PBA: Meralco clinches semis berth, holds off Rain or Shine

MANILA, Philippines–Meralco thwarted Rain or Shine’s comeback in the fourth quarter to claim a 98-89 victory and move on to the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals on Monday at Smart Araneta Coliseum. Chris Newsome and Chris Banchero came through as the Bolts defeated the Elasto Painters for the second time in the quarterfinals and put themselves