THE NLEX Road Warriors and Northport Batang Pier go for a complication-free passage into the quarterfinals of the PBA Philippine with a victory in their respect games today at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

LEADERS in Group G of the ongoing AFC Cup battle it out as Ceres-Negros FC and Persija Jakarta FC of Indonesia play today at the Panaad Park and Stadium in Bacolod City.

LOS ANGELES -- Justin Jackson scored 24 points to carry the host Dallas Mavericks past the Philadelphia 76ers 122-102 on Monday night.

BALANGA -- Manila Stars outlasted home team Bataan Risers, 56-51, in a grueling, defensive struggle late Monday night to set up a north division finals showdown with San Juan in the MPBL Datu Cup at the People’s Center here.

NEW YORK -- The woman accusing former Knicks center Kristaps Porzingis of raping her in New York in February 2018 contacted the team’s legal department in October asking to “mediate in private” a $68,000 payment, ESPN reported Monday.

The year 2018 was a stellar one for Baguio’s Team Lakay that saw four of its stalwarts being crowned as champions in ONE Championship.

Roger Federer almost didn’t make the trip to Florida. Still recovering from a disappointing loss in the final of the Indian Wells Masters, he wasn’t quite sure of the value of a stint at the Miami Open. After all, he unceremoniously crashed out in the second round of the tournament last year. After careful consideration, though, he decided to give it a go. No doubt, he factored in the fact that it was slated to be held at the Hard Rock Stadium for the first time. Key Biscayne had been its home since 1987, and the site of his one-and-done appearance following a first-round bye.

TOKYO -- The first event of ONE Championship in Japan was successfully held on Sunday and was marked by solid reception and excellent fights in the cage.

MIAMI -- After Roger Federer racked up career title 101 with a clinical 6-1 6-4 dissection of John Isner at the Miami Open on Sunday, the American defending champion seemed as keen as the crowd for the Swiss to carry on competing for titles.

LOS ANGELES -- There will two debutants at the Final Four ball this year. Auburn joins Texas Tech as first-time participants in college basketball’s biggest stage after a 77-71 victory over Kentucky on Sunday in the Midwest Region final in Kansas City.

TAGUIG CITY -- Match Day 9 proved to be no different for Ghana FC (football club) as they remain unscathed in the standings of the on-going Season 3 Philam Life 7s Football League at the McKinley Hill Stadium.

WHILE the start of their season was moved to later this month, Philippine Premier League (PPL) commissioner Bernie Sumayao is hoping that it would not deter fans from giving their support, seeing how their involvement is key in the success of the revamped local club league.