Suns fire Vogel after one season as head coach
LOS ANGELES – Frank Vogel was fired as head coach of the NBA's Phoenix Suns on Thursday (Friday Manila time), 11 days after the team was swept out of the NBA playoffs by the Minnesota Timberwolves.
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Ombudsman affirms raps vs ex-DBM execs in Pharmally mess
MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman has affirmed its earlier ruling finding probable cause to file graft cases before the Sandiganbayan against former top officials of the Procurement Service of the Department of Budget and Management (PS-DBM) in connection with the Pharmally procurement mess amounting to P11.5 billion.
Knicks repel Pacers for 2-0 lead
MANILA, Philippines — The hobbled New York Knicks have taken a commanding 2-0 lead in their best-of-seven Eastern Conference semifinals matchup after pulling away in the second half against the Indiana Pacers, 130-121, at Madison Square Garden Thursday morning (Manila time).
Severe storms battering the Midwest bring tornadoes
DETROIT (AP) — Severe storms continued to barrel through the Midwest early Wednesday, unleashing a curtain of heavy rain, gusty winds and tornadoes that forecasters warned could spill out of the region.
After deadly Oklahoma tornado, forecasters warn Midwest to brace for more weather
DETROIT (AP) — Severe storms battered the Midwest on Tuesday, unleashing a curtain of heavy rain, gusty winds and tornadoes throughout the region a day after a deadly twister ripped through a small Oklahoma town and killed at least one person.
Norway to support Filipino law enforcers in rescuing child sex abuse victims
MANILA, Philippines — The Norwegian government has committed to helping train Philippine law enforcers to more effectively identify potential child sex abuse victims by teaching them to access available sources of information on perpetrators overseas.
'Really sad': Daniel Radcliffe at odds with JK Rowling over transgender stance
LOS ANGELES, United States — Daniel Radcliffe has said he is saddened by author J.K. Rowling's stance on transgender rights, telling an interviewer he has not spoken to the "Harry Potter" creator in years.
Knicks, Pacers on to next round
PHILADELPHIA — Jalen Brunson scored 41 points and the New York Knicks held on for a 118-115 victory over Philadelphia on Thursday, clinching a 4-2 series win to book an NBA playoffs second-round clash with the Indiana Pacers.