By ADRIAN STEWART CO National University (NU) asserted its dominance in the sand, ruling both the men’s and women’s divisions of the University Games (Unigames) beach volleyball tournament held at the Panaad Park and Stadium in Bacolod City. In the women’s division, the tandem of Kizil Doren Quijote and Honey Grace Cordero made quick work …
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Celtics rally in Q4 to split 2-game set
A fourth-quarter run and a late flurry of three-pointers helped the Boston Celtics take the second leg in a pair of road games with the Orlando Magic, 111-107, yesterday (Philippine time). Orlando took the first game in two straight matchups with Boston, a 123-110 decision in NBA Cup group-stage competition. The Celtics rebounded in a back-and-forth contest …
Butler, Horford spur Warriors in Pacers’ late rout
Jimmy Butler III led all scorers with 21 points, Al Horford made his biggest all-around contribution of the season and the Golden State Warriors, playing without Stephen Curry, broke free from a third-quarter deadlock to thrash the short-handed Indiana Pacers, 114-83, in San Francisco yesterday (Philippine time). Horford, who had missed 15-of-16 three-point attempts over …
Gale shines as Alas stuns Thailand
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense middle blocker Madele Gale stood tall when it mattered most as the young Alas Pilipinas girls squad clinched a historic berth to the 2026 FIVB Volleyball Girls’ U17 World Championship, following a 25-23, 25-20, 19-25, 25-22 victory over Thailand for fifth place in the 2nd AVC Asian Women’s U16 Volleyball …
Alarcon limited but UP still defeats UE in UAAP
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons proved it can win even without a scoring burst from its top gun. Despite Negrense Harold Alarcon being limited to just four points, UP leaned on their towering frontline to overpower the University of the East (UE), 70-61, and keep a firm grip …
Jokic posts triple-double as Nuggets cruise past Pacers
Nikola Jokic had 32 points, 14 assists and 14 rebounds for his sixth triple-double of the season, and the host Denver Nuggets beat the Indiana Pacers, 117-100, yesterday (Philippine time). Jokic also had a season-high eight turnovers and Tim Hardaway, Jr. added 17 points for Denver, which played without injured guard Jamal Murray (left calf …
Bolick steers NLEX past Rain or Shine
Robert Bolick steered the NLEX Road Warriors to a bounce-back victory, moving past the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters, 105-91, in the PBA 50 Philippine Cup at the Ynares Center in Antipolo City on Saturday, November 8. The former San Beda University star had his way with 28 points, six rebounds and five assists as …
Soyud misfires as Akari falls to Cignal
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Akari Power Chargers’ playoff hopes took a hit after suffering a 25-21, 23-25, 25-20, 25-20 defeat to the Cignal Super Spikers in the Pool D opener of the 2025 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Reinforced Conference at the Playtime FilOil Center in San Juan City on Thursday, November 6. Despite flashes of brilliance, the …
‘She’s perfect for La Salle’: Canino on volleyball star Caera Celis
By ADRIAN STEWART CO De La Salle University Lady Spikers star Angel Anne Canino had nothing but high praise for fellow Bacolodnon Caera Celis, calling the young standout a “strong and ready” addition to the La Salle volleyball team. Canino, who herself rose from Bacolod’s grassroots volleyball scene to become one of the UAAP’s brightest …
Green makes impressive season debut, leads Suns past Clippers
Jalen Green scored 29 points and sank six three-pointers in his season debut as the host Phoenix Suns beat the short-handed Los Angeles Clippers, 115-102, yesterday (Philippine time). Devin Booker added 24 points, Grayson Allen produced 18 points and four three-pointers and Royce O’Neale had 17 points and five threes for the Suns, who made …