PBA: With Bolick leading the way, NLEX escapes Meralco

NLEX Road Warriors’ Robert Bolick in the PBA Philippine Cup. –PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines–NLEX played with steely nerves down the stretch to turn back hard-fighting Meralco, 99-96, in a tight contest in the 2024 PBA Philippine Cup Wednesday night. The Road Warriors squandered a 12-point cushion and then cranked things up in the final minute…

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Deja vu? Onana clatters into Wolves player and escapes penalty scare again!

After a controversial challenge on Wolves’ Sasa Kalajdzic in August, Manchester United’s Andre Onana repeated it once again during their clash at Molineux as he clattered into Max Kilman.

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Iga Swiatek escapes with a narrow win at Australian Open 2024

Iga Swiatek of Poland reacts after winning a point against Danielle Collins of the U.S. during their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championships at Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024. (AP Photo/Andy Wong) MELBOURNE, Australia— Top-ranked Iga Swiatek rallied from 4-1 down in the third set to escape with a…

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Meralco escapes Terrafirma to keep playoff bonus bid alive

Meralco Bolts’ Shonn Miller and his teammates in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines–Meralco pulled the rug from under Terrafirma on Friday night with a 109-102 victory in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup at Smart Araneta Coliseum. Import Shon Miller delivered 29 points and 21 rebounds to star for the Bolts who kept alive…

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Rodri: Man City midfielder escapes serious injury despite ugly tackle in Club World Cup final win | Football News

Rodri says he will be fit for Manchester City’s return to Premier League action at Everton on Wednesday despite suffering “one of the worst tackles” of his career against Fluminense. The midfielder was forced off in the second half of City’s 4-0 Club World Cup final win over the South American champions in Saudi Arabia…

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PBA: Meralco blows big lead, escapes NLEX

Chris Banchero.–PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines–Chris Banchero hit the go-ahead floater with two ticks left while Bong Quinto nailed the game-sealing freebie to help will Meralco past NLEX, 97-94, in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup on Sunday. Up by as many as 29 points, the Bolts kept it together to weather a fiery fightback by the Road…

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NCAA: ‘Lucky’ Benilde escapes JRU for fifth straight win

College of St. Benilde center Will Gozum, center, celebrates with teammates Jesse Arciaga, left, and Michael Mara in the Blazers’ win over JRU.–NCAA PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—Lady luck was on the side of College of St. Benilde as it squeaked past Jose Rizal University, 84-81, in the NCAA Season 99 men’s basketball tournament at San Juan…

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Rain or Shine escapes TNT behind Anton Asistio’s late-game heroics – rezal404

Rain or Shine’s Anton Asistio. -PBA PICTURES Anton Asistio came through down the stretch as Rain or Shine survived a TNT squad reinforced by 3×3 players, 106-100, in the PBA On Tour on Wednesday at Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City. Asistio’s layup and jumper broke a 98-all tie as the Elasto Painters got their…

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Spurs interim boss Ryan Mason incensed after Diogo Jota escapes ‘clearest of red cards’ before scoring Liverpool’s winner

Tottenham interim boss Ryan Mason was left incensed after Diogo Jota escaped “one of the clearest red cards” before scoring Liverpool’s stoppage-time winner against Tottenham. Referee Paul Tierney booked Jota for catching Spurs midfielder Oliver Skipp in the head with a high boot with Liverpool leading 3-2 heading into the final 10 minutes at Anfield.…

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