By ADRIAN STEWART CO Alex Eala moved into the Round of 16 of the WTA Linz Open after defeating Austria’s Julia Grabher in straight sets, 6-4, 6-3, in Austria yesterday (Philippine time). The Negrense tennis standout had to work through a tight opening set, staying level with Grabher before pulling away late to take control …
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Curry steps up late to help Warriors survive Kings
Stephen Curry capped his 17-point performance with a game-tying three-pointer, then turned his own miss into an offensive rebound and assist on Brandin Podziemski’s go-ahead three as the Golden State Warriors outlasted the Sacramento Kings, 110-105, in San Francisco yesterday (Philippine time). De’Anthony Melton had a game-high 21 points and Podziemski finished with 20 for …
Meralco holds off Bol, TNT for win
The Meralco Bolts weathered a massive TNT Tropang 5G fightback in the final quarter to hold on for a 110-106 lead, Tuesday evening, April 7, at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium. Marvin Jones had 29 points and 12 rebounds, while CJ Cansino added 19 markers for the Bolts, who led by as many as 20 points. …
Negrense Pons, Creamline enter PVL semis
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Creamline Cool Smashers secured the final semifinal berth in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino Conference after defeating the Akari Power Chargers, 25-23, 25-20, 16-25, 25-16, at the Playtime FilOil Centre in San Juan City on Tuesday, April 7. Negrense Bernadeth Pons tallied 13 points as the Cool Smashers leaned …
Ordiales, Buddin lead NU past Adamson
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense Leo Ordiales and Michaelo Buddin each unleashed 26 points to propel the National University (NU) Bulldogs into the UAAP Season 88 Collegiate Men’s Volleyball Final 4, edging out the Adamson University Soaring Falcons in a thrilling five-set match, 23-25, 25-20, 21-25, 25-21, 15-8, at the University of Santo Tomas (UST) …
Maranatha College finishes runner-up in Thailand
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Maranatha Christian College Centurions finished as first runner-up in the She Cup Thailand, capping off a strong international campaign that drew praise from the Negros football community. The Centurions secured the silver medal in the tournament, a result that highlighted the team’s competitiveness against regional opponents and underscored the growing …
Cavs wipe out deficit, extend surge with win over Grizzlies
The Cleveland Cavaliers overcame a 17-point first-half deficit to defeat the host Memphis Grizzlies, 142-126, and secure the 14th 50-win season in franchise history yesterday (Philippine time). Evan Mobley led the Cavs (50-29) with 24 points, while Dennis Schroder added 22 points and 11 assists and Sam Merrell scored 21. Keon Ellis contributed 19 points …
Magic continue playoff push with win over Pistons
Paolo Banchero scored 31 points and Desmond Bane added 25 as the Orlando Magic withstood a fourth-quarter rally and closed on a 14-2 run to beat the visiting Detroit Pistons, 123-107, yesterday (Philippine time). Anthony Black contributed 14 points off the bench for Orlando, which won for the fourth time in the past five games. …
Panique, NU sweep Adamson
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The National University (NU) Lady Bulldogs asserted their dominance over the Adamson University Lady Falcons with a 25-20, 25-21, 25-21 sweep in the UAAP Season 88 women’s volleyball tournament at the University of Santo Tomas (UST) Quadricentennial Pavilion on Sunday, April 5. The Lady Bulldogs secured their second consecutive win to …
Eala begins Linz Open campaign vs. Grabher
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense tennis standout Alexandra Eala begins her campaign in the 2026 Linz Open with a first-round matchup against Austria’s Julia Grabher in the main draw on Tuesday, April 7. Grabher, 29 years old, enters the tournament ranked No. 87 in the world. She reached a career-best No. 54 in 2023 and …