Gilas Pilipinas fell short of winning its second straight game in the 2nd Doha International Cup. The Nationals lost their steam and fired blanks in the fourth, resulting in a 75-54 defeat against Lebanon, early yesterday morning (Philippine time). The Philippines is now 1-1 in the pocket tournament as they previously defeated home-bets Doha the …
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Timberwolves stun Thunder; Warriors hold off Rockets
The short-handed Minnesota Timberwolves halted Oklahoma City’s seven-game NBA winning streak, beating the Western Conference-leading Thunder, 116-101, on the eve of the All-Star break. The Thunder’s defeat — the first all season in which they trailed all the way — sent Oklahoma City into the break tied with Eastern Conference leaders Cleveland for best record …
Del Monte rules PAL Interclub tourney
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Yoyong Velez and Raul Minoza fired on all cylinders to lead Del Monte to a successful title defense in the Philippine Airlines (PAL) Senior Interclub tournament at the Negros Occidental Golf and Country Club in Bacolod City on Thursday afternoon, February 13. Velez and Minoza each carded 53 points, helping Del …
Negrense Canino, DLSU motivated to bounce back in UAAP Season 87
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The De La Salle University (DLSU) Lady Spikers are determined to reclaim the championship in the UAAP Season 87 women’s volleyball tournament at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City beginning this weekend. Negrense star Angel Canino said the Lady Spikers are motivated to bounce back after failing to …
PH men’s curling team wins first Asian Winter Games gold medal
The Philippines made history yesterday as the men’s curling team delivered the country’s first ever Asian Winter Games gold medal after defeating South Korea, 5-3, in the finals in Harbin, China. This is also the country’s first medal in any edition of the Asian Winter Games. According to World Curling, “Curling is a team sport, …
Stephen Curry, Warriors edge Rockets
Stephen Curry scored a game-high 27 points and the Golden State Warriors survived a fourth-quarter comeback from the Houston Rockets to claim a 105-98 road victory yesterday (Philippine time). The Warriors improved to 3-1 since the acquisition of Jimmy Butler III, who finished with 19 points and eight rebounds. Golden State (28-27) pulled above .500 …
Luisita, Canlubang bounce back at PAL Interclub
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Luisita and Canlubang returned to their familiar places going into the final round of the Philippine Airlines (PAL) Senior Interclub at the Bacolod Golf Club. Luisita, getting 53 points from Ferdie Barbosa, shot a second-straight 145 points to tie Canlubang for the lead with an identical 419 points, just a point …
3 Negrense volleybelles banner up in UAAP women’s volley
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Three Negrense volleybelles are among the players of the University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons in the UAAP Season 87 women’s volleyball tournament beginning on Saturday, February 15. Joan Marie Monares, Annikha Cabasac and rookie Alijah Ysulan are part of the 14-player roster of the Fighting Maroons in their aim …
Nocum’s spectacular play propels ROS over Converge in PBA q’finals
Adrian Nocum’s potential to become a future PBA superstar was unleashed in the Commissioner’s Cup quarterfinals when he put on a performance that helped propel the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters past upstart Converge FiberXers. “Unique siya,” said coach Yeng Guiao of Nocum, whose play in the last two games of the best-of-three series sealed …
Kyrie Irving’s big night lifts Mavs past Warriors
Kyrie Irving made a season-high seven three-pointers and scored 27 of his 42 points in the second half as the Dallas Mavericks beat the visiting Golden State Warriors, 111-107, yesterday (Philippine time). Klay Thompson and Max Christie scored 17 apiece, Brandon Williams added 12 off the bench, and Naji Marshall had 10 for Dallas, which …