By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense tennis star Alexandra Eala is set to begin her preparations for Wimbledon as she opens her grass-court season at the WTA 125 Birmingham Open in Great Britain this week. Fresh from her campaign at the French Open, Eala will look to build momentum on a new surface as she joins …
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Ginebra ousts Rain or Shine to book finals return
RJ Abarrientos delivered once again as the Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings punched their ticket back to the PBA championship stage. The Gin Kings became the first team to reach the Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup finals after eliminating the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters, 118-107, in Game 6 of their semifinal clash at the Ynares …
Youthful Spurs favored over red-hot Knicks in NBA finals
The 2026 NBA finals features one team on an 11-game winning streak and another led by a 7-foot-4 wunderkind. The New York Knicks, who have been idle since sweeping the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference final on May 25, are returning to the NBA finals for the first time since 1999. They were opposed …
Vis-Min standouts brace for fierce JPGT Bacolod showdown
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The final two legs of the Junior PGT Visayas-Mindanao Series promise to be a gripping test of nerve, resolve and purpose. As top contenders look to cement their slots in the grand finals, a hungry pack of hopefuls is launching last-ditch campaigns to sneak into the team via the backdoor. The …
NIR’s Obsioma delivers double gold in Palaro
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Para swimmer Zach Lucas Obsioma emerged as one of the standout performers of the 2026 Palarong Pambansa after capturing two gold medals in the para swimming competition. Representing the Negros Island Region (NIR), the Negros Occidental’s Cadiz City native topped two events during the week-long national meet in Agusan del Sur, …
Spurs end Thunder’s title defense, reach finals
Victor Wembanyama had 22 points and seven rebounds to lift the San Antonio Spurs to the NBA finals with a 111-103 road win the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 7 of the Western Conference finals yesterday (Philippine time)over . The Spurs will take on the New York Knicks in the finals beginning on Thursday, June …
Ginebra frustrates Rain or Shine to move a win away
RJ Abarrientos caught fire as the Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings defeated the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters, 111-104, in Game 5 of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup semifinals at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. The victory gave Ginebra a 3-2 series lead and moved the Gin Kings one win away from advancing to the finals. Abarrientos …
Almendralejo’s injury hampers NIR Palaro title bid
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negros Island Region’s (NIR) bid for championship took a devastating turn after star player Rhose Vianne Almendralejo suffered an injury, paving the way for the National Capital Region (NCR) to retain the secondary girls volleyball crown in the 2026 Palarong Pambansa in Agusan del Sur on Saturday, May 30. NCR rallied …
NIR swimmers bag 3 golds in Palaro
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Negros Island Region (NIR) strengthened its campaign in the 2026 Palarong Pambansa after its swimmers collected three gold medals and three silver medals in various swimming events. Sofia Ysabela Secuelan delivered one of NIR’s top performances by capturing the gold medal in the girls’ 50-meter backstroke event. Secuelan topped the …
Spurs dominate Thunder to force Game 7
Victor Wembanyama scored 28 points with 10 rebounds to lift the San Antonio Spurs to a 118-91 home win over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 6 of the Western Conference finals yesterday (Philippine time). The teams will play one last time in Game 7 in Oklahoma on Sunday, May 31. After the Thunder’s 127-114 …