By ADRIAN STEWART CO The AcroCity-backed Negros Basketball Association Legends Cup turned out nostalgic and successful, as former league stars reunited to entertain their loyal fans and rekindle camaraderie with former teammates and rivals on the court. The excitement reached its peak when former San Sebastian College standout Django Rivera, University of the East’s Victor …
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Bacolodnon Antiquiera steps up as Navy clobbers PSP in WMPBL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Philippine Navy Lady Sailors leaned on the hot hands of Trixie Antiquiera to score a dominant 68-35 victory over the PSP Lady Gymers in the 2025 WMPBL invitational tournament at the New Era University Gym. The Bacolodnon cager delivered a career-best of 24 points behind a record-setting eight three-pointers — …
Doncic’s triple-double leads Lakers past Mavs in 1st meeting since trade
Luka Doncic scored 19 points with 15 rebounds and 12 assists against his former team three weeks after a blockbuster trade and the Los Angeles Lakers pulled out a 107-99 victory over the visiting Dallas Mavericks yesterday (Philippine time). LeBron James scored 27 points with 12 rebounds, Austin Reaves added 20 points and Rui Hachimura …
Jaylen Wells, Grizzlies hand skidding Suns defeat in OT
Jaylen Wells scored seven points in overtime as the host Memphis Grizzlies held off the Phoenix Suns 151-148 yesterday (Philippine time). Phoenix’s Kevin Durant missed two three-point attempts in the final five seconds. Ja Morant shook off a rough shooting night to finish with 29 points and eight assists to lead the Grizzlies. Jaren Jackson, …
Boteros leads way as UST enters UAAP finals
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The University of Santo Tomas (UST) Junior Golden Tigresses continued their dominant run in the UAAP Season 87 girls’ basketball tournament after a 107-47 victory over the De La Salle-Zobel (DLSZ) Junior Lady Archers at the FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City. Negrense Grachelle Boteros earned her second Best Player …
NegOcc to host NBTC Visayas Regional Championship
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The NBTC Visayas Regional Championship returns to Negros Occidental for the second straight year, bringing together the region’s top grassroots basketball teams for an intense competition from February 27 to March 2. The games from February 27 to 28 will be played at the newly-renovated Bacolod City Arts, Sports and Cultural …
Pistons continue playoff push with win over Clippers
The Detroit Pistons won their seventh straight game in the NBA with in-form Cade Cunningham making 32 points and grabbing nine rebounds in a 106-97 win over the Los Angeles Clippers yesterday (Philippine time). The Pistons, who are in the playoff positions, moved to 32-26, which is their best record at this stage of a …
Salarzon, Ateneo outduel UP in UAAP volleyball
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Ateneo de Manila University Blue Eagles overcame a shaky start to defeat the University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons, 23-25, 25-18, 25-22, 25-19, in the UAAP Season 87 men’s volleyball tournament at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on Sunday, February 23. Negrense Jian Matthew Salarzon …
Negrense Jardio, NU beat FEU in UAAP volleyball
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The National University (NU) Lady Bulldogs fought off a determined Far Eastern University (FEU) Lady Tamaraws squad, escaping with a 25-15, 23-25, 24-26, 25-23, 15-8 victory in the UAAP Season 87 women’s volleyball tournament at the Mall of Asia Arena on Sunday, February 23. Negrense Shaira Jardio displayed her defensive prowess, …
Cavs hold off Grizzlies for 7th straight win
Donovan Mitchell scored 33 points to lead the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 129-123 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies in a testy cross-conference NBA clash yesterday (Philippine time). Ty Jerome scored 26 points off the bench, Evan Mobley added 25 points, 13 rebounds and eight assists and Jarrett Allen scored 13 points with 10 rebounds for …