The Gilas Pilipinas Women exited the FIBA Women’s World Cup qualifying tournament on a high note. The Philippines pulled away for a 74-59 triumph over World’s No. 19 Colombia on Tuesday night, March 17 (Philippine time) at the Astroballe in Lyon, France, for a breakthrough win in the competition. A loss to South Korea on …
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Buglas claims runner-up finish
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The CBR Buglas girls football teams delivered strong performances during the 19th anniversary celebration of the Gardenville United Football Club Inc., finishing with two runner-up trophies at the City of Victorias Bootfest. Competing in the Girls Born 2009 and Girls Born 2012 divisions, the teams secured two first runner-up finishes and …
Salarzon, Ateneo upend UE in UAAP
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Ateneo de Manila University Blue Eagles snapped a two-game slump, ending the first round with a 25-14, 25-17, 25-20 sweep of the University of the East (UE) Red Warriors in the UAAP Season 88 collegiate men’s volleyball at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. Negrense Jian Salarzon, …
Brown’s 41-pt effort pushes Celtics past Suns
Jaylen Brown had 41 points, seven rebounds and six assists to lead the Boston Celtics to a 120-112 victory over the visiting Phoenix Suns yesterday (Philippine time). Brown was a career-best 19-of-21 from the free throw line. The Celtics received 21 points from both Jayson Tatum and Derrick White, while Payton Pritchard added 19. White …
Doncic, Lakers power past Rockets
Luka Doncic scored a game-high 36 points as the visiting Los Angeles Lakers claimed a 100-92 victory over the Houston Rockets yesterday (Philippine time). The Lakers evened the season series with the Rockets ahead of the third and final meeting. Los Angeles also extended its lead over Houston for the third seed in the Western …
Canino, DLSU go 7-0 in UAAP
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The De La Salle University (DLSU) Lady Spikers toppled the National University Lady Bulldogs, 25-21, 25-19, 19-25, 25-17, to complete a first-round sweep in the UAAP Season 88 women’s volleyball tournament at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on Sunday, March 8. Negrense Angel Anne Canino finished with …
NLEX overcomes Magnolia for back-to-back wins
The NLEX Road Warriors rode a balanced offensive outing to overcome the Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots, 112-105, and stay unbeaten in the PBA Season 50 Commissioners Cup at the Ynares Center in Montalban, Rizal. Seven players scored in double-digits for the Road Warriors, led by import Cady Lalanne with 24 points and 11 rebounds. Schonny …
Knicks recovers from 21-pt deficit, hold off Warriors
Jalen Brunson scored 30 points and added nine assists for the host New York Knicks, who mounted their biggest comeback of the season and edged the undermanned Golden State Warriors, 110-107, yesterday (Philippine time). The Knicks went 22-of-23 from the line — the third time this season they’ve had one miss or fewer from the …
Eala climbs to No. 29 in WTA rankings
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Filipina tennis star Alexandra “Alex” Eala climbed to a new career-high ranking after moving up to No. 29 in the latest Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) standings released yesterday. The 20-year-old Negros Occidental’s Victorias City native improved three spots from her previous No. 32 ranking, surpassing her earlier career-best mark of No. …
Bataan clobbers Bacolod in MPBL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Bataan Risers bowed out in style, dumping Bacolod Masskara, 129-82, at the end of the round-robin elimination phase of the 2026 MPBL at the One Arena Cainta in Rizal province on Saturday, March 14. Powered by homegrown icon Yves Sazon, the Bataan Risers surged beyond reach, 111-75, midway through the …