm ET
*August 31 – Turkey vs. United States – 5:30 pm ET
*September 2 – Ukraine vs. Turkey – 11 am ET
*September 2 – United States vs. New Zealand – 1:30 pm ET
*September 2 – Finland vs. Dominican Republic – 5:30 pm ET
*September 3 – New Zealand vs. Ukraine – 11 am ET
*September 3 – Turkey vs. Finland – 1:30 pm ET
*September 3 – Dominican Republic vs. United States – 5:30 pm ET
*September 4 – Finland vs. New Zealand – 8:30 am ET
*September 4 – Ukraine vs. United States – 1:30 pm ET
*September 4 – Turkey vs. Dominican Republic – 5:30 pm ET
Group D:
*August 30 – Angola vs. South Korea – 8:30 am ET
*August 30 – Australia vs. Slovenia – 12:30 pm ET
*August 30 – Mexico vs. Lithuania – 3 pm ET
*August 31 – South Korea vs. Australia – 8:30 am ET
*August 31 – Slovenia vs. Mexico – 12:30 pm ET
*August 31 – Lithuania vs. Angola – 3 pm ET
*September 2 – Angola vs. Mexico – 8:30 am ET
*September 2 – Australia vs. Lithuania – 12:30 pm ET
*September 2 – South Korea vs. Slovenia – 3 pm ET
*September 3 – Mexico vs. Australia – 8:30 am ET
*September 3 – Slovenia vs. Angola – 12:30 pm ET
*September 3 – Lithuania vs. South Korea – 3 pm ET
*September 4 – Australia vs. Angola – 8:30 am ET
*September 4 – South Korea vs. Mexico – 12:30 pm ET
*September 4 – Lithuania vs. Slovenia – 4:30 pm ET
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(UAAP Basketball) UE fights through slow start to defeat Adamson
MANILA, Philippines - After trailing for the entirety of the first half, the UE Red Warriors turned up the pressure on both sides of the floor in the second half and ran away with the victory over the Adamson Soaring Falcons, 72-59, on Sunday afternoon, August 24, at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City.
Registering 20 points on 7-of-13 shooting, Pedrito Galanza finished as the best performer for the Red Warriors, which also received 12 points and 4 boards from Ronnie De Leon.
Roi Sumang had a disappointing 8 markers on 2-of-7 shooting, while Charles Mammie contributed 12 points and 10 rebounds for UE, which rebounded from their loss to the Ateneo Blue Eagles on Wednesday, August 20, and has won three of their last four games.
Continue reading here. (http://www.rappler.com/sports/by-sport/basketball/67102-us-defeats-adamson-uaap)
(UAAP Basketball) NU takes control in impressive win over Ateneo
MANILA, Philippines - From start to finish, the NU Bulldogs held control over the Ateneo Blue Eagles on Sunday, August 24, at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum.
It was a championship-caliber performance from a team who should be considered title contenders in Season 77 of the UAAP men's basketball tournament.
The Bulldogs defeated the Eagles, 76-66, thanks to a solid performance on both sides of the floor.
Alfred Aroga finished with the best all-around game in his UAAP career, putting up 15 points, 11 rebounds, and 8 blocks, while Gelo Alonino and Troy Rosario combined for 27 points, 14 rebounds, and 8 assists.
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Post Merge: August 24, 2014, 09:37:56 PM
(Youth Olympic Games) Pinoy archer Moreno wins Philippines first ever Olympic gold
NANJING, China – Young Filipino archer Gabriel Moreno made history on Sunday, August 24, as he won a gold medal in the mixed team event of archery in the Nanjing Youth Olympic Games (YOG).
The 16-year-old teamed up with Chinese archer Li Jiaman and beat Cynthia Freywald (Germany) and Mohamad Zolkepeli (Malaysia) with a total score of 113-105.
This is the first time the Philippines won a gold medal in an Olympic event. The last time the Philippines placed a medal in the Olympics was in the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, where Mansueto “Onyok” Velasco won a silver medal.
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Post Merge: August 25, 2014, 09:53:24 AM
(FIBA U-18 Asia Basketball) Batang Gilas picks up another comeback win, defeats Malaysia in FIBA Asia U-18 tilt
The Philippine national youth basketball team finalized its quarterfinal position after a hard-fought 72-69 victory over Malaysia to close their second round assignments in Group E of the 2014 FIBA Asia Under-18 Championship in Doha, Qatar.
Batang Gilas, led by an in-form Radge Tongco, finished third in its group to set up a meeting with Group F second placer Chinese Taipei in the knockout rounds.
Tongco scored 22 points and added four assists to lead the Filipinos while Kobe Paras added 12 markers.
Mark Dyke had a double-double of 10 points and 10 rebounds while Paul Desiderio came close with nine and eight from off the bench.
Continue reading here. (http://www.interaksyon.com/interaktv/batang-gilas-picks-up-another-comeback-win-defeats-malaysia-in-fiba-asia-u-18-tilt)
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(FIBA U-18 Asia Basketball) Batang Gilas bows to Chinese Taipei in FIBA Asia U18 quarters
MANILA, Philippines - Batang Gilas' run for a title in the FIBA Asia U18 Championship was halted by Chinese Taipei, 90-86, in the quarterfinal round.
Chinese Taipei overcame a determined Philippine team thanks to Lin Ming-Yi's late-game 3-ball on early Wednesday morning, August 27 (PH time), in Doha, Qatar.
Mark Dyke spearheaded Gilas with 26 points and 13 rebounds, while Ranbill Tongco and Kobe Paras combined for 31 markers.
Lin scored 16 points, while Tu came off the bench to put up 23 markers for Chinese Taipei, which advances to the semis to take on China.
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Post Merge: August 28, 2014, 05:54:58 PM
(FIBA U-18 Asia Basketball) Batang Gilas moves on to battle for fifth after nipping Kazakhstan in FIBA Asia U-18 classification
The Philippine national youth basketball team warded off Kazakhstan to grab an 86-74 victory in the classification round of the FIBA Asia Under-18 Championships Wednesday at the Al-Gharafa Stadium in Doha, Qatar.
Paul Desiderio led the Batang Gilas charge with 19 points as the Filipinos have the chance to finish as high as fifth in the tournament after getting knocked out of the quarterfinals last Tuesday.
The Filipinos took control of the entire game, starting things off with an 8-0 blast before pushing their cushion to as much as 16 points, 54-38, at halftime.
Kazakhstan stayed within striking distance and inched to as close as five points in the fourth quarter. But Batang Gilas had an answer to every Kazakhstan surge to cruise to the victory.
Radge Tongco added 13 points, while Jolo Go, Mark Dyke and Kobe Paras each had 10 markers for a balanced attack for the Filipinos.
Batang Gilas will next face Japan in the battle for fifth place.
From InterAksyon (http://www.interaksyon.com/interaktv/batang-gilas-moves-on-to-battle-for-fifth-after-nipping-kazakhstan-in-fiba-asia-u-18-classification)
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(Shakey's V League Open) Rachel Ann Daquis named MVP, Alyssa Valdez is Best Scorer
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Philippine Army's Rachel Ann Daquis bagged the Most Valuable Player award for the Shakey's V-League Open Conference this season.
Daquis, who averaged 12.4 points, 8.4 hits, 1.8 blocks, and 2.2 service aces in the conference, also bagged the Best Server award as she led the Lady Troopers to a finals clash with defending champions Cagayan Valley.
Daquis is the fifth MVP winner in Army, along with teammates Jovelyn Gonzaga,Ging Balse, Nerissa Bautista, and Michelle
Carolino.
Alyssa Valdez, who was highly-favored to win the title after winding up monster scoring games to help Ateneo de Manila University sweep the quarterfinals, was named as the Best Scorer in the league.
National University's Jaja Santiago won the Best Attacker award, while Philippine Air Force's Maika Ortiz and Rhea Dimaculangan were hailed as the Best Blocker and Best Setter, respectively.
