Joel Embiid scored 30 points to lead the resurgent Philadelphia 76ers to a fourth straight victory with a 116-96 defeat of the Memphis Grizzlies yesterday (Philippine time). Reigning NBA Most Valuable Player Embiid returned from a two-month injury layoff to help the Sixers upset the Oklahoma City Thunder. The 30-year-old forward followed that up with …
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Cignal HD dominates Farm Fresh in PVL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Cignal HD Spikers bounced back from a heartbreaking defeat with a 25-10, 25-14, 25-15 victory over the Farm Fresh Foxies in the PVL 1st All-Filipino Conference at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City on Thursday night, April 4. Roselyn Doria made her presence felt with an eight-point contribution to …
Malaluan steps up as Canino-less DLSU prevails over UP
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Alleiah Malaluan delivered timely hits as the De La Salle University (DLSU) Lady Spikers scored a 26-24, 25-19, 24-26, 27-25 victory over the University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on Thursday, …
Sixers, Warriors boost NBA playoff hopes with key wins
Tyrese Maxey scored 37 points and Joel Embiid added 29 to ignite the Philadelphia 76ers in a 109-105 victory at Miami yesterday (Philippine time) and boost their NBA playoff chances. Maxey added 11 assists and nine rebounds, just missing a triple double in 41 minutes on the court as the Sixers improved to 42-35, eighth …
Quinto steps up as Meralco overturns Terrafirma in PBA
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Meralco Bolts banked on a huge fourth quarter assault to score a come-from-behind 86-83 victory over the Terrafirma Dyip in the 2024 PBA Philippine Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Wednesday night, April 3. Down by double-digits early in the contest, the Bolts slowly carved their way back …
Hidilyn Diaz fails to qualify for 2024 Paris Olympics
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz-Naranjo, the Philippines’ first Olympic gold medal winner, failed to earn qualification for the 2024 Summer Games slated in July in Paris, France. The Zamboanga City-native Diaz-Naranjo fell short of qualifying for the Olympics’ women’s 59-kilogram event after a subpar showing in the IWF World Cup in Phuket, …
Devin Booker, Kevin Durant power Suns past Cavs
Devin Booker recorded 40 points and eight assists, and Kevin Durant added 32 points, seven assists and six rebounds as the Phoenix Suns cruised to a 122-101 victory over the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers yesterday (Philippine time). Royce O’Neale had 17 points and Bol Bol scored 15 points off the bench, as the Suns (45-31) …
Negrense Montano claims WBO Oriental belt
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense boxer Joepher Montano captured the WBO Oriental welterweight championship belt following a second-round stoppage win over Thai fighter Wirojanasunobol Atchariya at the World Siam Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand. This was the second time that the Negros Occidental’s Bago City-native fighter has captured the WBO 147-pound belt after previously winning …
PLDT outduels Akari in PVL All-Filipino Conference
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The PLDT High Speed Hitters moved to a share of the top spot in the PVL 1st All-Filipino Conference after a 25-17, 25-20, 25-19 victory over the Akari Power Chargers at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City on Tuesday night, April 2. Mary Joy Baron secured her second consecutive Player …
Cavs pin Jazz with 10th straight loss
Jarrett Allen had 13 of his 21 points during a 40-point first quarter. Caris LeVert led a balanced attack with 26 points and the Cleveland Cavaliers ran off from the Utah Jazz for a 129-113 victory in Salt Lake City yesterday (Philippine time). Evan Mobley also totaled 21 points, Sam Merrill enjoyed a homecoming …