By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Bacolod Tubo Slashers ended a 24-game losing skid dating back to last season with a 70-69 escape over the Marikina Shoemasters in the 2025 MPBL Season at the Paco Arena in Manila on Monday night, April 14. Negros Occidental’s Sagay City-native Mark Ray Dubouzet broke the deadlock with a three-pointer …
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Negrense Pastrana, UST enter WMPBL finals
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The University of Santo Tomas (UST) Growling Tigresses entered the WMPBL finals with a 67-54 victory over the Galeries Tower Skyrisers in the knockout semifinals at the New Era University Gym. Negrense Kent Jane Pastrana finished with a double-double of 12 points and 10 rebounds, to go with six assists and …
Kings defeat Suns, will host Mavericks in play-in game
The Sacramento Kings capitalized on the visiting Phoenix Suns playing a depleted roster and secured home-court advantage for their upcoming Western Conference play-in matchup with a 109-98 decision. Sacramento (40-42) was already locked into a No. 9 vs. No. 10 contest with Dallas in the play-in before the contest. But with the Kings pulling out …
Spurs rally for regular-season finale win over Raptors
Keldon Johnson scored 23 points off the bench and Stephon Castle added 20 that included a late basket and free throw as the host San Antonio Spurs roared back in the second half to beat the Toronto Raptors, 125-118, in the season finale for both teams. Neither the Spurs (34-48) nor the Raptors (30-52) qualified …
UP stuns DLSU in UAAP women’s volley
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons pulled off a stunning five-set victory over the De La Salle University (DLSU) Lady Spikers, 26-24, 18-25, 19-25, 25-22, 16-14, in the UAAP Season 87 women’s volleyball tournament at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Sunday, April 13. Negrense Joan Marie Monares powered UP …
Negrense Pons, Rondina shift back to beach volleyball
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense Bernadeth Pons and Cherry Ann Rondina are returning to the Alas Pilipinas national women’s beach volleyball team to begin preparations for the 33rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Thailand later this year. Pons, who played for the Creamline Cool Smashers, and Rondina, who suited up for the Choco Mucho Flying …
Phoenix takes down Meralco for first win; Converge routs Blackwater
The Phoenix Super LPG Fuel Masters rode a hot start to overcome the Meralco Bolts, 109-97, and nail their first win of the PBA Philippine Cup Season 49 on Sunday evening, April 13, at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium. The Fuel Masters roared to a 31-13 advantage after the opening quarter and never looked back, even …
Harden bags 39 as Clippers edge Warriors to clinch play-off spot
James Harden scored 39 points as the Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Golden State Warriors, 124-119, in overtime to clinch the final playoff spot in a thrilling last day of the NBA regular season yesterday (Philippine time). Harden’s superb display in San Francisco helped the Clippers bag the fifth seed in the Western Conference and …
Sabete, Petro Gazz rule PVL finals
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Petro Gazz Angels ruled the PVL All-Filipino Conference with a 25-21, 25-16, 23-25, 25-19 triumph over the Creamline Cool Smashers in the do-or-die Game 3 of the finals at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City on Saturday night, April 12. Negrense Jonah Sabete stepped up with 16 points, including 14 …
De La Noche, UST maul UE in UAAP volley
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The University of Santo Tomas (UST) Golden Spikers moved closer to securing a Final Four seat in the UAAP Season 87 men’s volleyball tournament with a 25-20, 25-17, 25-20 sweep over the University of the East (UE) Red Warriors at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Saturday, April 12. Negrense JayRack de …