Jimmy Butler scored 31 points and Stephen Curry added 23 as the visiting Golden State Warriors opened the NBA season with a 119-109 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers yesterday (Philippine time). Jonathan Kuminga produced 17 points and nine rebounds and Buddy Hield also had 17 points for the Warriors, who took control with an …
SPORTS
Eala falls short vs. Liu in Guangzhou Open
Alexandra “Alex” Eala fell short against American Claire Liu in the Round of 32 at the Guangzhou Open, 2-6, 6-4, 6-4, in China. After dominating the first set, Eala built an early 4-2 lead in the second before Liu rallied to force a deciding set. In the third, Eala held a 3-1 advantage, but Liu fought back to level …
PH best dancesport athletes shine in MassKara Festival
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The country’s top dancesport athletes converged in the City of Smiles for the 1st Mayor Greg Gasataya National Dancesport Competition 2025, held at the SM City Bacolod Skyhall, as one of the highlights of this year’s MassKara Festival. A total of 228 competitors from various parts of the Philippines showcased their …
Kenyan runner Kipsang rules Bacolod int’l marathon
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Kenyan runner David Kipsang displayed unmatched speed and endurance to rule the 42-kilometer open category of the inaugural City of Smiles International Marathon, held in Bacolod City as part of the 46th MassKara Festival. Kipsang outpaced more than 3,000 runners from Bacolod, Cebu, Iloilo, and other parts of the Philippines, as …
Yulo shines in vault, floor exercises in Jakarta world championships
Double Olympic gold medalist Carlos Yulo shone on the opening day of the 2025 Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Jakarta, Indonesia, earning top marks in his signature events. Yulo was part of Subdivision 6 alongside teams from Morocco, Thailand, Mexico, Singapore, Canada, Colombia, Qatar, Sweden, Luxembourg, and Albania. He garnered a score of 14.566 in …
Luka Doncic aims to turn Lakers leadership into MVP contention
With LeBron James sidelined, Luka Doncic opens the new NBA season as unquestioned leader of the Los Angeles Lakers, the Slovenian superstar eyeing a long-awaited MVP and hoping to turn his dominance into silverware for the storied franchise. The 26-year-old guard enters his first full season in purple and gold after signing a three-year, $165- …
Pablo leads DLSU past UP in UAAP
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Bacolodnon Manuel Luis Pablo rose to the occasion as the De La Salle University (DLSU) Green Archers outlasted the University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons, 72-69, in the UAAP Season 88 men’s basketball tournament at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Sunday night, October 19. Pablo delivered a career-high 16 points, showcasing …
ADA Bacolod U15 represents PH in Borneo Cup
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Azkals Development Academy (ADA) Bacolod proudly represented the Philippines in the Borneo Cup 2025, an international youth football tournament held earlier this month in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia. The participation marked another milestone for the academy as its Under-15 Boys Team, composed of 20 players born in 2010 from Bacolod, San …
Cansino takes charge as Meralco survives Magnolia
The Meralco Bolts squandered a double-digit advantage but got huge contributions from CJ Cansino in the end game for a 78-76 win over the Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots on Sunday night, October 19, at the Ynares Center in Montalban. Cansino fired 23 points and grabbed six rebounds while making clutch plays down the stretch to …
San Miguel takes down Rain or Shine for 1st win
The San Miguel Beermen are finally on the board in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup, overpowering the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters, 111-93, on Sunday night, October 19, at the Ynares Center in Montalban. Four players scored in double-digits for the Beermen, led by CJ Perez, who fired 23 points and Marcio Lassiter, who …