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NBA: 76ers tell James Harden to stay home ahead of season opener
FILE – James Harden #1 of the Philadelphia 76ers. Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images/AFP PHILADELPHIA — James Harden and the Philadelphia 76ers added another wrinkle to their messy relationship when the team told the disgruntled guard to stay home instead of traveling for Thursday’s NBA season opener against Milwaukee. Harden — who issued an offseason trade demand…
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PBA: ‘Committed’ Magnolia Hotshots ready for Season 48
FILE PHOTO–Magnolia coach Chito Victolero. –PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines—The Magnolia Hotshots are more than prepared to take on the challenge of competing with other big guns in the upcoming PBA 48th season. And they have the PBA On Tour tournament to thank for that. According to coach Chito Victolero, the preseason gave the Hotshots an…
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NBA draws record consumption from PH audience last season, says league
FILE PHOTO: A view of the NBA logo and NBA app logo and basketballs in front of the base during warms up before the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Suns at the American Airlines Center. Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo MANILA, Philippines–It doesn’t come as a surprise that the NBA continues to achieve…
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LIVE UPDATES: UAAP Season 86 basketball October 25
Men’s Basketball – Mall of Asia Arena 11 a.m. – UST vs La Salle1 p.m. – NU vs UE4 p.m. – Ateneo vs FEU6 p.m. – UP vs Adamson Women’s Basketball – Smart Araneta Coliseum 9 a.m. – FEU vs UE11 a.m. – Adamson vs La Salle1 p.m. – NU vs Ateneo3 p.m. – UP…
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NBA: Jokic, Nuggets receive championship rings before tipping off season
Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets receives his NBA championship ring before the game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Ball Arena on October 24, 2023 in Denver, Colorado. Justin Tafoya/Getty Images/AFP DENVER— Nikola Jokic alternated his gaze between the flashy ring on his left hand and the new NBA championship banner heading toward…
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Rain or Shine, coach Yeng Guiao set realistic goals for PBA Season 48
Rain or Shine coach Yeng Guiao. PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines— Rain or Shine coach Yeng Guiao preferred to be more realistic about his team’s chances heading into the PBA’s 48th season. During the league’s Media Day at One Esplanade in Pasay on Tuesday, Guiao said that while they had a successful offseason on paper, the…
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NBA season set to begin with ring night in Denver, and slew of challengers for title
FILE– Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) holds the Bill Russell NBA Finals MVP Award with his daughter Ognjena Jokic after the Nuggets won the 2023 NBA Championship against the Miami Heat at Ball Arena. Looking on is Denver guard Jamal Murray. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports Damian Lillard went to Milwaukee, Bradley Beal…
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NBA Eastern Conference Preview: 2023-2024 Season
A thorough look at the Eastern Conference teams–from roster changes to expectations–ahead of the new NBA Season which opens on October 25 (Manila time). East champion Heat try to rekindle that playoff magic Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra talks with guard Tyler Herro (14) during the second half of an NBA preseason basketball game,…
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James Maddison: Tottenham star is the Premier League’s most influential player this season, says Jamie Carragher | Football News
Jamie Carragher has labelled James Maddison the most influential player in the Premier League this season after his goal helped Tottenham beat Fulham 2-0 and go top of the Premier League. Maddison converted coolly from Heung-Min Son’s pass after the South Korean had put Spurs in front at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to notch his…
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LeBron James eyes return to summit as 21st NBA season beckons
LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers tosses chalk in the air before a preseason game against the Brooklyn Nets at T-Mobile Arena on October 09, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Lakers defeated the Nets 129-126. Ethan Miller/Getty Images/AFP LeBron James heads into 21st season in the NBA hungrier than ever as he…
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