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NFL: Brady fairytale as Patriots fightback seals Super Bowl

by Rob Woollard Agence France Presse HOUSTON, United States (AFP) — Tom Brady inspired the greatest comeback in Super Bowl history on Sunday as the New England Patriots stunned the Atlanta Falcons 34-28 in an epic overtime duel. In an extraordinary finale to the most challenging season of his career, Brady confirmed his right to be regarded as the best quarterback gridiron has ever seen with a fifth Super Bowl crown. Brady rallied the Patriots […]

Still photographs as Patriots rally to stun Falcons in Super Bowl thriller

TEXAS, United States (Reuters) — The New England Patriots stormed back from a 25-point deficit to win their fifth Super Bowl with a stunning 34-28 overtime win over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday (February 5) in the National Football League’s championship game. The Patriots, who seemed to have nothing go their way all night, came alive with a 19-point fourth quarter to force overtime where they put the finishing touches on their record comeback when […]

NBA: Pierce makes emotional farewell Boston appearance

NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — Retiring NBA star Paul Pierce made an emotional farewell appearance in Boston on Sunday, sinking the final basket for the Los Angeles Clippers in their 107-102 loss to the Celtics. Pierce, a 10-time NBA All-Star, played 15 seasons for the Celtics and was the 2008 NBA Finals Most Valuable Player in leading Boston to the title. The 39-year-old forward kissed the middle of the Boston Garden court before making […]

NBA: Kings topple Warriors, James hits milestone in Cavs win

Los Angeles, United States (AFP)– The Sacramento Kings stunned the Golden State Warriors 109-106 in overtime on Saturday to snap a 13-game skid against their league-leading Western Conference rivals. Kings forward DeMarcus Cousins scored six of his 32 points in overtime and also contributed 12 rebounds and nine assists. Matt Barnes produced a double-double of 11 points and 14 rebounds as Sacramento handed the Warriors their eighth defeat of the season against 43 victories. Stephen […]

NBA: Lakers legend Johnson returns in advisor’s role

LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson is back with the NBA club as an advisor, assisting co-owner Jeanie Buss “in all areas of basketball and business,” the club said Thursday. The team said Johnson’s duties will include advising ownership on all business and basketball matters, collaborating with coaches, mentoring and evaluating players, assessing future franchise needs and helping determine the best path for growth and success. “Everyone knows my […]

Yap, still confident with Rain or Shine

(Eagle News)-Despite a string of losses, two-time MVP James Yap still believes that his team, Rain or Shine Elasto Painters, is capable of bouncing back just in time for the playoffs. Yap himself said that now is the moment for Rain or Shine to prove themselves, meaning they should put more trust in each other and be more cohesive as a team. On Friday night, February 3, the Elasto Painters will try to garner the […]

NBA: Hardaway’s heroics lift Hawks in Howard’s return to Houston

LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Tim Hardaway Jr. erupted for 23 of his 33 points in the fourth quarter on Thursday as the Atlanta Hawks rallied to shock the Rockets 113-108 in Houston. The Hawks erased a 20-point deficit in the final period as Hardaway’s heroics ensured that teammate Dwight Howard came away with a win in his first return to Houston, where he played three years for the Rockets. Rockets guard Eric Gordon’s […]

NBA: Warriors’ Thompson eyes All-Star three-point repeat

NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — Defending champion Klay Thompson of the Golden State Warriors and 2013 winner Kyrie Irving of the Cleveland Cavaliers head the field for the NBA All-Star three-point shooting contest announced on Thursday. The eight-player event is part of All-Star Saturday Night in New Orleans on February 18, curtain raiser to the All-Star Game midseason exhibition on February 19. The Orlando Magic’s Aaron Gordon will try to improve on his runner-up […]

NBA: Curry red-hot as Warriors bury Hornets

LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Stephen Curry bounced back from a bout of stomach flu in impressive style on Wednesday, his three-point barrage pacing the Golden State Warriors’ 126-111 rout of the Charlotte Hornets in Oakland. Curry drained 11 of the Warriors’ 21 three-pointers en route to 39 points. The two-time NBA Most Valuable Player had missed the Warriors’ game on Sunday, traveling to Portland but staying in his hotel room because of illness. […]

Aces wagi kontra ROS 94-89

Wagi rin ang Alaska Aces laban naman sa koponan ng Rain or Shine Elasto Painters. Sa iskor na 94-89, naging sulit ang ginawang team efforts ng Aces na pinangunahan ni Jvee Casio na gumawa ng twenty five points. Dahil dito, tiyak na ang ikalawang pwesto ng Aces na may twice to beat advantage para sa next round. Habang kakailanganin pa namang magharap ng Blackwater Elite at Rain or Shine para sa huling pwesto ng quarterfinals. […]

NBA: Porzingis shines as Knicks rally to beat lowly Nets

NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — Kristaps Porzingis scored 12 of his 19 points in the fourth quarter and the New York bench came up big Wednesday as the Knicks rallied for a 95-90 victory over the Brooklyn Nets. The late surge saw the Knicks avoid an embarrassing loss to the league’s worst team in a clash of cross-town rivals at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center. Porzingis, back in action after a stomach ailment sidelined him from […]

NBA: Celtics rally to beat Raptors, seize division lead

LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Isaiah Thomas worked his fourth-quarter magic yet again on Wednesday as the Boston Celtics erased an 18-point third-quarter deficit en route to a 109-104 NBA victory over the Toronto Raptors. Thomas scored 19 of his 44 points in the final period, including a go-ahead three-pointer with 48.1 seconds remaining. He had scored nine straight points to give Boston their first lead of the contest, 95-94, with 4:39 to play. […]