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MAPUA subdued Jose Rizal University, 79-73, to extend its perfect run to five games in the Pinoyliga Collegiate Cup at the Philippine Buddhacare Academy. Mapua’s Clint Escamis (left) PINOYLIGA PHOTO  Clint Escamis showed the way with 16 points, four steals, three assists and two rebounds, Christopher Recto scored 13 points …

PARIS: Novak Djokovic admits “history is hovering” over him as he takes on Casper Ruud in the French Open final on Sunday with a men’s record 23rd Grand Slam title tantalisingly close. The 36-year-old Serb can set numerous landmarks in what will be his seventh championship match at Roland Garros. …

Rain or Shine playmaker Rey Nambatac believes the addition of newly-acquired forward Mac Belo will bring the much-needed veteran presence and versatility for the Elasto Painters to get to the next level heading to the PBA’s 48th season. The Elasto Painters led by as many as 24 points, before weathering …

The Gilas Pilipinas final 12 may be out of his control, but young slotman Kai Sotto admits that forming a front court combination with either AJ Edu or naturalized player Ange Kouame “allows him to play his game with confidence.” “I like sharing the court with AJ. He's very competitive, …

LONG-time swimming patron Michael ‘Miko’ Vargas was elected president of Philippine Swimming, Inc. (PSI) during the PSI National Congress and Election held on Thursday at the East Ocean Restaurant in Paranaque City. The 11-man Board of Trustees unanimously install the 43-year-old Vargas, the second of the three children of former …

GILAS Pilipinas coach Chot Reyes opened the national team’s initial practice for the 2023 FIBA World Cup with a straight-to-the-point challenge that requires members of the pool a full commitment amid the grueling schedule ahead. Chot Reyes FILE PHOTO  “My opening message today was simple: Are you willing to go …

MIAMI: Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra admitted his team had been “pummeled” in the paint in their 109-94 defeat to the Denver Nuggets in Game 3 and had failed to respond to the challenge. The Nuggets outscored the Heat 60-34 in the paint and also won the rebound battle 58-33 …

Chris Paul, a 12-time NBA All-Star guard, has been told he will be released by the Phoenix Suns after three seasons with the club, league telecaster TNT reported Wednesday. Paul, still chasing his first NBA title at age 38, would likely be among the most popular free agents despite averaging …

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Denver pulled away for good in the third quarter en route to a 109-94 victory over Miami in Game Three of the NBA Finals today at the Kaseya Center in Miami. Aaron Gordon of the Denver Nuggets dunks during the second quarter against the Miami Heat in Game Three of …