Pacers top fancied Bucks, crash NBA in-season finals
December 8, 2023
The Pacers book a spot in the NBA's inaugural in-season championship match after stunning Giannis Antetokounmpo and the top-seeded Bucks in the semifinals
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NBA: Pacers top Bucks in semifinals of in-season tournament
December 8, 2023
Bruce Brown gave Indiana the lead for good with 6:15 remaining, Tyrese Haliburton capped a monster performance with a back-breaking 3-pointer, and the Pacers surprised the top-seeded Milwaukee Bucks 128-119 Thursday in the semifinals of the NBA's inaug...
Bulls’ Zach LaVine denies sitting over trade speculation
December 8, 2023
One day after foot pain derailed his plans to return to the Chicago Bulls' lineup, Zach LaVine denied he's sitting out for any other reason than his current injury.
Cignal stuns Choco Mucho, rallies from two-set hole to move on PVL finals cusp
December 7, 2023
PVL MVP Ces Molina and clutch hero Ria Meneses lead Cignal's stunning five-set semifinal turnaround over Choco Mucho to get within one game of an All-Filipino Conference finals debut
Cignal completes reverse sweep vs. Choco Mucho in PVL semis
December 7, 2023
The Cignal HD Spikers overcame the Choco Mucho Flying Titans and completed a reverse sweep, 18-25, 23-25, 25-14, 25-19, 15-10, to take Game 1 of the best-of-three semifinals in the PVL 2023 2nd All-Filipino Conference on Thursday at the Philsports Arena.
Defense and conditioning keys to victory for Marlon Tapales, says Carl Jammes Martin
December 7, 2023
Super bantamweight prospect Carl Jammes Martin says two-division champion Marlon Tapales has a good shot of pulling off an upset when he takes on Naoya Inoue on December 26 at Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan.
Creamline sweeps Chery Tiggo to draw first blood in PVL semis
December 7, 2023
The Creamline Cool Smashers swept the Chery Tiggo Crossovers, 25-18, 27-25, 25-22, to draw first blood in the best-of-three semifinals of the 2023 PVL 2nd All-Filipino Conference.
Creamline shows champion’s mettle, ekes out semis sweep over Chery to near finals
December 7, 2023
Defending PVL All-Filipino champion Creamline leans on its clutch MVP trio of Jema Galanza, Tots Carlos, and Alyssa Valdez against Chery Tiggo to move one win away from another finals appearance
‘Mostly mental’: Tigresses end UST basketball’s string of heartbreaks
December 7, 2023
As the league’s latest giant-slayer, the UST Growling Tigresses share their ‘BTS’ after taking down the seven-time champion NU Lady Bulldogs to bag the UAAP women’s basketball crown
UAAP: Evan Nelle relishes ‘best years of my life’ with La Salle, talks about Kitty Duterte
December 7, 2023
Evan Nelle is once again a collegiate champion.
Kevin Quiambao shares plan after leading La Salle to UAAP crown
December 7, 2023
After being named as the UAAP Season 86 Most Valuable Player, De La Salle University's Kevin Quiambao led the Green Archers to the title and was named as the Finals MVP as well.
Stephen Curry, Warriors close door on Blazers in final seconds
December 7, 2023
Steph Curry ignites a second-half rally against the Trail Blazers, getting the Warriors within arm's length before setting up his late heroics
‘An honor to coach’: UP’s Monteverde bids Cansino, Diouf farewell after finals heartbreak
December 7, 2023
UP head coach Goldwin Monteverde credits graduating players CJ Cansino and Malick Diouf for their 'big brother' leadership despite falling to La Salle in the UAAP finals
NBA: Bulls’ Zach LaVine out through Christmas
December 7, 2023
An inflamed right foot will sideline Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine for another three to four weeks.
Luka Doncic’s triple-double sends Mavs to rout of Jazz
December 7, 2023
The Mavs dump the Jazz by a whopping 50 points as Luka Doncic unleashes a 40-point triple-double
Doncic’s 40-point triple-double sends Mavs to rout of Jazz
December 7, 2023
Luka Doncic recorded a 29-point triple-double in the first half and finished with 40 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds as the Dallas Mavericks demolished the visiting Utah Jazz 147-97 on Wednesday.
Mikal Bridges hits game-winner, Nets get revenge over Hawks
December 7, 2023
Mikal Bridges capped a 32-point performance by hitting the game-winning jumper with 4.5 seconds left as the visiting Brooklyn Nets outlasted the Atlanta Hawks for a 114-113 victory Wednesday night in another close game between the teams.
NBA: Joel Embiid scores 50 as 76ers knock off Wizards
December 7, 2023
Joel Embiid had 50 points, 13 rebounds and seven assists to lift the Philadelphia 76ers past the host Washington Wizards 131-126 on Wednesday.
