By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Ateneo de Manila University Blue Eagles wrapped up the first round of the UAAP Season 88 women’s volleyball tournament with a straight-sets victory over the University of the East (UE) Lady Warriors, 25-19, 25-23, 25-16, at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on Saturday, March 14. Negrense …
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Doncic pours in 51 as Lakers top Bulls to extend win streak
Luka Doncic scored 51 points with 10 rebounds and nine assists, Austin Reaves added 30 points and the Los Angeles Lakers extended their winning streak to four games with a 142-130 victory over the visiting Chicago Bulls. Deandre Ayton scored 23 points with 10 rebounds, LeBron James added 18 points and Rui Hachimura had 15 …
Shai breaks Wilt’s record; Thunder edges Celtics
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 35 points, setting the NBA record for consecutive games with 20-plus points while lifting the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 104-102 home win over the Boston Celtics yesterday (Philippine time). The reigning MVP put up at least 20 points for the 127th consecutive time, surpassing Wilt Chamberlain’s 63-year-old NBA record. The Celtics …
Negrense Soyud, Akari stun Creamline in PVL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Akari Power Chargers continued their impressive resurgence in the 2026 PVL All-Filipino Conference after taking down powerhouse Creamline Cool Smashers, 25-21, 26-24, 17-25, 25-21, at the Playtime FilOil Centre in San Juan City on Thursday, March 12. Negrense Christine Joy Soyud tallied 15 points, including 14 attacks, as the Power …
Biñan routs Bacolod, keeps hopes alive
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Biñan Tatak Gel Beast Motorcycle Tires GameX Mega Win routed Bacolod Masskara, 128-74, on Thursday, March 12, and boosted its playoff drive in the 2026 MPBL Preseason Invitational at One Arena, Cainta in Rizal province. Biñan led from the start and never eased up to close out their campaign in …
Canino, DLSU escape Adamson
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The De La Salle University (DLSU) Lady Spikers pulled away in the deciding set to defeat the Adamson University Lady Falcons, 19-25, 25-20, 25-21, 13-25, 15-5, in the UAAP Season 88 women’s volleyball tournament at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on Wednesday, March 11. The Lady Spikers …
Mindoro routs Bacolod, still in MPBL playoffs
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Mindoro Tamaraws rode on homegrown JC Recto to overpower Bacolod Masskara, 90-70, and remain in playoff contention in Group A of the 2026 MPBL Preseason Invitational at the Alonte Sports Arena in Biñan, Laguna. The 6-foot-4 Recto, a former star of the Mapua Cardinals, pooled 31 points, including a perfect …
Bane powers Magic past Cavaliers
Desmond Bane scored 35 points, including five in the final 18 seconds, as the Orlando Magic beat the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers, 128-122, yesterday (Philippine time). Paulo Banchero had 25 points, eight rebounds and seven assists, and Tristan da Silva added 23 points for the surging Magic. Wendell Carter, Jr. had 11 points and 11 rebounds. …
Stockton sparks late breakaway as Converge spoils Macau’s debut
Alec Stockton delivered the spark Converge FiberXers needed against visiting Macau, powering the FiberXers to a 102-94 victory in the PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Manila. Stockton knocked down timely baskets and provided the hustle down the stretch as the new-look FiberXers spoiled Macau’s debut as a PBA guest …
3rd NIR PRISAA Games opens
By CESAR JOLITO III The 3rd Negros Island Region (NIR) Sports and Cultural Meet of the Private Schools Athletic Association (PRISAA) formally opened at the STI West Negros University Gymnasium, drawing around 1,500 student-athletes from 21 schools across the region. The regional sporting event kicked off with a parade of officials and athletes representing participating …