Victor Wembanyama, whose rapid rise from teen phenom to superstar has transformed the San Antonio Spurs into legitimate title contenders, is relishing his first shot at NBA playoff glory. “This moment is what you work on all year, but also your whole career,” Wembanyama said as the Spurs looked forward to their Western Conference first-round …
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Alex Eala set for Madrid Open WTA 1000
Filipina tennis standout Alex Eala brings her focus to the clay courts of Spain following an early exit at the Stuttgart Open, with her next stop set at the Madrid Open, which begins April 21. The WTA 1000 event features a stacked 96-player main draw, with top stars such as Iga Swiatek, Aryna Sabalenka, Coco …
Melencio, Bacolod edge Imus in MPBL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Bacolod Masskara mounted a strong fourth quarter charge to rally past the Imus Yankees, 111-105, in the 2026 MPBL Season at the Ynares Center in Montalban, Rizal. Christian Melencio fueled Masskara’s comeback run with a double-double of 34 points and 17 assists to be named Player of the Game and give …
Canino, DLSU near UAAP elims sweep
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The De La Salle University (DLSU) Lady Spikers moved a step closer to an outright finals berth in the UAAP Season 88 women’s volleyball tournament after dispatching the University of the East (UE) Lady Warriors, 25-20, 25-18, 25-15, at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion on Wednesday, April 15. The Lady Spikers improved …
Rain or Shine torches Terrafirma with 22 triples
The Rain or Shine Elasto Painters torched the Terrafirma Dyip from beyond the arc to pick up a 124-117 win and remain unbeaten in the PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup at the Ynares Center in Antipolo City. The red-hot Elasto Painters lit it up from downtown by erupting for 22 triples, four of which came …
Horford’s late treys carry Warriors’ win over Clippers
Al Horford connected on four three-pointers in the final 5:37 of a Western Conference play-in game, lifting the 10th-place Golden State Warriors to a 126-121 win over the ninth-place Los Angeles Clippers in Inglewood, California yesterday (Philippine time). Horford’s late-game hot streak was part of a game-ending, 27-13 Golden State run. Stephen Curry punctuated a …
Eala bows in Porsche Prix
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Alexandra Eala bowed out early in the 2026 Porsche Tennis Grand Prix after absorbing a 6-1, 6-4 straight-sets defeat to Leylah Fernandez in their opening-round encounter in Stuttgart, Germany. Fernandez, who has Filipino roots but is representing Canada, proved too steady and efficient as she secured an easy victory over the …
NLEX fends off Macau for 3rd straight win
The NLEX Road Warriors handed Macau another painful loss on Tuesday night, April 14, pulling away for a 106-97 victory at the Ynares Center in Antipolo City. This was NLEX’s third straight win in the PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup, hiking their record to 5-1. Macau, meanwhile, dropped to 0-7 after yet another close defeat …
Late OT heroics lift Hornets over Heat in play-in game
LaMelo Ball hit a go-ahead layup with 4.7 seconds left, and Miles Bridges blocked Davion Mitchell’s shot at the buzzer as the Charlotte Hornets beat the visiting Miami Heat, 127-126, in overtime to advance to the play-in tournament yesterday (Philippine time). Ball scored 30 points and Bridges added 28 for No. 9 seed Charlotte (45-38), …
Larroza, Foxies stay alive in PVL semis
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Farm Fresh Foxies boosted their bid for a maiden finals appearance in the 2026 PVL All-Filipino Conference after pulling off a 25-23, 18-25, 25-19, 25-23 victory over the PLDT High Speed Hitters in the semifinals at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on Tuesday, April 14. Negrense …