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Wawrinka frustrated by Querrey at Queen's

Martyn Herman, Reuters
Jun 21 09:30 AM

Stan Wawrinka showed glimpses of his Grand Slam winning form but was bundled out of the Fever-Tree Championships by former Queen's Club champion Sam Querrey on Wednesday. Read more »

'Embarassed' Mickelson apologizes for U.S. Open rules violation

Reuters
Jun 21 09:26 AM

Phil Mickelson apologized on Wednesday for putting a moving ball during the third round of last week's U.S. Open, saying he is "embarrassed" for a lapse in judgment that sparked a storm of controversy. Read more »

Take 5: Five things about top five NBA draft prospects

Field Level Media/Reuters
Jun 21 09:25 AM

In preparation for the 2018 NBA Draft on Thursday, get to know Field Level Media's top five prospects. Read more »

Silver understands Warriors backlash but credits team's drafting

Field Level Media/Reuters
Jun 21 09:09 AM

NBA commissioner Adam Silver said he understands why some fans are upset about the Golden State Warriors' assembly of a superteam with Kevin Durant, but he also gave the team praise for earning the success it has achieved. Read more »

Wizards, Knicks set for London game in January

Agence France-Presse
Jun 21 09:03 AM

The Washington Wizards and New York Knicks will be featured in next year's NBA regular-season game in London, the league announced Wednesday.   Read more »

Ayton's simple goal: Getting second NBA contract

Field Level Media/Reuters
Jun 21 08:58 AM

The forecasts seemingly all project Deandre Ayton to develop into an NBA star. Read more »

Report: Cavaliers intend to keep Love next season

Field Level Media/Reuters
Jun 21 08:56 AM

The Cleveland Cavaliers aren't offering Kevin Love in any trade offers and intend to have him on the roster next season regardless of any decision LeBron James may make, ESPN reported Wednesday.   Read more »

Best of UAAP, NCAA to be honored at varsity basketball awards

ABS-CBN News
Jun 21 05:44 AM

Ateneo's Thirdy Ravena and San Beda's Robert Bolick lead the UAAP-NCAA press corps Mythical Team to be recognized at the Collegiate Basketball Awards Thursday. Read more »

FIFA World Cup: Costa leads Spain past Iran

Reuters
Jun 21 04:22 AM | Updated Jun 21 08:03 AM

KAZAN, Russia - Spain squeezed 1-0 past dogged Iran in their World Cup Group B encounter on Wednesday thanks to a fortuitous goal from Diego Costa, but the Europeans suffered a string of second-half scares.   Read more »

Cycling: With 2020 Olympics in mind, PH body looks to form ‘super team’

ABS-CBN News
Jun 21 02:30 AM

Abraham Tolentino, president of cycling's national governing body, wants to see a Pinoy cyclist compete in the Tokyo Games in 2 years' time. Read more »

MPBL: Lights out, as visiting San Juan breezes past Pampanga

Roy Luarca
Jun 21 02:22 AM

Boasting of former PBA players, the Knights had little trouble defeating the Lanterns 93-70 in the MPBL Datu Cup on Wednesday. Read more »

PBA: More than skills, Jeff Chan praised for smarts in Ginebra debut

ABS-CBN News
Jun 21 01:16 AM

Coach Tim Cone liked what he saw in Ginebra's latest veteran acquisition. Read more »

FIFA World Cup: Uruguay makes knockout stage, ousts Saudi Arabia

Reuters
Jun 21 01:03 AM | Updated Jun 21 08:02 AM

Uruguay beat Saudi Arabia 1-0 on Wednesday thanks to a goal from striker Luis Suarez, propelling his side and host Russia into the knockout stage. Read more »

MPBL: Parañaque holds off late Valenzuela rally for first win under new coach

Roy Luarca
Jun 20 11:07 PM | Updated Jun 21 01:50 AM

Parañaque withstood Valenzuela’s final assault to prevail, 76-73, in the MPBL Datu Cup Wednesday night. Read more »

FIFA World Cup: Ronaldo goal earns Portugal 1-0 victory over Morocco

Mitch Phillips, Reuters
Jun 20 10:00 PM | Updated Jun 20 11:51 PM

Ronaldo took his tournament tally to 4 goals when he charged into the box, timing his run to perfection in the fourth minute to power in his header. Read more »

PBA: Ginebra dominates Columbian, as playoff race intensifies

ABS-CBN News
Jun 20 09:41 PM | Updated Jun 20 11:21 PM

Justin Brownlee scored 24 points to lead Ginebra to a 134-107 win over Columbian Dyip and boosts its chances of advancing in the Commissioner's Cup. Read more »

PVL: BanKo-Perlas stays unbeaten, one win away from reaching semis

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Jun 20 09:22 PM | Updated Jun 20 09:53 PM

BanKo-Perlas downed Iriga-Navy 25-17, 23-25, 28-26, 22-25, 15-12 on Wednesday to close in on a last 4 berth in the PVL Reinforced Conference. Read more »

PVL: Pocari coach hails Myla Pablo for playing like an import

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Jun 20 08:42 PM

With Pocari Sweat on the brink of defeat against BaliPure, the Lady Warriors turned to one player who has carried the team for several years now. Read more »

Creamline bars Valdez, Morado from playing in PSL Invitational Conference

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Jun 20 08:04 PM | Updated Jun 20 08:39 PM

A source within the team cites scheduling conflict as the reason for prohibiting the national volleyball stars from playing in the rival league. Read more »

PVL: Pocari fuels semis bid with 5-set win over BaliPure

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Jun 20 07:07 PM | Updated Jun 20 07:12 PM

The Lady Warriors rallied to win 29-27, 20-25, 19-25, 26-24, 15-13 in the PVL Reinforced Conference on Wednesday. Read more »

PBA: Phoenix torches GlobalPort to stay in hunt for playoffs berth

ABS-CBN News
Jun 20 07:06 PM | Updated Jun 20 08:56 PM

Phoenix kept its flickering playoff hopes alive by stunning GlobalPort with a 135-108 blowout loss in the PBA Commissioner's Cup at Araneta Coliseum on Wednesday. Read more »

Murray loses on return, Dimitrov sets up Djokovic clash

Martyn Herman, Reuters
Jun 20 02:50 PM

Andy Murray's long-awaited return to competitive tennis ended in defeat by Nick Kyrgios at Queen's Club on Tuesday but there were plenty of positives in his 2-6 7-6(4) 7-5 loss. Read more »

Federer marches past Bedene in Halle, Zverev exits

Reuters
Jun 20 02:48 PM

Defending champion Roger Federer continued his fine run on grass ahead of Wimbledon with a 6-3 6-4 win over Slovenia's Aljaz Bedene in the opening round of the Halle Open on Tuesday. Read more »

NBA player sues Milwaukee police, claiming excessive force

Bernie Woodall, Reuters
Jun 20 02:44 PM

A National Basketball Association player on Tuesday filed a civil lawsuit in federal court alleging Milwaukee police used excessive force in a January arrest that he claims officers unnecessarily escalated from a simple parking violation. Read more »

Stevens: Hayward, Irving should be cleared August 1

Field Level Media/Reuters
Jun 20 02:43 PM

Kyrie Irving (11), Gordon Hayward (20) and Daniel Theis (27) of the Boston Celtics look on during Game One of the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs against the Cleveland Cavaliers on May 13, 2018 at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images/AFP Read more »