By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Bacolod City Tubo Slashers suffered a close 77-75 defeat to the Sarangani Gripper Motorcycle Tire in the 2025 MPBL Season at the Batangas City Coliseum on Tuesday night, June 17. Down 63-69 with over four minutes left in the game, the Tubo Slashers went on a 10-4 scoring run behind Chester Saldua, …
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Thunderbolts swept by Nitura-led Adamson in Ormoc exhibition
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Bacolod Tay Tung High School Thunderbolts suffered a 25-23, 26-24, 25-21 sweep against the Shaina Nitura-led Adamson University Lady Falcons in an exhibition game at the Ormoc City Superdome in Ormoc, Leyte on Tuesday night, June 17. The Thunderbolts managed to keep in step with the Lady Falcons in each …
Haliburton ready for ‘backs against wall’ NBA finals
Tyrese Haliburton vowed to be ready for Indiana’s must-win NBA finals Game 6 after being hobbled by injury during the Pacers’ 120-109 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday, June 17 (Philippine time). The Pacers talisman, who suffered a right leg injury in Game 2 of the series, once again struggled as Indiana slipped …
Alex Eala falls to Polish foe, exits Nottingham Open
Filipina tennis star Alex Eala has bowed out of the 2025 Nottingham Open after a straight-sets loss to Polish opponent Magda Linette on Tuesday, June 17 (Philippine time). Linette, the tournament’s sixth seed, turned back Eala 6-4, 6-3 to advance to the second round. It marked the end of the road for Eala in the …
Pastrana debuts for Gilas Pilipinas women
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense Kent Jane Pastrana is set to make her Gilas Pilipinas national women’s volleyball team debut in two crucial international tournaments next month. The University of Santo Tomas (UST) Growling Tigresses standout is lined up to play for the Philippine squad in the William Jones Cup in Taipei, Taiwan and the …
Barcelona to represent PH in BWB Asia Camp
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Bacolod Tay Tung High School Thunderbolts guard Paul Barcelona is set to represent the country in the 15th Basketball Without Borders (BWB) Asia Camp, slated for June 19 to 22 in Singapore. The Bacolod City-native guard said he is “grateful and honored” to be selected for the event, where they will …
Thunder withstand Pacers rally to take 3-2 finals lead
Jalen Williams scored 40 and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 31 to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 120-109 win over the Indiana Pacers in Game 5 of the NBA finals yesterday (Philippine time). The Thunder lead the series 3-2, moving themselves within a game of the franchise’s first NBA title since the team moved to Oklahoma City. The series …
Beermen’s early rematch with Meralco a ‘different ball game’
The San Miguel Beermen and the Meralco Bolts are set to face in the PBA Philippine Cup playoffs once again. Much like in Season 48, the two powerhouse squads are set to lock horns in the postseason. This time around, however, it will not be in the finals but in the quarterfinals stage. At the …
NORFA hails Negrense squad’s silver finish in Palaro
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Negros Occidental Regional Football Association (NORFA) hailed Catalino Soliguen National High School for their runner-up finish in the secondary girls’ futsal at Palarong Pambansa 2025 in Ilocos Norte. The Negros Occidental’s Pontevedra-based squad served as Western Visayas’ representatives at the annual sporting event. “Your hard work, dedication and passion for …
San Miguel seals twice-to-beat, top seed after thrashing NorthPort
The San Miguel Beermen will have a twice-to-beat advantage in the PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup quarterfinals. The Leo Austria-coached squad clinched the No. 1 seed after it thrashed the NorthPort Batang Pier, 126-91, during their elimination round closer on Sunday, June 15, at the Ynares Center in Antipolo, Rizal. CJ Perez top-scored anew for …