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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Capital1 debuts minus prolific Alas trio, leaving all eyes on rookie Pepito

Capital1 parades No. 2 overall pick Detdet Pepito against a bounce-back-seeking Nxled side when the PVL on Tour resumes in Vigan City, Ilocos Sur, on Saturday at the Chavit Coliseum. The Solar Spikers, though, still won’t be able to showcase their retooled roster that is now made up of a Big Three of Bella Belen

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‘Three-peat’ SGA-PH bid in Jones Cup gets big boost with Boban signing

Strong Group-Pilipinas’ bid for a third straight William Jones Cup title got a literal big boost when NBA veteran Boban Marjanović agreed to reinforce the squad in the Aug. 8-23 tournament at the New Taipei City Xinzhuang Gymnasium. The 7-foot-4 Serbian had a nine-year NBA career from 2015 to 2024, suiting up for the San

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Young Cebu squad shoots for gold in Future Champions tilt

HONG KONG—East Asia Super League (EASL) CEO Henry Kerrins sees a lot of talent coming from Metro Manila, but also said that there’s a lot of great finds from the Queen City of the South. “We really identified some really special kids,” he said. “There’s so much product in Manila in the youth level as

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Pogacar worried about Yates fitness ahead of climbs

Tadej Pogacar said on Wednesday that he was hopeful teammate Adam Yates would recover from an upset stomach in time to help him in his bid to win a record-equalling fifth Tour de France. Yates, 33, was seen struggling off the back of the main bunch about 100 kilometers into Wednesday’s 17th stage and eventually

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