Monday, September 9, 2013
Serena Williams edges Azarenka; wins 2013 US Open title (HIGHLIGHTS)
World No.1 Serena Williams repeated as U.S. Open women's champion by holding off a battling World No.2 Victoria Azarenka of Belarus 7-5 6-7(6) 6-1 in a windblown final at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Sunday (Monday, PHL time).
Williams bounded in a series of joyous jumping jack leaps after Azarenka's backhand sailed long on the second match point of a thrilling, two-hour 45-minute final.
NBA All-Star Gary Payton joins Basketball Hall of Fame (VIDEO)
Nine-time NBA All-Star Gary Payton and college coaching great Rick Pitino were among the class of 2013 inducted Sunday (Monday, PHL time) into the Basketball Hall of Fame.
Payton, who was also a nine-time NBA All-Defensive Team selection and the 1996 Defensive Player of the Year, spent 17 years in the NBA, playing for Seattle, Milwaukee, the Los Angeles Lakers, Boston Celtics and Miami Heat.
Argentina, Mexico, Puerto Rico earn FIBA World Cup berth
FIBA AMERICAS RESULTS. After Argentina’s victory over Canada, the American qualifiers to the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup were set as Argentina, Mexico, Puerto Rico and Dominican Republic will be our continent’s representatives on the world stage.
Puerto Rico earned their spot with a 86-85 victory over a warrior host team in a great game that needed over time to reach its conclusion.
UAAP 76 Standings: NU, FEU, La Salle tied in 1st place
The De La Salle University (DLSU) Green Archers nipped the National University (NU) Bulldogs, 57-55, to create a three-way tie for first place in the UAAP Season 76 men's basketball tournament.
La Salle, NU and Far Eastern University now have identical 9-4 records, although the Bulldogs still hold the top spot by virtue of a better quotient.
Mark Caguioa admits on loss to San Mig: I'm the reason we lost
Another game against San Mig Coffee, another tough night for Barangay Ginebra superstar Mark Caguioa.
Caguioa, the league’s reigning Most Valuable Player, is ready to take the blame for his team’s loss to the Mixers after struggling against anew against San Mig Coffee.
Sunday, September 8, 2013
James Yap shuts down Mark Caguioa in PBA Manila Clasico
Big Game James Yap showed he’s capable of more than just putting points in the bucket.
As the leader of the San Mig Coffee Mixers, James Yap stepped up on the defensive end with two of his team’s top players missing. He shut down Mark Caguioa, hounding the Barangay Ginebra superstar to 0-of-11 shooting from the field.
V-LEAGUE: Navy keeps FEU winless (Game Replay Video)
The Philippine Navy earned their first win of the tourney while blanking the Far Eastern University Lady Tamaraws, 25-23 25-23 25-17, on Sunday at the FilOil Flying V Arena in San Juan.
Navy's first victory gave them a 1-3 card, while FEU sank to 0-4.
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