P.J. Washington made two free throws with 2.5 seconds left and the Dallas Mavericks advanced to the Western Conference finals for the second time in the past three seasons with a 117-116 victory over the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder yesterday (Philippine time). Washington was fouled shooting a three-pointer and missed the third free throw …
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Bacolod bows to Zamboanga in MPBL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Bacolod City of Smiles continued their losing skid in the 2024 MPBL Season with a 77-62 loss to the Zamboanga City Family Sardines at the Olivares College Gymnasium in Parañaque City on Thursday night, May 16. This was the Alex Cabagnot-mentored Bacolod City squad’s fifth consecutive defeat since notching …
Tobias’ marginal goal leads to UAAP men’s football crown
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Macky Tobias drilled a go-ahead goal as the University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons ruled the UAAP Season 86 men’s football tournament with a 1-0 win over the Far Eastern University (FEU) Tamaraws at the Rizal Memorial Stadium on Thursday night, May 16. Tobias, a former juniors MVP while …
Timberwolves force Game 7 by blowing out Nuggets
Anthony Edwards scored 27 points to pull the Minnesota Timberwolves out of their mid-series slump and deliver a flawless 115-70 victory over the Denver Nuggets yesterday (Philippine time) to force a Game 7 in this roller-coaster playoff matchup. Jaden McDaniels pitched in 21 points and lockdown defense, and Mike Conley had 13 points in …
San Miguel outduels Terrafirma to enter PBA semis
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The San Miguel Beermen displayed their true identity in the second half as they walloped the Terrafirma Dyip, 110-91, in the do-or-die quarterfinals of the PBA Philippine Cup at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Malate, Manila on Wednesday night, May 15. June Mar Fajardo spearheaded the attack with a double-double of …
NU finishes off UST, reclaims UAAP women’s volley crown
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The National University (NU) Lady Bulldogs are back as UAAP women’s volleyball champions after pouncing on the erratic University of Santo Tomas (UST) Golden Tigresses, 25-23, 23-25, 27-25, 25-16, in Game 2 of the Season 86 finals at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on Wednesday, May …
Celtics put Cavs to bed, advance to Eastern Conference finals
Al Horford had 22 points and 15 rebounds as the host Boston Celtics advanced to the Eastern Conference finals by handing the short-handed Cleveland Cavaliers a 113-98 loss in Game 5 of a semifinal series yesterday (Philippine time). Top-seeded Boston won the best-of-seven series, 4-1. The Celtics advanced to the Eastern Conference finals for …
Tolentino’s hot shooting lifts South Cotabato past Negros in MPBL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Kyle Tolentino caught fire from the three-point area as the South Cotabato Warriors pulled off an 81-74 win over the Negros Muscovados in the 2024 MPBL Season at the Cuneta Astrodome in Pasay City on Tuesday night, May 14. The Colegio de San Juan de Letran Knights gunner finished with …
SGA to represent PH in William Jones Cup
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Strong Group Athletics (SGA) is set to represent the Philippines in the 43rd William Jones Cup, scheduled from July 13 to 21, 2024, in Taipei, Taiwan. SGA president Jacob Lao said they are grateful to the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) for giving them the go-ahead to represent the …
Brunson scores 44, Knicks beat Pacers to move a win away from conference finals
The New York Knicks have one more step to climb to reach the Eastern Conference finals for the first time since 2000. Jalen Brunson, after a couple of rough games, looks ready to take it. Brunson scored 44 points, reaching 40 for the fifth time in this post-season, and the Knicks beat the Indiana …