NBA: Nikola Jokic has near triple-double, powers Nuggets over Spurs

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, right, posts up against San Antonio Spurs forward Zach Collins, left, in the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) DENVER — Nikola Jokic had a season-high 39 points to go with 11 rebounds and nine assists, and the Nuggets spoiled…

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NCAA: Jacob Cortez powers San Beda over rival Letran anew

San Beda’s Jacob Cortez. –NCAA Photo MANILA, Philippines—Jacob Cortez starred once more in San Beda’s rivalry win over lowly Letran, 77-68, to officially end the elimination round of the NCAA Season 99 men’s basketball tournament at San Juan Arena on Friday. Cortez finished with 17 points, including five in the last two minutes of the…

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Troytown Handicap Chase: Coko Beach powers to Navan victory for Danny Gilligan and Gordon Elliott | Racing News

The likeable grey Coko Beach put in a neat round of jumping to land the Bar One Racing Troytown Handicap Chase for Danny Gilligan and Gordon Elliott – who had 14 of the 20 starters in the Navan feature. The eight-year-old was always handy in the three-mile affair, with Gilligan’s 5lb claim easing the 11st…

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PBA: Braimoh powers Meralco past Rain or Shine to open campaign

Meralco import Suleiman Braimoh. –PBA Images MANILA, Philippines–Meralco got a big performance from import Suleiman Braimoh to overcome Rain or Shine, 107-102, for a winning start to its campaign in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup on Wednesday at Philsports Arena in Pasig City. Braimoh finished with 34 points, 14 rebounds, three assists, two steals and two…

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World Grand Prix: Gerwyn Price powers past Michael Smith to set up final against Luke Humphries | Darts News

Gerwyn Price overpowers World Champion and No 1 Michael Smith to seal a showdown against Luke Humphries; Watch the double in, double out World Grand Prix Darts final at the Morningside Arena in Leicester – live on Sky Sports Arena from 8pm Last Updated: 07/10/23 11:20pm Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video…

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RHJ, a champ with TNT, now powers Jordan drive – rezal404

Jordan’s Rondae Hollis-Jefferson. -FIBA PHOTO Because of events over the past six months, Rondae Hollis-Jefferson has come to expect the unexpected in the Philippines. His latest welcome surprise? Returning to the country to reinforce another basketball team. Not the TNT Tropang Giga in the PBA this time, but the Jordan national squad in the Fiba…

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Jeremiah Gray’s double-double powers Ginebra past TNT – rezal404

Barangay Ginebra Gin Kings’ Jeremiah Grey. -PBA PICTURES MANILA, Philippines—Barangay Ginebra pulled away late to zoom past TNT in the PBA on Tour, 81-67, at Ynares Sports Center, Pasig, on Friday. The Gin Kings led after three quarters, 56-55, in what seemed to be a down-the-wire affair in the offing. However, Jeremiah Gray, who finished…

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Felipe Roque powers Brazil sweep of China – rezal404

Brazil’s Felipe Roque. MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Brazil, the No.4-ranked team in the world, showed up in expected form against China in the Volleyball Nations League, 25-19, 25-17, 25-17, at Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay on Saturday. Despite feeling “anxious” to start the game, the Brazilians turned to Felipe Roque who delivered with a game-high…

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CJ Perez powers San Miguel past Ginebra in PBA On Tour – rezal404

San Miguel’s CJ Perez. -PBA PICTURES ANTIPOLO—CJ Perez played heavy minutes in his first taste of exhibition basketball as San Miguel Beer pounced on a Barangay Ginebra team that almost had an entirely different roster with a 90-78 win on Sunday in the PBA On Tour at Ynares Center here. Perez had 15 points, six…

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Casper Ruud powers past qualifying Ymer into second round – rezal404

Tennis – French Open – Roland Garros, Paris, France – May 30, 2023 Norway’s Casper Ruud in action during his first round match against Sweden’s Elias Ymer REUTERS/Clodagh Kilcoyne PARIS— Fourth seed Casper Ruud coasted into the French Open second round with a 6-4 6-3 6-2 victory over Swedish qualifier Elias Ymer on Tuesday to…

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