Nikola Jokic scored a season-high 34 points to go with 14 assists, Christian Braun added a season-best 21 points and the host Denver Nuggets held off the Sacramento Kings, 130-124, yesterday (Philippine time). Aaron Gordon added 20 points, Jamal Murray scored 15, Bruce Brown contributed 13 off the bench and Cam Johnson finished with 10 …
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Antetokounmpo buzzer-beater lifts Bucks over Pacers
Giannis Antetokounmpo capped his game-high 33-point performance yesterday (Philippine time) with a buzzer-beating, turnaround fadeaway to lift the Milwaukee Bucks past the Indiana Pacers, 117-115, in Indianapolis. Backing down Aaron Nesmith in the closing seconds, Antetokounmpo pivoted at the left elbow just as a double-team from Isaiah Jackson came from the corner. Jackson leapt to …
Rizal FC rules BJSA Dev’t League
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Rizal Elementary School (ES) FC displayed grit and teamwork as they captured the Born 2015 championship of the 1st BJSA Development League held at the La Providencia Open Field in Bacolod City’s Barangay Alangilan. Led by team captain Rhince Navarra, Rizal ES FC showed remarkable composure and discipline at both ends …
San Miguel fends off Converge for 3rd win
The San Miguel Beermen extended their winning streak to three games on Sunday, November 2, after holding on for a 96-90 victory against the Converge FiberXers at the Ynares Center in Antipolo. The Beermen are now 3-2 in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup, keeping them within striking distance of the Top 4. Reigning nine-time …
Bacolodnon Gonzales strikes gold in Batang Pinoy swimming
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Rhianne Gabrielle Gonzales of Bacolod City made her hometown proud after capturing the gold medal in the 50-meter breaststroke event for the 16-17 girls’ division in the Batang Pinoy 2025 in General Santos City. Displaying both speed and composure in the pool, Gonzales powered through a strong field of young swimmers …
Bertolano, Foxies topple Choco Mucho in PVL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Farm Fresh Foxies bounced back strong from their previous setback, defeating the Choco Mucho Flying Titans, 25-18, 25-13, 18-25, 26-24, in the 2025 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Reinforced Conference at the Playtime FilOil Center in San Juan City. Negrense libero Alyssa Bertolano returned from a one-game absence to tally 10 excellent …
Sta. Barbara FC beats San Carlos, claims Pintaflores Cup title
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Sta. Barbara FC of Iloilo asserted its football mastery, dismantling host team San Carlos City, 4-0, to reign supreme in the Pintaflores Cup 2025 Under-16 Championship at the San Carlos City Football Field in Negros Occidental on Saturday, November 1. The Ilonggo youngsters displayed total control from start to finish, combining …
Magnolia, Rain or Shine clinch 4th win in PH Cup
The Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots stopped a Phoenix Fuel Masters’ comeback to register its fourth win in five matches in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup at the Ynares Center in Antipolo. The Hotshots found the clutch free throws that helped seal the game, courtesy of Jerom Lastimosa, to make it an 83-80 ballgame, …
Kevin Durant helps Rockets clobber Celtics
Kevin Durant scored a game-high 26 points and Alperen Sengun had 16 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists to lead the visiting Houston Rockets to a 128-101 victory over the Boston Celtics yesterday (Philippine time). Amen Thompson added 17 points, nine rebounds and eight assists for Houston, which has won three in a row since …
Bacolod continues medal haul in Batang Pinoy
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Team Bacolod delivered impressive performances at the Batang Pinoy 2025 National Championships in General Santos City, bagging a total of six gold, 10 silver and three bronze medals in the medal tally. Geri Kiara Javier struck gold in the rhythmic gymnastics ribbon event (13-15 girls) and added two silvers in the …