By ADRIAN STEWART CO Ian Sangalang recovered from a subpar showing to steer the Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots to a 108-102 win over the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters in the PBA Philippine Cup at the Tiaong Convention Center in Quezon province on Saturday night, April 20. Sangalang, who was held to five points …
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NU maintains winning streak, edges Adamson in UAAP women’s volley
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The National University (NU) Lady Bulldogs took the lead in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament standings after a 25-16, 25-14, 25-18 win over the Adamson University Lady Falcons at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City on Saturday night, April 20. Alyssa Solomon finished with 14 points on 12 …
Timberwolves wallop Suns behind Anthony Edwards’ 33
Anthony Edwards shook off first-half foul trouble to score a game-high 33 points as the host Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Phoenix Suns, 120-95, in Game 1 of a Western Conference first-round playoff series yesterday (Philippine time). With 3:18 left until intermission, Edwards was forced to go to the bench after picking up his third …
Bacolod escapes Sarangani for 1st MPBL win
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Bacolod City of Smiles survived a late run by the Sarangani Marlins for an 84-81 victory in the 2024 Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) Season at Paco Arena in Manila on Thursday, April 18. Leading by as much as 19 points in the opening half, Bacolod was surprised by …
Creamline outduels Choco Mucho in PVL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Creamline Cool Smashers renewed their mastery over sister team Choco Mucho Flying Titans with a 25-17, 25-22, 25-19 straight-set romp in the PVL 1st All-Filipino Conference at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Thursday night, April 18. Bea de Leon, who transferred to the Cool Smashers from the Flying Titans …
UP men crush Ateneo to secure spot in football semis
University of the Philippines (UP) is assured of a place in the UAAP Season 86 men’s football Final Four after a 4-0 demolition of Ateneo de Manila University at the UP Football Stadium on Thursday, April 18. Ramil Bation III netted a second-half brace while Cian Galsim and Jan Ceena Donato also found the …
Belga’s career game lifts ROS over NorthPort in PBA
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Beau Belga continued his stellar run for the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters as they scored a 115-105 victory over the NorthPort Batang Pier in the 2024 PBA Philippine Cup at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Malate, Manila on Wednesday night, April 17. The former Philippine Christian University Dolphins center …
DLSU outlasts Adamson in UAAP women’s volleyball
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The De La Salle University (DLSU) Lady Spikers battled back from a set down to beat the Adamson University Lady Falcons, 17-25, 25-19, 25-11, 25-22, in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Wednesday, April 17. Shevana Laput fired a personal season-high 24 points …
Toronto Raptors’ Porter banned for life from NBA for gambling
Toronto Raptors’ Jontay Porter was given a lifetime ban from the National Basketball Association (NBA) for violating the league’s gambling policy. An NBA investigation found that Porter, a two-way player recently under contract with the Raptors, limited his own game participation to influence the outcome of one or more bets on his performance in …
Negros outlasts Bicolandia, stays unbeaten in MPBL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Negros Muscovados continued their hot start in the 2024 MPBL Season after a 75-68 victory over the Bicolandia Oragons at the Cuneta Astrodome in Pasay City on Tuesday afternoon, April 16. Renz Palma spearheaded the offense with 20 points to go with four assists, one rebound, one steal, and …