By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Blackwater Bossing bucked the absence of reinforcement George King to score a 100-92 stunner against the Phoenix Fuel Masters in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup at the Ynares Center in Antipolo City on Tuesday night, January 21. Bacolodnon Justin Chua spearheaded the attack with a double-double of 22 points and 11 …
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Negrense Pons plays limited minutes as Creamline sweeps Capital1 in PVL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Creamline Cool Smashers maintained their unbeaten start in the PVL 2nd All-Filipino Conference after scoring a 25-19, 25-19, 25-18 sweep over the Capital1 Solar Energy Power Spikers at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City on Tuesday night, January 21. Negrense Bernadeth Pons only played in the first set and finished with …
NorthPort survives Beermen, completes first-ever sweep
The NorthPort Batang Pier made a great escape even after a double-digit meltdown, gutting out a 105-104 victory against the San Miguel Beermen in the PBA Season 49 Commissioner’s Cup on Tuesday, January 21, at the Ynares Center Antipolo. With the hard-fought victory, the Batang Pier achieved the franchise’s first-ever sweep of the three San …
Raptors bully banged-up Magic
Scottie Barnes had 17 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists as the Toronto Raptors defeated the visiting Orlando Magic, 109-93, yesterday (Philippine time). RJ Barrett added 19 points and eight rebounds for the Raptors, who have won three of their past four games. Gradey Dick scored 17 points, while Bruce Brown contributed 15 and fellow …
15 schools join Inter La Salle in USLS
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Fifteen La Salle schools nationwide participated in the Inter La Salle 2025, which made a big comeback after five years, at the University of St. La Salle (USLS) in Bacolod City. Dubbed “Hugpong Hampang,” this year’s edition celebrates unity, camaraderie and athletic excellence through an expanded lineup of sports and activities. Among the …
Bacolodnon Johann Chua cited at PSA awards night
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Bacolodnon cuemaster Johann Chua will be among the awardees at the San Miguel Corporation-Philippine Sportswriters Association (SMC-PSA) Awards Night slated next week at the Centennial Hall of the Manila Hotel. Chua was recognized for his achievements last year, including his gold medal finish in the Hanoi Open 9-Ball Championship, and was …
Celtics deal Warriors worst home loss in 40 years
Jayson Tatum led six Boston players in double figures with a game-high 22 points yesterday (Philippine time) as the Celtics steamrolled the Golden State Warriors, 125-85, in San Francisco as part of the NBA’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Day slate. Kristaps Porzingis chipped in 18 points and Jaylen Brown scored 17 for Boston, which for …
Thunder clobber Nets in latest showing of home dominance
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander collected 27 points and 10 assists to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 127-101 win over the visiting Brooklyn Nets. The Thunder have won 20 of their past 23 games overall and 12 straight in Oklahoma City. While Gilgeous-Alexander returned after missing the loss to the Dallas Mavericks, the Thunder were without …
Daja clutch as DLSZ escapes UPIS in OT
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The De La Salle Zobel (DLSZ) Junior Archers showed steadiness in the overtime to defeat the University of the Philippines Integrated School (UPIS) Junior Fighting Maroons, 79-77, in the UAAP Season 87 boys basketball at the FilOil EcoOil Arena in San Juan City on Sunday, January 19. With just over two …
Negrense Belangel, Gong Aji lost in KBL All-Star Game
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense Samjosef Belangel and Team Gong Aji suffered a 142-126 defeat to Mong Team in the Korean Basketball League’s (KBL) All-Star Game at the Busan Sajik Gymnasium on Sunday night, January 19. The former Ateneo de Manila University Blue Eagles standout finished with 10 points, including two three-point conversions, to go …