NBA: 76ers celebrate LeBron James arrival with coronation photo

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia 76ers sent the message that LeBron James was indeed — officially and perhaps amazingly — on the roster with a straightforward photo: James’ blue No. 23 jersey hangs in a locker with a crown as a nod to his King nickname on the shelf. The 76ers and James announced Monday their

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NLEx, Rain or Shine manage to find wins amid major changes

Two teams adjusting to major changes found a lot of success Sunday night, with NLEx streaking to a fourth straight win to solidify its hold of the Group A lead in the PBA Governors’ Cup and Rain or Shine slowly rising out of a flat start to jump out of the bottom of Group B.

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Dy, Gregorio headline SBP Forum guesting

The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) and members of the Gilas Pilipinas squad bound for the Fiba 3×3 U23 World Cup will discuss their upcoming campaign in China and other national team matters at the Philippine Sportswriters Association Forum on Tuesday, July 28. SBP executive director Erika Dy, 3×3 program director Ryan Gregorio and Gilas

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North seeks hot JPGT Finals start in CDO

Defending champion Team North heads into the ICTSI Elite Junior Philippine Golf Tour Finals eyeing a hot start as it tries to offset home course familiarity of Team South in the Ryder Cup-style championship from Aug. 17-20 at Pueblo Golf and Country Club in Cagayan de Oro. The event, organized by Pilipinas Golf Tournaments, Inc.

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LeBron moves 76ers up, but Thunder and Spurs still NBA favorites

The parity era in the NBA seems like it could continue. At least, that’s what oddsmakers and bettors appear to believe after LeBron James’ latest decision to join the Philadelphia 76ers. New York’s championship run last month capped a season that extended an unprecedented run of NBA parity, with eight different franchises winning titles in

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Pablo finds joy in teammates’ success

VIGAN CITY, Ilocos Sur—For Myla Pablo, Nxled’s first win in the PVL on Tour was also about seeing the other Chameleons make the most of their opportunities. Pablo delivered 17 points on 12 attacks, four blocks and an ace as Nxled pounced on a depleted Capital1 side, 25-17, 25-23, 25-18, for its first preseason victory

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Hotshots finally win one and put a stop to Bolts’ two-game winning run

Magnolia heeded the challenge coach LA Tenorio laid down to finally pick up a win after a 0-2 start in the PBA Governors’ Cup. Friday’s 112-98 victory over the Meralco Bolts at Smart Araneta Coliseum saw the locals, primarily Ian Sangalang and Zavier Lucero, step up to provide able backup to import KJ Buffen. “Like

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