By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense sensation Kathlyn Bugna is expected to face an acid test as she competes in the Lapu-Lapu City National Junior Tennis Championships, kicking off today at the Lapu-Lapu City courts in Cebu. Bugna, currently the circuit’s most dominant player, has consistently ruled both the 14-and-under and 16-and-under divisions in recent months. …
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Celtics trounce Knicks, cut series deficit to 2-1
Jayson Tatum finished with 22 points, nine rebounds and seven assists and the Boston Celtics pulled away for a 115-93 win over the host New York Knicks yesterday (Philippine time) in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference semifinals series. Payton Pritchard scored a team-high 23 points off the bench for Boston, which cut the Knicks’ …
Edwards lifts Wolves to 2-1 lead vs. Warriors
Anthony Edwards poured in a game-high 36 points, Julius Randle had 24 as part of a triple-double and the Minnesota Timberwolves wrestled back home-court advantage in their second-round playoff series against the Golden State Warriors with a 102-97 triumph in San Francisco yesterday (Philippine time). Game 4 in the Western Conference best-of-seven series is scheduled for Tuesday, May 13 …
4th Chairman’s Cup Negros kicks off today
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The 4th edition of the Chairman’s Cup Negros, in cooperation with the United Negros Basketball League (UNBL), kicks off today at the Bacolod Tay Tung High School Covered Court in Bacolod City. The Chairman’s Cup Basketball Program, or the Chairman’s Cup Philippines, was officially proclaimed by the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas …
Negrense Dajao remains with UST for college
By ADRIAN STEWART CO University of Santo Tomas (UST) Junior Growling Tigresses standout Barby Jean Dajao is not heading elsewhere after committing to join the Growling Tigresses for college. In an interview with UST’s The Varsitarian, the UAAP Season 87 girls basketball MVP awardee said her decision to remain in the Tigers’ lair is due …
Wolves cruise to Game 2 win over Stephen Curry-less Warriors
Julius Randle scored 24 points and dished out 11 assists as the Minnesota Timberwolves pulled away for a 117-93 win over the Golden State Warriors in Game 2 of their Western Conference semifinal series in Minneapolis yesterday (Philippine time). Anthony Edwards added 20 points and nine rebounds for Minnesota, which evened the best-of-seven series at 1-1. Nickeil …
Curry doesn’t have target date to return
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry doesn’t have a timetable to return from the Grade 1 left hamstring strain he sustained in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinal series against the Minnesota Timberwolves. “This is new, and from all that I’m learning about how quickly you can get back. There has to be a …
Ordiales, NU enter UAAP volleyball finals
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The National University (NU) Bulldogs made their way back to the UAAP men’s volleyball tournament finals after a 25-23, 25-23, 25-23 conquest of the University of Santo Tomas (UST) Golden Spikers in the do-or-die Final Four match at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Wednesday, May 7. Negrense Leo Ordiales spearheaded the offense …
Negrense Canete, San Beda topple Lyceum in NCAA volleyball
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The San Beda University Lady Red Spikers turned back the Lyceum of the Philippines Lady Pirates, 25-14, 22-25, 21-25, 25-13, 16-14, in the NCAA Season 100 women’s volleyball tournament at the FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City on Wednesday, May 7. Negrense Reyann Cañete finished with 17 points, built on …
NLEX survives tough Ginebra challenge to push win streak to 4
The NLEX Road Warriors weathered a Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings storm to push their winning streak to four, 89-86, in the PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup on Wednesday, May 7, at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium. NLEX appeared headed for a comfortable win after building a 17-point lead midway through, but Ginebra once again displayed …