By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Strong Group Athletics (SGA) is set to represent the Philippines in the 43rd William Jones Cup, scheduled from July 13 to 21, 2024, in Taipei, Taiwan. SGA president Jacob Lao said they are grateful to the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) for giving them the go-ahead to represent the …
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Brunson scores 44, Knicks beat Pacers to move a win away from conference finals
The New York Knicks have one more step to climb to reach the Eastern Conference finals for the first time since 2000. Jalen Brunson, after a couple of rough games, looks ready to take it. Brunson scored 44 points, reaching 40 for the fifth time in this post-season, and the Knicks beat the Indiana …
Ilonggo Kiefer Ravena, Shiga advance to Japan B.League finals
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Kiefer Ravena and the Shiga Lakes advanced to Japan B.League Division 2 finals after a 97-74 victory over the Yamagata Wyverns in Game 2 of the semifinals at the Shiga Daihatsu Arena over the weekend. The former NLEX Road Warriors guard finished with 13 points, including three outside conversions, to …
Ilongga Albiño scores game-winner as FEU bags UAAP football title
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Jonela Albiño struck in the 111th minute as the Far Eastern University (FEU) Lady Tamaraws prevailed over the De La Salle University (DLSU) Lady Booters, 2-1, in the UAAP Season 86 women’s football finals at the Rizal Memorial Stadium. The Iloilo City-native booter converted a free kick that broke the 1-1 …
Celtics hold off Donovan Mitchell-less Cavs for 3-1 edge
Jayson Tatum tossed in a game-high 33 points and Jaylen Brown finished with 27 as the visiting Boston Celtics beat the undermanned Cleveland Cavaliers, 109-102, in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals yesterday (Philippine time). The victory gives the Celtics a 3-1 edge in the best-of-seven series. The teams will play Game 5 …
Rain or Shine survives TNT, forces do-or-die Game 3
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Rain or Shine Elasto Painters relied on a crippling endgame run to defeat the TNT Tropang Giga, 121-113, in Game 2 of the PBA Philippine Cup quarterfinals at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum on Sunday, May 12. After seeing their 106-97 lead turned to a 109-111 deficit, the Painters went …
Creamline topples Choco Mucho, clinches 8th PVL title
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Creamline Cool Smashers banked on their wealth of experience to finish off the Choco Mucho Flying Titans, 20-25, 25-20, 22-25, 25-22, 15-11, in Game 2 of the 2024 PVL 1st All-Filipino Conference finals at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Sunday night, May 12. Jessica Galanza anchored the offense with …
Road team wins again as Nuggets knock off Wolves, tie seriesRoad team wins again as Nuggets knock off Wolves, tie series
Nikola Jokic finished with 35 points, seven rebounds and seven assists as the Denver Nuggets held on for a 115-107 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinal series in Minneapolis yesterday (Philippine time). Aaron Gordon scored 27 points on 11-for-12 shooting for Denver, which pulled even at 2-2 …
Ginebra eliminates Magnolia, enters PBA semis
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings showed no mercy to the Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots, with a 99-77 rout in the PBA Philippine Cup quarterfinals at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum on Saturday night, May 11. Christian Standhardinger anchored the Gin Kings’ attack with 36 points to go with 11 rebounds, …
NU dominates UST, nears UAAP women’s volley crown
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The National University (NU) Lady Bulldogs moved closer to the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball coronation after a 25-23, 25-20, 25-20 Game 1 win over the University of Santo Tomas (UST) Golden Tigresses at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Saturday night, May 11. Alyssa Solomon led the charge for the …