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PBA: Phoenix Super LPG torches Terrafirma, gains solo second

November 29, 2023

Phoenix Super LPG caught fire in the second quarter on the way to sending Terrafirma skidding, 103-84, for its third win in a row in the PBA Season 48 Commissioner’s Cup, Wednesday at the SMART Araneta Coliseum. Johnathan Williams set the pace with 29 points and 13 rebounds. And the former Los Angeles Laker spearheaded […]
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Bucks, Kings, Celtics advance to KO stage of In-Season

November 29, 2023

MIAMI (AFP) – Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 33 points and Damian Lillard added 32 as the Milwaukee Bucks beat Miami, 131-124, on Tuesday to reach the knockout rounds of the NBA In-Season Tournament. On the final night of group-stage play in the NBA&#821...

Escamis, Hernandez hope to end Mapua’s 32-year wait

November 29, 2023

By MARK REY MONTEJO Mapua is marching on to the NCAA Season 99 Finals with one goal in mind – to end an agonizing 32-year long wait to finally bring the crown back to the Cardinals’ nest. No less than their top gunners in rookie st...

Blackpink, Elvis Presley among themes for UAAP Season 86 Cheerdance Competition

November 29, 2023

Delfin Dioquino

Defending champion NU Pep Squad hopes to capture its eighth title in 10 seasons, but the UST Salinggawi Dance Troupe, FEU Cheering Squad, and the rest of the field look to change the status quo

La Salle’s Quiambao set to win coveted MVP plum

November 29, 2023

By NIKOLE JAVIER La Salle’s Kevin Quiambao is poised to win the Most Valuable Player award following a dominant performance in his sophomore year in the UAAP Season 86 men’s basketball tournament. His coronation will happen in Game 2 of t...

LIVE UPDATES: UP vs La Salle, UAAP Season 86 finals Game 1 – November 29

November 29, 2023

The UP Fighting Maroons zero in on a second UAAP men's basketball title in three seasons after a 30-point thrashing of the La Salle Green Archers in Game 1 of the finals

Kings stun Warriors, advance to in-season tourney quarterfinals

November 29, 2023

Steph Curry and the Warriors blow a 24-point lead to lose for the eighth time in their last 10 games as the Kings lean on Malik Monk’s heroics

Damian Lillard, Bucks beat Heat, march to in-season KO round

November 29, 2023

Damian Lillard delivers another classic clutch performance as the Bucks rule East Group B to advance to the knockout round of the NBA in-season tournament

UST stuns 7-time champ NU, nears UAAP women’s hoops crown

November 29, 2023

Banking on a balanced charge, the UST Tigresses move within a win of their first UAAP women’s basketball crown in 17 years after a Game 1 upset of seven-time champion NU Lady Bulldogs

EJ Obiena hailed as ‘Sports Idol’ in Siklab Awards

November 29, 2023

Asian pole vault king Ernest John “EJ” Obiena will share the spotlight with 57 other young athletes from 33 sports during the third Siklab Youth Sports Awards on Dec. 4 at the Market! Market! Activity Center in Taguig City. Obiena, the World No. 2 pole...

Filipino racing prodigy Iñigo Anton eyes grand Formula 4 debut

November 29, 2023

By REYNALD MAGALLON Teen racing prodigy Iñigo Anton of BlackArts Racing is looking to make heads turn when he makes his Formula 4 debut in the South East Asia Championships set on Dec. 1 to 3 at the Sepang International Circuit in ...

NCAA Final Four: Twice-to-beat Mapua, LPU eye finals berths in clashes vs. Benilde, San Beda

November 27, 2023

GMA News Online / Sports

Favorites Mapua University and Lyceum of the Philippines University will look to capitalize on their twice-to-beat bonus when they take on De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde and San Beda University, respectively, in the NCAA Season 99 Final Four on T...

Two Pinoys see action at ONE Friday Fights 43

November 27, 2023

GMA News Online / Sports

Carlos Alvarez of Team Lakay and Dave Bangguigui will make their return inside the ring on the undercard of ONE Friday Fights 43 this Friday, December 1 at Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.

Chris Koon, Mason Amos hold heads up high despite Blue Eagles’ elimination

November 27, 2023

GMA News Online / Sports

For Chris Koon and Mason Amos, there is nothing to be ashamed of despite Ateneo de Manila University being dethroned as UAAP men's basketball champions.

Letran’s Kurt Reyson bids farewell to tough NCAA Season 99

November 27, 2023

GMA News Online / Sports

Colegio de San Juan de Letran senior Kurt Reyson remained grateful despite going through a difficult stretch to end to his collegiate career in NCAA Season 99.

NBA: Darius Garland scores 24 to carry Cavaliers past Raptors

November 27, 2023

GMA News Online / Sports

Darius Garland scored 24 points and the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the visiting Toronto Raptors 105-102 Sunday night.

NBA: Nets pour in 25 3-pointers, rally past reeling Bulls

November 27, 2023

GMA News Online / Sports

Spencer Dinwiddie scored 24 points as the host Brooklyn Nets hit an NBA season-high 25 3-pointers and stormed back from a 21-point deficit for an 118-109 victory over the skidding Chicago Bulls on Sunday night.

NBA: Nikola Jokic, Nuggets extend Spurs’ skid to 12

November 27, 2023

GMA News Online / Sports

Nikola Jokic had a season-high 39 points along with 11 rebounds and nine assists, Michael Porter Jr. scored 25 points and the host Denver Nuggets beat the San Antonio Spurs 132-120 on Sunday night.

