PBA: Meralco claims playoff spot, hands San Miguel first loss

MANILA, Philippines–Meralco kept it together in the most critical of times on Saturday night to deal San Miguel its first defeat, 95-92, and seize a quarterfinal berth in the PBA Philippine Cup. Defensive ace Cliff Hodge delivered 20 points that went with 13 rebounds to power the shorthanded Bolts past the streaking defending champions in