Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finished with 31 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder rallied late for a 112-105 home win over the Denver Nuggets in Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals yesterday (Philippine time). Down by nine with eight-and-a-half minutes to go, the Thunder wound up outscoring the Nuggets 34-19 in the fourth quarter to take …
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Soyud to be feted at PVL Press Corps Awards Night
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense Christine Joy Soyud of the Akari Power Chargers is set to be feted at the first-ever Pilipinas Live PVL Press Corps Awards Night in Quezon City on May 28. The former Adamson University Lady Falcons standout will be honored with special awards for her remarkable showing in the previous three …
Negrense wushu athlete Baylon recognized by PSA
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense wushu athlete Carlos Baylon, Jr. was among those recognized by the Philippine Sportswriters Association (PSA) as monthly achievers for April. The Negros Occidental’s La Carlota City-native delivered an impressive showing at the International Wushu Federation 10th Sanda World Cup in Jiangyin, China. In the said competition, Baylon anchored a one-gold, …
Knicks rally past Celtics again for 3-1 edge
Jalen Brunson scored 26 of his 39 points in the second half and the New York Knicks became the first home team to win in the series by dispatching the Boston Celtics, 121-113, yesterday (Philippine time) to take a 3-1 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinal matchup. Karl-Anthony Towns added 23 points and 11 rebounds …
Q3 explosion lifts Wolves to 3-1 lead on Warriors
Anthony Edwards poured 11 of his 30 points into a 17-0 third-quarter flurry as the Minnesota Timberwolves moved within one win of a second consecutive berth in the Western Conference finals with a 117-110 road win over the Golden State Warriors in Game 4 yesterday (Philippine time). Julius Randle led the way with 31 points …
DLSU bows to NU in UAAP finals Game 1
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The De La Salle University (DLSU) Lady Spikers faltered to the National University (NU) Lady Bulldogs, 25-17, 25-21, 13-25, 25-17, in Game 1 of the UAAP Season 87 women’s volleyball finals at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Sunday, May 11. Negrense Angel Canino finished with 22 points, coming from 21 attacks …
Negrense golfers out to defend turf in JPGT Negros
By ADRIAN STEWART CO After a dominant showing by Mindanao-based players in the Mactan kickoff, the spotlight now shifts to the Negros Occidental Golf and Country Club as Visayan hopefuls, led by Bacolod’s rising stars, gear up to defend home turf in the second leg of the ICTSI Junior PGT Visayas-Mindanao Series from May 14 …
Pacers hammer Cavs, grab 3-1 series lead
Pascal Siakam scored 21 points and Myles Turner and Obi Toppin each added 20, lifting the Indiana Pacers to a 129-109 rout of the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 4 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series in Indianapolis yesterday (Philippine time). The fourth-seeded Pacers hold a 3-1 lead over the top-seeded Cavaliers in the best-of-seven series. …
Thunder edge Nuggets to level NBA playoff series
The Oklahoma City Thunder withstood Denver’s second-half comeback bid to beat the Nuggets, 92-87, yesterday (Philippine time) and level their NBA Western Conference semifinal series at two games apiece. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 25 points with six rebounds and six assists and the Thunder clamped down defensively to come up with a win in a game …
Tamayo, 4 others seek repeat in JPGT
By ADRIAN STEWART CO All but one of the six division winners from the kickoff leg of the ICTSI Junior PGT Visayas-Mindanao Series are back in action, aiming to sustain momentum and secure back-to-back titles in the second leg at the Negros Occidental Golf and Country Club in Bacolod City on Wednesday, May 14. Leading the …