By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Creamline Cool Smashers moved closer to sweeping the PVL All-Filipino Conference elimination round after a 26-28, 25-14, 25-23, 25-22 victory over the Akari Power Chargers at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City on Thursday night, November 30. Diana Carlos led the way with 23 points, while Jessica Galanza and …
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Brunson, Knicks hand Pistons 16th straight loss in NBA
Jalen Brunson scored 42 points, Julius Randle finished with 29 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists and the New York Knicks recovered after giving up a 16-point lead to hand the visiting Detroit Pistons their 16th consecutive loss, 118-112, in the NBA in-season game yesterday (Philippine time). Detroit came to New York for the …
Beermen escapes Rain or Shine in PBA Comm’s Cup
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The San Miguel Beermen got away with timely conversions in the endgame to defeat the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters, 115-110, in the 2023 PBA Commissioner’s Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Wednesday night, November 29. With the score tied at 108-all after two free throws by Painters’ Jhonard Clarito, …
UP dismantles DLSU, nears UAAP men’s basketball crown
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons relied on their experience to wallop the De La Salle University (DLSU) Green Archers, 97-67, in Game 1 of the UAAP Season 86 men’s basketball finals at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on Wednesday night, November 29. Negrense …
Grizzlies get first home win in NBA season, rout Jazz
Jaren Jackson, Jr. scored 20 points, David Roddy added 19 and the host Memphis Grizzlies snapped a four-game losing streak with a 105-91 win over the visiting Utah Jazz in the NBA in-season game yesterday (Philippine time). The Grizzlies overcame an early eight-point deficit and led by as many as 25 points en route to their first home …
Mapua ousts CSB, advances to NCAA finals
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Mapua University Cardinals secured a spot in the NCAA Season 99 men’s basketball tournament finals by mounting a significant endgame run to eliminate the College of St. Benilde (CSB) Blazers, 78-67, at the SM Mall of Asia Arena on Tuesday, November 28. In a back-and-forth contest in the fourth …
DLSU rules UAAP women’s athletics, Negrense Bejoy named MVP
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The De La Salle University (DLSU) Lady Green Tracksters claimed the overall championship in the UAAP Season 86 women’s athletics tournament at the PhilSports track oval in Pasig City on Sunday, November 26. Negrense trackster Bernalyn Bejoy was named Most Valuable Player (MVP) after spearheading the Lady Green Tracksters’ campaign …
Edwards injured as Wolves top Thunder in NBA
Anthony Edwards scored 21 points before leaving in the second half because of a hip injury, and the host Minnesota Timberwolves held on for a 106-103 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder in an NBA in-season tournament matchup in Minneapolis yesterday (Philippine time). Rudy Gobert finished with 17 points and 16 rebounds for Minnesota, which won …
Negros ICC secures top spot in MPVA
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Negros ICC Blue Hawks secured the top spot in the Maharlika Pilipinas Volleyball Association (MPVA) league after a 22-25, 25-20, 25-14, 25-22 victory over the Bacoor City Strikers Metro Land Builders Corp. at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City. Angel Mae Habacon spearheaded the offense with 22 points. …
Bacolod Tay Tung teams top 1st Gov’s Cup volley tourney
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Teams from the Bacolod Tay Tung High School Thunderbolts emerged on top in the 1st Governor Eugenio “Bong” Lacson Cup 15-under volleyball tournament at the Montalbo Covered Court in Bacolod City on Monday afternoon, November 27. The Bacolod Tay Tung-A team captured the championship following a 25-21, 25-15 straight-set victory …