Cubao, Quezon City – Barangay Ginebra draws energy from Robert Jaworski’s presence as they scored their first victory in the 2017 PBA Governors Cup Semi-Finals, 125-101, to live another day in their best-of-five series. Justin Brownlee delivered with 31 points, eleven rebounds, four blocks and three steals while Scottie Thompson had 17 points, five rebounds, and four assists. Another notable performance came from Japeth Aguilar had 15 points and three blocks. TnT played without an import in […]
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MMA: Holm says McGregor can cause Mayweather problems
SINGAPORE, Singapore (AFP) — American MMA fighter Holly Holm backed Conor McGregor to cause Floyd Mayweather problems on Thursday after their cross-over boxing showdown was confirmed. Ireland’s McGregor will be the heavy underdog against 49-0 Mayweather but Holm knows a few things about upsets, after she ended Ronda Rousey’s unbeaten run with a brutal knockout in 2015. “I’m one of those who believes in being able to cross over,” said Holm, a former boxing world […]
SMB seize 2-1 semis lead over Hotshots in Game 3 thriller
The San Miguel Beermen now lead the semifinals series after defeating the Star Hotshots by only one point in a game 3 thriller on Thursday. Marcio Lassiter was recognized as the hero of that night after he hit a clutch three-pointer in the last 13 seconds. The Hotshots had by then held a two-point lead until SMB’s Chris Ross stole the ball from Ricardo Ratliffe, paving the way for Lassiter’s winning three-point shot. Charles Rhodes […]
NBA: Curry to pass on White House celebration visit
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry said Wednesday that if the team is invited to visit the White House after winning the NBA championship then he probably won’t go. “Somebody asked me about it a couple months ago, a hypothetical, if a championship were to happen, what would I do,” Curry said. “I answered I wouldn’t go. I still feel that way today.” Curry’s comment came two days after […]
Mayweather, McGregor agree to August super fight
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather and mixed martial arts champion Conor McGregor — the kingpins of their respective sports — announced Wednesday they would fight on August 26 in Las Vegas. The 40-year-old Mayweather announced the fight on his Instagram account with a graphic saying “IT’S OFFICIAL!!!” showing pictures of both fighters and listing Las Vegas as the location. McGregor sent out a tweet stating “THE FIGHT IS ON.” He […]
Dennis Rodman returns to North Korea hoping ‘to open the door’
by Cat Barton Agence France Presse SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) — Flamboyant former NBA star Dennis Rodman arrived in North Korea Tuesday after saying he wants to “open the door” to the regime and claiming that United States President Donald Trump would be pleased with his mission. Sporting a baseball cap, sunglasses, multiple facial piercings and a black t-shirt emblazoned with the logo of sponsor PotCoin — a cryptocurrency for the legal cannabis industry — […]
NBA: Warriors, Cavaliers working on fourth finals in a row
by Jim Slater Agence France Presse OAKLAND, United States (AFP) — Stephen Curry was still smiling and laughing about Golden State’s second NBA title in three seasons when he made it clear the Warriors think they are just getting started hoisting trophies. “We’re obviously just getting started,” the two-time NBA Most Valuable Player said. “This is something that we want to continue to do.” The Golden State juggernaut rolled over Cleveland four games to one in […]
EBC CUP 2017, umarangkada na
https://youtu.be/16R6noHrGZY Masayang dinaluhan ng mga kawani ng Eagle Broadcasting Corporation (EBC) ang isinagawang opening ng 2017 Eagle Broadcasting Corporation o EBC CUP. Limang teams kasama ang kanilang mga pamilya ang ipinakilala sa opening ceremony na ginanap sa New Era University (NEU) gym. Matapos ang masayang opening ay sinimulan na ang mga game sa basketball. Unang nagharap sa hard court ang powerhouse team na Blue team laban sa underdog na White Team na kinabibilangan naman ng […]
Durant powers Warriors over Cavaliers to win title
OAKLAND, United States (AFP) –Kevin Durant scored 39 points and the Golden State Warriors won their fifth NBA title Monday, ripping Cleveland 129-120 to capture the NBA Finals for the second time in three seasons. Golden State took the best-of-seven series 4-1, reclaiming the throne they lost to the Cavaliers a year ago. The Warriors completed a 16-1 playoff run, the best post-season win percentage in NBA history.
NBA: Curry vows more aggressive play after finals struggles
by Jim Slater Agence France Presse OAKLAND, United States (AFP) — Two-time NBA Most Valuable Player Stephen Curry promises more aggressive play in Monday’s fifth game of the NBA Finals after being kept to half his playoff scoring average. The Golden State sharpshooter went 4-of-13 from the floor for only 14 points as the Warriors lost 137-116 at Cleveland in game four, still leaving Curry and his teammates ahead 3-1 in the best-of-seven title series. […]
NBA: Irving sinks big shots for Cavs when need greatest
by Jim Slater Agence France Presse OAKLAND, United States (AFP) — Kyrie Irving has become Cleveland’s clutch sharpshooter in the NBA playoffs, the Cavaliers guard making his biggest mark in must-win games. Irving will need all his skills Monday when the defending champions face Golden State in game five of the NBA Finals, the host Warriors up 3-1 in the best-of-seven showdown with a chance to reclaim the crown they lost to the Cavaliers last […]
TENNIS: Nadal Captures Record Breaking 10th French Open Title
By: Tennie Sumague, Eagle News Service US, New York Bureau Paris,France – The King of Clay, Rafael Nadal wins his record breaking tenth French Open title at Roland Garros, dismantling 2015 champion Stanislas Wawrinka in straight sets, 6-2,6-3,6-1 on Sunday afternoon. Nadal did not drop a set throughout the tournament, losing only 33 games. The Spaniard regained his dominance at the slow clay surface winning his 15th overall Grand Slam title. “It’s truly incredible,” Nadal […]
