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Roger Federer loses to world No. 116 in Dubai

Sluggish Roger Federer rued a “crazy” failure to bury three match points in falling to a shock three-set defeat to Russian qualifier Evgeny Donskoy in Dubai on Wednesday.

Thomas, Celtics overcome Cavs, James’ triple-double

The Boston Celtics know any road to the NBA Finals will likely pass through Cleveland.

BUZZER BEATER

BROTHERS Juan Miguel and Juan Martin Elorde successfully retained their World Boxing Organization (WBO) titles in the main event of “Boxing Kontra Droga” card recently at the Elorde Sports Center in Parañaque City.

With 156 gold, 94 silver and 77 bronze medals Bacolod crowned overall Palarong NIR...

The Bacolod City delegation seized a runaway lead, surpassing nearest top-spot contender Negros Occidental by nearly 100 medals, to rightfully reign as the 2017 Palarong Negros Island Region (NIR) Meet champion, as the festivities winded down to a close on Wednesday.

Pons, FEU hand hopeful UP second straight UAAP defeat

The Far Eastern University Lady Tamaraws cruised past the University of the Philippines Lady Maroons, 25-17, 24-26, 25-23, 25-19, in the UAAP Season 79 women’s volleyball tournament on Wednesday at the San Juan Arena.

Bacolod City bags 256 medals to lead in partial Palarong NIR tally

As the conclusion of the 2017 Palarong Negros Island Region (NIR) meet looms, the Bacolod City delegation has seized a tight hold on the top spot in the partial overall standings with 256 medals – on 123 gold, 68 silver and 65 bronze finishes as of 2 p.m. on Tuesday.

LeBron shakes off illness to power Cavs past Bucks

LeBron James returned from sickness, and the Cavaliers felt a whole lot better.

JRU stuns surging Racal with first D-League loss

The Jose Rizal University Heavy Bombers dealt the Racal Tile Masters Ceramica its first defeat in the 2017 PBA D-League Aspirants Cup on Tuesday at the JCSGO Gym in Cubao.

BUZZER BEATER

NAVY-STANDARD Insurance’s Lloyd Lucien Reynante will be seen for the last time in competitive cycling when the LBC Ronda Pilipinas 2017 resumes with its last three stages this Thursday in Iloilo City.

Ateneo dashes Lady Maroons’ UAAP win streak with sweep

The Ateneo Lady Eagles handed the University of the Philippines Lady Maroons its first defeat in the UAAP Season 79 women’s volleyball tournament with a 25-14, 25-19, 25-21 sweep on Sunday night at the San Juan Arena.