NBA: Jayson Tatum three-pointers lift Boston Celtics over Charlotte Hornets
BOSTON (AP) — Jayson Tatum had 22 points and eight rebounds, and the Boston Celtics blew past the short-handed Charlotte Hornets 116-86 on Sunday. Evan Fournier had four 3-pointers and 17 points. Robert Williams finished with 16 points and eight rebounds to help Boston post its second straight victory. The Celtics trailed by nine in […]
NBA: Los Angeles Clippers dominates short-handed Lakers by 18 points
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Marcus Morris scored 22 points and the Los Angeles Clippers dominated the short-handed Lakers in a 104-86 victory on Sunday to end a two-game skid. Kawhi Leonard had 19 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists, and Paul George added 16 points for the Clippers. “We set the tone early defensively, we […]
NBA: Chicago Bulls snaps six-game skid; Upset Brooklyn Nets, 115-107
CHICAGO (AP) — Nikola Vucevic had 22 points and 13 rebounds, Zach LaVine added 25 points and the Chicago Bulls beat the Brooklyn Nets 115-107 on Sunday to snap a six-game losing streak. Tomas Satoransky had a season-high 19 points and 11 assists as Chicago won for the first time since acquiring Vucevic before the […]
AFC Champions League: United City names Jason Withe as head coach
MANILA – United City has tapped English coach Jason Withe to join the coaching staff for the upcoming season which will begin with a stint in the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Champions League group stages. Withe, who led Thai League 1 clubs Police Tero and Sukhothai to the said continental competition in 2001 and 2017, […]
NBA: Jrue Holiday signs 4-year 134M extension with Milwaukee Bucks
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee Bucks guard Jrue Holiday followed up his biggest game of the season by making a long-term commitment to his new team. Holiday agreed to a four-year contract extension that would be worth at least $134 million if he exercises his option for the final season. The Bucks announced the agreement Sunday. […]
NBA: Miami Heat dominates Cleveland Cavaliers by 14
MIAMI (AP) — Duncan Robinson scored 18 points on 6-for-9 shooting on 3-pointers and the Miami Heat continued their home dominance over the Cleveland Cavaliers with a 115-101 victory Saturday night. Bam Adebayo finished with 18 points and 11 rebounds, Trevor Ariza scored 15 points and Jimmy Butler added 15 points and 11 assists as […]
‘The Apprentice: ONE Championship Edition’ Asian Premiere Is Most-Watched English-Language Reality Series Premiere of 2021
“The Apprentice: ONE Championship Edition” premiered in Asia on Thursday, 18 March, racking up an estimated 4 million viewers. The show first aired on AXN, followed by additional free-to-air TV channels and digital platforms across the region. Filmed in Singapore during the COVID-19 pandemic, “The Apprentice: ONE Championship Edition” is a production marvel. The show’s […]
DOTA 2: Neon Esports places 5th in ONE Esports Singapore Major
MANILA – Filipino DOTA 2 team Neon Esports pulled off a scintillating run in the ONE Esports Singapore Major and finished in joint fifth place. Despite its struggles in the group stages, Neon, consisting of hard carry player and captain Andrei Ong, midlaner Erin Ferrer, support players Jaunuel Arcilla and Prieme Maque, and stand-in offlaner […]
PCAP: Laguna Heroes take inaugural All-Filipino title
MANILA – The Laguna Heroes made history on Saturday night as they became the first ever champions of the Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP). In a rare Philippine sporting event happening during the Holy Week holidays, Laguna clinched the All-Filipino Conference title after beating Camarines in the grand finals. The Heroes, led by […]
NBA: Joel Embiid scores 24 in comeback; Philadelphia 76ers defeat Minnesota Timberwolves
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joel Embiid had 24 points and eight rebounds in his return to the lineup, and Tobias Harris scored 32 to lead the Philadelphia 76ers over the Minnesota Timberwolves 122-113 on Saturday night. Ben Simmons added 14 points, eight rebounds and six assists for Philadelphia (34-15), which pulled even with idle Brooklyn for […]
