The Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings nailed their second straight win in the PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup. The Gin Kings rose to a 4-2 win-loss card by repelling the Phoenix Fuel Masters, 119-112, on Friday night, May 16, at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City. They were coming from a convincing win against the …
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SSIS stays unbeaten in Chairman’s Cup
By ADRIAN STEWART CO St. Sebastian International School (SSIS) completed a sweep of the elimination round in the 17-and-under category of the 4th Chairman’s Cup Negros held at the Msgr. John Liu Activity Center in Bacolod City. SSIS seized first place in Bracket B after defeating Team Spartans, 56-35, where the former led 26-20 at …
Negrense Jardio, Alinsug ready to step up for NU in UAAP Season 88
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense Shaira Jardio and Evangeline Alinsug have indicated their readiness to take on greater responsibilities for the National University (NU) Lady Bulldogs in their three-peat bid in the UAAP Season 88 women’s volleyball tournament. Jardio, who was named UAAP Spotify co-finals Most Valuable Player with Alinsug, said she is also aware of the need …
Nuggets down Thunder, force Game 7
Jamal Murray shook off an illness to produce 25 points, eight rebounds and seven assists, helping the host Denver Nuggets beat the Oklahoma City Thunder, 119-107, and force a decisive seventh game in their Western Conference semifinal series yesterday (Philippine time). Nikola Jokic finished with 29 points and 14 rebounds as Denver earned a trip …
Warriors face big offseason decisions after playoffs defeat
With Stephen Curry watching from the bench, the Warriors’ season came to a close with a 121-110 Game 5 loss to the Timberwolves, leaving the franchise to now decide how to proceed with an aging core thirsty for one more taste of glory. The second-round playoff series changed completely when Curry strained his left hamstring …
Ordiales, NU force do-or-die Game 3
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The National University (NU) Bulldogs kept their five-peat dream alive with a 25-20, 22-25, 25-15, 18-25, 15-11 victory over the Far Eastern University Tamaraws in Game 2 of the UAAP Season 87 men’s volleyball finals at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on Wednesday, May 14. Negrense Leo Ordiales …
Negrense Jardio named finals MVP as NU retains UAAP title
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The National University (NU) Lady Bulldogs achieved their title-retention bid in the UAAP Season 87 women’s volleyball tournament after a 25-19, 25-18, 25-19 sweep of the De La Salle University Lady Spikers in Game 2 of the finals at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on Wednesday night, …
Celtics rout Knicks in Game 5, send series back to NY
Derrick White scored a game-high 34 points and the Boston Celtics extended their season by beating the visiting New York Knicks, 127-102, in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals yesterday (Philippine time). The Knicks lead the best-of-seven series 3-2, and Game 6 will be played on Saturday, May 17 (Philippine time) in New York. …
Timberwolves top Warriors to clinch series
Julius Randle scored 29 points on 13-for-18 shooting, and the Minnesota Timberwolves held on for a 121-110 win over the Golden State Warriors to clinch their Western Conference semifinals series in Minneapolis yesterday (Philippine time). Anthony Edwards finished with 22 points and 12 assists for Minnesota, which won the best-of-seven series in five games. The …
Canino named UAAP Best Outside Spiker
By ADRIAN STEWART CO De La Salle University Lady Spikers’ Angel Canino was named Best Outside Spiker in the UAAP Season 87 women’s volleyball tournament awarding ceremony at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City yesterday. Negrense Canino secured her second award alongside three-time winner Mhicaela Belen of the National University Lady Bulldogs, …