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NBA: Bucks’ Parker out for rest of season with torn knee ligament

LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Milwaukee Bucks forward Jabari Parker tore a ligament in his left knee and will miss the rest of the NBA season, the team said Thursday. The extent of the injury was confirmed in an MRI exam on Thursday. Parker will require surgery and is expected to be sidelined for approximately 12 months. It’s the second time the 21-year-old has torn his left anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee. […]

Beermen take 1-0 lead against Talk ‘N Text

San Miguel Beermen won over TNT Katropa to take a 1-0 lead in their best of seven semi-finals series in the 2017 PBA Cup with the score 111-98 on Thursday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Marcio Lassiter of the Beermen scored 22 points, 8 rebounds and five assists while June Mar Fajardo scored 21 points and 8 rebounds and Alex Cabagnot scored 20 points. Since the first quarter, beermen stood out against the TNT. The […]

NBA: Korver finds his rhythm, Cavs dominate Pacers

LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Kyle Korver is finding his feet with the Cleveland Cavaliers. The reigning NBA champion Cavs beat the Indiana Pacers 132-117 in Indianapolis on Wednesday with a key contribution from Korver, who arrived in Cleveland last month from the Atlanta Hawks, where he had played since 2012. Korver scored 29 points — his most in a game since February 21, 2007 — connecting on eight of his nine three-pont attempts […]

MMA: Folayang to choose between Shalorus and Ting

Lightweight champion Eduard Folayang has two fighters to choose from for his upcoming fight, Kamal Shalorus of Iran and Ev Ting of Malaysia. However, “The Landslide” says he will not be the one to pick his opponent, but his promoter. He added that before he fights Shalorus, Shalorus should first beat Ting for the title eliminator. The clash between Ting and Shalorus will be on Friday in Kuala Lumpur.

Gin Kings beats Aces, 108-97

  Brgy. Ginebra San Miguel is now on its way to the Philippine Cup semi-finals after beating the Alaska Aces. L.A Tenorio led the Gin Kings with 31 points, while Aljon Mariano helped out with 20 of his own. The Aces were leading until the first half, but the Gin Kings rallied at the third with an 8-0 run. The win books the team a semi-finals match against the Star Hotshots. In accordance to the […]

Star enters Philippine Cup semi-finals, beats Phoenix, 91-71

The Star Hotshots also barges in to the semi-finals of the PBA Philippine Cup after pulling away big time from the Phoenix Fuelmasters, 91-71. Hotshots coach Chito Victolero also commended his players’ performance upon showing better teamwork. Paul Lee led his team with 17 points, 9 assists and 4 rebounds. Helping him out was Marc Pingris, who made 16 points, and Ian Sangalang and Jio Jalalon contributed with 11 each. Scores: Star (91): Lee 17, […]

Talk ‘N Text ends Globalport, faces beermen in the semi-finals

TNT Katropa will face two-time defending champion San Miguel beermen on a best-of-seven semi-finals series after defeating Globalport Batang Pier yesterday, 95-90. TNT coach Nash Racela says that the team should not be complacent, as they all have seen how the beermen play. He adds that TNT has no time to rest, as a well-built San Miguel team will be their opponent. Ranidel de Ocampo stepped into the spotlight after drilling 25 points to lead […]

NBA: Harden’s double-double powers Rockets over Magic

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — James Harden scored 25 points and passed off 12 assists to spark the Houston Rockets over visiting Orlando 128-104 in one of only three NBA games played Tuesday. Harden, who ranks third in NBA scoring with 28.9 points a game and first in assists with 11.4 per contest, achieved his 43rd double double of the season as the Rockets cracked 100 points for the 41st consecutive game, third-longest run in […]

NBA: Kings’ Cousins hit with one-game ban, $25,000 fine

NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins was suspended one game without pay Tuesday for accumulating his 16th technical foul of the season and fined $25,000 for inappropriate conduct in a separate incident. NBA rules provide a one-game ban for any player or coach after a 16th technical foul in a season. For every two additional technical fouls this season, Cousins will be suspended for an additional game. Cousins received his […]

NBA: LeBron jaw-dropper, Irving’s grit spark Cavs thriller win

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — LeBron James sank an astonishing 3-pointer to force overtime and Kyrie Irving sparkled late as the Cleveland Cavaliers outlasted Washington 140-135 on Monday in an epic NBA thriller. A game featuring playoff-level intensity from tip-off to last shot saw the defending champions rally in overtime after James had fouled out while the Wizards, who saw their 17-game home win streak snapped, served notice they will be a formidable foe when […]

NBA: Warriors coach Kerr fined $25,000 for verbal abuse

NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — A profanity-laced tirade brought Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr a $25,000 (23,300 euros) fine from the NBA on Monday for verbal abuse of referees and delaying leaving the court. Kerr aroused the ire of official Bill Spooner with 3:34 remaining in the third quarter of Golden State’s 109-106 overtime loss at Sacramento on Saturday. Kerr, the 2016 NBA Coach of the Year, was ejected with the Warriors trailing […]

San Miguel enters semi-finals after beating “Rain or Shine”

San Miguel entered the semi-finals of PBA Cup after eliminating Rain or Shine Elasto painters with the score of 98-91 on Sunday at the Ynares Center in Antipolo City. The record of San Miguel was almost perfect in the elimination round with a 10-1 win-loss card. RR Garcia of San Miguel had 25 points for the victory of the beermen. Head coach Leo Austria admitted that San Miguel had a hard time defeating  Rain or […]