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UP coach offers no excuses for Game 2 defeat to La Salle

December 4, 2023

By NIKOLE JAVIER University of the Philippines may have fallen short of closing out the Finals series in Game 2 but head coach Goldwyn Monteverde was not the one to whine over the lost chance. For one, the Fighting Maroons still have their chance in Ga...

2 Pinoy MMA fighters out to end year with a bang at ONE

December 4, 2023

Two more Filipino fighters will look to end the year with a bang when they step inside the ring at ONE Friday Fights 44 on Dec. 8 at Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand. Fritz “Kid Tornado” Biagtan will collide with Afghan stud Babar Ali while...

Tiger Woods encouraged by impressive return; Scheffler tops Hero tilt by 3

December 4, 2023

MIAMI (AFP) – World number one Scottie Scheffler fired a bogey-free 68 on Sunday, Dec. 3, for a three-shot win in the Hero World Challenge, where 15-time major champion Tiger Woods said he’d “come a long way” in his first tournament s...

Vegas beckons as NBA stars thrilled to play in-season KO stage

December 4, 2023

LOS ANGELES (AFP) – The NBA’s inaugural in-season tournament breaks new ground again this week with stars including LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo gearing up for quarterfinal clashes on Monday, Dec. 4, and Tuesday, Dec. 5. Four-time NBA c...

Celtics, Pacers duel in NBA’s 1st tourney knockout game

December 4, 2023

The Celtics and the Pacers lock horns for a semifinal spot in the NBA in-season tournament

Eldrew Yulo dominates in Thailand tiff, bags 6 medals

December 4, 2023

Delfin Dioquino

Eldrew Yulo tops four events in the JRC Stars Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Thailand and returns home with six medals

La Salle role players Escandor, David step up big in series-tying finals win

December 4, 2023

Francis Escandor and Joshua David, who each average less than 5 points this season, come through for La Salle just when the Green Archers needed a scoring punch to take down the UP Fighting Maroons

Pacers, Celtics duel in NBA’s first in-season tourney knockout game

December 4, 2023

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The Boston Celtics and Indiana Pacers vie for the distinction of being the first semifinalist in the NBA in-season tournament when they duel Monday night in Indianapolis.

Scottie Thompson sidelined for 2-3 weeks with swollen knee

December 3, 2023

Scottie Thompson is set to miss 2-3 weeks of Ginebra’s PBA Season 48 Commissioner’s Cup campaign due to a swollen left knee. Head coach Tim Cone bared as much after the Kings played without the former PBA MVP in their 110-99 victory over Terrafirma on Sunday night. Thompson joined the team at the Philsports Arena […]
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M5: Blacklist kicks off world title reclamation bid with rout of RRQ Akira

December 3, 2023

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Blacklist International proved it is still a force to be reckoned with as it asserted dominance over Brazil's RRQ Akira with a clean 2-0 win to open its campaign in the M5 World Championship on Sunday at the EVM Convention Center.

M5: Blacklist emerges victorious in debut match against RRQ Akira

December 3, 2023

Despite parading three M-series rookies, Blacklist International scored a dominant 2-0 sweep of RRQ Akira to open their M5 World Championship campaign on Sunday at the EVM Convention Center in Quezon City. This is Blacklist’s third-straight M-series appearance and the first-time without the popular V33Wise duo. Edward (Edith) opened the series in style as he […]
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More Than Basketball: LA Tenorio hopes to inspire after triumph over cancer

December 3, 2023

LA Tenorio hopes to have inspired others following his much-awaited PBA return on Sunday night after several months of battling and beating cancer. The 39-year-old played his first game back when Ginebra took on Terrafirma and offered that coming back wasn’t totally about basketball, but to show as well that anyone going through the same […]
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Spikers Turf: NU-Sta Elena repulses Navy, completes semis cast

