By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense Samjosef Belangel returned from a one-game absence as the Daegu Korea Gas Corporation Pegasus walloped the Wonju DB Promy, 84-61, in the Korean Basketball League (KBL) at the Daegu Gymnasium on Saturday, January 11. The former Ateneo de Manila University Blue Eagles star finished with 15 points, including two three-point …
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Hollis-Jefferson comes to rescue anew as streaking TNT escapes Converge
Rondae Hollis-Jefferson flexed his clutch genes once more after lifting the TNT Tropang Giga to another escape victory against the surging Converge FiberXers, 98-96, to keep their own streak alive in the PBA Season 49 Commissioner’s Cup on Saturday, January 11. Hollis-Jefferson did again what he did just four days ago when he sank the …
PH women cap Asia-Pacific Lacrosse debut with bronze medal
The Philippine women’s national lacrosse team completed a memorable debut campaign in the 2025 Asia-Pacific Women’s Lacrosse Championship on Saturday, January 11, by beating Chinese Taipei for the bronze medal. An 18-6 victory at the Sunshine Coast Stadium in Queensland, Australia put the Philippines on the podium in their first ever participation in the tournament. …
Tay Tung volley team bags Division Meet crown
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Bacolod Tay Tung High School Thunderbolts’ elementary girls volleyball team clinched the crown in the Bacolod City Division Meet at the Montalbo Gym in Bacolod City. Led by the tournament’s MVP and 2nd Best Middle Blocker Mari Cacho, the Thunderbolts claimed the crown with a 25-6, 25-19 domination over RAMMES …
USLS booters rule Bacolod City Division Meet
By ADRIAN STEWART CO University of St. La Salle (USLS) Bacolod, representing District 8, claimed the crown in the elementary boys football event of the Bacolod City Division Meet held at the Bacolod City National High School. The John Moreno-mentored USLS squad displayed their dominance to defeat Sum-ag Elementary School, representing District 7, with a …
Cavs rally past Raptors for 12th consecutive win
Darius Garland scored 40 points on 14-of-24 shooting, helping the Cleveland Cavaliers narrowly avoid an upset with a 132-126 win over the visiting Toronto Raptors. The Cavaliers, who trailed by 12 points in the third quarter, extended their winning streak to 12 games while handing the Raptors their fourth loss in a row. Cleveland’s Evan …
Warriors hold off Pistons’ comeback attempt
Buddy Hield scored 19 points to help lead the Golden State Warriors to a 107-104 win over the host Detroit Pistons yesterday (Philippine time). Stephen Curry had 17 points, 10 rebounds and six assists, while Trayce Jackson-Davis added 14 points and 10 rebounds for Golden State, which ended a two-game skid. Cade Cunningham had 32 …
Tay Tung HS rules Division Meet volley tourney
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Bacolod Tay Tung High School Thunderbolts clinched the crown in the secondary girls volleyball tournament of the Bacolod City Division Meet at the Montalbo Gym in Bacolod City on Wednesday, January 8. Led by Most Valuable Player and Best Open Hitter Rhose Vianne Almendralejo, the Thunderbolts (Unit 5) cruised to …
Victorias City, Pasig City to host FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negros Occidental’s Victorias City and Pasig City gained the approval to serve as hosts for the FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup 2025 scheduled from November 21 to December 7. Philippine Football Federation (PFF) president John Gutierrez said the 8,000-seater Victorias City Coliseum and the PhilSports Arena were the approved venues by …
Brownlee predicts major comeback for injured Kai Sotto
Gilas Pilipinas’ Justin Brownlee is sending his prayers to his injured teammate in the national team, Kai Sotto. Sotto and the Koshigaya Alphas announced earlier on Wednesday, January 8, that the 7-foot-3 center sustained a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) during their game against the Sea Horses Mikawa last Sunday, January 5, where they were …