Victor Wembanyama posted 27 points, 18 rebounds, six assists, and five blocks to lead the host San Antonio Spurs to a 107-101 victory over the Miami Heat yesterday (Philippine time). Bam Adebayo led Miami with a game-high 31 points along with 10 rebounds, and Andrew Wiggins added 24 points. The Spurs, who have won five NBA titles, …
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Pastrana, UST clinch UAAP Final 4 slot
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The University of Santo Tomas (UST) Growling Tigresses clinched the first Final 4 berth in the UAAP Season 88 women’s basketball tournament after a dominant 95-66 victory over the Adamson University Lady Falcons at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on Wednesday, October 29. Behind the combined brilliance …
Negrense Canino headlines Alas Pilipinas roster for Sea Games
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense star Angel Anne Canino will spearhead the campaign of Alas Pilipinas women as they gear up for the 2025 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Thailand this December. The dynamic outside hitter from University of St. La Salle headlines the 18-player pool released by the Philippine National Volleyball Federation on Tuesday, …
NLEX takes 3rd win in a row at Blackwater’s expense
The NLEX Road Warriors continue their winning ways in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup. NLEX secured their third win in a row by routing Blackwater Bossing, 99-88, on Wednesday, October 29, at the Ynares Center in Antipolo. They were coming from back-to-back victories against the Phoenix Fuel Masters and the Meralco Bolts. Jong Uichico’s …
Durant, Rockets coast past Raptors
Kevin Durant scored 12 of his 31 points in the fourth quarter and the visiting Houston Rockets defeated the Toronto Raptors, 139-121, for their second straight win yesterday (Philippine time). Jabari Smith, Jr. added 25 points for Houston. Alperen Sengun and Amen Thompson added 18 points each. Tari Eason scored 14 points, Steven Adams contributed …
Soyud sparks Akari past Galeries
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense hitter Christine Joy Soyud provided the spark as the Akari Power Chargers swept the Galeries Tower Highrisers, 25-11, 25-23, 25-23, in the 2025 PVL Reinforced Conference at the Playtime FilOil Center in San Juan City on Tuesday, October 28. Soyud delivered a steady all-around performance with 12 points, highlighted by three …
No gold for PH boxers as Lobrido falls in AYG semifinals
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Philippines’ bid for boxing gold ended on a tough note as Leo Mhar Lobrido bowed out in the semifinals of the boys’ 46-kilogram division at the 3rd Asian Youth Games at the Exhibition World Hall 9 in Manama, Bahrain yesterday (Philippine time). Lobrido, the country’s last hope in boxing, fell …
Warriors hold Clippers to lowest point total in 4 years
Jimmy Butler III put up a game-high 21 points without shooting a free throw and the Golden State Warriors, holding James Harden scoreless in the second half, blitzed the Los Angeles Clippers, 98-79, in San Francisco yesterday (Philippine time). On a night when the Clippers were called for just five fouls, the Warriors overcame a …
Warriors’ Q3 surge sinks Grizzlies
Jonathan Kuminga had a game-high 25 points, Moses Moody scored 12 of his 20 points in a decisive third-quarter spurt and the Golden State Warriors ran away from the visiting Memphis Grizzlies for a 131-118 victory yesterday (Philippine time). Brandin Podziemski poured in 23 points. Jimmy Butler III scored 20 and Stephen Curry added 16 …
Pampag captures gold in Batang Pinoy
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Bacolod City clinched its first gold medal in the ongoing Batang Pinoy 2025 National Championships after young sprinter Psalm Pampag dominated the girls’ 16-under 200-meter dash at the Antonio Acharon Sports Complex in Calumpang, General Santos City on Monday, October 27. Pampag, a Grade 8 student from Romanito P. Maravilla National …