By ADRIAN STEWART CO The National University (NU) Lady Bulldogs recovered from a slow start and leaned on a late surge to defeat the University of Santo Tomas (UST) Golden Tigresses, 20-25, 26-24, 26-24, 25-21, securing a berth in the UAAP Season 88 women’s volleyball finals at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Saturday, May 2. …
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Embiid, 76ers knock out Celtics
Joel Embiid had 34 points, 12 rebounds and six assists and Tyrese Maxey added 30 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 109-100 victory over the host Boston Celtics in Game 7 of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series yesterday (Philippine time). The 76ers won the final three games in the …
NLEX pulls away from Converge
The NLEX Road Warriors are assured of a twice-to-beat advantage in the quarterfinals after a 100-81 win over the Converge FiberXers on Saturday, May 2, at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium. Cady Lalanne put up 22 points and 14 rebounds while Schonny Winston and Robert Bolick each had 21 points for NLEX, which improved to 9-2 …
Negrense Rubin, UST rule Shakey’s tourney
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The University of Santo Tomas (UST) Junior Golden Tigresses displayed their strong heart and stronger determination in outworking the Bacolod Tay Tung High School Thunderbolts, 16-25, 26-24, 19-25, 28-26, 15-10, to clinch the Shakey’s Girls Volleyball Invitational League Rising Stars Cup Division 1 title at the La Salle Green Hills Gym. …
Valenzuela beats Negros in MPBL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Valenzuela Darkhorse went full throttle in the second half to rout the Negros Hacienderos, 85-67, and gain traction in the SportsPlus MPBL 2026 Season at the Batangas City Coliseum on Thursday, April 30. Barely ahead, 39-37, at the break, Valenzuela got the push from Shaq Alanes, Lester Reyes and Jay …
76ers dump Celtics again, send series to Game 7
Tyrese Maxey scored 30 points as the surging Philadelphia 76ers posted a 106-93 win over the visiting Boston Celtics, forcing a decisive Game 7 in a first-round Eastern Conference playoff series yesterday (Philippine time). The second-seeded Celtics led the series, 3-1, following a 32-point win, but the seventh-seeded Sixers rebounded to post double-digit wins in …
Jardio credits hard work, team effort for UAAP Best Libero award
By ADRIAN STEWART CO National University (NU) Lady Bulldogs libero Shaira Jardio remained grounded after being named Best Libero at the conclusion of the UAAP Season 88 women’s volleyball elimination round. Known for her steady floor defense, the Negrense said she approaches every play with a simple but consistent goal in mind. She also attributed …
Short-handed Wolves seal series vs. Nuggets
Elevated into the starting lineup of a heavily depleted back court, Terrence Shannon, Jr. scored a career-playoff-high 24 points to help the Minnesota Timberwolves close out the Denver Nuggets, 110-98, in Game 6 of a first-round playoff series yesterday (Philippine time). The sixth-seeded Timberwolves advance to face the second-seeded Spurs in the Western Conference semifinals. …
Ordiales, NU secure UAAP finals berth
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The National University (NU) Bulldogs moved within reach of a sixth straight title after dispatching the University of Santo Tomas (UST) Golden Spikers, 25-21, 30-28, 25-19, to secure a finals berth in the UAAP Season 88 men’s volleyball tournament at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Wednesday, April 29. The Bulldogs arranged …
Gilas Women bow to China, take 3×3 silver
The Gilas Pilipinas Women fell short of a gold medal in the 3×3 basketball tournament in the Asian Beach Games, after a 13-21 defeat to host China in the finals at the Sanya Sports Centre Gymnasium on Wednesday, April 29. The Gilas Women were on the back foot almost immediately against the towering China team, …