Damian Lillard scores 40 as Bucks streak past Wembanyama-less Spurs
December 20, 2023
Damian Lillard and the Milwaukee Bucks make light work of the Victor Wembanyama-less San Antonio Spurs, who dropped their 20th game in the last 21
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NBA: Damian Lillard scores 40 as Bucks streak past Spurs
December 20, 2023
Damian Lillard poured in a season-high 40 points, 19 in the first quarter, as the host Milwaukee Bucks roared out of the gate and beat the short-handed San Antonio Spurs 132-119 on Tuesday.
NBA: Ja Morant hits winner in return as Grizzlies down Pelicans
December 20, 2023
Ja Morant made a triumphant season debut with 34 points, capped by a game-winning, buzzer-beating layup, as the visiting Memphis Grizzlies rallied to beat the New Orleans Pelicans 115-113 on Tuesday night.
NBA: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar pokes fun at ‘great fall’ that broke his hip
December 20, 2023
NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar says he's recovering from hip replacement surgery after falling at a concert, but his Substack account of the incident showed his sense of humor is intact.
NBA fines Houston forward Brooks, coach Udoka for ripping refs
December 20, 2023
Houston Rockets forward Dillon Brooks was fined $35,000 and Rockets head coach Ime Udoka was fined $25,000 by the NBA on Tuesday for directing inappropriate langauge at a game referee.
Hornets’ Miles Bridges denied access to Canada for NBA game due to legal problems, AP source says
December 19, 2023
The source spoke on condition of anonymity because the Hornets are still working through the appropriate channels in hopes of gaining Bridges access into the country.
Davao bags 1st gold in PH National Games; QC cyclist nails maiden mint in Batang Pinoy
December 18, 2023
Davao City's Lyka Labrica Catubig claims the first gold in the Philippine National Games, while Quezon City's Aristen Aricela Ardice Dormitorio emerges as the inaugural gold winner in the Batang Pinoy
Escamis hopes Mapua uses finals heartbreak as ‘fuel’ for next season
December 18, 2023
Rookie-MVP Clint Escamis sets his sights on NCAA Season 100 after the Mapua Cardinals failed to end their 32-year title drought
PBA veteran Alex Cabagnot joins Korean club
December 18, 2023
Alex Cabagnot, 41, signs with Korean Basketball League team Goyang Sono Skygunners
How the Filipinas enraptured a nation
December 18, 2023
The Philippine women's football team takes Filipinos on a wild ride throughout a remarkable year highlighted by a maiden appearance – and a stunning win – in the FIFA Women's World Cup
Tapales leaves for Tokyo unification bout vs Inoue, says fight won’t go 12 rounds
December 18, 2023
Marlon Tapales goes to Naoya Inoue's territory confident that he can pull off an upset in a bid to become the unified super bantamweight champion
Celtics keep hot streak at home; Bucks shoot down Rockets
December 18, 2023
LOS ANGELES (AFP) – Boston improved their perfect NBA home record to 14-0 on Sunday as Jaylen Brown keyed a fourth-quarter surge that saw the Celtics pull away for a 114-97 victory over the Orlando Magic. Brown scored 17 of his 31 points in the final p...
Davao’s Catubig bags 1st gold, swimmer Barreto scores golden double in PNG
December 18, 2023
Davao City’s Lyka Labrica Catubig easily walked away with the first gold medal while national swimmer Miguel Barreto of Bulacan scored a golden double to highlight first full day of action in the Philippine National Games at the Philsports Complex in P...
Danny Kingad runs it back with Yuya Wakamatsu at ONE 165 in Japan
December 18, 2023
Lions Nation MMA will be sending its newest member to represent the Philippines in ONE Championship’s much-awaited return to Japan on January 28. Danny Kingad is set to step inside the ring for a flyweight rematch against hometown hero and arch-nemesis Yuya Wakamatsu at ONE 165. The event will emanate live from Tokyo’s Ariake Arena. […]
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San Beda’s Payosing is deserving of MVP plum
December 18, 2023
BY MARK REY MONTEJO James Payosing delivered when it mattered most, making him very much deserving to become the NCAA Finals Most Valuable Player according to San Beda head coach Yuri Escueta. The Red Lions mentor showered praises to his ...