Shiela Pineda of Cagayan Valley received the Best Digger award, and PLDT Home
Telpad libero Lizlee Ann Gata-Pantone nabbed the Best Receiver to complete the individual awards.
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(FIBA U-18 Asia Basketball) Kobe Paras leads Batang Gilas over Japan for 5th place finish
MANILA, Philippines – Kobe Paras saved his best game for last as he led Batang Gilas to a 113-105 overtime win against Japan to finish 5th place in the 2014 FIBA Asia U18 Championships at Doha, Qatar on Thursday, August 28.
Paras took over in overtime refusing to end the tournament with a loss.
The young high-flyer was all over the floor scoring, grabbing rebounds, and challenging shots. He finished with a team-high 27 points to go along with 10 rebounds, 4 assists, and 3 blocks in 24 minutes of action.
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Post Merge: August 31, 2014, 10:40:07 AM
(UAAP Basketball) Belo hits late jumper as Tams survive UP
The UP Fighting Maroons looked to upset the league-leading FEU Tamaraws before losing steam in the final minutes, 75-69, on Saturday at the SMART-Araneta Coliseum.
FEU held on to a two-point lead heading into the final three minutes of the game, as Mike Tolomia sat down after five fouls. A Diego Dario triple shoved UP ahead entering the final two minutes, but Achie Inigo responded with his own long bomb at the other end for a 71-69 Tamaraw lead.
Dave Moralde went for a wild drive resulting to nothing, while Mac Belo pulled up at the other end for some separation. An FEU offensive board led to freethrows from Inigo with 35 ticks to go to seal the Tamaraw victory.
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(UAAP Basketball) Eagles triumph over Ferrer-less Tigers
Kiefer Ravena had 23 points along with 13 rebounds to lead the Ateneo Blue Eagles past the UST Growling Tigers, 69-58, on Saturday at the SMART-Araneta Coliseum.
Ravena added six assists and three steals in another all around game, while Chris Newsome tallied 14 points with nine boards and three assists. Nico Elorde also had a solid outing with seven points and five boards, while undersized big man John Apacible had an efficient outing with seven points and two rebounds, shadowing UST big man Karim Abdul at the low block.
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(UAAP Basketball) La Salle makes quick work of still winless Adamson
MANILA, Philippines – The De La Salle Green Archers got their rhythm going after a searing 20-0 run to start the game and never looked back to put away the still winless Adamson Soaring Falcons, 66-57, in the men’s basketball tournament of UAAP Season 77 on Sunday, August 31 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
The Archers shot 53% and sank 14 inside points in the opening canto to turn a 5-3 early deficit into a 23-5 advantage before ending the first up 23-8.
Adamson, led by Don Trollano’s 26 points, 11 rebounds and 3 assists, turned the tables around in the second frame and shot 47% while dousing cold water on La Salle’s offense to keep it close at the half, 33-27. But the Falcons’ efforts to cut the deficit in the second half, though aggressive, weren’t enough against the defending champions, who entered the fourth sporting a 55-43 advantage.
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(UAAP Basketball) Sumang-less UE keeps Final 4 hopes alive with win over NU
MANILA, Philippines – The University of the East Red Warriors, despite playing without primary point guard Roi Sumang, finally had a decent fourth quarter run to help them close out against a dangerous National University Bulldogs, 64-55, and keep their bid for a Final Four slot alive in the men’s basketball tournament of UAAP Season 77 on Sunday, August 31 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
UE moved to a 6-5 slate above UST and just a game behind NU who has a 7-4 win-loss card. The win proved very crucial for their Final Four aspirations as the Warriors will be going up against tough teams in FEU and La Salle, consecutively.
Continue reading here. (http://www.rappler.com/sports/university/uaap/ue/67787-uaap-ue-nu-win-sumang)
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(UAAP Basketball) Reyes misses late FTs as UP loses heartbreaker to Ateneo
MANILA, Philippines - Once again, UP was right there.
With less than a second left on the game clock and Ateneo ahead 70-69, Mikee Reyes was at the free throw line. All he needed to do was to make one to send the game to overtime. If he made both, the Fighting Maroons would escape with their second win in Season 77 of the UAAP men's basketball tournament,.
Reyes had already exploded for 15 points in the fourth quarter. However, with the pressure at its highest, he missed the first free throw. And a few moments later, he missed the second.
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FEU holds off spirited Adamson, barges into Final 4
MANILA, Philippines – The FEU Tamaraws booked their ticket to the Final Four after dealing the spirited Adamson Soaring Falcons a 90-73 beating and came away with 10-2 win-loss record in the men’s basketball tournament of UAAP Season 77 on Wednesday, September 3 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Despite solid efforts by the Falcons, even leading by as much as 12 points in the first half, the Tamaraws exploded in the fourth period, outscoring their opponent 28-13, to make a return trip to the Final Four this season and solidify their hold of the top spot in the standings.
FEU, who were ousted by eventual champions La Salle in a virtual best-of-3 last season, is looking to secure one of two twice-to-beat advantages by winning their last two games of the eliminations. Winning just one of those games assures them of at least a playoff for a twice-to-beat.
Continue reading here. (http://www.rappler.com/sports/university/uaap/feu/68092-feu-spirited-adamson-uaap)
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(UAAP Basketball) Ateneo returns to Final 4 after trampling Adamson
MANILA, Philippines - The Eagles have landed in the Final Four.
The Ateneo De Manila Blue Eagles are back in the Final Four after trampling the Adamson Soaring Falcons, 67-52, on Saturday, September 6 at the Mall of Asia Arena, putting themselves in prime position to snatch one of the twice-to-beat advantages in the men's basketball tournament of UAAP Season 77.
With the win, Ateneo returns to the Final Four after missing out last year where they ended up in 5th place. The 5-time champions, who hold a 10-3 record, have a chance to wind up in first place if they win their last elimination game against current first placers FEU (10-2) on Saturday. Regardless of a tie, Ateneo will take the top spot due to superior quotient.
Continue reading here. (http://www.rappler.com/sports/university/uaap/admu/68347-ateneo-final-four-adamson)
(UAAP Basketball) La Salle puts UST on brink of Final 4 elimination
MANILA, Philippines - It's nearly the end of the line for the back-to-back finalists from España.
The De La Salle Green Archers thwarted their Finals antagonists from last year UST Growling Tigers, 67-60, on Saturday, September 6 at the Mall of Asia Arena and put them in peril of being denied entry into the Final Four in the men's basketball tournament of UAAP Season 77.
The fate of the Tigers now rest in the hands of the UP Fighting Maroons, who will have to pull off a monumental upset against the NU Bulldogs on Sunday if UST is to stay in the running.
Continue reading here. (http://www.rappler.com/sports/university/uaap/dlsu/68357-la-salle-ust-final-four-uaap)
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(UAAP Basketball) National University gets closer to Final Four with UP win
MANILA, Philippines - Coming off a disappointing loss to the UE Red Warriors, National University Bulldogs head coach Eric Altamirano wanted his boys to play their style of game against the UP Fighting Maroons - hard-nosed defense and quality offense with balanced contributions from everyone on the roster.
His Bulldogs made sure to step up to the challenge.
"As what I told the boys, we had to assert our identity in this game," Altamirano said after NU defeated UP, 66-51, on Sunday, September 7, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Continue reading here. (http://www.rappler.com/sports/university/uaap/nu/68420-national-bulldogs-final-four-up)
(UAAP Basketball) UE explodes in the fourth quarter to win critical game against FEU
MANILA, Philippines - When Carl Bryan Cruz hit a three-pointer to open the fourth period and tie the game at 64, the pressure shifted to the UE Red Warriors as they hoped to keep their final four hopes alive.
Though by the end of the game on Sunday, September 7, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, one thing was very clear: UE isn't going away any time soon, and they're only getting better.
The Red Warriors looked absolutely dominant in the fourth quarter against the FEU Tamaraws, scoring 30 points while limiting their adversaries to just 11 - most of which coming in garbage time - to come away with a 94-71 victory and keep their hunt for a playoffs slot alive.
