UAAP: NU stops slide, adds to Ateneo’s woes

MANILA, Philippines–National University finally caught a break by extending Ateneo’s worst start with a 78-68 beating in the UAAP Season 87 men’s basketball tournament Saturday night at Mall of Asia Arena. Kenshin Padrones was productive with 18 points and six rebounds to help the Bulldogs halt a four-game skid. Jake Figueroa helped with 15 points,

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TNT snaps slide, but Chot Reyes wants to ‘fix ourselves first’

Before worrying on what lies ahead, coach Chot Reyes would rather have TNT self-reflect on what it needs to address amid a shaky campaign in the Philippine Basketball Association Philippine Cup. “We have to fix ourselves first,” said Reyes after the Tropang Giga’s 92-90 survival act on Sunday over the Meralco Bolts at Ninoy Aquino…

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Raptors snap five-game slide at expense of Bulls

Gary Trent Jr. #33 of the Toronto Raptors shoots over Coby White #0 of the Chicago Bulls during the second half at the United Center on January 30, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. Michael Reaves/Getty Images/AFP CHICAGO — Gary Trent Jr. scored 24, Bruce Brown added 19 points and seven rebounds and the Toronto Raptors snapped…

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Newcastle United: Eddie Howe’s side on the slide in the Premier League after cup exits | Football News

Newcastle are on the slide. After one Premier League defeat in 10 it’s now four losses in their last five games, including back-to-back humblings at the hands of relegation-threatened Luton and Nottingham Forest. Throw in the disastrous exit from Europe at home to AC Milan, where a Europa League play-off spot was blown as they…

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FiberXers arrest six-game slide with nipping of Dyip

Converge FiberXers new import Jamil Wilson. –PBA IMAGES Jamil Wilson, Converge’s new import, believes in the importance of chemistry if they want to succeed in the PBA Commissioner’s cup. And the FiberXers showed they’re on the right path on Wednesday night after pulling out a 103-94 overtime victory over Terrafirma that snapped a six-game losing…

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PBA: NorthPort slips past TNT in OT to end two-game slide

NorthPort import Venky Jois. –PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines–NorthPort played with steely nerves on Friday night to gut out a 128-123 overtime win over TNT in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup. The Batang Pier got the goods from import Venky Jois, ace Arvin Tolentino and rookie Fran Yu in the extra session as the club arrested a…

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NBA: Heat get hot late to stop Pacers, snap a 3-game slide

Miami Heat guard Josh Richardson (0) celebrates with teammates after forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. (11) scored during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Indiana Pacers, Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee) MIAMI— The last time Miami scored 45 points in a fourth quarter was 1989, long before Pat…

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NCAA: JRU boosts Final Four bid, Letran halts 6-game slide

Jose Rizal University’s Ry Dela Rosa sizes up King Gurtiza in their victory against Emilio Aguinaldo College.-NCAA PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—Jose Rizal University bolstered its Final Four hopes with a 77-64 drubbing of Emilio Aguinaldo College in the NCAA Season 99 men’s basketball tournament at San Juan Arena on Tuesday. Currently in fourth with a 10-6…

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NBA: Mavericks snap 4-game slide, rout shorthanded Pacers

Luka Doncic #77 of the Dallas Mavericks passes the ball while being guarded by TJ McConnell #9 and Andrew Nembhard #2 of the Indiana Pacers in the third quarter at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on March 27, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dylan Buell/Getty Images/AFP Luka Doncic scored 25 points and Jaden Hardy added 20 off the bench…

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