By ADRIAN STEWART CO Final 4-bound National University (NU) Bulldogs made quick work of also-run University of the East (UE) Red Warriors, 25-16, 25-21, 25-15, to secure a playoff for a twice-to-beat incentive in the UAAP Season 88 men’s volleyball at the University of Santo Tomas Quadricentennial Pavilion in Manila. Negrense Leo Ordiales powered the …
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SBP Zone 7 boosts grassroots basketball push in Negros, Siquijor
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) Zone 7 has strengthened its grassroots basketball program through a series of meetings and partnerships in Negros and Siquijor. Zone 7 director Tony Agustin led the initiative, beginning with a courtesy visit to Dumaguete City Assistant City Administrator Dr. Dinno Depositario, who also serves as …
Cavaliers rest core players, deal defeat to Wizards
Nae’Qwan Tomlin scored a career-high 26 points and rookie Tyrese Proctor collected 22 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists as the playoff-bound Cleveland Cavaliers beat the visiting Washington Wizards, 130-117. Jaylon Tyson had 18 points and rookie Tristan Enaruna had a season-best 15 points for Cleveland (52-30), which is the fourth seed in the Eastern …
Nembhard totals 23 as Mavs roll past Bulls
Ryan Nembhard notched the second-most assists in a game in Dallas history as the Mavericks defeated the visiting Chicago Bulls, 149-128. Nembhard fell narrowly short of a triple-double in the season-ending clash, chalking up 15 points, nine rebounds and 23 assists. Only current Dallas coach Jason Kidd, with 25 assists in a two-overtime game in …
Salarzon, Ateneo topple DLSU in sets
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Ateneo de Manila University Blue Eagles overcame a seven-point deficit in the second set before sweeping traditional rival the De La Salle University (DLSU) Green Spikers, 25-22, 25-23, 25-22, to gain crucial breathing room in the race for the last two Final 4 berths in the UAAP Season 88 men’s …
Gilas Women beat SG to qualify for FIBA 3×3
After achieving a historic silver medal finish in Asia, the Gilas Pilipinas Women have now booked a ticket to the FIBA 3×3 World Cup. The Gilas Women were initially denied outright entry to the World Cup by European giant Lithuania in their first game in the final, 16-21. The Philippines had one more shot to …
Lakers empty the bench in lopsided win over lowly Jazz
Rui Hachimura and Deandre Ayton each posted 22-point, 10-rebound double-doubles to help the Los Angeles Lakers earn a 131-107 victory over the visiting Utah Jazz in the regular-season finale yesterday (Philippine time). LeBron James completed his 23rd regular season, finishing with 18 points in 17 minutes for the Lakers. Dalton Knecht scored 17 points, Nick …
Panique, NU sweep UE in UAAP volley
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The National University (NU) Lady Bulldogs secured the second Final 4 berth in the UAAP Season 88 women’s volleyball after sweeping winless University of the East (UE) Lady Warriors, 25-19, 25-14, 25-14, at the University of Santo Tomas (UST) Quadricentennial Pavilion in Manila on Sunday, April 12. The Lady Bulldogs extended …
Canino, DLSU seal top seed
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The De La Salle University (DLSU) Lady Spikers tightened their grip on the UAAP Season 88 women’s volleyball tournament after dismantling the Ateneo de Manila University Blue Eagles, 25-13, 25-12, 25-18, at the Playtime FilOil Centre in San Juan City on Saturday, April 11. Leading the charge for La Salle were …
Pons, Creamline upend PLDT in PVL semis
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense Bernadeth Pons delivered a standout performance as the Creamline Cool Smashers outlasted the PLDT High Speed Hitters, 22-25, 27-25, 19-25, 28-26, 15-10, to open its semifinal campaign in the PVL All-Filipino Conference on a high note at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City Saturday, April 11. Pons …