By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negros Muscovados relied on a strong second half rampage to defeat Makati OKBET Kings, 86-75, in the 2023 Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) at Bren Z. Guiao Convention Center in Pampanga on Monday night, May 8. Robin Roño led the way with 19 points, including four three-point conversions, to go with …
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NBA: Butler, Adebayo dominate Knicks to leave Heat on brink
Jimmy Butler scored 27 points as the Miami Heat outmuscled the New York Knicks to take a commanding 3-1 lead in their best-of-seven NBA Eastern Conference playoff series on Monday, May 8. Butler was one of five Miami players to finish in double digits as the Heat edged to a 109-101 victory that leaves the …
DLSU nears UAAP women’s volley title
By ADRIAN STEWART CO De La Salle University (DLSU) Lady Spikers clawed back from a set down to beat National University Lady Bulldogs, 18-25, 25-22, 22-25, 25-21, 15-13, in Game 1 of the UAAP Season 85 women’s volleyball finals at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Sunday, May 7. Bacolodnon Angel Canino tallied 21 points to …
Tay Tung stuns Adamson in Shakey’s girls’ volleyball
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Bacolod Tay Tung High School Thunderbolts kicked off its campaign in the 2023 Shakey’s Girls Volleyball Invitational with a 29-27, 25-16 sweep of Adamson University Baby Falcons at San Andres Gym in Manila on Sunday, May 7. Alex Marie Montoro was hailed as the Most Valuable Player of the Match after …
SEA GAMES: Sports execs pleased with Team PH’s ‘good start’
Philippine sports officials on Sunday, May 7, said they are satisfied with how Filipino athletes have been performing so far in the 32nd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Cambodia. “So far, I’m very happy. It’s a good start. Hopefully, we can retain it,” Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) chairman Dickie Bachmann told reporters in Phnom Penh. …
PH obstacle racers sweep 4 SEA Games gold medals
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Team Philippines completed a sweep of the four obstacle race golds in the 32nd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games after capturing two relay golds at the Chroy Changvar Convention Center Car Park in Phnom Penh, Cambodia yesterday morning. Mecca Cortizano clinched the women’s relay team gold for Team Philippines when she …
Iloilo rallies past Muntinlupa in MPBL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Iloilo United Royals-Cocolife leaned on a strong fourth quarter uprising to defeat Muntinlupa Cagers, 80-72, in the 2023 Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) at the Baliwag Star Arena in Bulacan. Justine Sanchez and Tony Ynot, both from College of St. Benilde Blazers in the NCAA, combined for 15 points …
NBA: Lakers grab 2-1 series lead after routing Warriors
Anthony Davis and LeBron James powered the Los Angeles Lakers in a rout of defending champion Golden State on Saturday, May 6. Davis scored 25 points and grabbed 13 rebounds while LeBron James added 21 points to lead the host Lakers over the Warriors 127-97. Davis made 7-of-10 shots from the floor, 11-of-12 from …
Tay Tung to compete in Shakey’s girls’ volley
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Bacolod Tay Tung High School Thunderbolts is set to compete in the 2023 Shakey’s Girls Volleyball Invitational, which will commence this Sunday, May 7, at the San Andres Gym in Manila. According to Thunderbolts team manager Jose Montalbo, they accepted the invitation to compete in the month-long tournament to polish the …
Derla, Napolis bag golds for Team PH in SEAG
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Filipina Angel Gwen Derla pulled off a stunner as she ruled the women’s bamboo shield form of kun bokator at the 32nd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games at the Chroy Changvar Hall in Phnom Penh, Cambodia on Thursday night, May 4. The Laguna province’s Cabuyao City-native Derla, who shifted to the …