Karl-Anthony Towns has matched Victor Wembanyama in a battle of big men, a major reason why the New York Knicks are two games from their first NBA title since 1973. Wembanyama, a 7-foot-4 Frenchman, has averaged 27.5 points, 10.5 rebounds, two assists, 3.5 blocked shots, and 1.5 steals a game for San Antonio. But the …
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Abra routs Negros for 7th straight win in MPBL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Defending champion Abra Solid North Weavers continued their dominant run in the 2026 MPBL Season, overwhelming the Negros Hacienderos, 122-81, at the Quezon City District 2 Gymnasium over the weekend. Abra controlled the game from start to finish and never allowed Negros to threaten, cruising to its seventh consecutive victory and …
Gilas Girls secure Asia Cup berth
Gilas Pilipinas Girls completed an unbeaten run in the Southeast Asia Basketball Association (SEABA) U18 Women’s Qualifiers after overpowering Indonesia, 88-62, at STI – West Negros University in Bacolod City on Saturday, June 6. The victory sealed the Philippines’ place in the upcoming FIBA U18 Women’s Asia Cup, where the team will compete against the …
Knicks eke out win with 2-0 lead
Jalen Brunson stole the ball and converted the go-ahead free throw with 9.5 seconds left, moving the New York Knicks halfway to their first NBA title since 1973 after a 105-104 victory over the host San Antonio Spurs on Saturday, June 6 (Philippine time). San Antonio’s Victor Wembanyama missed a 20-foot shot before time expired …
Fernando, Go rule ICTSI Junior PGT championships
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Mhark Fernando III and Lois Lane Go emerged victorious in the ICTSI Bacolod Junior Philippine Golf Tour Championships after dramatic final-round performances at the Bacolod Golf and Country Club over the weekend. Fernando captured the boys’ 15-18 division title after surviving a late challenge from local bet Eddie Gonzales Jr., while …
Aguilar rallies to fuel JPGT finals, Clementer triumphs
By ADRIAN STEWART CO With coveted tickets to the Elite Junior PGT finals on the line, Ana Marie Aguilar and Stephen Clementer braved grueling, windless conditions to spearhead a gripping charge in the ICTSI Bacolod JPGT Championship on Thursday, June 4. Under a heavy, overcast sky that offered no reprieve from the heat, players battled …
Hart, Knicks present unique challenge for Spurs in Game 2
Jalen Brunson displayed plenty of grit in the New York Knicks’ Game 1 victory in the NBA finals, but second on the Most Valuable list in the early stages of the series is do-it-all veteran Josh Hart. The 6-foot-5 Hart only scored three points and missed four of his five shots. But he collected 15 …
Eala advances to q’finals of Birmingham Open
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense Alex Eala moved into the quarterfinals of the Birmingham Open after posting a convincing 6-2, 7-5 victory over Alina Charaeva in their Round of 16 match on Thursday night, June 4 (Philippine time). Eala delivered a strong all-around performance, controlling key exchanges and capitalizing on her opportunities to secure the …
Clementer, Molde heat up Junior PGT Bacolod leg
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Intense tropical heat and a daunting tight layout couldn’t cool down the fire in Stephen Clementer and Soleil Molde as they braved tough conditions to seize control of their respective divisions at the start of the ICTSI Bacolod Junior PGT Championship in Bacolod City on Wednesday, June 3. With spots in …
Gilas Women U18 routs Singapore in SEABA qualifiers
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Philippines stayed on course for a spot in the FIBA U18 Women’s Asia Cup after overpowering Singapore, 83-53, to notch its second straight victory in the SEABA qualifiers at the STI – West Negros University Gym in Bacolod City on Wednesday, June 3. Gilas Pilipinas Women U18 improved to 2-0 …