Desmond Bane made six three-pointers and matched his season high with 37 points as the Orlando Magic beat the visiting Miami Heat, 117-108, to advance to the NBA Cup semifinals in Las Vegas. Jalen Suggs had 20 points and Paolo Banchero added 18 for No. 1 seed Orlando, which will face either the New York Knicks or …
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Ordiales poised for a larger role for Alas in SEA Games
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense opposite spiker Leo Ordiales is emerging as a key offensive option for Alas Pilipinas men as the squad gears up for the 33rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Bangkok, Thailand. Now on his second SEA Games stint, the 22-year-old National University standout is expected to serve as the team’s third …
DBTI-Elan rules Gov’s Cup football
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Don Bosco Technical Institute (DBTI)-Elan Vita captured the U19 Governor’s Cup Provincial Championship after defeating STI-West Negros University (STI-WNU), 4-3, in a penalty shootout. The final match ended in a 1-1 draw after regulation and extra time. DBTI-Elan Vita took the early lead when Early Caluyo scored seconds after kickoff. STI-WNU …
Tay Tung rules Bacolod City Meet secondary volleyball
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Bacolod Tay Tung High School, representing Unit 5, stamped its class in the secondary girls division of the Bacolod City Division Meet volleyball tournament, clinching the championship on Monday, December 8, at the Montalbo Gym. The Thunderbolts dominated both the finals and the individual awards, highlighted by Rhosé Viane Almendralejo’s standout …
PH men through to semis after beating Indonesia
For the first time in 34 years, the Philippines will play in the semifinals of the men’s football competition in the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games. The Philippine men’s national football team held on for a 1-0 win against Indonesia on Monday night, December 8, at the 700th Anniversary Stadium in Chiang Mai, Thailand to book …
Harper’s late jumper lifts Spurs past Pelicans
Dylan Harper canned the decisive jumper with 9.1 seconds to play as part of his career-high 22 points and the visiting San Antonio Spurs outlasted the reeling New Orleans Pelicans, 135-132, yesterday (Philippine time). The Spurs were up by 20 points at halftime, but New Orleans rallied to take a 102-100 edge into the final …
Canino banks on youth as Alas eyes podium finish
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense Angel Canino believes that the youthful composition of the Alas Pilipinas women’s team could be the key to ending the country’s long medal drought in the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, as the squad prepares for the 33rd edition of the tournament in Bangkok, Thailand. The 22-year-old outside hitter is part …
Pons, Rondina to lead Alas beach team in SEAG
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense Bernadeth Pons and Cherry Ann Rondina will reunite to headline the Alas Pilipinas beach volleyball team as it bids to return to the podium in the 33rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Chonburi, Thailand starting December 18. The tournament marks the first time the “SiPons” duo will play together again …
LeBron, Doncic lift Lakers over 76ers
Luka Doncic and LeBron James combined for 60 points in their return to the lineup as the Los Angeles Lakers topped the host Philadelphia 76ers, 112-108, yesterday (Philippine time). Los Angeles played the first two games of its three-game road trip without Doncic, who was in Serbia for the birth of his daughter. James also …
ROS takes solo lead with gritty win vs. Converge
The Rain or Shine Elasto Painters survived an atrocious shooting night to claim a 90-84 win over the Converge FiberXers and take the solo lead in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup on Sunday, December 7. The Elasto Painters got off to a slow start and made just seven of their 38 attempts from long …