Continue reading here. (http://www.rappler.com/sports/university/uaap/ue/68429-ue-critical-win-feu)
Post Merge: September 10, 2014, 08:32:03 PM
(UAAP Basketball) UE slips past La Salle to stay in Final 4 race
MANILA, Philippines – Like true warriors, University of the East simply refuses to give up.
The UE Red Warriors stayed in the hunt for a Final Four slot after they squeaked past defending champions De La Salle Green Archers, 68-66, on Wednesday, September 10 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum to take an 8-5 win-loss record in the men’s basketball tournament of UAAP Season 77.
Just last week the entire UE team sat down with management and committed to fighting hard and giving it everything they have left to salvage a Final Four slot. Right now, they’re on a 4-game win streak, defeating other Final Four favoritesa National University, Far Eastern University and now La Salle.
Continue reading here. (http://www.rappler.com/sports/university/uaap/ue/68708-ue-final-four-race)
(UAAP Basketball) NU secures at least a Final 4 playoff with win over UST
MANILA, Philippines – The National University Bulldogs put away the University of Santo Tomas Growling Tigers, 75-64, on Wednesday, September 10 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum as they refused to be victims in a spoiling party by the ousted Tigers in the men’s basketball tournament of UAAP Season 77.
The Bulldogs pulled through despite the pile-up of 22 turnovers – which allowed UST to get 17 points off it – as they assured themselves of at least a playoff for a Final Four slot in a very tight race this season.
Continue reading here. (http://www.rappler.com/sports/university/uaap/nu/68728-nu-final-four-ust-uaap)
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(UAAP Basketball) Ateneo completes epic comeback to down FEU, clinch No.1 seed
Ateneo rallied from 19 points down to come away with a 68-64 overtime victory over Far Eastern University to secure the top seed in UAAP Season 77 Saturday at SMART-Araneta Coliseum.
Kiefer Ravena scored 15 of his 23 points in the fourth quarter and overtime along with five rebounds and five assists to help the Blue Eagle grab a twice-to-beat edge in their return to the final four.
FEU held a commanding 19-point advantage in the fourth quarter, but saw its cushion erased by the Blue Eagles late in the fourth quarter before Ateneo took over in overtime.
Continue reading here. (http://www.interaksyon.com/interaktv/ateneo-completes-epic-comeback-to-down-feu-clinch-no-1-seed)
(UAAP Basketball) La Salle dispatches NU to set up playoff for last twice-to-beat advantage
Defending champion La Salle broke the game wide open in the second half to notch a 68-56 victory over National University and have a shot at the second seed in UAAP Season 77 Saturday at SMART-Araneta Coliseum.
Almond Vosotros finished with 15 points, while Arnold Van Opstal added 14 points and six rebounds to spearhead the Green Archers who set up a match against Far Eastern University for the second spot which grants a twice-to-beat advantage in the playoffs.
From a 31-all tie, the Green Archers pulled away late in the third period and held a 49-39 lead after a Vosotros triple for a 49-39 lead.
Continue reading here. (http://www.interaksyon.com/interaktv/la-salle-dispatches-nu-to-set-up-playoff-for-last-twice-to-beat-advantage)
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(UAAP Basketball) UE turns back UST to book Final 4 playoff date with NU
MANILA, Philippines - The war is not over yet.
The University of the East Red Warriors continue to prove they're masters at staying alive as they extended their win streak to 5 and put the University of Santo Tomas Growling Tigers out of its misery, 78-73, on Tuesday, September 6 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum to set a playoff date with National University for the last Final Four spot in the men's basketball tournament of UAAP Season 77.
"We worked hard to be in this position right now," UE head coach Derrick Pumaren said. "We've been trying to stay alive and get the spot in the Final Four."
Continue reading here. (http://www.rappler.com/sports/university/uaap/ue/69292-ue-uaap-ust-final-four)
(UAAP Basketball) Winless no more: Adamson triumphs in season ender over UP
MANILA, Philippines - No team in the men's basketball tournament of the UAAP's 77th season will finish their campaign at 0-14.
The Adamson Soaring Falcons came close, but avoided their first winless campaign since 2001 by beating the UP Fighting Maroons, 67-63, to finish their season on Tuesday afternoon, September 16, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Right after the final buzzer sounded and the win was assured, an emotional Coach Kenneth Duremdes was brought to tears after attaining the first ever victory in his college coaching career.
Continue reading here. (http://www.rappler.com/sports/university/uaap/adu/69307-winless-no-more-adamson-up)
Post Merge: September 16, 2014, 08:53:18 PM
(UAAP Basketball) Ravena wins MVP award
Kiefer Ravena is expected to be the UAAP’s most valuable player winner.
With one game in the elimination, all that is left for Ravena is to formally accept the award as no other player is within spitting distance of the huge statistical lead he has built up in anchoring Ateneo to the top of the standings.
Ravena averaged a league-best 21.2 points, with 5.9 rebounds, 5.6 assists and 1.5 steals to earn an unofficial tally of 77.6429 statistical points to emerge as the soon-to-be winner of the most coveted individual honor.
But more than the statistics, it was his take-charge attitude that carried Ateneo to 11 wins during the elimination round and the top spot entering the Final Four.
This virtue came in full display during two come-from-behind overtime wins against University of the East in the first round and against Far Eastern University last Saturday.
Against UE, Ravena fired a personal-best 38 points, lifting the Eagles back from a 21-point second quarter deficit to prevail 93-91 after an extra five-minute period.
Recently, he bucked a 5-of-28 shooting and carried Ateneo to overtime after trailing 65-46 with 6:12 left in regulation then beat FEU, 68-64, in overtime.
Ravena is expected to win the most lopsided MVP race since the UAAP decided to focus solely on statistics as the basis for the award.
Jeron Teng of La Salle is a distant second with 69 points.
From Manila Bulletin (https://ph.sports.yahoo.com/news/ravena-wins-mvp-award-171936331--nba.html)
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(Asian Games) Filipino tennis bets steamroll Mongolia to enter next round
Team Philippines made a complete sweep of Mongolia to advance to the next round of men’s team tennis in the 2014 Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea.
Ruben Gonzales, Patrick Tierro and Treat Huey all clobbered their Mongolian opponents in straight sets.
Gonzales beat Badrakh Munkhbaatar 6-3, 6-2 while Tierro also walloped Erdenebayar Duurenbayar 6-4, 6-2 before the duo of Gonzales and Huey blanked Oyunbat Bataar and Sukhjargal Sukhbaatar 6-0, 6-0 to propel the dominant Filipinos to the next round.
Continue reading here. (http://www.interaksyon.com/interaktv/asian-games-filipino-tennis-bets-steamroll-mongolia-to-enter-next-round)
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(Asian Games) Jean Claude Saclag bags Team Philippines’ second wushu silver
Filipino wushu artist Jean Claude Saclag on Wednesday settled for silver after bowing to China’s Kong Hongxing, 2-0, in the men’s sanda -60kg finals of the Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea.
Saclag, who turns 20 on Thursday, had an impressive run to the final, blanking opponents from Myanmar, Indonesia and India before yielding in the gold medal match of wushu’s combat event.
Saclag’s silver is the second for Team Philippines after fellow wushu bet Daniel Parantac also bagged one in the men’s taijiquan, which unlike sanda is a performance event in wushu.
The Filipino wushu bets have accounted for all of the country’s three medals so far, with Francisco Solis also taking home a bronze in the men’s sanda -56kg event after forcing to pull out from the semifinals due to a rib injury.
From InterAksyon (http://www.interaksyon.com/interaktv/asian-games-jean-claude-saclag-bags-team-philippines-second-wushu-silver)
Post Merge: September 26, 2014, 08:55:37 AM
(Asian Games) Pinoy archers settle for bronze medal game after close semis loss to South Korea
Team Philippines fell short by just a point of entering the gold medal game in the compound men’s team archery event after narrowly losing to host South Korea, 228-227, in the Asian Games in Incheon.
