By ADRIAN STEWART CO Alexandra Eala bowed out early in the 2026 Porsche Tennis Grand Prix after absorbing a 6-1, 6-4 straight-sets defeat to Leylah Fernandez in their opening-round encounter in Stuttgart, Germany. Fernandez, who has Filipino roots but is representing Canada, proved too steady and efficient as she secured an easy victory over the …
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NLEX fends off Macau for 3rd straight win
The NLEX Road Warriors handed Macau another painful loss on Tuesday night, April 14, pulling away for a 106-97 victory at the Ynares Center in Antipolo City. This was NLEX’s third straight win in the PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup, hiking their record to 5-1. Macau, meanwhile, dropped to 0-7 after yet another close defeat …
Late OT heroics lift Hornets over Heat in play-in game
LaMelo Ball hit a go-ahead layup with 4.7 seconds left, and Miles Bridges blocked Davion Mitchell’s shot at the buzzer as the Charlotte Hornets beat the visiting Miami Heat, 127-126, in overtime to advance to the play-in tournament yesterday (Philippine time). Ball scored 30 points and Bridges added 28 for No. 9 seed Charlotte (45-38), …
Larroza, Foxies stay alive in PVL semis
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Farm Fresh Foxies boosted their bid for a maiden finals appearance in the 2026 PVL All-Filipino Conference after pulling off a 25-23, 18-25, 25-19, 25-23 victory over the PLDT High Speed Hitters in the semifinals at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on Tuesday, April 14. Negrense …
Ordiales, NU near UAAP incentive
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Final 4-bound National University (NU) Bulldogs made quick work of also-run University of the East (UE) Red Warriors, 25-16, 25-21, 25-15, to secure a playoff for a twice-to-beat incentive in the UAAP Season 88 men’s volleyball at the University of Santo Tomas Quadricentennial Pavilion in Manila. Negrense Leo Ordiales powered the …
SBP Zone 7 boosts grassroots basketball push in Negros, Siquijor
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) Zone 7 has strengthened its grassroots basketball program through a series of meetings and partnerships in Negros and Siquijor. Zone 7 director Tony Agustin led the initiative, beginning with a courtesy visit to Dumaguete City Assistant City Administrator Dr. Dinno Depositario, who also serves as …
Cavaliers rest core players, deal defeat to Wizards
Nae’Qwan Tomlin scored a career-high 26 points and rookie Tyrese Proctor collected 22 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists as the playoff-bound Cleveland Cavaliers beat the visiting Washington Wizards, 130-117. Jaylon Tyson had 18 points and rookie Tristan Enaruna had a season-best 15 points for Cleveland (52-30), which is the fourth seed in the Eastern …
Nembhard totals 23 as Mavs roll past Bulls
Ryan Nembhard notched the second-most assists in a game in Dallas history as the Mavericks defeated the visiting Chicago Bulls, 149-128. Nembhard fell narrowly short of a triple-double in the season-ending clash, chalking up 15 points, nine rebounds and 23 assists. Only current Dallas coach Jason Kidd, with 25 assists in a two-overtime game in …
Salarzon, Ateneo topple DLSU in sets
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Ateneo de Manila University Blue Eagles overcame a seven-point deficit in the second set before sweeping traditional rival the De La Salle University (DLSU) Green Spikers, 25-22, 25-23, 25-22, to gain crucial breathing room in the race for the last two Final 4 berths in the UAAP Season 88 men’s …
Gilas Women beat SG to qualify for FIBA 3×3
After achieving a historic silver medal finish in Asia, the Gilas Pilipinas Women have now booked a ticket to the FIBA 3×3 World Cup. The Gilas Women were initially denied outright entry to the World Cup by European giant Lithuania in their first game in the final, 16-21. The Philippines had one more shot to …