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Boxing: Pacquiao declares ‘I’m not done yet’

BRISBANE, Australia (AFP) — Manny Pacquiao said Monday he plans to show he is “not done yet” when he defends his world title against Australia’s Jeff Horn in Brisbane in July. The eight-weight world champion said the bout with the undefeated Horn was an opportunity to prove he could continue to be a global force at the age of 38 as he juggles boxing with a full-time job in politics. “(I want) to defend my […]

Tennis: Sharapova back in business, like it or not

STUTTGART, Germany (AFP) — Maria Sharapova returns after a 15-month doping ban Wednesday, desperate to rediscover the glory which brought her five Grand Slams, the world’s top ranking and a spectacular multi-million dollar lifestyle. The poster girl of women’s tennis won’t necessarily be welcomed back with open arms by rivals who were already suspicious of the towering Russian’s ice-cold detachment even before her fall from grace. However, Sharapova isn’t losing any sleep as the 30-year-old […]

NBA: Cavs sweep Pacers in exciting Game 4 finish

By Josh Tolentino | EBC Sports  INDIANAPOLIS — For the first time in team history, the Indiana Pacers were swept in a seven-game Playoffs series as the Cleveland Cavaliers completed the four-game sweep after a 106-102 victory Sunday at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. The Pacers scrambled back from a double-digit fourth-quarter deficit and took a brief 102-100 lead. But LeBron James responded with a three pointer over Myles Turner, halting a Pacers 9-0 run and putting the Cavs up […]

Espinas steps up as San Miguel registers fifth straight win at the expense of Rain or Shine

Pasay City – The San Miguel Beermen remained unblemished in the 2017 PBA Commissioners’ Cup after defeating the defending champions Rain or Shine Elasto Painters, , at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. With fouls plaguing June Mar Farjardo and Charles Rhodes, Gabby Espinas keeps San Miguel’s momentum in the the third quarter by scoring 1o of his 15 total points and was awarded the Player of the Game honors. Espinas finished with a statistical […]

Star bounces back after two-game skid in Blackwater win

Pasay City – The Star Hotshots claimed their fifth victory in the 2017 PBA Commissioners’ Cup against Blackwater Elite, 96-90, at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. Down by five entering the fourth quarter, the Hotshots relied on their teamwork and balanced scoring to overcome an upset from Blackwater by outscoring them 31-20. Tony Mitchell led the Hotshots with 17 points, fifteen boards and two blocks but committed six turnovers and fouled out in the […]

NBA: Thunder, Celtics earn crucial wins, Clippers stun Jazz

Los Angeles, United States (AFP) — Russell Westbrook produced yet another triple-double and the Oklahoma City Thunder held on for a crucial 115-113 victory over the Houston Rockets in the NBA playoffs on Friday. With the win on their home court, the Thunder avoided falling into an 0-3 hole in their best-of-seven Western Conference first-round series, narrowing the deficit to 2-1. Eastern Conference top seeds Boston also clawed back from an 0-2 deficit, beating the […]

Folayang retains title as Team Lakay sweeps One Championship: Kings of Destiny

One Championship created a huge shock wave with their 10th Manila fight card as Eduard Folayang retains the One Lightweight World Championship against Malaysia’s Ev Ting via unanimous decision at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. Ting threw in everything he got against Folayang the reigning One Lighweight Champion but came in short to finding a solution to the “Landslide” of attacks that came in his way. This was Folayang’s fourth win in a row […]

NBA: Cavaliers overcome 26 point deficit to take 3-0 series lead over Pacers

INDIANPOLIS — It was a comeback for the ages. The Cleveland Cavaliers overcame a 26-point deficit to defeat the Indiana Pacers, 119-111, taking a commanding 3-0 series lead in the first round of the NBA Playoffs. . Following Thursday’s meltdown, a sold out Bankers Life Fieldhouse crowd left with empty hearts after LeBron James put on an absolute show, finishing with 41 points, 13 rebounds and 12 assists. “The one thing I knew was we had a huge […]

NBA: Playoff results

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — Results on Thursday in the NBA playoffs (series best of seven): Eastern Conference at Cleveland Cleveland Cavaliers 119 Indiana Pacers 114 (Cleveland leads series 3-0) at Milwaukee Milwaukee Bucks 104 Toronto Raptors 77 (Bucks lead series 2-1) Western Conference at Memphis Memphis Grizzlies 105 San Antonio Spurs 94 (San Antonio leads series 2-1) © Agence France-Presse

NBA: James passes Bryant for third on playoff scoring list

LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Lost in the excitement surrounding the Cleveland Cavaliers stunning 26-point rally to beat the Indian Pacers Thursday was LeBron James moving into third place on the NBA’s all-time playoff scoring list. James nailed a three-point shot in the first half to give him 13 for the game and 5,641 for his playoff career, passing Kobe Bryant for the third spot in postseason scoring. Only Michael Jordan, with 5,987 points, […]

NBA: James’ Cavaliers stun Pacers with record rally

LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — LeBron James led a fourth-quarter assault as the Cleveland Cavaliers set a playoff record by storming back from a 25-point halftime deficit to defeat the Indiana Pacers 119-114 on Thursday. James tallied 41 points, 13 rebounds and 12 assists for the Cavaliers who seized a 3-0 lead in the best of seven Eastern Conference first-round series. James passed Kobe Bryant for number three on the league’s career playoff scoring […]

NBA: Warriors unleash well-balanced attack on Trailblazers in 110 – 81 rout

By: Justin Rosquites, EBC Sports International, Florida Bureau (Oakland,CA) – After a convincing win in game 1, the Golden State Warriors found themselves in rhythm and continued their stride to a dominating win over the Portland Trailblazers in game 2. Even without their dominant scorer, Kevin Durant, who was out with a calf injury , they managed to generate production off of the bench. Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson combined 35 points. Backup big man, […]