The trio of Ian Patrick Chipeco, Paul Marton Dela Cruz and Earl Benjamin Yap went toe-to-toe against hometown bets Choi Yonghee, Min Lihong Yang Youngho, trailing by just a few points in the first two sets, 116-113.
The Filipinos went on to win the third and four sets with a combined score of 116 over the Koreans’ 112 but that wasn’t enough for them to advance to the final.
Team Philippines will face Iran on Saturday for the bronze medal game.
From InterAksyon (http://www.interaksyon.com/interaktv/asian-games-pinoy-archers-settle-for-bronze-medal-game-after-close-semis-loss-to-south-korea)
Post Merge: September 26, 2014, 08:57:02 AM
(Asian Games) Olympian Mark Anthony Barriga downs Syrian foe to join Pinoy boxers in Round of 16
Olympic veteran boxer Mark Anthony Barriga scored a split decision over Syria’ Hussin Al Masri to advance to the next round of the light flyweight (52kg) division in the Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea.
Barriga, who competed in the 2012 London Olympics, had a scorecard of 30-27, 29-28 and 28-29 to enter Round of 16.
Nineteen-year-old Ian Clark Bautista was also victorious in his Asiad campaign opener after dominating Abdallah Maher Mohammad Shamon of Jordan via unanimous decision also in the flyweight division.
Bautista compiled scores of 29-26, 29-25 and 29-27 through three rounds.
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(Asian Games) Team Philippines books quarterfinal spots in boxing, tennis
Filipino hopefuls emerged victorious Friday in the boxing and tennis events to book quarterfinal spots in the Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea.
Mario Fernandez scored a unanimous decision over Puran Rai of Nepal with a scorecard of 30-27, 30-27 and 30-27 to advance to the last eight of the men’s bantamweight (56kg) division.
Charly Suarez also won in his own bout, pulling off a split decision over Akhil Kumar of India, 28-29, 29-28, 29-28, to enter the quarterfinals of the men’s lightweight (60kg) category.
In tennis men’s doubles, the duo of Ruben Gonzales and Treat Huey prevailed over Macau in straight sets, 6-0, 6-3, as they set up a quarterfinals date against South Korea.
However, the Filipinos bowed out of the mixed doubles, with the tandems of Gonzales and Katharina Lehnert, as well as Huey and Denise Dy, bowed to Thailand in separate matches.
Gonzales and Lehnert dropped a 6-3, 4-6, 1 (11) 0 (9) result, while Huey and Dy succumbed to a 6-3, 6-4 loss.
From InterAksyon (http://www.interaksyon.com/interaktv/asian-games-team-philippines-books-quarterfinal-spots-in-boxing-tennis)
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(Asian Games) Marestella Torres fails in long jump campaign
Filipino long jump queen Marestella Torres bowed out of contention after a disappointing performance in the women’s long jump event of the Asian Games Monday in Incheon, South Korea.
Torres, an Olympics veteran and a many-time medal winner in the Asian athletics circuit, failed to make a complete jump in her three attempts, stepping on the foul line each time to become one of the two participants in the field of 13 who were unable to make a successful jump.
Yuliya Tarasova of Uzbekistan was among the list of athletes competing, but did not start.
Torres is a discovery of sports legend and now her mentor Elma Muros-Posadas, who won a total of 14 medals in the track and field event of the Southeast Asian Games and represented the country in the 1984 and 1996 Olympics.
Indonesia’s Maria Londa won the gold, while Thi Thu Thao Bui of Vietnam and Jiang Yanfei of China took the silver and bronze.
From InterAksyon (http://www.interaksyon.com/interaktv/asian-games-marestella-torres-fails-in-long-jump-campaign)
Post Merge: October 01, 2014, 10:11:33 AM
(Asian Games) Pinoy taekwondo jins Sam Morrison, Ronna Ilao bag bronze medals
Two Filipino taekwondo jins barged into the Team Philippines’ medal tally after bagging bronze medals in the Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea.
Sam Morrison steamrolled his opponents on his way to the semifinals of the men’s -74 kg, where he was humbled by Masoud Hajizavareh of Iran, 5-1, to settle for bronze.
He earlier dominated Wong Soi Chun of Macau, 17-0, in the Round of 32, Yerzhan Abylkas of Kazakhstan, 10-9, in the Round of 16 and Akbar AitaKhunov of Kyrygyzstan, 19-6, in the quarterfinals.
Ronna Ilao took home the bronze after making it to the semifinals of the women’s -49 kg where she bowed to Li Zhaoyi of China, 5-1.
She made it to the podium after wins over Thi Huong Giang Doan of Vietnam, 3-1, in the Round of 16 and Luisa do Santos Rosa of Timor Leste, 6-2, in the quarterfinals.
Two other Filipino bets weren’t as fortunate, as Abigail Cham bowed to Sarita Phongsri of Thailand, 12-0, in the women’s -53 kg Round of 16. Kristopher Uy also crashed out after losing to Chen Linglong of China, 5-3, in the semifinals of the men’s -87 kg division.
From InterAksyon (http://www.interaksyon.com/interaktv/asian-games-pinoy-taekwondo-jins-sam-morrison-ronna-ilao-bag-bronze-medals)
Post Merge: October 01, 2014, 08:45:17 PM
(Asian Games) BMX rider Daniel Caluag notches first gold for Team Philippines
2012 London Olympics veteran Daniel Caluag clinched Team Philippines’ first gold after topping the men’s motos event of the BMX cycling in the Asian Games Wednesday in Incheon, South Korea.
The Filipino-American rider Caluag aced the event’s three runs, finishing at 35.277 seconds, 35.366 and 35.431 to rule the eight-biker field.
Japan’s Masahiro Sampei and China’s Zhu Yan bagged the silver and bronze, respectively.
Daniel’s brother, Christopher, fell short of making it a double medal victory for Team Philippines after finishing fourth with times of 36.427, 37.633 and 37.337.
Before his race to the gold medal, Caluag also finished the fastest time in the seeding run, posting a time of 35.489 seconds.
Caluag’s gold is the first for Team Philippines, which already has one silver and three bronzes on its Asiad medal haul.
From InterAksyon (http://www.interaksyon.com/interaktv/asian-games-bmx-rider-daniel-caluag-notches-first-gold-for-team-philippines)
Post Merge: October 02, 2014, 08:31:45 PM
(Asian Games) Taekwondo’s Mary Pelaez delivers another bronze for Team Philippines
Another taekwondo jin bagged a bronze medal for Team Philippines in the Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea.
Mary Pelaez was humbled by hometown bet Kim Sohui, 14-2, in the women’s -46 kg semifinals to settle for bronze.
Earlier, Pelaez dominated Myanmar’s Nway Nway through three rounds for a 3-nil win in quarterfinals.
Her bronze medal added to the Filipino taekwondo’s medal haul, with Sam Morrison and Ronna Ilao also bagging each in their respective categories.
Team Philippines now has a total of one gold, one silver and four bronzes on its medal tally.
Meanwhile, fellow Filipino jins Christian Dela Cruz and Pauline Lopez fell short of bringing home a medal.
Dela Cruz narrowly lost to Maksim Rafalovich of Uzbekistan, 10-9, in the men’s -80 kg quarterfinals, while Lopez yielded to Wang Yun of China, 3-0, in thewomen’s -57 kg Round of 16.
From InterAksyon (http://www.interaksyon.com/interaktv/asian-games-taekwondos-mary-pelaez-delivers-another-bronze-for-team-philippines)
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(Asian Games) Volcanoes finish fifth in rugby sevens
The Philippine national rugby team finished a respectable fifth place after winning over China, 28-21, in the classification phase on Friday in the Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea.
The finish, however, was short of the Volcanoes’ target of a making it to the podium.
The victory avenged the Volcanoes’ 19-14 loss to the Chinese in the preliminary round.
