By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Valenzuela Darkhorse strengthened its position in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) 2026 Season after defeating Bacolod Masskara, 92-80, at the Paco Arena on Monday night, June 15. The victory improved Valenzuela’s record to 7-6, allowing the Darkhorse to move into the upper half of the league standings. Bacolod, meanwhile, …
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Eala slips ranking to No. 35 ahead of Wimbledon bid
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense tennis star Alex Eala dropped two spots to World’s No. 35 in the latest Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) rankings, potentially affecting her chances of securing a seeded spot in the upcoming Wimbledon Championships. Eala was ranked No. 33 last week but slid in the standings following results from recent grass-court …
Ateneo no decision yet on UAAP withdrawal, leave of absence
Ateneo de Manila University has yet to decide whether it will compete in UAAP Season 89 following the tragic deaths of Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili. Ateneo President Fr. Roberto Yap, SJ, said the priority remains the ongoing investigations being conducted by both the UAAP and government authorities, leaving the school’s participation in the tournament, …
Giannis wants to join Heat
Bucks All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo wants to play for the Miami Heat, ESPN reported. The two-time MVP is under contract with Milwaukee for 2026-2027 and has a player option for 2027-2028, but trade talks have encircled Antetokounmpo since the franchise revealed it would be open to a deal. The Bucks have been exploring trade options for …
Batangas cruises past Negros in MPBL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Batangas City Tanduay Athletics continued their impressive run in the 2026 Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) Season, overwhelming the Negros Hacienderos, 119-92, at the One Arena in Cainta, Rizal. The victory extended Batangas’ winning streak to eight games and improved its record to 10-2, further strengthening its position in the …
NegOcc Pillars capture SBA Season 2 title
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Negros Occidental Pillars capped a dominant campaign by defeating the Manila MSW Mavericks in the finals and securing the Sharks Billiards Association (SBA) Season 2 championship. Leading the charge for the champions was Drahcir Mauricio, who was named the finals Most Valuable Player following his key role in the team’s …
Clarkson ‘blessed’ to make history as first NBA champ of Filipino descent
Jordan Clarkson has made history. As the New York Knicks ended a 53-year championship drought, Clarkson became the first player of Filipino-descent to win an NBA championship. Speaking to ESPN courtside moments after the final buzzer, the Fil-Am guard was overcome with emotion. “Amazing bro, speechless! This is crazy, bro. Just blessed. Thankful, man. Sacrifice …
TNT powers past Ginebra, sends finals to Game 7
It was Chris McCullough’s turn to deliver a monster performance, keeping the TNT Tropang 5G alive in the PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup finals while also spoiling yet another masterpiece from Justin Brownlee. McCullough erupted for a career-high 53 points as TNT defeated the Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings, 98-90, in Game 6 before 22,731 …
Eala earns wildcard spot in Berlin Open
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense tennis standout Alex Eala has secured a place in the main draw of the Berlin Tennis Open after receiving a wildcard entry for the WTA 500 tournament scheduled from June 15 to 21 at the Rot-Weiss Tennis Club in Berlin, Germany. Tournament organizers announced that Eala’s direct entry into the …
Top chess players to vie in San Carlos Charter Day tourney
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Several of the country’s leading chess players are expected to battle for top honors in the Open Rapid Chess Tournament scheduled from June 20 to 21 at Marina Park as part of the 66th San Carlos Charter Day. Leading the field are International Master Rico Mascarinas of Tuburan, Cebu; FIDE Master …