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By Paul Lintag on Aug 13, 2017 10:51 PM

It wasn't the most flawless outing for the Philippines in the 2017 FIBA-Asia Cup but Gilas just had too much firepower for Qatar to handle.

Practically playing a no-bearing game, Gilas Pilipinas managed to escape a tough Qatar crew, 80-74, Sunday at the Nouhad Nawfal Sports Complex in Beirut, Lebanon.

Gilas' close win over the Qataris allowed the Filipinos to sweep Group B with a clean 3-0 mark. The Philippines hasadvanced to the quarterfinals outright and will next play on Wednesday (Thursday morning, PHL time), giving the team an extra two days of rest.

The nationals will now wait for the winner of Japan and South Korea in the playoffs. The East Asian rivals will meet Monday in a knockout game.

Still without June Mar Fajardo, Gilas Pilipinas entered the Qatar game minus Christian Standhardinger who dealt with a bad case of stiffneck.

The Philippines also lost Calvin Abueva to an apparent left foot injury late in the first half. He didn't return to the game.

With health woes to three of its most reliable interior players, Gilas Pilipinas turned to its outside gunners to keep Qatar at bay.

Fil-Canadian Matthew Wright exploded from deep, burying seven triples on his way to a game-high 25 points. Wright also dished out four asssists in over 32 minutes of play.

Carl Bryan Cruz was likewise reliable from the outside, making three treys of his own to finish with 13 points. Veteran forward Gabe Norwood was an all-around beast with 10 points, seven rebounds, five assists, and two blocks.

Gilas Pilipinas appeared to have the game in total control after opening up a 20-point lead in the third quarter, displaying the same effort from the Iraq game.

However, Qatar would simply not go away, even cutting the deficit down to five points late in the fourth before the Philippines managed to hold on.

Mansour Elhadary was the top performer forQatar after he collected 23 points, three rebounds, six assists, and three steals.

The Scores:

PHILIPPINES 80 - Wright 25, Cruz 13, Norwood 10, Romeo 10, Castro William 6, Pogoy 5, Almazan 4, Aguilar 3, Abueva 2, Jalalon 2.

QATAR 74 - Elhadary 23, Saad 18, Erfan 9, Abdelhaleem 8, Al-Muftah 6, Mohamed 6, Mohmmed 4, Abdelkawy 0, Al-Darwish 0, Al-Rayes 0.

Quarters: 25-16, 41-27, 59-47, 80-74.

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Jamoneisha Merritt, 11, went to sleep Sunday night, near another young girl she believed to be her friend. Now the young girl doesn't know what she looks like anymore.

Her shoulders and neck are scarred and bulbous. In one photo from a hospital bed, Jamoneisha's eyes are shut, her face pink from a layer of skin vaporized by scalding water.

She's still beautiful to her mother.

Jamoneisha was allegedly attacked by another girl at the sleepover in the Bronx, N.Y., with a cup of boiling water, her mother Ebony Merritt said to local media stations.

Merritt told NY1 that her daughter, who she affectionately calls "Monie," is wounded not just physically but emotionally after the 12-year old poured the water over Jamoneisha as she slept. Now she is recovering in serious but stable condition, according to police.

Merritt told local media Jamoneisha is not ready to see the full extent of her potentially lifelong injuries, so she has limited her daughter's ability to look at herself.

A New York Police Department statement released to The Washington Post said the 12-year old girl was arrested Monday night and charged with second-degree assault.

"She don't understand why they did that to her. She thought they was her friends," Merritt told the station. "I was told that they didn't like her. And they just been bullying her." Merritt also took to Facebook to tell other parents to discourage children about following social media challenges.

It was not immediately clear if the alleged attacker told police she was inspired by internet videos.

Yolanda Richardson told the local NBC affiliate that her cousin Jamoneisha and the other girl argued the night before the attack.

"[The other girl] told her if she goes to sleep they were going to do something to her," Yolanda said.

Merritt believes her daughter is the victim of a social media-fueled prank called the hot water challenge, a potentially dangerous dare in which teenagers and kids boil water and throw it on an unsuspecting victim.

Ki'ari Pope, an 8-year old girl from Florida, died in late July, months after she drank boiling water from a straw after her and a cousin watched a video of a similar act on YouTube, the Associated Press reported. Her mother, Marquisia Bonner, said Ki'ari had problems breathing after a tracheotomy removed scar tissue from her windpipe.

The pair of incidents are wrinkles of an old digital phenomenon - kids egged on by social media missions created on the dark corners of the Web, provoking them to do something incredibly dangerous to themselves or others.

Suicides, assaults and accidents have been traced back to internet fads like the blue whale challenge, which purportedly asks participants to complete a list of mundane and dangerous activities ranging from watching a horror film and self-mutilation.

One Texas teenager allegedly killed himself last month as part of the challenge, his parents say.

Other apparent criminal acts do not have a clear connection between online challenges and real world violence. The so-called knockout game, which called for kids to attack unsuspecting people from behind in an effort to knock them unconscious, sent parents, teachers and cable news into a frenzy.