The Volcanoes, ranked 52nd in the world, also lost to eventual silver medalist Hong Kong, 40-0, in the preliminaries before bouncing back with a 59-0 triumph over Pakistan.
However, the Volcanoes couldn’t get over the hump against Hong Kong, who beat them, 21-0, in the quarterfinals.
The Volcanoes went on to thump Thailand, 45-0, before getting back at China to finish fifth.
Japan won the gold, while South Korea settled for bronze in the rugby event which
The Volcanoes are one of the only team sports representatives of the Philippines to the Asian Games, and got a nod from the country’s sports officials to participate after their impressive performances recently, including a historic stint in the Rugby World Cup Sevens last year.
From InterAksyon (http://www.interaksyon.com/interaktv/asian-games-volcanoes-finish-fifth-in-rugby-sevens)
(Asian Games) Pinay bets in taekwondo, karate take home bronzes
Two women bets from taekwondo and karate bets bagged another set of bronze medals for Team Philippines in the Asian Games Friday in Incheon, South Korea.
Kristie Alora and Mae Soriano took bronze medals in their respective campaigns to add to the country’s medal haul which now has one gold, three silvers and 11 bronzes.
Alora settled for a bronze in the women’s taekwondo -73kg category after bowing to Seavmey Sorn of Cambodia, 6-5, in the semifinals of the -73 kg category of women’s taekwondo.
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(Asian Games) Three Pinoy boxers settle for bronze
Three Filipino boxers settled for bronze medals after losing their respective semifinal bouts in the Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea.
Olympian Mark Anthony Barriga, Mario Fernandez and Wilfredo Lopez all bowed to their opponents on Thursday and missed a chance to have a shot at another gold for Team Philippines.
Barriga suffered a loss via unanimous decision to hometown bet Shin Jonghun, 28-29, 27-30, 28-29, in the men’s light flyweight (46-49kg) semifinals.
Fernandez also got overwhelmed by Zhang Jiawei of China in a 29-28, 29-28, 29-28 defeat in the men’s bantamweight (56kg) division.
Lopez failed to overcome his Jordanian foe Odai Riyad Adel Alhindawi in a split decision loss, 28-29, 29-28, 28-29.
With their losses, only lightweight boxer Charly Suarez has a chance to bring home a boxing gold for Team Philippines.
From InterAksyon (http://www.interaksyon.com/interaktv/asian-games-three-pinoy-boxers-settle-for-bronze)
(Asian Games) Boxer Charly Suarez settles for silver against Mongolian foe
Philippine boxing bet Charly Suarez picked up a silver medal after falling short against Mongolia’s Otgondalai Dorjnyambuu in the men’s lightweight (60 kg) final of the 2014 Asian Games boxing tournament in Incheon, Korea.
Suarez won a 30-27 on the scorecard of the judge from Kazakhstan but the judges from Argentina and Italy both saw it, 29-28, for Dorjnyambuu.
The boxer gave the country its third silver medal of the games Daniel Parantac and Jean Claude Saclag, both in Wushu.
Boxing has produced four medals in Incheon with Olympian Mark Anthony Barriga (men’s light flyweight), Mario Fernandez (men’s bantamweight) and Wilfredo Lopez (men’s middleweight) all notching bronzes.
From InterAksyon (http://www.interaksyon.com/interaktv/asian-games-boxer-charly-suarez-settles-for-silver-against-mongolian-foe)
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(Asian Games) Team Philippines places 22nd in final Asian Games medal tally
Team Philippines finished 22nd out of the 37 countries which notched medals in the Asian Games which closed on Saturday in Incheon, South Korea.
The Filipinos bagged one gold, three silvers and 11 bronzes for a total of 15 medals.
BMX rider Daniel Caluag gave Team Philippines its lone gold in cycling, while wushu artists Daniel Parantac and Jean Claude Saclag as well as boxer Charly Suarez copped silvers.
Taekwondo collected the biggest number of medals with five bronzes, followed by boxing (three) and archery, karate and wushu which won one apiece.
Compared to its Southeast Asia neighbors, the Philippines ranked seventh and trailed Thailand (sixth), Malaysia (14th), Singapore (15th), Indonesia (17th), Myanmar (20th) and Vietnam (21st).
The country’s performance in Incheon is three notches below the its 19th-place finish in the Guangzhou Asiad in 2010 where the country bagged 16 medals, three of which were gold.
Powerhouse China stamped its dominance anew in the sporting scene after taking home competition-high 342 medals, 151 of which are gold. Host South Korea came in second with 71 golds (234 total medals) followed by Japan with 47 golds (200 total medals).
From InterAksyon (http://www.interaksyon.com/interaktv/team-philippines-places-22nd-in-final-asian-games-medal-tally)
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(FIBA 3X3) PBA-backed Manila West enters quarterfinal round of FIBA 3×3 World Tour final
Philippine representatives Manila West, comprised of PBA players Terrence Romeo, KG Canaleta, Aldrech Ramos and Rey Guevarra had a strong showing on Day 1 of the FIBA 3×3 World Tour Final after splitting their two games in the tournament in Sendai, Japan.
Manila West defeated Sao Paulo of Brazil, 21-17, in their first game before dropping a close decision to Romanian side Bucharest, 15-13, in their other assignment.
Their 1-1 mark was enough to send them through to the quarterfinals, where they will face Slovenia’s Kranj, which steamrolled through their opposition in the first round.
Kranj crushed Jakarta of Indonesia, 21-10, before routing China’s Wukesong, 21-8.
Other squads that advanced to Day 2’s knockout rounds are Bucharest, Jakarta, Serbia’s Novi Sad, Trbovlje of Slovenia, Saskatoon of Canada, and USA’s Denver.
Manila West’s quarterfinal clash with Kranj will be held tomorrow, October 12, at 12:15 p.m. Manila time.
From InterAksyon (http://www.interaksyon.com/interaktv/pba-backed-manila-west-enters-quarterfinal-round-of-fiba-3x3-world-tour-final)
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(FIBA 3X3) Manila West loses to Kranj in FIBA 3x3
SENDAI, Japan – Kranj of Slovenia proved too experienced for Manila West Sunday, October 12, as they held the Filipinos without a basket in the last 5 minutes to advance to the semifinals of the FIBA 3x3 World Tour Finals at the Xebio Sports Arena.
Seeded third in the tournament, the Slovenians displayed a decisive familiarity with the demands of the fledgling FIBA event as they took control when the Filipinos began fading defensively in the final half of the match.
Kranj swept Pool C to draw Manila West, the No. 2 team from Pool B, as a quarterfinal opponent.
The quartet of KG Canaleta, Aldrech Ramos, Rey Guevarra and Terrence Romeo failed to score in the final 5:13 of play that negated their effort to claw back at 14-12 after trailing, 11-6.
Continue reading here. (http://www.rappler.com/sports/by-sport/basketball/fiba/71786-manila-west-lose-kranj-fiba)
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(Basketball) MVP embraces challenge in FIBA World Cup hosting bid
MANILA, Philippines – If it’s too easy, it’s probably not worth it.
Manny V. Pangilinan, the national basketball team’s primary patron and president of the country’s basketball federation, says he is willing to take risks and go up against top basketball countries to bring the FIBA World Cup to the Philippines.
Pangilinan is spearheading the country’s bid to host the tournament slated in 2019.
According to reports, more or less P4 million has already been spent for the initial part of the bidding process. Twenty thousand Euros, or around P1.2 million went to the Observer Programme in Madrid last September and €50,000 (P2.8 million) was paid along with the submission of the bid application questionnaire – the deadline of which was last Friday, October 31.
Continue reading here. (http://www.rappler.com/sports/by-sport/basketball/73938-mvp-embraces-challenge-fiba-world-cup-hosting-bid)
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(Basketball) MVP looking to partner with SM Group on possible 2019 World Cup venues
With the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) requiring host countries to have a minimum of four world-class venues, Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) president Manuel V. Pangilinan is looking to forge a partnership with Hans Sy and his family in making sure that the Philippines can meet that requirement.
