Asian Cup-bound Filipinas U-17 beat Kaya in friendly

Philippine U17 women’s football team. –CONTRIBUTED PHOTO MANILA, Philippines–The Philippine team that will compete in the AFC Women’s U-17 Asian Cup edged out PFF Women’s League champion Kaya-Iloilo, 1-0, in a friendly match held Thursday at Ayala Vermosa Sports Hub in Imus, Cavite. Bella Alamo scored the winning goal off an assist from Louraine Evangelista…

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Clippers beat Mavericks in Game 1 without Kawhi Leonard

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) defends against LA Clippers guard James Harden (1) during the first half of Game 1 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series in Los Angeles, Sunday, April 21, 2024. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) LOS ANGELES — James Harden spent the season developing a pick-and-roll chemistry with big man Ivica Zubac.…

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Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart help Knicks beat 76ers in Game 1

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) drives against Philadelphia 76ers guard Kelly Oubre Jr., bottom center, and guard Kyle Lowry, back left, during the first half in Game 1 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Madison Square Garden in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer) NEW YORK — Jalen…

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Magnolia hangs on to beat Rain or Shine for 4th straight win

Magnolia Hotshots’ Ian Sangalang.–PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines–Playing with steely nerves when it mattered most, Magnolia held off red-hot Rain or Shine for a 108-102 victory while preserving its own winning streak in the PBA Philippine Cup Saturday night. The Hotshots kept it together in the final period of the clash at Tiaong Convention Center in…

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Roma beat AC Milan as Marseille see off Benfica on penalties – Europa League and Europa Conference League round-up | Football News

Roma beat AC Milan in their Europa League quarter-final tie, while Marseille needed penalties to see off Benfica to reach the competition’s semi-finals. Daniele De Rossi’s Roma side, who won the first leg 1-0, scored two quickfire goals through Gianluca Mancini and Paulo Dybala to strengthen their advantage. Despite Mehmet Zeki Celik’s red card for…

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Sixers rally to beat Heat, book playoff clash with Knicks

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – APRIL 17: Bam Adebayo #13 of the Miami Heat and Kelly Oubre Jr. #9 of the Philadelphia 76ers challenge for the ball during the second quarter of the Eastern Conference Play-In Tournament at the Wells Fargo Center on April 17, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees…

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Joel Embiid returns from injury scare as 76ers beat Magic

Philadelphia 76ers’ Joel Embiid, left, talks with Orlando Magic’s Markelle Fultz, right, following the NBA basketball game, Friday, April 12, 2024, in Philadelphia. The 76ers won 125-113. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola) PHILADELPHIA— Joel Embiid had 32 points, 13 rebounds and seven assists after an apparent injury scare in the first half and the Philadelphia 76ers beat…

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NBA: Knicks come back from 21 points to beat Kings, end skid

New York Knicks’ Jalen Brunson, right, steals the ball from Sacramento Kings’ Domantas Sabonis during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, April 4, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) NEW YORK — Jalen Brunson had 35 points and 11 assists, Josh Hart scored a season-high 31 points and the New…

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Trail Blazers beat Hornets to snap 10-game skid

Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson brings the ball upcourt during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Hornets Wednesday, April 3, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman) CHARLOTTE, N.C.— Scoot Henderson had 22 points and 10 assists and the Portland Trail Blazers beat Brandon Miller and the Charlotte Hornets…

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Heat beat Wizards, move closer to sixth-place

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (13) passes the ball against Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija (8) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, March 31, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) WASHINGTON — Terry Rozier III scored 27 points, Bam Adebayo had 22 and the Miami Heat grinded out a 119-107 victory…

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