The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs, 94-90, to claim their first NBA championship since 1973, putting the long-suffering franchise back on top and unleashing mass celebrations across the city’s five boroughs yesterday (Philippine time). Jalen Brunson scored a game-high 45 points as the Knicks closed out the best-of-seven NBA finals in five …
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Alas Pilipinas falls to Iran, settles for 8th place in AVC Women’s Cup
Alas Pilipinas Women fell to Iran in straight sets, 21-25, 12-25, 21-25, to settle for an eighth-place finish in the 2026 AVC Women’s Cup in Candon City, Ilocos Sur yesterday. Alas made a gallant stand in the final frame but ultimately lost to the World’s No. 45 Iranians, posting their worst finish in the tournament. …
Monares, Bedaña sign with High Speed Hitters
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The PLDT High Speed Hitters have completed their roster buildup for the 2026-2027 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) season with the addition of outside hitter Joan Marie Monares and middle blocker Winnie Bedaña. PLDT announced the signing of Negrense Monares, a former University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons standout, as the final …
PVL stars headline Kabankalan Independence Day beach games
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Some of the country’s top volleyball players headlined the Kabankalan Independence Day Celebrity Beach Volleyball Games at the Kabankalan Football Field inside the city public plaza yesterday. Organized by the Kabankalan City Tourism, Culture and the Arts Office, the event formed part of the city’s Independence Day celebration and drew volleyball …
Alas Pilipinas bows out of semis contention after loss to Taipei
Alas Pilipinas’ semifinals hopes at the 2026 AVC Women’s Cup have been dashed. The nationals bowed out of Final 4 contention after a 16-25, 14-25, 10-25 loss to Chinese Taipei in Pool A on Thursday, June 11, at the Candon City Arena in Ilocos Sur. With the result, the Philippines’ consecutive finishes at the podium …
Knicks fever engulfs New York with end to title drought in sight
New York Knicks fever has engulfed the five boroughs this week, with the team just one win away from snapping a 53-year NBA title drought and the kickoff of the first of the region’s eight World Cup matches across the river taking a backseat for many locals. The attention of born-and-raised New Yorkers will be …
Eala falters in Queen’s Club
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense tennis star Alex Eala saw her campaign in the HSBC Championships come to an end after a 6-2, 6-2 defeat to American Iva Jovic in the Round of 16 at the Queen’s Club in London on Wednesday night, June 10 (Philippine time). Jovic took control from the outset and needed …
Zaragosa, Sajuela lock up JPGT Elite final spots
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Precious Zaragosa completed a big late-season surge, securing a wire-to-wire victory in the ICTSI Negros JPGT Championship at the Negros Occidental Golf and Country Club in Bacolod City on Wednesday, June 10, to book her spot in the upcoming Junior PGT Elite Grand finals. By winning the final two legs of …
Knicks cap epic comeback to beat Spurs, one win from title
OG Anunoby’s tip-in with 1.2 seconds left capped the greatest comeback in NBA finals history, as the New York Knicks stunned the San Antonio Spurs, 107-106, to move within one win of a championship. The Knicks, who trailed by 29 points in the third quarter, lead the best-of-seven series 3-1. They can clinch their first …
TNT edges Ginebra to level series
Jordan Heading found his touch as the TNT Tropang 5G clamped down on the Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings to score a 106-98 victory in Game 4 of the PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup finals before 16,823 fans on Wednesday, June 10, at the Araneta Coliseum in Cubao. The left-handed sniper finished with 29 points, …