Gilas Pilipinas rallied late but came just short against a tough New Zealand squad, 69-66, in the FIBA Basketball World Cup Asian qualifiers on Thursday, February 26, at the Mall of Asia Arena. The Philippines entered the fourth trailing by double-digits but came as close as two points in the final minute to give their …
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Rockets earn comeback win at Magic
Kevin Durant scored 40 points to help the visiting Houston Rockets rally for a 113-108 victory over the Orlando Magic yesterday (Philippine time). Reed Sheppard added 20 points and made five three-pointers for Houston, which trailed by 19 points in the third quarter before going on a 21-0 run to help spur the comeback win. …
Canino, DLSU maul UP in UAAP
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The De La Salle University (DLSU) Lady Spikers asserted their dominance over the University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons with a commanding 25-12, 25-15, 25-19 sweep in the UAAP Season 88 women’s volleyball tournament at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Wednesday, February 25. The Lady Spikers imposed their will early, …
What’s at stake for Gilas in FIBA qualifiers?
Gilas Pilipinas is bracing for a tall order as it squares off anew with New Zealand in the 2027 FIBA World Cup Asian qualifiers. The Nationals will look to preserve their unbeaten record in Group A after sweeping Guam in their pair of meetings in late 2025. However, they will be up against a hungry …
Bucks narrowly defeat injury-riddled Cavaliers
Kevin Porter, Jr. hit the game winner in the final seconds and scored 20 points to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 118-116 victory over the visiting, short-handed Cleveland Cavaliers yesterday (Philippine time). Milwaukee won its second in a row and eighth in their last 10 contests. It was a balanced scoring attack with seven …
Espina, San Beda dominate Lyceum in NCAA
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The San Beda University Lady Red Spikers bounced back from a previous defeat with a 25-14, 25-19, 25-16 domination over the Lyceum of the Philippines Lady Pirates in the NCAA Season 101 women’s volleyball at the San Andres Sports Complex on Wednesday, February 25. Negrense Gina Espina was efficient with her …
Quezon City prevails over Bacolod in MPBL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Quezon City Black Bulls turned back Bacolod Masskara, 77-66, in the 2026 Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) Preseason Invitational at the Paco Arena in Manila on Tuesday, February 24. Pat Buena, a standout discovered from inter-barangay tournaments, paced the Black Bulls with 12 points, seven rebounds and two assists as …
Pelicans withstand late Warriors push
Zion Williamson scored 26 points as the New Orleans Pelicans defeated the visiting Golden State Warriors, 113-109, yesterday (Philippine time). Saddiq Bey scored 18 points as the Pelicans got off to a strong start, then survived a tough late challenge from Golden State. De’Anthony Melton posted a game-high 28 points for the short-handed Warriors, who …
Bucks outlast Heat, win again sans Giannis
Kevin Porter, Jr. scored 32 points and added seven rebounds and seven assists to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 128-117 victory over the visiting Miami Heat yesterday (Philippine time). Ryan Rollins added 21 for Milwaukee, which won its seventh game in its last nine tries without Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf). Bobby Portis matched Rollins’ 21 …
Negrense Soyud, Akari notch 1st win in PVL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Akari Power Chargers snapped their skid in the PVL All-Filipino Conference with a 25-18, 25-23, 23-25, 25-22 victory over sister team Nxled Chameleons at the Playtime FilOil Centre in San Juan City on Tuesday night, February 24. Negrense Christine Joy Soyud made her contribution with 13 markers as the Power …