It was also found to mostly be a hoax, a scary sounding and Facebook-ready phenomenon grafted onto random assaults, a report found.

But Jamoneisha's life-altering burns are very real. And her mother has reason to believe digital taunting transformed into real violence, she told NY1.

"They've been on Snapchat. It's been going on several times. The girl admitted it. 'I don't like her. I wanted to do it,'" she said.

Jamoneisha's family, who could not be reached by The Post, has been at her bedside through the recovery process, in an update with NY1.

"She seemed to still have the same energy like nothing ain't change her. She's still smiling, joking. laughing, yeah she's doing good though," Starshanae Nixon, Jamoneisha's cousin, told the network.

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Jamoneisha Merritt, 11,went to sleep Sunday night, near another young girl she believed to be her friend. Now the young girl doesnt know what she looks like anymore.

Her shoulders and neck are scarred and bulbous. In one photo from a hospital bed, Jamoneishas eyes are shut, her face pink from a layer of skin vaporized by scalding water.

Shes still beautiful to her mother.

Jamoneisha was allegedly attacked by another girl at the sleepover in the Bronx, N.Y., with a cup of boiling water, her mother Ebony Merrittsaid to local media stations.

Merritt told NY1 that her daughter, who she affectionately calls Monie, is wounded not just physically but emotionally after the 12-year old poured the water over Jamoneisha as she slept. Now she is recovering in serious but stable condition, according to police.

Merritt told local media Jamoneisha is not ready to see the full extent of her potentially lifelong injuries, so she has limited her daughters ability to look at herself.

[Texas family says teen killed himself in macabre Blue Whale online challenge thats alarming schools]

A New York Police Department statement released to The Washington Post said the 12-year old girl was arrested Monday night and charged with second-degree assault.

She dont understand why they did that to her. She thought they was her friends, Merritt told the station. I was told that they didnt like her. And they just been bullying her. Merritt also took to Facebook to tell other parents to discourage children about following social media challenges.

It was not immediately clear if the alleged attackertold police she was inspired by Internet videos.

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Yolanda Richardsontold the local NBC affiliate that hercousin Jamoneisha and the other girl arguedthe night before the attack.

[The other girl]told her if she goes to sleep they were going to do something to her, Yolandasaid.

Merritt believes her daughter is the victim of a social media-fueled prank called the hot water challenge, a potentially dangerous dare in which teenagers and kids boil water and throw it on an unsuspecting victim.

Kiari Pope, an 8-year old girl from Florida, died in late July, months after she drank boiling water from a straw after her and a cousin watched a video of a similar act on YouTube,the Associated Press reported. Her mother, Marquisia Bonner, said Kiari had problems breathing aftera tracheotomy removed scar tissue from her windpipe.

The pair of incidents arewrinkles of an old digital phenomenon kids egged on by social media missions created on thedark cornersof the Web, provoking them to do something incredibly dangerous to themselves or others.

Suicides, assaults and accidents have been traced back to Internet fads like the blue whale challenge, which purportedly asks participants to complete a list of mundane and dangerous activities ranging from watching a horror film and self-mutilation.

One Texas teenager allegedly killed himself last month as part of the challenge, his parents say.

Other apparent criminal acts do not have a clear connection between online challenges and real world violence. The so-called knockout game, which called for kids to attack unsuspecting people from behind in an effort to knock them unconscious, sent parents, teachers and cable news into a frenzy.

[The complete history of Slender Man, the meme that compelled two girls to stab a friend]

It was also found to mostly be a hoax, a scary sounding and Facebook-ready phenomenon grafted onto random assaults, a report found.

ButJamoneishas life-altering burns are very real. And her mother has reason to believe digital taunting transformed into real violence, she told NY1.

Theyve been on Snapchat. Its been going on several times. The girl admitted it. I dont like her. I wanted to do it,' she said.

Jamoneishas family, who could not be reached by The Post, has been at her bedside through the recovery process, in an update with NY1.

She seemed to still have the same energy like nothing aint change her. Shes still smiling, joking. laughing, yeah shes doing good though, Starshanae Nixon,Jamoneishas cousin, told the network.

Tell my family I love them: Video captures a near-death shooting of a police officer

A Snapchat video showed a crying infant in a refrigerator. Two babysitters have been arrested.

The most horrific case: A mom intentionally left her kids in a hot SUV, police say. They died.

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David McGoldrick scored both goals as the Blues booked their place in round two for only the second time since reaching the semi-finals in 2011, but it was two young midfielders who really caught the eye.

Downes, 18, produced an outstanding box-to-box display, while Nydam, 17, was impressive on his debut in the No.10 role.

Flynn and Tristan are nailed on footballers, theres no doubt in my mind, enthused McCarthy.

The coaches in the academy can be proud. I get asked at every club are any of them going to get in the first team? And I always say if they are any good theyll get in.

I think the young ones have given us a real bit of fizz.

