McLaren’s British driver Lando Norris gestures after winning the pole position in the sprint qualifying session ahead of the F1 Qatar Grand Prix at the Lusail International Circuit in Lusail, north of Doha, on November 29, 2024. (Photo by Darko Bandic / POOL / AFP) Lando Norris lifted the spirits of his title-chasing McLaren team

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots as Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis, right, defends during the first half of an Emirates NBA Cup basketball game, Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) LOS ANGELES — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 36 points, including 15 in the fourth quarter, and the

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler, center, goes to the basket as Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl (19) and forward Scottie Barnes (4) defend during the first half of an Emirates NBA Cup basketball game, Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) MIAMI — Jimmy Butler scored 26 points, Tyler Herro added 23 and

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) tries to stay inbounds in the first half of an Emirates NBA Cup basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans, Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill) MEMPHIS, Tennessee — Ja Morant had 27 points and seven assists as the Memphis Grizzlies beat the injury-riddled New

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) works around Los Angeles Clippers forward Derrick Jones Jr. (55) in the first quarter of an Emirates NBA Cup basketball game Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn) MINNEAPOLIS — Anthony Edwards scored 21 points on 7-for-21 shooting to help the Minnesota Timberwolves stop a four-game losing

November 30, Saturday – Araneta Coliseum 3:30 p.m. – UP Fighting Maroons vs UST Growling Tigers   6:30 p.m. La Salle Green Archers vs Adamson Falcons Nic Cabanero and the UST Growling Tigers try to force a rubber match against title favorite UP Fighting Maroons in the UAAP Season 87 men’s basketball Final Four.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) battles Charlotte Hornets forward Cody Martin for a loose ball during the first half of an Emirates NBA Cup basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond) CHARLOTTE, North Carolina — Jalen Brunson had 31 points and made two clutch free throws with 8.6