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Fajardo got plenty of support as defending four-time champion San Miguel Beer got back at Magnolia, 108-101, to tie at 1-1 the PBA Philippine Cup Finals at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. #PBA

Jobim Carlos, hobbled by injury the last six weeks, won’t be around to defend the title he won with DJ Padilla last year to take a much-needed rest, but 104 teams are all geared up for three days of battle in alternate shot format at the challenging wind-raked, hazard-laden layout.

The event will take place May 30-June 2 at Stade Louis II in Monaco and include games, shooting drills plus strength and agility tests under direction from NBA personnel as well as medical evaluations and team interview sessions. #NBA

“As part of the CBA’s grassroots development program envisioned by actor-director Carlo Maceda, we’re now introducing this tournament for players born 2001 and above,” - CBA tournament director Robert de la Rosa #CBA

"It just has a really nice feel about it. I've always felt comfortable here. I've obviously got good memories." - Rory McIlroy #WellsFargoChampionship

Dominic James Sagosoy, Aljon Yipon, and Jundy Puton defeated India in the men’s doubles, and Allyssa Bandoy, Josefina Maat, and Gelyn Ebora won over Sabah, Malaysia in the women’s doubles, both in straight sets, in the bronze medal match in sepak takraw.

"I am going to be in the best shape in my upcoming fight with Funai. Coming off my last fight, I really want to give a great performance and defend my world title in style." - Jerwin Ancajas #AncajasFunai

Mark Alcoseba, Noel Damian Jr., Deo Talatayod, Emmanuel Fuelas, Edgardo Angara, Keno Enriquez and siblings Aldrin and Elvin Geluz toughen up the cast in the 32-player draw of what used to serve as one of the country’s premier tournaments making its comeback after a 13-year absence.

"If I played barely seeing last game, what makes you think I'm going to sit out game three?" - James Harden #NBA

Lawal, 30, will make his Philippine debut after stints in the NBA D-League, Poland, China, France, Italy, Turkey, Greece, United Arab Emirates, Sardinia, Iran, Argentina and Japan. #PBA

"I'm ready, ready to beat him, ready to continue writing the story, as I've always done," - Canelo Alvarez #AlvarezJacobs

The deal reportedly will be for five years but Williams will not start as the Suns' coach until the 76ers are done with their NBA playoff run. #NBA

White House spokeswoman Sarah Sanders said Trump will bestow the award, the nation's highest civilian honor, on the golfing great in the White House Rose Garden.

"Maybe there needs to be more of a situation where it's not just a random six-month ban," - Anthony Joshua #boxing

Carter revealed his plans on his "Winging It" podcast, saying, "I'm coming back." #NBA