Toronto Raptors’ Jontay Porter was given a lifetime ban from the National Basketball Association (NBA) for violating the league’s gambling policy. An NBA investigation found that Porter, a two-way player recently under contract with the Raptors, limited his own game participation to influence the outcome of one or more bets on his performance in …
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Negros outlasts Bicolandia, stays unbeaten in MPBL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Negros Muscovados continued their hot start in the 2024 MPBL Season after a 75-68 victory over the Bicolandia Oragons at the Cuneta Astrodome in Pasay City on Tuesday afternoon, April 16. Renz Palma spearheaded the offense with 20 points to go with four assists, one rebound, one steal, and …
Chery Tiggo prevails over PLDT in PVL All-Filipino Conference
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Chery Tiggo Crossovers took down another powerhouse team in the PVL 1st All-Filipino Conference as they defeated the PLDT High Speed Hitters, 25-22, 25-16 and 25-20, at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City on Tuesday night, April 16. Eya Laure earned another Player of the Game honors as she …
LeBron James, Lakers edge Pelicans, clinch playoff bid
LeBron James recorded 23 points, nine rebounds and nine assists and the Los Angeles Lakers clinched a playoff berth with a 110-106 victory over the host New Orleans Pelicans yesterday (Philippine time). D’Angelo Russell added 21 points for the seventh-seeded Lakers, who led by as many as 18 points in the play-in game. Anthony …
Negrense Pons, FEU rule BVR Summer Kickoff tourney
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense Bernadeth Pons and Sheena Cafe of the Far Eastern University (FEU) Lady Tamaraws ruled the women’s division of the 2024 Beach Volleyball Republic (BVR) Summer Kickoff tournament recently held at the Seafront Residences in Batangas. Pons and Cafe captured the women’s beach volleyball division crown after a 21-14, 21-10 …
Thirdy Ravena, San-en edge Kai Sotto, Yokohama in Japan B.League
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Ferdinand “Thirdy” Ravena III and San-en NeoPhoenix emerged victorious over Kai Sotto and Yokohama B-Corsairs, 99-92, in Japan B.League Division 1 at the Yokohama Buntai over the weekend. The Iloilo City-native Ravena finished with 17 points, seven rebounds, four assists, and one steal as the Central Conference champion NeoPhoenix improved to …
Long way to go for NU despite big win over La Salle —Belen
The National University (NU) Lady Bulldogs ended a five-game losing streak against the De La Salle University (DLSU) Lady Spikers following their four-set win over the Taft-based squad on Sunday, April 14 at the Mall of Asia Arena. Powering NU’s triumph were Vange Alinsug, who poured in the closing blows, and Bella Belen, who bounced …
Magnolia takes down Phoenix in PBA
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots relied on a huge second half turnaround to defeat the Phoenix Fuel Masters, 107-93, in the PBA Philippine Cup at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Malate, Manila on Sunday, April 14. Andy Mark Barroca waxed hot with four three-pointers to end up with a team-high …
NU pounces on Canino-less DLSU in UAAP women’s volley
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The National University (NU) Lady Bulldogs pounced on the absence of De La Salle University (DLSU) Lady Spikers star Angel Canino to score a 22-25, 25-23, 25-16, 25-22 win in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on Sunday, April …
FEU salvages draw against UST in UAAP men’s football
Nickos Mamon’s brace allowed Far Eastern University (FEU) to salvage a 2-2 draw against University of Santo Tomas (UST) in the UAAP Season 86 men’s football tournament at the University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman Football Stadium. The rookie out of FEU-Diliman opened the scoring for the Tamaraws in the 18th minute, and tapped …