Diaz’s nephew, Dormitorio shine in Batang Pinoy
December 18, 2023
Twelve-year-old Aristen Aricela Ardice Dormitorio became an instant star, winning a gold after ruling the Girls-13-Under Criterium cycling event in the 2023 Batang Pinoy at the Tagaytay City Centrum on Monday morning. Dormitorio, the younger sibling of...
Yuri on NCAA 100 roster: ‘Everyone needs to fight for a slot’
December 18, 2023
NCAA Season 99 saw the emergence of new pillars for San Beda University. Jacob Cortez rose to become the ‘King Lion’ while Yukien Andrade proved that he is an able rock for the team. Rookies Jomel Puno and Nygel Gonzales delivered in big games. Ditto for junior winger James Payosing. Only four Lions will leave […]
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Tapales jokes that Inoue’s only advantage is his good looks
December 18, 2023
By MARK REY MONTEJO Marlon Tapales knows he carries a big mission when he goes up against Japanese Naoya Inoue for the undisputed junior featherweight crown on Dec. 26 at the Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan. He’s also fully aware of t...
Nico Almendras’ NU return remains uncertain: ‘Surprise na lang’
December 18, 2023
Nico Almendras was a latecomer in the 2023 Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference but when National U-Sta. Elena needed him the most, he picked up the phone and answered the call. Aside from his leadership skills on and off the court, the 24-year-old spiker also made his presence felt by contributing in the offensive side especially […]
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Alex Eala surprised by ovation received from PVL fans
December 18, 2023
Alex Eala is still a superstar in “The Heart of Volleyball.” The 18-year-old Filipina tennis prodigy was part of the Philippine volleyball record crowd of 25,459 inside the SMART Araneta Coliseum for Game 2 of the 2023 Premier Volleyball League 2nd All-Filipino Conference Finals pitting Creamline and Choco Mucho on Saturday night. And although tennis […]
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Maxine Esteban emerges victorious in Euro U-23 tourney
December 18, 2023
Filipino-Ivorian Maxine Esteban turned back Germany’s Luca Sarah Holland-Cunz, 15-13, in the final of the International Handel Cup European Under-23 Circuit Championship on Sunday in Halle, Germany. In a tense finale, Esteban seized control early, taking a 13-9 lead before holding off the challenge of the 19-year-old German to win the gold in the women’s […]
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Tiger Woods optimistic following family weekend at PNC Championship
December 18, 2023
'I know I can still do it,' says 15-time major champion Tiger Woods as he plans to compete in one tournament a month for 2024
Joshua Pacio gets rematch with Jarred Brooks at ONE 166 in Qatar
December 18, 2023
Joshua Pacio finds himself at the crossroads of destiny as he gears up to battle Jarred Brooks once again. The much-awaited rematch is set to take place at ONE 166, emanating live from the Lusail Sports Arena in Doha, Qatar on March 1. The echoes of their first encounter in December 2022 still resonate in […]
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San Beda dedicates NCAA 99 crown to Boybits Victoria, Red Lions of ’91
December 18, 2023
Entering the NCAA Season 99 Seniors Basketball Finals, San Beda had revenge on their minds against Mapua University. It was the first time the two universities met in the Big Dance since the NCAA Season 67 Seniors Basketball Finals. During that three-game series, the Cardinals took Game 1, 103-94, before the Red Lions came roaring […]
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It’s all about courage, resilience as Lions defy great odds to regain NCAA crown
December 18, 2023
Entering NCAA Season 99, no one really believed San Beda could seriously contend for the championship. Except for the Red Lions themselves, of course. Defying great odds with a great amount of courage and resilience, the Lions proved doubters wrong by ...
