Stephen Curry went for a game-high 36 points, Gary Payton II saved nine of his postseason career-high 16 for a late run and the Golden State Warriors, despite missing injured Jimmy Butler III, rallied past the visiting Houston Rockets, 104-93, yesterday (Philippine time) to take a 2-1 lead in their Western Conference first-round playoff series …
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Bacolod bows to Zamboanga in MPBL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Bacolod Tubo Slashers failed to score a follow-up win after bowing to Zamboanga Sikat, 87-63, in the 2025 MPBL Season at the Ynares Center in Antipolo City on Thursday, April 24. The Tubo Slashers were only behind by five at 14-19 after the opening quarter, but they struggled to keep …
Negrense Doguna steps up as Lyceum stuns Lady Altas in NCAA
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Lyceum Lady Pirates stunned the University of Perpetual Help Lady Altas, 21-25, 25-21, 29-31, 25-14, 15-12, in the NCAA Season 100 women’s volleyball tournament at the FilOil EcoOil Arena in San Juan City on Thursday, April 24. Negrense Joan Doguna stood out with 27 points from 23 attacks, three service …
Knicks outlast Pistons to grab lead in NBA playoff series
Karl-Anthony Towns scored 31 points and Jalen Brunson added 30 to spark the New York Knicks over the Detroit Pistons, 118-116, yesterday (Philippine time) for a 2-1 lead in their NBA playoff series. O.G. Anunoby added 22 points and Mikal Bridges contributed 20 as the Knicks seized the edge in the Eastern Conference best-of-seven first-round …
Alex Eala gives Swiatek a scare before falling short in Madrid
Filipina tennis star Alex Eala showed plenty of grit before bowing out of the 2025 Madrid Open on Thursday, April 24, following a three-set loss to World No. 2 Iga Swiatek. Swiatek was made to work by the teenager, who took a one-set lead before the Pole battled back for a 4-6, 6-4, 6-2 win …
DLSU beats Adamson in UAAP women’s volley
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The De La Salle University (DLSU) Lady Spikers overcame a tough stand by the Adamson University Lady Falcons for a 25-19, 21-25, 22-25, 25-18, 15-4 victory in the UAAP Season 87 women’s volleyball tournament at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on Wednesday, April 23. Negrense Angel Canino …
Negrense Pastrana misfires; UST bows to Aguilas in WMPBL finals
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The University of Santo Tomas (UST) Growling Tigresses failed to overcome the Pilipinas Aguilas for a 54-45 defeat in the do-or-die Game 3 of the WMPBL finals at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Manila on Wednesday night, April 23. Negrense Kent Jane Pastrana continued to struggle as she managed just eight points, …
Aguilar explodes for 30 as Ginebra dismantles Terrafirma
The Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings kick-started their PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup campaign on the right note as they dismantled the Terrafirma Dyip, 101-80, on Wednesday, April 23, at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City. Japeth Aguilar was the man of the moment for Ginebra as he exploded for 30 big points on a …
Cavs ride 3-point barrage to another win over Heat
Donovan Mitchell scored 17 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter and Darius Garland contributed 21 points and nine assists as the Cleveland Cavaliers held on for a 121-112 win over the visiting Miami Heat in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference first-round series yesterday (Philippine time). Cleveland holds a 2-0 lead in the …
Sabete, Petro Gazz enter AVC q’finals
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Petro Gazz Angels displayed their championship form to defeat Hip Hing of Hong Kong, 25-8, 25-12, 25-12, in the 2025 AVC Women’s Volleyball Champions League at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City on Tuesday night, April 22. Negrense Jonah Sabete provided an instant impact in limited minutes with three points, while …