By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Batangas City Tanduay Athletics continued their impressive run in the 2026 Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) Season, overwhelming the Negros Hacienderos, 119-92, at the One Arena in Cainta, Rizal. The victory extended Batangas’ winning streak to eight games and improved its record to 10-2, further strengthening its position in the …
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NegOcc Pillars capture SBA Season 2 title
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Negros Occidental Pillars capped a dominant campaign by defeating the Manila MSW Mavericks in the finals and securing the Sharks Billiards Association (SBA) Season 2 championship. Leading the charge for the champions was Drahcir Mauricio, who was named the finals Most Valuable Player following his key role in the team’s …
Clarkson ‘blessed’ to make history as first NBA champ of Filipino descent
Jordan Clarkson has made history. As the New York Knicks ended a 53-year championship drought, Clarkson became the first player of Filipino-descent to win an NBA championship. Speaking to ESPN courtside moments after the final buzzer, the Fil-Am guard was overcome with emotion. “Amazing bro, speechless! This is crazy, bro. Just blessed. Thankful, man. Sacrifice …
TNT powers past Ginebra, sends finals to Game 7
It was Chris McCullough’s turn to deliver a monster performance, keeping the TNT Tropang 5G alive in the PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup finals while also spoiling yet another masterpiece from Justin Brownlee. McCullough erupted for a career-high 53 points as TNT defeated the Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings, 98-90, in Game 6 before 22,731 …
Eala earns wildcard spot in Berlin Open
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense tennis standout Alex Eala has secured a place in the main draw of the Berlin Tennis Open after receiving a wildcard entry for the WTA 500 tournament scheduled from June 15 to 21 at the Rot-Weiss Tennis Club in Berlin, Germany. Tournament organizers announced that Eala’s direct entry into the …
Top chess players to vie in San Carlos Charter Day tourney
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Several of the country’s leading chess players are expected to battle for top honors in the Open Rapid Chess Tournament scheduled from June 20 to 21 at Marina Park as part of the 66th San Carlos Charter Day. Leading the field are International Master Rico Mascarinas of Tuburan, Cebu; FIDE Master …
Knicks beat Spurs in NBA finals championship, 94-90
The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs, 94-90, to claim their first NBA championship since 1973, putting the long-suffering franchise back on top and unleashing mass celebrations across the city’s five boroughs yesterday (Philippine time). Jalen Brunson scored a game-high 45 points as the Knicks closed out the best-of-seven NBA finals in five …
Alas Pilipinas falls to Iran, settles for 8th place in AVC Women’s Cup
Alas Pilipinas Women fell to Iran in straight sets, 21-25, 12-25, 21-25, to settle for an eighth-place finish in the 2026 AVC Women’s Cup in Candon City, Ilocos Sur yesterday. Alas made a gallant stand in the final frame but ultimately lost to the World’s No. 45 Iranians, posting their worst finish in the tournament. …
Monares, Bedaña sign with High Speed Hitters
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The PLDT High Speed Hitters have completed their roster buildup for the 2026-2027 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) season with the addition of outside hitter Joan Marie Monares and middle blocker Winnie Bedaña. PLDT announced the signing of Negrense Monares, a former University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons standout, as the final …
PVL stars headline Kabankalan Independence Day beach games
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Some of the country’s top volleyball players headlined the Kabankalan Independence Day Celebrity Beach Volleyball Games at the Kabankalan Football Field inside the city public plaza yesterday. Organized by the Kabankalan City Tourism, Culture and the Arts Office, the event formed part of the city’s Independence Day celebration and drew volleyball …