Curry 3-point streak ends, but Warriors still edge Trail Blazers
December 18, 2023
Stephen Curry sees his NBA record of consecutive games with at least one three-pointer come to an end in the Warriors' narrow win over the Trail Blazers
Alex Cabagnot replaces Josh Torralba as Goyang Sono import
December 18, 2023
Alex Cabagnot is heading to Korea. Goyang Sono announced on Monday that it has signed the nine-time PBA champion coach for the rest of the 2023-24 Korean Basketball League season. He replaced Joshua Torralba, who suffered a thigh injury and will soon have surgery. Cabagnot, 41, last played for Terrafirma back in the 2023 PBA […]
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UAAP 86 HSVB: Adamson girls, UE boys clinch first round sweeps
December 18, 2023
Adamson University and University of the East continued their dominance in the UAAP Season 86 High School Volleyball tournaments after completing respective sweeps of the High School Girls’ and Boys’ divisions, respectively, on Sunday at the Adamson Gym in Malate, Manila. The Lady Baby Falcons extended their win streak for the season to six on […]
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Bucks halt upstart Rockets’ winning streak
December 18, 2023
Damian Lillard and the Bucks claim their fourth consecutive win and snap the Rockets' five-game winning streak
UAAP 86 HSBB: Adamson completes first round sweep
December 18, 2023
ADAMSON University notched a 68-57 conquest over defending champion Far Eastern University-Diliman to complete a first-round sweep Sunday in the UAAP Season 86 High School Boys’ Basketball Tournament at the Filoil EcoOil Centre. Zahir Sajili had 11 points and four rebounds while Justine Garcia sustained his consistent play with 10 points, five rebounds, five assists, […]
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Pelicans break franchise 3-point record in rout of Spurs
December 18, 2023
The Pelicans clinch a season-high fourth straight victory after making it rain from beyond the arc, dealing the Spurs their 19th loss in the last 20 games
Junior hockey: Rockets cap off road trip with win over Saskatoon, Warriors stun Vees
December 18, 2023
The Kelowna Rockets return home from their Eastern Conference road trip with eight of a possible 10 points. And the West Kelowna Warriors have won nine of their last 10 games.
AP.Bren extends PH’s Mobile Legends dominance, outlasts Onic Esports to capture M5 crown
December 18, 2023
AP.bren defends home turf and survives Indonesia's Onic Esports in a grand finals that went the distance to reign supreme in the Mobile Legends M5 World Championship
AP Bren conquers Onic Esports, seizes M5 crown
December 18, 2023
Philippine bet AP Bren sent Onic Esports crashing back to earth, 4-3, to reign supreme in the M5 World Championship on Sunday at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum.
PH era continues as AP.Bren becomes undisputed M5 world champion on home soil
December 18, 2023
Many believed that the Philippine era had come to an end after Onic Esports swept AP.Bren in the upper bracket finals yesterday, but AP.Bren proved all doubters wrong. Instead, the Philippine representatives cemented their legendary legacy on the world stage, becoming the first team to win the M-series and the IESF world championship titles in […]
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San Beda reclaims NCAA men’s basketball title after five years
December 17, 2023
As the august halls of the Big Dome saw history unfold in one December afternoon, the crown returned to Mendiola after a challenging season for San Beda.
Jayson Castro exits game prematurely, assures fans it’s nothing serious
December 17, 2023
ANTIPOLO – Jayson Castro said that he’s all fine after a quad issue led to his premature exit in TNT’s eventual loss to San Miguel in their PBA Season 48 Commissioner’s Cup duel, Sunday night. The 37-year-old is confident that he suffered nothing serious following tests done by the team’s medical staff. “I think OK […]
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No regrets for Mapua’s Clint Escamis, but failed NCAA Finals run stings
December 17, 2023
Mapua University came so close to ending a 32-year title drought but back-to-back losses to San Beda University in Games 2 and 3 of the NCAA Season 99 Finals doomed that long-standing dream.