Sy and the SM Group are already building an arena in Cebu that Pangilinan is looking at as a potential venue should the Philippines win the World Cup bid, and the top SBP official is hoping there are more in store for the future.
“Kung matapos na yung ginagawa sa SM Cebu, some of the teams can play there. Sana sa ibang probinsiya gumawa rin ng stadium,” Pangilinan told a small group of sportswriters
He said that hosting the FIBA World Cup would be a much larger event compared to the FIBA Asia Championships that the country hosted in 2013.
“It’s an infinitely more complex undertaking compared to the FIBA Asia Championship last year. We’ve seen how Spain hosted the World Cup. It’s a huge undertaking and we were warned by FIBA that it’s going to be 10 times bigger than FIBA Asia,” he said.
“Pero malaking karangalan sa bansa kung mananalo tayo. Hopefully, we made the shortlist and tingan natin.”
Among those that have expressed interest in hosting the event are China, the host of the 2008 Olympic Games and several FIBA Asia Championships, as well as a bloc formed by France and Germany.
“Mabibigat yung kalaban, kasama na doon yung China.”
The construction of the arena began not with the World Cup in mind but simply as a means for the Sy family to support Philippine sports in general.
“The family is really going to support sports in the Philippines. We’ve decided to put up an arena in Cebu. We’ll definitely push sports to new heights,” Sy said in an earlier interview with InterAksyon.com.
From InterAksyon (http://www.interaksyon.com/interaktv/mvp-looking-to-partner-with-sm-group-on-possible-2019-world-cup-venues)
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21 championships San Miguel Beermen :
1979 Open
1982 Invitational
1987 Reinforced
1988 Open
1988 Reinforced
1989 Open
1989 All-Filipino
1989 Reinforced
1992 All-Filipino
1993 Governors'
1994 All-Filipino
1999 Commissioner's
1999 Governors'
2000 Commissioner's
2000 Governors'
2001 All Filipino
2005 Fiesta
2009 Fiesta
2011 Governors'
2014-15 Philippine
2015 Governors'
San Miguel Beermen back on top of the foodchain, grabbing its 21st Title in the PBA, 16 titles with imports and 5 titles in Governors Cup.
AZ Reid after 5 conferences finally tasted his first championship in the PBA leading the beermen to a 91-81 win over the Alaska Aces scoring 33 points.
Jun Mar Fajardo who receives his back to back MVP trophy, also awarded as the Finals MVP.
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:D aba ayos ito ah... buhay pa pala ang PBA hehehehehe... salamat po Lord James sa pagbabalita nyan.... +like na agad yan....
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maganda at astig yung laban ni Rousey sa ufc 190 sa rio brazil
amazing talaga
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(FIBA WORLD CUP)
Heartbreak for Philippines’
#PUSO2019 bid as China named host of FIBA Basketball World Cup.
The Philippines’ bid to stage the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup on home soil fell short as China was officially named the host of basketball’s biggest international tournament after both countries made their final presentations to the FIBA Central Board on Friday in Tokyo, Japan.
The Philippine delegation pulled out all the stops but was just up against a formidable foe in China, a known giant in hosting sporting events.
“The 2019 FIBA World Cup in China will be about more than ever. More World Cup, more promotion, more basketball,” said a representative from the Chinese delegation led by former NBA star Yao Ming.
China just had too much in terms of infrastructure — from world-class venues to trains connecting the no less than eight cities that will host the games. They also boasted of more than the minimum requirement of FIBA standard venues.
They also showed off their experience in hosting huge international events such as the 2008 Beijing Olympics, the 2010 Asian Games and the 2014 Youth Olympic Games, among others, while also having a huge market thanks to its 1.3 billion-strong population.
The FIBA decision on which country will host the next Basketball World Cup was based on four key areas:
1. Vision and concept
2. Experience in hosting events
3. Basketball history in the country
4. Cities and venues
The two countries made their respective 20-minute presentations and each faced the 23-man FIBA panel for a closed door question and answer session before the final voting for the hosting rights took place.
The Philippine delegation, banking on its “heartware”, the Filipinos’ never-ending passion for basketball, as a key component of their pitch as well as the country being the social media capital of the world, was led by Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas president Manny V. Pangilinan who kicked off the country’s presentation. – InterAksyon.com
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almost lahat yata ang pwedeng i offer ng china para mag host
ng fiba world cup 2019 sinabi nila sa presentation
congrats china deserving sila para mag host
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37 William Jones Cup
Terrance Romeo, Calvin Abueva and Jason Castro led Gilas to a 77-69 victory over Host Team Chinese Taipei Blue. Gilas faces South Korea today at 5pm live over TV5.
Terrance Romeo with team high 18 points including the buzzer beater dagger 3 pointer
to stop the rally of Chinese Taipei Blue ( official National Team of Taiwan )
Calvin Abueva also contributed 15 points and
a lot of hustle from both ends of the court.
"He is a professional who works hard on his craft" Baldwin to Romeo.
" He is just Calvin Abueva, that's energy for you" Baldwin to Abueva during the post game interview.
Gilas led by as much as 19 points, and denied the Taipei comeback to win 77-69.
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Panalo ang gilas pilipinas laban japan sa jones cup at
pati na din ang perlas pilipinas laban Kazakhstan sa fiba women
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Gilas 3.0 Official line-up
*Jayson William
*Terrence Bill Romeo
*Donaldo Hontiveros
*Gabriel Daniel Norwood
*Matt Ganuelas-Rosser
*Calvin Abueva
*Jean Marc Pingris
*Ranidel Rozal De ocampo
*Andray Maurice Blatche
*Pauliasi Taulava
*Joachim Gunther Thoss
*John Christopher Intal
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Talo ang PHL Azkals... Nadale sila nang Uzbekiztan...
1-5 ang Full Time Score...
:peace: :peace: :peace:
Sana makahabol pa sila...
Para maka2nd place at makaqualify sa FIFA...
:suka3: :suka3: :suka3:
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ang hina naman ng azkal
kitang kita ang level ng skill sa score
ng game
ano ba yan
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FIBA WORLD NEWS UPDATE :
UPDATE :
Lithuania narrowly defeat Serbia to advance to the #EuroBasket2015 Final and qualify for Rio 2016!
Czech Republic win big at #EuroBasket2015 and claim the last remaining spot in the 2016 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament!
Qualified for Olympics:
*Brazil - HOST
*USA - FIBA WORLD CUP Champion
*Australlia - Fiba Oceania Champion
*Nigeria - AfroBasket Champion
*Venezuela - Fiba America Champion
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*Argentina - Fiba AmericaRunnerup
*Spain - Eurobasket Finalist
*Lithuania - Eurobasket Finalist
*Fiba Asia Champion **
Fiba Olympic Qualifier Finalist ***
Fiba Olympic Qualifier Finalist***
Fiba Olympic Qualifier 3rd Place***
** Champion will Be determined on Sept 23 to Oct 3
*** Olympic Qualifier will be on July 5-11 2016
Qualified for the Fiba Olympic Qualifier:
3 Teams - Host ****
New Zealand - Oceania Runner Up
Angola - Afrobasket Runner Up
Tunisia - Afrobasket 3rd Place
Senegal - Afrobasket 4th Place
Canada - America's 3rd Place
Mexico - America's 4th Place
Puerto Rico - America's 5th Place
France - Eurobasket Semifinalist
Serbia- Eurobasket Semifinalist
Greece - Eurobasket 5th Place
Italy - Eurobasket 6th Place
Czech Rep - Eurobasket 7th place
Asia's runner up ***
Asia's 3rd place***
Asia's 4th place***
*** Qualified teams will Be determined on Sept 23 to Oct 3
**** . All teams that are participating in the
continental championships are allowed to bid as hosts. If the host team already qualified outright, the next best team
from its continent would be invited to participate instead of them.