NBA: Magic turn back Hornets for 7th straight win

November 27, 2023

GMA News Online / Sports

Franz Wagner and Cole Anthony scored 30 points apiece as the Orlando Magic extended their winning streak to seven games, beating the visiting Charlotte Hornets 130-117 on Sunday.

NBA: Suns edge Knicks for seventh straight win

November 27, 2023

GMA News Online / Sports

Devin Booker sank the tie-breaking 3-pointer with 1.7 seconds left Sunday night for the visiting Phoenix Suns, who squandered a 15-point lead before edging the New York Knicks 116-113.

NBA: Wolves keep rolling as Grizzlies drop to 0-8 at home

November 27, 2023

GMA News Online / Sports

Anthony Edwards scored 24 points and Minnesota held host Memphis to just 38.6 percent shooting from the floor, as the Timberwolves sent the Grizzlies to their fourth consecutive loss with a 119-97 decision Sunday.

Jayson Tatum helps Celtics pull away from Hawks

November 27, 2023

GMA News Online / Sports

A 34-point, nine-rebound performance from Jayson Tatum helped the Boston Celtics improve their home record to 7-0 by beating the visiting Atlanta Hawks 113-103 Sunday night.

Bucks rally past Blazers in Damian Lillard’s first reunion with old team

November 27, 2023

GMA News Online / Sports

Giannis Antetokounmpo tipped in Bobby Portis' missed shot with 18.1 seconds remaining for the game-winning points, and the Milwaukee Bucks rallied past the visiting Portland Trail Blazers 108-102 Sunday in Damian Lillard's first game against his old team.

Verstappen wraps up the F1 season with 19th win in 22 races

November 26, 2023

GMA News Online / Sports

Red Bull's triple world champion Max Verstappen wrapped up a year of unprecedented dominance with his record-extending 19th win in 22 races at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sunday.

Job’s not done as Luis Pablo, Seven Gagate continue quest for title, this time with UP

November 26, 2023

GMA News Online / Sports

The quest for a basketball title continues for Luis Pablo and Seven Gagate.

UST slays giant Cignal, Benilde’s gals triumph

November 26, 2023

UNIVERSITY of Santo Tomas (UST) unleashed a lethal weapon in slaying Cignal and College of Saint Benilde played true to form to emerge men’s and women’s champions of the Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) Challenge Cup on Saturday night ...

World Boxing elects Dutch as president

November 26, 2023

The Associated Press

FRANKFURT, Germany—Breakaway body World Boxing has elected Dutch official Boris van der Vorst to be its first president amid a wider dispute over the sport’s place in the Olympic Games.

Bacyadan: Vovinam’s loss could be country’s gain in Olympic boxing

November 26, 2023

VOVINAM champion Hergie Bacyadan has returned to boxing as one of the country’s top hopefuls to qualify for next year’s Paris Olympics.

Rock ‘n’ Roll Manila run breaks expectations

November 26, 2023

The ASICS Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series Manila presented by AIA Vitality exceeded expectations with more than 9,000 runners of diverse skills and levels reveling in the unique thrill of midnight racing Sunday midnight at the Luneta Park.

The end, climax and next season

November 26, 2023

AFTER the University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons ousted the Ateneo de Manila University Blue Eagles in the Final Four of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) men’s basketball tournament, I didn’t feel bad at all.

PBA: Ginebra leans on defense in comeback act vs. Blackwater

November 26, 2023

GMA News Online / Sports

Barangay Ginebra San Miguel flaunted its defense down the stretch as the defending champion gutted out a hard-fought 90-87 escape against Blackwater.

Did Pistorius know he was shooting at his girlfriend?

November 26, 2023

The Associated Press

CAPE TOWN, South Africa—In the decade since Oscar Pistorius pulled the trigger four times on his 9mm pistol, firing into the head and body of girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp as she stood inside a locked toilet cubicle in his home, the vital question has st...

Popovich: No regrets telling Spurs fans to stop booing Kawhi Leonard

November 26, 2023

The Associated Press

SAN FRANCISCO—Gregg Popovich called Spurs’ fans booing of Kawhi Leonard “hateful” and “mean-spirited,” and the San Antonio coach has no regrets taking the microphone and imploring the home crowd to knock it off.

Italian players campaign to eliminate violence against women

November 26, 2023

The Associated Press

ROME—Players and coaches across the top men’s soccer league in Italy had red marks painted on their faces to promote a campaign for the elimination of violence against women on Saturday.

English official resigns after post on war in Gaza

November 26, 2023

The Associated Press

LONDON—A council member at the English Football Association who made an inappropriate post regarding the war in Gaza resigned from his position on Thursday.

Meralco spoils Hollis-Jefferson’s 47, ends TNT’s two-game win streak

November 26, 2023

Suleiman Braimoh Jr. powers his way to 37 points as Meralco puts to waste a 47-point outing from TNT import Rondae Hollis-Jefferson

Crossovers clinch 3rd semis slot, rally past Cargo Movers

November 26, 2023

Chery Tiggo re-displayed its flair for the dramatics, battling back from 1-2 set down with a sweep of the last two although this time, its 27-25, 11-25, 17-25, 25-22, 15-10 victory over F2 Logistics sent them to the semifinal round of the Premier Voll...

La Salle blasts NU, meets UP in UAAP finals

November 26, 2023

It’s going to be the top dog against the hottest team in the league for all the marbles.