الوسم: Kings
Best of PH collegiate basketball in 2023: New kings and queens
La Salle, San Beda and UST: the teams that made it to the top of the collegiate basketball mountain in 2023. –MARLO CUETO/ART MANILA, Philippines—This year saw the collegiate basketball scene crown new heroes. From the NCAA to the UAAP, new kings and queens were heralded as the best in their respective divisions. Take a…
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Gin Kings, a familiar fixture on Dec. 25 games, have serious business in this latest outing vs TNT
Ginebra guard Scottie Thompson. –PBA IMAGES Tim Cone has always acknowledged the difficulty of having to work on Christmas Day, even if Barangay Ginebra has been almost an annual fixture on such special occasion. “It’s difficult with all the distractions, but it’s also an honor,” said Cone as the Gin Kings face the TNT Tropang…
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NBA: Domantas Sabonis, Kings beat struggling Suns
Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis hangs from the rim after a dunk next to Phoenix Suns forward Drew Eubanks during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Friday, Dec. 22, 2023. The Kings won 120-105. (AP Photo/José Luis Villegas) SACRAMENTO, California — Domantas Sabonis had 28 points, 12 assists and 11…
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NBA: Celtics bounce back from tough loss to beat Kings
Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) dunks the ball over Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023. (AP Photo/Randall Benton) SACRAMENTO, California — Jaylen Brown and Derrick White each scored 28 points and the short-handed Boston Celtics bounced back from a…
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Punjab Kings deny they bought wrong player in IPL auction, say they always wanted Shashank Singh | Cricket News
IPL side Punjab Kings have confirmed that they intended to sign Shashank Singh in Tuesday’s auction after footage appeared to suggest they had bought the wrong player. When Shashank’s name came up, Kings co-owner Preity Zinta raised the paddle and with no other side coming in for the 32-year-old he was sold for 20 lakh…
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Tenorio’s return sparks Gin Kings’ latest victory
LA Tenorio is “grateful for another chance to play.” —PBA IMAGES Once again, Barangay Ginebra’s new guys came through down the stretch on Sunday night. But there was also no denying the immense impact by LA Tenorio, the reigning PBA Commissioner’s Cup champion’s captain, who played his first game back after conquering cancer. “We came…
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The Ginebra effect: Kings assignment has Fuel Masters scurrying to drawing board
Phoenix Fuel Masters’ import Johnathan Williams III. –PBA IMAGES Phoenix Super LPG coach Jamike Jarin swiftly put his charges’ spirited 99-98 victory over desperate Converge behind him after Saturday’s PBA Commissioner’s Cup clash. Tough to dwell on one win when you have the Kings coming up. The Fuel Masters’ resolve and record will be tested…
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NCAA Final Four: Who will be the new kings in Season 99?
Leaders for NCAA Season 99 Final Four teams. –NCAA PHOTOS MANILA, Philippines—A new king will be crowned in the NCAA men’s basketball this season. Early on in the season, defending champion Letran lost its bid for a four-peat which gave rise to four teams emerging as title contenders for Season 99. With Mapua, Lyceum, San…
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Jalalon sees more value in Hotshots’ victory over Kings
Magnolia’s Paul Lee (left) and Jio Jalalon bottle up Barangay Ginebra’s Scottie Thompson. —AUGUST DELA CRUZ Magnolia conquered a fierce rival on Sunday night to tab a victory that meant more than the one that ultimately appeared in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup standings. For Jio Jalalon, one of the heroes in the Hotshots’ 93-91 comeback…
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NBA: Sabonis, Fox power streaking Kings past Mavericks
Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis (10) dribbles against Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II (2) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Dallas, Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023. (AP Photo/LM Otero) DALLAS — Domantas Sabonis had 32 points and 13 rebounds, De’Aaron Fox scored 30 and the Sacramento Kings beat the Dallas Mavericks…
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