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(FIBA Asia 2015) Iran enters FIBA Asia semis after ousting South Korea in heavyweight clash
Reigning champion Iran kept its title defense bid alive after dispatching South Korea, 75-62, in the quarterfinals showdown between two heavyweight teams in the 2015 FIBA Asia Championship Thursday at CSWC Dayun in Changsha, China.
Iran’s prized big man Hamed Haddadi reigned down low as he finished with 18 points and 14 boards to bring the defending titlists to the semifinals where they could possibly face host China.
The Iranians dominated right from the opening tip, with Haddadi imposing his presence against the hapless Korean defense. That helped Iran finish the period with a 16-4 run for a commanding 23-8 first quarter lead.
There was some skirmish in the second period when Haddadi and Choi Jun-yong had a heated battle down low. The Iranian big man didn’t like the physical play of his Korean counterpart and eventually gave him a headbutt with 2:07 left in the second qquarter.
Haddadi was called with an unsportsmanlike foul while Choi was slapped with a technical. But that didn’t in any way affect Iran as it remained on top, 36-25, at halftime and never allowed the Koreans to get back in the game.
Oshin Sahakian added 12 points and seven rebounds while Hamed Afagh scored 11 markers for Iran which could have another powerhouse showdown in the semifinals, this time against China that is heavily favored in its quarterfinal match against India.
Moon Tae-young and Kim Jong-kyu each scored 10 points to lead Korea which, after being considered as one of the teams that have a shot at the title, will finish just as high as fifth following a third-place showing in the 2013 edition of the tournament.
From InterAksyon (http://www.interaksyon.com/interaktv/iran-enters-fiba-asia-semis-after-ousting-south-korea-in-heavyweight-clash)
Post Merge: October 01, 2015, 09:03:01 PM
(FIBA Asia 2015) Japan burns Qatar to clinch FIBA Asia semis spot, earn right to face winner of Gilas-Lebanon tiff
Japan used its speed and hot shooting from downtown to get past Qatar, 81-67, in the quarterfinals and book a semis ticket in the 2015 FIBA Asia Championship Thursday at College of Social Work Dayun in Changsha, China.
Takatoshi Furukawa finished with 22 points, including 11 in the first quarter alone to lift Japan to the semifinals where they will face the winner of the Gilas Pilipinas-Lebanon quarterfinal matchup on Thursday night.
The Filipinos earlier beat the Japanese, 73-66, in their encounter in the second round last Sunday.
Against Qatar, Japan scorched from beyond the arc early in the game, with Furukawa sinking three triples in the first quarter alone to put his team well ahead, 28-13, after the first quarter.
The Japanese’ zone defense also proved to be tough to break for the Qataris, who were either forced to miss shots or lose the ball to Japan which took advantage of a couple of fastbreak conversions.
Japan led by as much as 22 points, 59-37, in the third period before Qatar slowly chipped it down to just single digits, 70-62, with over three minutes left in the fourth quarter after finally hitting some outside shots and executing a full-court press defense.
But Qatar couldn’t break that eight-point barrier as time wasn’t enough for the Middle East squad to complete a comeback.
Naturalized player Clinton Johnson scored 16 points for Qatar which, apart from failing to enter the final four, also missed the chance of entering the Olympic wildcard tournament next year.
From InterAksyon (http://www.interaksyon.com/interaktv/japan-burns-qatar-to-clinch-fiba-asia-semis-spot-earn-right-to-face-winner-of-gilas-lebanon-tiff)
Post Merge: October 01, 2015, 11:02:35 PM
(FIBA Asia 2015) China sets up mouthwatering semis showdown with Iran
Host China forged a mouthwatering semifinal clash with defending champion Iran after annihilating India by 46 points, 104-58, in the quarterfinals of the 2015 FIBA Asia Championship Thursday at College of Social Work Dayun in Changsha.
Former NBA player Yi Jianlian led the way for the hosts with 21 points and seven boards to ignite China’s total domination of India.
Zhai Xioachuan added 15 markers while Zhou Peng chipped in 13 points.
India, which never gave China a tough fight, was led by Vishesh Bhriguvanshi’s 13 points and six assists.
China and Iran will meet in the semifinals scheduled on Friday, with the winner moving a step away from clinching an outright berth at the 2016 Rio Olympics.
Iran earlier won over South Korea, 75-62, to advance to the final four.
From InterAksyon (http://www.interaksyon.com/interaktv/fiba-asia-china-sets-up-mouthwatering-semis-showdown-with-iran)
Post Merge: October 02, 2015, 11:41:05 PM
(FIBA Asia 2015) Host China dethrones Iran to seal FIBA Asia finals seat
China flashed its killer form in dethroning erstwhile champion Iran, 70-57, as the hosts moved on to the 2015 FIBA Asia Championship finals Friday night at College of Social Work Dayun in Changsha.
Former NBA player Yi Jianlian once again paced China with 13 points and eight boards while team captain Peng Zhou added 12 markers for the hosts that remain unbeaten in the tournament.
China now awaits the winner of the other semifinal matchup featuring Gilas Pilipinas and Japan.
The Chinese, energized by the boisterous hometown crowd, held the lead for the rest of the game, shackling Iran with their suffocating defense.
Hamed Haddadi, who still finished with 16 points and 11 rebounds, struggled to get going in his game down low as he was beaten in his matchup against Yi and the rest of China’s young big men.
China pulled away with a 16-8 lead in the first quarter, a cushion it maintained and expanded to as big as 16 points, 56-40, following a monster jam by Yi with over three minutes left in the third period.
But the more experienced Iran side didn’t go out without a fight, with Haddadi and Samad Nikkhah Bahrami carrying their team in a 12-2 run that trimmed its deficit to six, 58-52, the closest the three-time champions got.
However, two straight baskets by Yi and Zhou Qi put the result beyond reach.
From InterAksyon (http://www.interaksyon.com/interaktv/host-china-dethrones-iran-to-seal-fiba-asia-finals-seat)
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ok na yang silver finish
kahit na walang malalaki sa gilas
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mga powerhouse teams ang pasok sa qualifiers para sa Olympics pero magandang exposure to para sa team natin ^^
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Yep, magandang exposure din though mas mahirap na makapasok sa Olympics. Sana lang kasama na SMC players katulad nina Fajardo and Lassiter tapos si Jordan Clarkson ok na lineup. 3 naman ang slots na ibibigay, wag lang tayo masama sa malalakas na Euro teams. At sana dito ang venue ng isang Olympic Qualifier pero hindi ko sure kung pwede pa tayo maghost kasi semifinalist tayo sa FIBA Asia.
Post Merge: October 04, 2015, 08:48:10 AM
Dethroned champ Iran salvages FIBA Asia bronze after sinking Japan
Iran salvaged a consolation bronze medal in its failed campaign to retain its title, but not before weathering Japan, 68-63, in the battle for third place in the 2015 FIBA Asia Championship Saturday at College of Social Work Dayun in Changsha, China.
Samad Nikkhah Bahrami exploded for 35 points including a hot stretch in the fourth period that turned back a Japan rally.
Hamed Haddadi added 10 points and seven boards for Iran which lost to host China in the semifinals to bid goodbye to its title defense hopes.
Iran looked poised blowing the game wide open early as the dethroned champions got off to an 18-3 start in the first period.
But Japan made a comeback effort in the second quarter, erasing the huge deficit and coming within just one point, 29-28, after an 18-7 run behind Joji Takeuchi and Keijuro Matsui, who top-scored for them with 18 points.
After staying close for the entire third frame, Japan finally took the lead, 42-40, following a Makoto Hiejima jumper. The Japanese extended their lead to as big as six points, 46-40.
But Iran overcame that thanks to Nikkhah Bahrami’s eight straight points in the fourth quarter that helped Iran grab a 63-51 advantage with just three minutes remaining. That separation turned out to be enough for them to clinch the bronze.
Iran and Japan still have chances to qualify for the 2016 Rio Olympics, but they will have to take a tougher road as they need to go against fellow runner-ups from the other continents in the Olympic wildcard tournament next year.
