Victor Wembanyama poured in 34 points, 24 of them in the first half, as the San Antonio Spurs won their season-best fourth straight game, 128-115 over the Utah Jazz yesterday (Philippine time) in a West Group B game in the NBA in Salt Lake City. San Antonio improved to 2-1 in Group B play, staying alive …
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Damian Lillard leads Giannis-less Bucks past Heat
Damian Lillard scored 37 points and dished 12 assists as the short-handed Milwaukee Bucks defeated the host Miami Heat, 106-103, in the NBA yesterday (Philippine time). Milwaukee has won five straight games and seven of eight. Lillard made 10 of 17 shots, including eight of 13 from three-point range. Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo, who leads …
Tay Tung back-to-back RVL champion
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Bacolod Tay Tung High School Thunderbolts, representing Western Visayas, completed their title-retention bid in the Rebisco Volleyball League (RVL) 18-Under 2024 National Finals. The Thunderbolts retained the national title following a 25-16, 25-20, 25-13 straight set victory against University of Batangas in the one-game finals at Gameville Ball Park in …
Negrense Jardio named best libero as NU completes SSL 3-peat
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The National University (NU) Lady Bulldogs completed a three-peat in the Shakey’s Super League (SSL) Pre-season Collegiate Challenge after a 23-25, 25-18, 25-16, 25-20 Game 2 win over the De La Salle University (DLSU) Lady Spikers at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum. Negrense Shaira Jardio played a pivotal role on the defensive …
Ja Morant returns, scores 22 to lead Grizzlies past Blazers
Ja Morant returned to the lineup after missing eight games with a right hip injury and scored 22 points with 11 assists to lead the host Memphis Grizzlies to a 123-98 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers yesterday (Philippine time). Jaren Jackson, Jr. added 21 points, six rebounds and three blocks, Santi Aldama posted a double-double of 13 points and …
Nets escape 18-point hole, overtake Warriors
Dennis Schroder led the way with 31 points and the Brooklyn Nets rallied from 18 points down in the third quarter on the second night of a back-to-back set to stun the Golden State Warriors, 128-120, in San Francisco yesterday (Philippine time). Schroder sank four of Brooklyn’s 20 three-pointers. Cam Thomas bombed in three three-pointers …
Tay Tung enters Rebisco volley finals
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Bacolod Tay Tung High School Thunderbolts, representing Western Visayas, secured a return trip to the championship round of the Rebisco Volleyball League National Finals at Gameville Park in Mandaluyong City. The Thunderbolts leaned on the exploits of Rhose Vianne Almendralejo, Alexa Bertolano and Dona Mae de Leon to secure a …
Negrense Pons, FEU clinch semis seat in UAAP beach volley
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense Melody Pons and Lovely Lopez of the Far Eastern University (FEU) Lady Tamaraws clinched the fourth and final semis seat of the UAAP Season 87 women’s beach volleyball tournament at Sands SM By The Bay in Pasay City on Sunday, November 24. Pons and Lopez formalized their Final Four entry …
Gilas Pilipinas dismantles HK in FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers
The youthful tandem of Kai Sotto and Carl Tamayo linked up as Gilas Pilipinas crushed the hapless Hong Kong squad, 93-54, to preserve its immaculate record in the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers on Sunday, November 24, at the Mall of Asia Arena. The Filipinos unleashed 22 huge points in the penultimate period while limiting …
Heat clamps down in OT to hold off Mavs
Jimmy Butler scored a game-high 33 points and added nine rebounds and six assists as the host Miami Heat defeated the Dallas Mavericks 123-118 in overtime yesterday (Philippine time). Mavericks star Kyrie Irving had 27 points and six assists, while P.J. Washington added 21 points and 10 rebounds. Naji Marshall had 19 of his 20 …