League Two side Luton played their part in an entertaining knockout game which was only settled deep into stoppage-time.

They absolutely murdered Yeovil on Saturday (8-2), said McCarthy. They play with a really attacking system, with the diamond, and they caused us a few problems.

They had a few chances, I have to be honest. Its not a perfect performance by us, but its still a very good one. Its a clean sheet, a 2-0 win and were in the next round.

Ive never tried to lose one of these games. I do think this game is the hardest game of the season. Players all want to play in the first league game and those who dont are bitterly disappointed.

The ones who come in for this are thinking; Im not going to play on Saturday, hell change it again. I said to them; This is an audition to be in the team.

With tricky Manchester City loanee Bersant Celina also producing an exciting debut, McCarthy said: Hes what everybody likes. Sometimes you get that flair but not the other side, but that wasnt him tonight. He had pace and running power, but he also tried to win headers and his all-round game was good.

And with Martyn Waghorn stepping off the bench to make his debut a day after joining from Rangers, the Blues boss added: Its an absolute snip. Its not the million quid which has been reported, nowhere near that. It sounds good for the club and for Rangers I guess, but no. Im thrilled weve got him.

The only negative from the evening was injuries to Adam Webster and Cole Skuse. McCarthy said: Adam is a concern because hes rocked his ankle again. Skusey has jarred his knee.

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The seventh week of BIG3 play brought three-on-three action to Kentucky's Rupp Arena, as the teams jockeyed for position in the penultimate week of the regular season.

Trilogy and 3 Headed Monsters already locked themselves into the playoffs, and Power came into Sunday with an opportunity to join them. Ghost Ballers could also strengthen their playoff resume with a win over Tri-State, which entered tied for the worst record in the league.

Here is a look at how things played out in Lexington.

Tri-State 51, Ghost Ballers 43

Bonzi Wells scored 18 points as one of three Tri-State players in double figures as they pulled off a surprising 51-43 win over Ghost Ballers.

Tri-State trailed 12-4 in the first half but scored the final eight points of the first half to go into the break ahead 25-20. They never trailed again after that run and led by as many as nine.

Dominic McGuire (13 points) and Lee Nailon (12 points) were also in double figures.

Ricky Davis scored a team-high 15 points for Ghost Ballers, which dropped to 3-4 with the loss and will go into the final week in a battle for the final playoff spot. Ivan Johnson also scored 14 points.

Turnovers were the main factor in Ghost Ballers' struggles, with Davis being responsible for five of their 11 giveaways. Tri-State's three turnovers by comparison allowed them to shoot 42 times compared to 33 for Ghost Ballers.

Trilogy 50, Power 45

Rashad McCants scored 20 points, Al Harrington added 14 and James White had 12 as Trilogy continued its rampage over the BIG3 with a comeback 50-45 win over power.

Trilogy trailed 25-14 after a disjointed first half that saw them allow Power to go on a 16-2 run to close the half. But McCants came out scorching to start the second half, scoring eight of his team's first 10 points, including knocking down a four-point shot. The North Carolina product knocked down nine of his 15 shots on the evening and had the team's only two steals.

Harrington knocked down six of his 10 shots as part of a strong effort inside, while White got his 12 on an efficient 4-of-6 shooting. Trilogy is the lone remaining unbeaten at 7-0.

Power, which could have clinched a playoff berth with a win, is now 4-3. DeShawn Stevenson knocked down five shots from three-point range on his way to a team-high 19 points. Cuttino Mobley added 17.

3's Company 51, Killer 3s 48

Andre Owens scored 20 points and Al Thornton added 15, as 3's Company came from behind in the second half for a 51-48 win over Killer 3s.

Owens hit a pair of threes and played a team-high 52 minutes in what was essentially a playoff knockout game. Now 3's Company sits at 3-4 and has a real opportunity to make the final postseason spot with a win next week.

DerMarr Johnson added 10 points to round out 3's Company's double-digit scorers.

Stephen Jackson did his part to keep Killer 3s in the playoff hunt, scoring a game-high 25 points. Chauncey Billups added 10 but was inefficient throughout, making just a pair of his 11 shot chances.

Killer 3s are eliminated from playoff contention with a 2-5 record.

Allen Iverson did not play for 3's Company due to a one-game suspension.

3 Headed Monsters 50, Ball Hogs 34

Rashard Lewis scored 17 points and Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf added 14, as 3 Headed Monsters efficiently took care of business on their way to a 50-34 win over Ball Hogs.

The 3 Headed Monsters made 21 of their 40 shots from the field and did not trail after pulling ahead 11-9 early in the first half. Lewis also added 11 rebounds as part of a continued strong effort from the former NBA All-Star.

Every Monster scored at least four points and none were on the floor for more than 20 minutes in what essentially turned into a rout.

Ball Hogs, which are limping their way to a last-place finish, now sit 1-6. Derrick Byars was their only player in double figures, as they struggled their way to a 14-of-39 performance from the field.

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