From InterAksyon (http://www.interaksyon.com/interaktv/dethroned-champ-iran-salvages-fiba-asia-bronze-after-sinking-japan)
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UFC 194
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Conor McGregor KOs Jose Aldo Junior in 13 seconds to become undisputed Featherweight Champion of the world!
Read Full Story HERE (http://espn.go.com/mma/story/_/id/14352661/ufc-194-conor-mcgregor-scores-first-round-knockout-jose-aldo-claim-featherweight-title)
Luke Rockhold hands Chris Weidman first loss to claim middleweight title
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LAS VEGAS -- Luke Rockhold has long claimed to be the No. 1 middleweight in the world. Now, he's finally recognized as it.
Rockhold (15-2) became the seventh UFC middleweight champion Saturday night, knocking out Chris Weidman at 3:12 of the fourth round via strikes on the ground. The 185-pound title fight co-headlined UFC 194 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.
Continue Reading Here! (http://espn.go.com/mma/story/_/id/14353722/ufc-194-luke-rockhold-wins-middleweight-title-fourth-round-knockout-chris-weidman)
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(UFC) Robbie Lawler keeps welterweight belt vs.Carlos Condit at UFC 195
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LAS VEGAS -- It's only Jan. 2, but fight of the year for 2016 might already be locked up.
Defending UFC welterweight champion Robbie Lawler (27-10) recorded his second defense at UFC 195 on Saturday by defeating challenger Carlos Condit by split decision after five entertaining, back-and-forth rounds inside MGM Grand Garden Arena.
Judges Tony Weeks and Derek Clearly each scored the bout for Lawler 48-47. Judge Chris Lee had it 48-47 for Condit. ESPN.com scored it 48-47 in Lawler's favor.
Both fighters survived early knockdowns in what continued a two-year tradition of razor-thin title fights. Since 2014, all four 170-pound championship fights have gone into the fifth round, and two have resulted in split decisions.
From ESPN.com (http://espn.go.com/mma/story/_/id/14490103/ufc-195-robbie-lawler-edges-carlos-condit-split-decision-defend-welterweight-title)
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(UFC) Conor McGregor vs. Rafael Dos Anjos,Holm vs. Tate Booked for UFC 197
The UFC's two most intriguing champions now have fights, with word breaking that UFC 197 will feature a blockbuster pair of main events in Conor McGregor vs. Rafael dos Anjos for the UFC lightweight title and Holly Holm vs. Miesha Tate for the UFC women's bantamweight title.
Two blockbuster title fights will headline a UFC 197 pay-per-view event March 5 in Las Vegas, according to sources.
Newly crowned featherweight champion Conor McGregor (19-2) will move up in weight and challenge lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos for the 155-pound championship. In the co-main event, female bantamweight champion Holly Holm will undertake her first title defense against Miesha Tate (17-5).
From Bleacher.com (http://m.bleacherreport.com/articles/2605357-conor-mcgregor-vs-rafael-dos-anjos-holm-vs-tate-booked-for-ufc-197?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=programming-national?is_shared=true)
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(FIBA) Olympic Qualifying Tournament
Philippines, Italy & Serbia will host the 2016 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournaments (4-10 July 2016)
Here are the 18 teams to compete at the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament to be held at PHILIPPINES,SERBIA and ITALY on July 4-10,2016
France
Serbia (Host)
Greece
Italy (Host)
Czech Republic
Latvia
Croatia
Canada
Mexico
Puerto Rico
Angola
Tunisia
Senegal
Philippines (Host)
Iran
Japan
Lebanon (TURKEY)
New Zealand
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homecourt natin pero anlalakas ng mga kasaling team especially ung mga european at americas team dagdag mo na rin ang new zealand.
sana makuha thru prayers, luck of the draw at ang final line-up natin ay ito minus the injury (at kung ako ang pipili, hehe):
C - Fajardo, Slaughter
PF - Blatche, Aguilar, De Ocampo
SF - Norwood, Abueva
SG - Clarkson, Lassiter, Chan
PG - Castro, Romeo
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si RDO sir malabo ng makalaro sa OQT dahil sa injury nya , si Junamar naman titignan ulit ng SMC ang condition nya dahil din sa injury tsk.
sana ka-bracket natin canada at latvia para makaharap natin si kristap ng knicks at si wiggins ng twolves ^^
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naku eh maraming dasal ang kailangan ng Pinas sa torneo na yan. . . . mga higante ang kasali. . . . malamang puro simba sa Baclaran ang mga players natin. . . .
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may laban pag healthy lahat.. if not medyo tagilid tayo... kahit na homecourt advantage kung kulang sa height talagang mahihirapan tayo...
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di na daw sasali ang Lebanon Team sa OQT dahil wala daw pondo ang Basketball Federation nila,kaya papalitan na ng TURKEY,bale 8 teams na sa Europe.
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Olympic Qualifying Tournament
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butas ng karayom ang dadaanan ng Gilas tsk.
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SUPERBOWL 50
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39-year-old Peyton Manning is the oldest QB in NFL history to win a Super Bowl.
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UFC 196
Breaking NEWS :
Rafael dos Anjos out of UFC
196 main event vs. Conor
McGregor.
Lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos has suffered a broken foot that will force
him out of the UFC 196 main event against Conor McGregor on March 5 in Las Vegas.
From foxspors.com (http://www.foxsports.com/ufc/story/ufc-rafael-dos-anjos-conor-mcgregor-injured-out-main-event-broken-foot-ufc-196-022316)
Nate Diaz gets the call, faces Conor McGregor in new UFC 196 main event
Following an injury to lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos ahead of UFC 196, Nate Diaz has been tapped as the replacement to step in and face Conor McGregor in the new main event on March 5 in Las Vegas.
foxsports.com (http://www.foxsports.com/ufc/story/ufc-196-conor-mcgregor-nate-diaz-new-main-event-022316)
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UFC 196
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Nate Diaz defeats Conor McGregor by submission in Round 2.
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Miesha Tate defeats Holly Holm , she is the new UFC bantamweight champion.
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Philippine Basketball Association (PBA)
OFFICIAL PBA SPECIAL DRAFT
Alaska Aces Select Carl Bryan Cruz
Brgy. Ginebra Select Kevin Ferrer
Backwater Elite Select Mac Belo
Globalport Select Von Pessumal
Mahindra Select Russel Escoto
Meralco Bolts Select Ed Daquioag
NLEX Road Warriors Select Alfonzo Gotladera
Phoenix Fuels Masters Select Matthew Wright
ROS Elasto Painters Select Mike Tolomia
SMB Select Arnold Van Opstal
Star Hotshots Select Jiovani Jalalon
TNT Katropa Select Roger Pogoy
Regular draft:
1st round:
1.Blackwater - Ael Banal
2.Phoenix - Gelo Alolino
3.Ginebra - Jammer Jamito
4.Mahindra - Joseph Eriobu
5.Star - Chris Javier
6.San Miguel - Rashawn McCarthy
7.Meralco - Jonathan Grey
8.NLEX - Reden Celda
9.ROS - Pass
10.Ginebra - Jericho De Guzman
11.Alaska - Pass
12.Phoenix - Jeff Javillonar
2nd round:
1.Blackwater - Tristan Perez
2.ROS - Pass
3.Global Port - Francis Tamsi
4.Meralco - Jessie Saitanan
5.Alaska - Pass
6.San Miguel - Jovit Dela Cruz
7.Global Port - Ryan Arambulo
8.Phoenix - Paolo Javelona
9.ROS - Pass
10.Mahindra - Cedrick Ablaza
11.Alaska - Pass
12.Phoenix - Alejandrino Inigo
3rd round:
1.Blackwater - Pass
2.Phoenix - Pass
3.Star - Pass
4.Mahindra - Jan Jamon
5.Global Port - Spencer Eman
6.NLEX - Pass
7.Meralco - Ryusei Koga
8.TNT - Timothy Habelito
9.ROS - Pass
10.Ginebra - Pass
11.Alaska - Pass
12.San Miguel - Pass