December 3, 2023

Tiebreaker Times

Sta. Elena-National U emerged on top in a thrilling battle of power and nerves in the third set, then wore down Navy in the fourth to secure a 25-23, 22-25, 28-26, 25-17 victory, completing the semifinal cast in the Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference at the Paco Arena in Manila on Sunday night. The Pool A […]
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Ef Escandor not letting Game 2 performance get in way of championship aspirations

December 3, 2023

Lorenzo del Carmen

When the De La Salle University faithful hoped and prayed for a hero before Game Two of the UAAP Season 86 Men’s Basketball Tournament finals, they probably did not expect Francis Escandor to rise to the occasion and lead the Green Archers to victory. Escado dropped 14 points behind 4-of-5 shooting from deep as La […]
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La Salle practices got heated trying to emulate UP’s physicality, bares Joshua David

December 3, 2023

Lorenzo del Carmen

De La Salle University basically got manhandled in Game One of the UAAP Season 86 Men’s Basketball Finals by University of the Philippines. They got out-rebounded, out-hustled, and, even, out-witted by the Fighting Maroons en route to the most lopsided Finals game in the Final Four era. To match UP’s physicality, La Salle had to […]
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PBA: Ginebra welcomes back LA Tenorio with win over skidding Terrafirma

December 3, 2023

GMA News Online / Sports

Barangay Ginebra didn't disappoint in LA Tenorio's much-awaited return as the defending champion eked out a 110-99 victory against Terrafirma on Sunday in the 2023 PBA Commissioner's Cup at the Philsports Arena.

Topex never lost faith in Nelle despite rough shooting: ‘Evan is one of our leaders’

December 3, 2023

Justin Valencia

Evan Nelle had a bad shooting night in Game 2 of the UAAP Season 86 Men’s Basketball Finals but that did not mean that he had a bad game. The graduating senior was a woeful 2-of-12 from the field, missing his first 10 shots, to tally just four points. However, he still managed to put […]
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No excuses from Gold after blowout Game 2: ‘We’re gonna look inside us’

December 3, 2023

After being on the positive end of the most lopsided finals victory in UAAP Finals history in the Final Four era, Iskos and Iskas flocked to the SMART Araneta Coliseum in droves, expecting the Fighting Maroons to seal another championship for Diliman. However, those fans were dealt the wrong end of another blowout as a […]
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PBA: LA Tenorio’s return spurs Ginebra romp of Terrafirma to gain share of 3rd

December 3, 2023

Ginebra gave LA Tenorio the welcome he deserves by way of a 110-99 victory over Terrafirma to continue their winning ways in the PBA Season 48 Commissioner’s Cup, Sunday night at the Philsports Arena in Pasig. The decorated guard played his first game back after months of battling and conquering cancer, and the Kings made […]
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NCAA Season 99 men’s basketball Finals schedule

December 3, 2023

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Mapua University and San Beda University will battle for the NCAA Season 99 basketball crown in a best-of-three finals starting on December 6.

MVP KQ sets aside ego as humble shift ignites La Salle’s Game 2 triumph

December 3, 2023

Justin Valencia

On the day Kevin Quiambao received his UAAP Season 86 MVP award, he proved why he is the Most Valuable Player for De La Salle University in their most important game of the year with their backs against the wall versus University of the Philippines in the Finals. In a surprising move, the 6-foot-6 all-around […]
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La Salle overcomes UP, forces do-or-die Game 3

December 3, 2023

GMA News Online / Sports

De La Salle University overcame University of the Philippines, 82-60, in Game 2 of the UAAP Season 86 men's basketball finals at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

Meralco blows big lead, but still escapes NLEX

December 3, 2023

GMA News Online / Sports

Chris Banchero saved the day for Meralco as they survived NLEX despite squandering a huge double-digit lead, 97-94, in the 2023 PBA Commissioner's Cup on Sunday at the PhilSports Arena.

Kevin Quiambao, Kacey dela Rosa named UAAP Season 86 MVPs

December 3, 2023

GMA News Online / Sports

De La Salle University's Kevin Quiambao and Ateneo de Manila University's Kacey dela Rosa were named as Most Valuable Players in the UAAP Season 86 basketball tournaments.

