NBA: Warriors clobber Knicks

NEW YORK (AP) — If this is what Kevin Durant can do at Madison Square Garden, no wonder Knicks fans are so desperate for him to come to New York.…

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Chris Evert trophy will go to No. 1

SINGAPORE (AP) – The Women’s Tennis Association has dedicated its trophy for the top-ranked player of the year in honor of Chris Evert. Simona Halep has received the newly named…

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The ‘Money Clasico’: Madrid, Barca’s race to a billion

BARCELONA (AFP) – Barcelona against Real Madrid is a rivalry that goes back 116 years, to a pitch drenched in horse manure and spectators that cheered players falling over as…

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Red Bull dominates

MEXICO CITY (AFP) – Max Verstappen and his Red Bull team-mate Daniel Ricciardo dominated Friday's opening practice for this weekend's Mexican Grand Prix. The Dutchman, who is seeking to repeat…

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Federer beats Simon in 3 tough sets

BASEL, Switzerland (AP) – Roger Federer was pushed hard to beat Gilles Simon, 7-6 (1), 4-6, 6-4, in the Swiss Indoors quarterfinals on Friday. Top-seeded Federer clinched after more than…

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San Miguel seeks quarters vs ROS

By Jonas Terrado Games Today (Alonte Sports Arena, Binan) 4:30 p.m. – Blackwater vs Columbian 6:45 p.m. – San Miguel vs Rain or Shine June Mar Fajardo’s much-anticipated return is…

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PH boxer gets big break

By Nick Giongco Mark Anthony Barriga takes a huge step in competition when he vies for the vacant International Boxing Federation (IBF) minimumweight title on Dec. 1 at the Staples…

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Vera faces Italian in title clash

By Rafael Bandayrel Fil-American Brandon “The Truth” Vera will make his much-awaited comeback on Nov. 23 when he defends his ONE heavyweight title at the Mall of Asia Arena, in…

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Ateneo guns for 1st UAAP semis vs NU

By Waylon Galvez Games Today (Smart Araneta Coliseum) 2 p.m. – Ateneo vs NU 4 p.m. – FEU vs La Salle Defending champion Ateneo tries to become the first team…

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POC okays reward for Tio

The Philippine Olympic Committee executive board Friday approved the endorsement of Youth Olympic Games chef de mission Jonne Go to reward YOG kiteboarding silver medalist Cristian Tio. The board, chaired…

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Davao, Kaya duel for title

By Jonas Terrado Game Today (Rizal Memorial Stadium) 5 p.m. – Davao vs Kaya Brothers Phil and James Younghusband seek their first-ever appearance in the AFC Cup as they try…

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Lam bags 1st golf title

TARLAC – James Ryan Lam started out with a flourish and ended a nine-year quest for a championship with a resounding four-stroke victory over American Josh Salah on a closing…

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Beach volley El Nido leg gets going

A slew of provincial teams will have their opportunity to strut their wares against the country’s best sand court players in the Beach Volleyball Republic On Tour which opens today…

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NLEX pips Alaska in OT, stays alive

JR Quinahan made up for a near-costly mistake late in regulation by hitting a go-ahead three that gave NLEX a 116-110 overtime victory over Alaska last night, snapping a three-game…

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Blu Boys take bronze in Malaysia

The Philippine Blu Boys failed to sustain their charge and bowed to the New Zealand and Lakidende of Malaysia sides to settle for the bronze in the Makassar Open international…

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ONE Championship: Aung La N Sang tops Lebanese foe

ONE Championship (ONE) returned to the iconic Thuwunna Indoor Stadium in Yangon for ONE: PURSUIT OF GREATNESS, featuring a series of bouts that left fans on the edge of their…

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