By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Rain or Shine Elasto Painters notched their fourth consecutive triumph in the PBA Philippine Cup after taking down the Terrafirma Dyip, 116-104, at the Caloocan Sports Complex on Saturday, April 13. Beau Belga had a near triple-double showing of 19 points, eight assists and seven rebounds to lead the …
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Gayoso nets 4 goals as Kaya-Iloilo wallops Don Bosco in PFL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Jarvey Gayoso converted four goals as Kaya Futbol Club-Iloilo scored a dominant 12-0 victory over Don Bosco Garelli FC in the 2024 Philippines Football League (PFL) at the Rizal Memorial Football Stadium on Saturday night, April 13. The Philippine men’s national football team mainstay converted in the eighth, 67th, 86th, and 90+2 …
Blue Eagles move past Red Warriors to keep Final Four bid alive in UAAP
Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) improved their bid to enter the UAAP Season 86 men’s volleyball Final Four after moving past the University of the East (UE) yesterday. The Blue Eagles posted a 25-17, 23-25, 25-19, 25-20 victory over the Red Warriors during their matchup at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, …
Negros escapes Pasay in 2OT via Cani game-winner
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Hubert Cani converted a go-ahead basket late in the second overtime as the Negros Muscovados pulled off an 86-84 escape over the Pasay Voyagers in the 2024 MPBL Season at the FilOil EcoOil Arena in San Juan City on Thursday night, April 11. With the score tied at 84-all, Cani …
Akari manhandles Capital1, stays in PVL semis contention
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Akari Power Chargers remained in contention for a semifinal seat in the PVL 1st All-Filipino Conference after a 25-17, 25-14, 25-20 beating of the Capital1 Solar Energy Power Spikers at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City on Thursday night, April 11. Dindin Santiago-Manabat spearheaded the offense with 25 points …
Warriors beat Blazers, forge 3-way tie for 8th in West
Stephen Curry recorded 22 points, eight assists and seven rebounds to help the Golden State Warriors post a 100-92 victory over the host Portland Trail Blazers. Jonathan Kuminga scored 19 points and Andrew Wiggins added 15 as Golden State (45-35) won for the ninth time in 10 games. Rookie Trayce Jackson-Davis added 10 points, eight …
Sangalang’s career game lifts Magnolia past NorthPort in PBA
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Ian Sangalang dominated inside in the last two quarters as the Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots scored a 104-97 victory over the NorthPort Batang Pier in the PBA Philippine Cup at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Malate, Manila on Wednesday night, April 10. The 6-foot-7 center made his presence felt in …
NU pushes Ateneo closer to UAAP women’s volleyball elims
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The National University (NU) Lady Bulldogs pushed the Ateneo de Manila University Blue Eagles to the brink of the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball eliminations with a 25-22, 25-16, 25-15 victory at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on Wednesday night, April 10. Alyssa Solomon spearheaded the …
Donovan Mitchell, Cavs overwhelm Grizzlies in 2nd half
Donovan Mitchell scored 29 points and Caris LeVert added 18 for the Cleveland Cavaliers, who took control in the second half to beat the visiting Memphis Grizzlies, 110-98, yesterday (Philippine time). Jarrett Allen had 16 points and 10 rebounds for Cleveland (47-33), which trailed by three at halftime before outscoring the Grizzlies, 30-16, in …
Iloilo prevails over Bacolod in MPBL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Mark Nonoy had a decent professional debut as the Iloilo United Royals scored a dominant 85-67 victory over the Bacolod City of Smiles in the 2024 MPBL Season at the Villar Coliseum in Las Piñas City on Tuesday night, April 9. The former De La Salle University Green Archers guard …