The TNT Tropang 5G overcame a slow start and showed great poise in the closing stretch to take a 100-95 win over the Meralco Bolts in Game 1 of their PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup semifinal series on Sunday, January 4, at the Araneta Coliseum. Meralco led by as much as 21 points in the …
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Doncic helps Lakers sweep two-game set from Grizzlies
Luka Doncic flirted with a triple-double with 36 points, nine rebounds and eight assists, LeBron James added 26 points with 10 assists and the Los Angeles Lakers swept a two-game set against the visiting Memphis Grizzlies by rallying for a 120-114 victory yesterday (Philippine time). Jake LaRavia also scored 26 points and Deandre Ayton added …
Eala, Yulo emerge as contenders for PSA Athlete of the Year award
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense tennis star Alexandra “Alex” Eala and Olympic champion Carlos Edriel “Caloy” Yulo have emerged as the leading contenders for the 2025 Philippine Sportswriters Association (PSA) Athlete of the Year award. Both athletes delivered landmark performances over the past year, setting new milestones in their respective sports and strengthening their cases …
Pastrana thanks ‘2nd home’ UST
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense guard Kent Jane Pastrana expressed gratitude to the University of Santo Tomas (UST) Growling Tigresses for becoming her “second home” as she marked the close of her UAAP chapter in a heartfelt social media post. Pastrana, who previously suited up for the De La Salle University Lady Archers before transferring …
Alarcon, Torres bid farewell to UP
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense guards Harold Alarcon and Reyland Torres formally closed their collegiate chapters after posting heartfelt farewell messages addressed to the University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons and its Maroon community. The Negros Occidental’s Silay City native Alarcon, who spent five seasons with UP, reflected on his long stay with the …
Curry, Warriors overwhelm Jazz
Stephen Curry scored 20 of his team-high 31 points in the third quarter and the Golden State Warriors overcame a double-digit deficit and the ejection of Draymond Green for a 123-114 triumph over the Utah Jazz in San Francisco yesterday (Philippine time). Jimmy Butler III and Quinten Post added 15 points apiece for Golden State, …
Buglas gears up for qualifiers
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Canberra Buglas Region Girls Under-17 team will headline the Challenge Cup – Mundial Intercontinental Soccer Qualifiers (Visayas Leg) scheduled for the first quarter of 2026, as part of their preparations for upcoming international competitions in San Diego, California. Following a gold medal performance on December 27, 2025, at the Bago …
Caroline Santos says goodbye to volleyball
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense volleybelle Caroline Santos has officially announced her decision to step away from professional volleyball as she sets her sights on becoming a medical doctor. In a social media post, the ZUS Coffee Thunderbelles middle blocker reflected on the end of her volleyball journey and the start of a new chapter …
Maxey’s 34 points carry Sixers past Mavericks
Tyrese Maxey scored 34 points against his hometown team, lifting the Philadelphia 76ers to a 123-108 road win over the Dallas Mavericks yesterday (Philippine time). Maxey added 10 assists while receiving plenty of support from VJ Edgecombe (23 points), Joel Embiid (22) and Quentin Grimes (19). Grimes was 5-of-7 from three-point range, while Maxey hit …
Pistons’ rally falls short as Heat wins 4th straight
Norman Powell poured in 36 points as the visiting Miami Heat downed the Detroit Pistons, 118-112, yesterday (Philippine time). Jaime Jaquez, Jr. scored 19 points off the bench while Andrew Wiggins had 17 points and eight rebounds in the Heat’s fourth straight victory. Bam Adebayo supplied 15 points and 14 rebounds. Cade Cunningham led the …