Celtics hand Warriors most lopsided home defeat in four decades

By ASSOCIATED PRESS   SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Jayson Tatum scored 22 points, Kristaps Porzingis had 18 and the Boston Celtics handed the Golden State Warriors their most lopsided home…

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Swiatek’s drug-case ruling will not be appealed by WADA

By ASSOCIATED PRESS   MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Iga Swiatek's one-month suspension for failing a drug test will not be appealed by the World Anti-Doping Agency because her explanation “is…

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PH hosting of FIVB MWCH 2025 rides Korean wave in marketing and promotions

The Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) has incorporated the Korean touch in world-class marketing and public relations to the country’s first-time and solo hosting of the FIVB Men’s World Championship…

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PSA to recognize NCAA

A special award to the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and citations to 18 personalities and entities will be handed out in the San Miguel Corporation-Philippine Sportswriters Association (SMC-PSA) Awards…

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Svitolina barges into Australian Open quarters for third time

By ASSOCIATED PRESS   MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Elina Svitolina was 4-1 down before she went on a roll and took 11 of the next 12 games in a 6-4,…

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Powell, Clippers triumph in Lakers’ first visit to Intuit Dome

By ASSOCIATED PRESS   INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Norman Powell scored 22 points, James Harden added 21 points and 12 assists and the Los Angeles Clippers defeated LeBron James and…

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Tigresses humble veteran-laden Discovery in historic WMPBL opener

In a game fitting to inaugurate the Women’s Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League, University of Santo Tomas proved the future is now, overpowering seasoned Discovery, 82-67, on Sunday, Jan. 19, at…

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Hoey fumbles with 76, finishes in joint 58th in The American Express

By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA Rico Hoey failed to recover from a horrible third round performance and closed out with his worst round of 4-over-par 76 to finish tied for 58th place…

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Cool Smashers stake unbeaten record vs Solar Spikers

By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA Games Tuesday (Philsports Arena) 1:30 p.m. - Galeries Tower vs Cignal 4 p.m. - Capital1 vs Creamline 6:30 p.m. - Petro Gazz vs Chery Tiggo Creamline stakes…

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Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic battle at Australian Open quarters

By ASSOCIATED PRESS   MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — It's time for the eighth installment of the riveting, intergenerational rivalry between Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz. This one, though, will be…

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Austrian Straka cruises to 2-shot win over Thomas at The American Express

By ASSOCIATED PRESS   LA QUINTA, California (AP) — Sepp Straka won The American Express by two shots over Justin Thomas on Sunday, finishing his third career PGA Tour victory…

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PH bows to Australia in AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Qualifiers

By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA   The Philippines bowed to powerhouse Australia, 2-1, that put its hopes for a spot in the AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup Finals in peril on Sunday,…

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Patience is a virtue for Calvin Oftana

By REYNALD MAGALLON     Calvin Oftana is aware of his tendencies to become overly eager on the offensive end and he’s always trying to remind himself to be patient…

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Meralco stifles SMB in Candon, seals quarters spot

By REYNALD MAGALLON     Meralco buckled down on the defensive end in the fourth quarter and stifled San Miguel, 100-93, to formally seal its spot to the quarterfinals of…

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Reaves notches career-high 38 points as Lakers escape Nets

By ASSOCIATED PRESS   LOS ANGELES (AP) — Austin Reaves scored a career-high 38 points, LeBron James had 29 and the Los Angeles Lakers held on to beat the Brooklyn…

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Swiatek eliminates Raducanu, marches on to fourth round of Australian Open

By ASSOCIATED PRESS   MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The only women's match featuring Grand Slam singles champions in the third round at the Australian Open turned out to be an…

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