By Norman Castro EBC New York Bureau NEW YORK (Eagle News) – In what has been a rough stretch for the New York Knicks, losing the last nine games, they look to get back to their winning ways against the Charlotte Hornets. Tim Hardaway Jr. scored 25 points as a strong 42-point third quarter performance helped the Knicks coast to a 124-101 victory over the Charlotte Hornets Saturday night. The win ended the Knicks nine-game […]
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NBA fines Pelicans coach Gentry, Pistons Van Gundy for ref rants
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — The NBA dropped $15,000 fines on New Orleans Pelicans coach Alvin Gentry and Detroit Pistons coach Stan Van Gundy on Sunday for their bitter criticism of officiating in games on Saturday. Gentry was seething after the Pelicans’ 107-101 home loss to the Houston Rockets. He was especially angry about a foul called on New Orleans point guard Jrue Holiday while Houston star James Harden was shooting a 3-pointer in […]
Messi takes Barcelona 11 points clear, Ronaldo hits four
MADRID, Spain (AFP) — Lionel Messi delivered another masterful performance as Barcelona sailed past Athletic Bilbao 2-0 on Sunday to take an 11-point lead over nearest rivals Atletico Madrid in La Liga. After putting Chelsea to the sword in the Champions League midweek, Messi scored for the sixth game in a row against Athletic at the Camp Nou to propel Barca closer to the domestic title. “Every day he discovers something new, something different, he’s […]
Ramirez beats Imam, claims WBC super lightweight belt
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — Jose Ramirez claimed the vacant World Boxing council super lightweight world title Saturday with a 12-round unanimous decision over fellow American Amir Imam. Ramirez, a 2012 Olympian, remained unbeaten, taking his record to 22-0 with 16 wins inside the distance as he captured the title vacated by Terence Crawford when he moved up to welterweight. “Man, it’s a dream come true,” said California’s Ramirez, who gained the decision by scores […]
SMB off to fourth straight Philippine Cup Finals stint
By Vivem Soriano Eagle News Service San Miguel survived a furious Ginebra rally in the 4th quarter to advance to the Philippine Cup Finals with a 100-94 victory to clinch their semifinals series at 4-1. The Beermen will now wait for the winner of the other semis matchup between sister team Magnolia and NLEX which is tied at 2-2. Game 5 of that series will be today, Sunday, at the Ynares Center in Antipolo City. […]
Embiid, Simmons spark Sixers comeback win at MSG; hand Knicks ninth-straight loss
By Tennie Sumague EBC New York Bureau NEW YORK (Eagle News) – It wasn’t the third quarter that killed the New York Knicks this time; it was the poor shooting late in the fourth. It was the missed jumpers and opportunities that the Philadelphia 76ers capitalized on. It was the consecutive three-pointers by Sixers Robert Covington, Dario Saric and J.J. Reddick with under four minutes left that turned an 11-point fourth quarter deficit for the […]
NBA: Clippers coach Rivers fined $15K for criticizing refs
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers called the officiating in his team’s 101-96 loss to Houston a joke, but the NBA wasn’t laughing as it handed him a $15,000 fine on Friday. Rivers was seething Thursday night as he pointed out to reporters that the Clippers attacked the basket throughout the game, scoring 70 points inside. But somehow the Rockets, who attempted 41 three-pointers, were sent to the free-throw […]
NLEX crushes Magnolia Pambansang Manok; evens series at 2-2
By Vivem Soriano Eagle News Service Rookie phenom Kiefer Ravena came off the bench and scored a game-high 20 points and dished out 5 assists to lead the NLEX Road Warriors to a 91-79 demolition of the Magnolia Pambansang Manok at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. The series is now tied at 2-2 and will now head to a crucial Game 5 at the Ynares Center in Antipolo City on Sunday. The […]
Real Madrid gets Juventus, Liverpool to face Manchester City as UEFA Champions League quarterfinals matchups are set
By Vivem Soriano Eagle News Service It will be a rematch of the 2017 finals in this year’s quarterfinals after Serie A leaders Juventus were drawn against defending champions Real Madrid. Juventus will host holders Madrid in Turin on April 3 before the action shifts to the second leg of their quarterfinals matchup in the Spanish capital on April 11. Juventus overcame English club Tottenham in the round-of-16 while the Spanish giants Real Madrid defeated […]
NBA: Harden helps Rockets hold off Clippers
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — The Houston Rockets improved their NBA-best record on Thursday with a 101-96 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers in Houston. Houston’s Most Valuable Player candidate James Harden scored 24 points with seven assists and five rebounds, and his step-back jump shot to put the Rockets up by four points with 29.4 seconds left helped the Western Conference leaders put away the determined Clippers. Eric Gordon added 23 points off […]
Tom Benson, owner of Saints and Pelicans, dies at 90
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Tom Benson, owner of the NFL’s New Orleans Saints and the NBA’s New Orleans Pelicans, died Thursday at the age of 90, a month after falling ill with the flu, the teams announced. “Tom Benson, 90, passed away peacefully Thursday, March 15 at Ochsner Medical Center with his wife Gayle Marie Benson at his side,” a statement posted on both team websites said. “Mr. Benson was hospitalized with the […]
Mayweather ready to start MMA training soon
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Former welterweight boxing king Floyd Mayweather has teased the possibility he may come out of retirement for a mixed martial arts bout, revealing that he plans to start training for the Octagon later this year. In remarks to TMZ.com, Mayweather said he planned to accept an offer from former UFC champion Tyron Woodley to train with him. “I’m going to start soon,” Mayweather said. “We’ve been texting back and […]





