By ADRIAN STEWART CO The University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons overcame a subpar showing from Negrense Harold Alarcon to score a 66-63 win over the De La Salle University (DLSU) Green Archers in Game 2 of the UAAP Season 88 men’s basketball finals at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City …
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Alex Eala opens campaign by beating Malaysian foe
Filipina tennis star Alex Eala is off to a winning start in the 2025 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games. Eala defeated Malaysia’s Shihomi Leong, 6-3, 6-1, in the quarterfinals of the women’s singles competition yesterday afternoon at the Tennis Development Center in Nonthaburi, Thailand. The victory assured her of at least a bronze in the event. …
Blazers overcome Curry’s 48 points for Warriors
Jerami Grant and Shaedon Sharpe scored 35 points apiece and the host Portland Trail Blazers withstood 48 points from Stephen Curry to notch a 136-131 victory over the Golden State Warriors yesterday (Philippine time). Deni Avdija added 26 points, eight assists and seven rebounds as the Trail Blazers won for just the second time in …
Pastrana, UST crowned UAAP champs
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The University of Santo Tomas (UST) Growling Tigresses have regained the UAAP women’s basketball crown after a 79-64 victory over the National University (NU) Lady Bulldogs in the do-or-die Game 3 of the Season 88 finals at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on Sunday, December 14. Negrense …
Diesto shines in Asian Para Games
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Medals continued to pour in for Team Philippines at the 2025 Asian Youth Para Games, led by para swimmer Mary Hannah Diesto, who finally struck gold after a series of near misses, followed by multi-gold winner Ric Daniel Pasadilla and strong performances from Filipino para athletes across swimming, athletics and badminton …
Negrense Jara brushes off cut to reach semis
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense Flint Jara brushed off a bloody cut and scored a thrilling 3-2 victory over Flanuari Yerikho Daud of Indonesia to lift the spirits of Pinoy boxers who were stunned by the shocking loss of Olympian Nesthy Petecio in the 33rd Southeast Asian Games at the Chulalongkorn University Sports Center in …
Gilas women rally past Malaysia for SEAG debut
The Gilas Pilipinas women’s team scored a triumphant debut in the 33rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games. The Nationals are off to a winning start as they moved past Malaysia, 76-67, during their Saturday morning, December 13 faceoff at the Nibutr Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand. The Philippines found their groove in the final period, outscoring Malaysia …
Wembanyama, Spurs halt Thunder’s record streak
Victor Wembanyama delivered 15 of his 22 points in the fourth quarter in his return from a calf injury and the San Antonio Spurs earned a spot in the NBA Cup finals with a 111-109 upset of the Oklahoma City Thunder in Las Vegas yesterday (Philippine time). Devin Vassell scored 23 points and De’Aaron Fox …
NUNS nears back-to-back titles
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The National University Nazareth School (NUNS) Lady Bullpups displayed steely resolve to deny Far Eastern University (FEU)-Diliman Lady Tamaraws’ upset bid, winning 26-24, 21-25, 25-18, 23-25, 18-16 and moving within reach of back-to-back titles in the UAAP Season 88 high school girls’ volleyball tournament at the Blue Eagle Gym on Thursday …
Nuggets trounce Kings, extend road win streak
Nikola Jokic poured 23 of his game-high 36 points into a first-half runaway as the visiting Denver Nuggets crushed the Sacramento Kings, 136-105, yesterday (Philippine time). Despite failing to add to his league total of 11 triple-doubles, Jokic also found time for a game-high 12 rebounds and eight assists, helping Denver beat Sacramento for a …