NBA: Los Angeles Lakers sign Ben McLemore for rest of season
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Lakers signed guard Ben McLemore for the rest of the season Tuesday. The defending NBA champions put the eight-year veteran in their final open roster spot, hoping to improve their poor 3-point shooting performances as they prepare for their push toward the postseason. Los Angeles also picked up […]
Who will dominate this year’s Predator League 2020/21 Grand Final?
As the Asia-Pacific Predator League 2020/21 Grand Final pushes through after a year of hiatus, teams who qualified for Predator League 2020 Grand Finals as well as organizations invited by Acercan finally display their skills in the ongoing online-only tournament. Given the circumstance and the scope of this year’s festivities, the competition is divided into […]
Lito Adiwang Inspired By Manny Pacquiao; Wants to Finish Jarred Brooks as Quick as Possible
Top ONE Championship strawweight Lito “Thunder Kid” Adiwang is gunning for a lightning-quick end to his next bout. Adiwang is set to lock horns with American veteran, Jarred “The Monkey God” Brooks at “ONE on TNT II,” the second of a four-part event series that broadcasts on Wed., April 14 (Thu., April 15 in Asia). […]
ONE: Lara Alvarez bows out; Louie Sangalang continues journey in The Apprentice
LARA Pearl Alvarez hoped that a change of scenery would have helped her cause in The Apprentice: ONE Championship Edition. “Being with Team Conquest, I felt like I am underappreciated. Now that I’m with Team Valor, it’s time to shine,” she sighed after changing teams at the top of episode three. Unfortunately, the 24-year-old accountant […]
NBA: Devin Booker fires 36 against Houston Rockets; Phoenix Suns extends streak to six
HOUSTON (AP) — Devin Booker scored 18 of his 36 points in the fourth quarter, and the Phoenix Suns beat the Houston Rockets 133-130 on Monday night for their sixth straight win. Deandre Ayton matched a season high with 27 points as Phoenix won for the ninth time in 10 games overall. Mikal Bridges had […]
Baylor Bears wins NCAA title; Deny Gonzaga Bulldogs from perfect season
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Baylor is on top of the college basketball world, winning its first national championship while denying perfection for Gonzaga. All-American guard Jared Butler had 22 points and seven assists for the Bears in 86-70 victory Monday night. His backcourt mates did plenty as well. MaCio Teague had 19 points and Davion Mitchell […]
NBA: Gary Trent Jr. buzzer beater stuns Washington Wizards as Toronto Raptors prevail
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Gary Trent Jr. beat the buzzer with a long 3-pointer and the Toronto Raptors rallied from a 19-point second-half deficit to beat the Washington Wizards 103-101 on Monday night. Pascal Siakam led Toronto with 22 points, and DeAndre Bembry and rookie Malachi Flynn led a fourth-quarter charge for the Raptors, who […]
NBA: Dallas Mavericks snaps Utah Jazz streak; Luka Doncic scores 31
DALLAS (AP) — Luka Doncic scored 31 points and Dorian Finney-Smith added a season-high 23 as the Dallas Mavericks beat the Utah Jazz 111-103 on Monday night for their season-best fifth straight win. The NBA-leading Jazz had their nine-game winning streak halted. Jalen Brunson scored 20 points, Josh Richardson 17 and Tim Hardaway Jr. 16 […]
NBA: Kyrie Irving drops 40 in win over New York Knicks; Brooklyn Nets lose James Harden through injury
NEW YORK (AP) — Kyrie Irving scored 40 points, Jeff Green made two free throws with 3.7 seconds left and the Brooklyn Nets overcome the early loss of James Harden to beat the New York Knicks 114-112 on Monday night. Harden returned after missing two games with right hamstring tightness but lasted just four minutes […]
ESPN fires Paul Pierce after controversial live stream in social media
NBA analyst Paul Pierce has been fired by ESPN, people familiar with the situation confirmed Monday. The people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because they were not allowed to publicly comment on personnel matters. The news was first reported by Barrett Sports Media. Pierce, who played 19 seasons in the NBA, […]
