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The championship curse
The most controversial opinion in basketball today is not that the defending New York Knicks should trade Karl-Anthony Towns. It is that they may eventually have no choice. The Knicks finally delivered a championship…
Robin Padilla: Rene Baterbonia film project moving ahead amid 'pressures'
Senator Robin Padilla on Saturday said preparations for a film about the life of late Ateneo basketball player Rene Clert “Bobet” Baterbonia are moving forward despite what he described as financial pressure and the…
Internationals take 7-3 lead at Presidents Cup
MEDINAH, Illinois — The Internationals completed a sensational foursomes clean sweep Friday (Saturday in Manila) to surge into a commanding 7-3 lead over the United States at the Presidents Cup. Trailing 3-2 after…
Ryan Gerard in contention at French
PARIS — Ryan Gerard might have been representing the United States in the Presidents Cup this week. Instead, he’s in contention at a big European tour event for the second week running after shooting a 6-under 65 on…
Nishimura surges ahead at LPGA Arkansas
ROGERS, Arkansas — Yuna Nishimura had a big finish to her front and back nines Friday (Saturday in Manila) for an 8-under 63 that carried her to a one-shot lead in the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship as the LPGA Tour…
Bisera rallies into Top 10 in TLPGA
YVON Bisera made good on her vow to fight back, closing with a solid five-under 67 to storm into the Top 10 while local ace Yu Chiang Hou held her nerve through a dramatic three-way playoff to capture the Kenda Tires…
Scott takes another shot at Presidents Cup glory
MEDINAH, Illinois — Adam Scott was a fresh face at age 23 and getting feisty under the darkening sky in South Africa. The Presidents Cup was tied. Ernie Els and Tiger Woods were in a tense playoff when the captains…
LeBron James explains why he left Lakers
PHILADELPHIA — LeBron James said his longstanding friendship with All-Star Tyrese Maxey and a desire to help Joel Embiid win his first NBA title played significant roles in his decision to sign a two-year, $8 million…
Mbappe injury casts a pall on Zidane debut
PARIS — Zinedine Zidane’s debut as France coach was overshadowed by an injury to captain Kylian Mbappe in a 1-0 win away to Turkey on Friday, while Roberto Mancini’s first game back in charge of Italy ended in a 2-0…
Alcaraz helps Europe into Laver Cup lead
LONDON — Carlos Alcaraz helped Europe take a 3-1 lead on the first day of the Laver Cup as the Spaniard teamed up with Jakub Mensik for a doubles victory. The world number three, playing in only his second event since…