NBA: Second-quarter surge pushes Lakers past Rockets

December 3, 2023

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Anthony Davis recorded his 17th double-double while Austin Reaves scored 18 points off the bench as the Los Angeles Lakers cruised to a 107-97 victory over the visiting Houston Rockets on Saturday.

UAAP: NU pulls off gutsy escape vs. UST to keep 8-peat bid alive

December 3, 2023

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National University showed its championship poise down the stretch and kept its eight-peat bid alive after escaping University of Santo Tomas, 72-70, in Game 2 of the UAAP Season 86 women"s basketball finals on Sunday.

NBA: Devin Booker’s big night sparks Suns past Grizzlies

December 3, 2023

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Devin Booker recorded 34 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists to lead the Phoenix Suns to a 116-109 victory over the visiting Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night.

NBA: Giannis Antetokounmpo records triple-double as Bucks outlast Hawks

December 3, 2023

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Giannis Antetokounmpo put up his first triple-double of the season with 32 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 132-121 win over the visiting Atlanta Hawks on Saturday night.

NBA: Mikal Bridges scores 42 to help Nets drub Magic, end their streak

December 3, 2023

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Mikal Bridges scored 26 of his 42 points in the first quarter and the Brooklyn Nets ended the Orlando Magic's nine-game winning streak with a 129-101 victory in New York on Saturday night.

NBA: Timberwolves duo leads road win over Hornets

December 3, 2023

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Karl-Anthony Towns scored 28 points and Rudy Gobert posted 26 points, 12 rebounds and three blocked shots as the Minnesota duo spearheaded a relentless fourth quarter in the Timberwolves' 123-117 victory against the host Charlotte Hornets on Saturday.

NBA: Clippers rally for 113-112 win over Warriors

December 3, 2023

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Paul George drained a go-ahead 3-pointer with 9.9 seconds remaining as the host Los Angeles Clippers overcame a 22-point deficit to edge the Golden State Warriors 113-112 on Saturday afternoon.

PBA: Rain or Shine gets first win at Blackwater’s expense

December 2, 2023

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The Rain or Shine Elasto Painters notched its first win in the PBA 48th Season Commissioner's Cup after taking down the Blackwater Bossing, 115-110, on Saturday at the Philsports Arena.

Edmonton Oilers tough out 3-1 win in Winnipeg

December 1, 2023

The Edmonton Oilers won their fourth in a row, earning a hard fought 3-1 road victory over the Winnipeg Jets Thursday night. The Oilers had several good chances around the Jets net in the first, but it was Winnipeg who would score first. Cole Perfetti ...

NBA: Jimmy Butler steps up as Heat win shootout vs. Pacers

December 1, 2023

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Jimmy Butler tied his season high with 36 points as the host Miami Heat rallied past the Indiana Pacers 142-132 on Thursday night.

NBA: Spurs drop 13th straight as Trae Young, Hawks prevail

December 1, 2023

GMA News Online / Sports

Trae Young poured in a season-high 45 points and dished out 14 assists as the visiting Atlanta Hawks rallied for a 137-135 victory over the reeling San Antonio Spurs on Thursday.

NBA: Jalen Brunson, Knicks hand Pistons 16th straight loss

December 1, 2023

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Jalen Brunson scored 42 points and the New York Knicks recovered after giving up a 16-point lead to hand the visiting Detroit Pistons their 16th consecutive loss 118-112 Thursday.

Winnipeg Jets let third period lead slip away in 3-1 loss to Oilers

December 1, 2023

Christian Aumell

The Jets led for most of the night but late goals from Darnell Nurse and Leon Draisaitl turned the game around for Edmonton.

NBA: Terry Rozier, Hornets hang on, edge Nets 129-128

December 1, 2023

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Terry Rozier scored a season-high 37 points and hit the go-ahead 3-pointer with 2:38 remaining in the fourth quarter to lift the visiting Charlotte Hornets to a 129-128 victory over the Brooklyn Nets Thursday night.