NLEX promotes Dulatre as governor, signs rookies Valdez, Nermal
December 5, 2023
NLEX made significant moves over the past few days. The Road Warriors earlier promoted Ronald Dulatre as Team Governor, replacing Rod Franco after the latter’s retirement from the company. Franco remains the company’s consultant. With a remarkable 23-year tenure at NLEX, Dulatre’s wealth of experience and dedication to the team positions him as an invaluable […]
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Lethbridge Hurricanes lose teddy bear toss game but community wins
December 5, 2023
In the second period, 3,764 bears rained down onto the ice, thanks to a goal from Miguel Marques.
Here’s what could make the ST2 better than its predecessor
December 5, 2023
A striking feature in the second iteration of Scottie Thompson’s signature shoe with World Balance is the woven jacquard knit used in the upper. According to the Filipino sports brand, it was “thoughtfully crafted to incorporate traditional Filipino patterns and embodies Thompson’s roots.” But it’s not only for aesthetic purposes. Thompson shared that he personally […]
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Call of the Wilde: Montreal Canadiens wrangle Seattle Kraken, prevail with 4-2 win
December 5, 2023
This is the one Montreal Canadiens fans have been hoping for. Brian Wilde explains in this edition of Call of the Wilde.
Brossoit brilliant as Winnipeg Jets down Carolina 2-1
December 5, 2023
The Jets' backup goaltender made 42 saves while Nikolaj Ehlers and Kyle Connor scored in the win for Winnipeg.
M5: Blacklist survives tight encounter vs Team SMG, nears playoffs
December 4, 2023
M-series rookie Kenneth “Yue” Tadeo played like a veteran as he led Blacklist International to a clutch 2-1 win over Team SMG for their second victory in as many matches in the M5 World Championship Group Stage on Monday at the EVM Convention Center in Quezon City. The Tier One-backed squad improved to 2-0 and […]
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M5: Geek Fam, See You Soon score sweeps in Day 3
December 4, 2023
Two teams, each featuring a pair of Filipino imports, emerged victorious in their respective matches during Day 3 of the M5 World Championship Group Stage. Indonesia’s Geek Fam ID and Cambodia’s See You Soon secured sweeps on Monday at the EVM Convention Center in Quezon City. Filipino imports Michael “MP the King” Endino and Clarense […]
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Tapales channels negative feels to positive vibes for Inoue bout
December 4, 2023
In less than a month, Marlon Tapales tangles with Japan's Naoya Inoue in Tokyo for their super bantamweight unification bout
AP.Bren, Blacklist International off to promising start in M5 World Championship
December 4, 2023
AP.Bren and Blacklist International ace their opening tests in the M5 Mobile Legends World Championship hosted by the Philippines
Nxled’s first conference run exceeded Minowa’s expectations
December 4, 2023
Japanese head coach Taka Minowa was left in awe by the tenacity displayed by the newly-formed Nxled squad throughout the Premier Volleyball League Second All-Filipino Conference. Minowa admitted that the Chameleons exceeded his expectations after winning four games in their maiden stint, revealing that he thought the team could only win a game or two […]
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Returning LA Tenorio hails new career start after cancer battle
December 4, 2023
Ginebra star LA Tenorio says he is far from done as he returns to PBA action for the first time in 10 months after battling cancer
Rise of Nygel Gonzales, Jomel Puno proves that Red Lions 1 to 18 can deliver
December 4, 2023
After scoring a career-high 28 points in the most significant game of his career up to that point and keeping San Beda University’s hopes of returning to the finals alive, Jacob Cortez issued a warning to their opponents, Lyceum of the Philippines University. “Kung ifo-focus nila sa akin [yung depensa] feel ko disadvantage iyon, kasi […]
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Francis Alcantara, partner win back-to-back ITF doubles titles
December 4, 2023
Francis Casey Alcantara teams up with Indonesia's Christopher Rungkat to rule the KL M15 ITF World Tennis Tour in Malaysia
Fronda leads female woodpushers in regional chess tilt
December 4, 2023
By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA Woman International Master (WIM) Jan Jodilyn Fronda banners an elite cast that will see action in the Queen of the North chess tournament from Dec. 17 to 23 at the Ilocos Norte National High School gymnasium in...
Saudi Arabia’s Tarzan puts medical career on hold to pursue M5 greatness
December 4, 2023
Triple Esports team captain Mohammed “Tarzan” Kharabah is proving to the world that academic greatness and passion can be pursued together with the right time management. While enrolled as a medical student in Saudi Arabia, he has become one of the most prominent esports personalities in the Middle East after leading his country to a […]
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MPtheKing on Bigetron Sons: ‘They still have so many things to catch up with’
December 4, 2023
When asked to comment on the performance of the Brazilian representative Bigetron Sons, who suffered their second straight loss via a sweep at the hands of See You Soon, Filipino Import Michael “MPtheKing” Endino had a harsh assessment of their rivals. “It all boils down to the mechanics and chemistry of the players. They still […]
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Kai Ballungay bids Ateneo farewell, to pursue professional career
December 4, 2023
Ateneo forward Kai Ballungay says he will bring with him the lessons he learned while playing for the Blue Eagles as he moves up to the professional ranks
Kai Ballungay forgoes final year in Ateneo
December 4, 2023
Kai Ballungay has bid farewell to Ateneo de Manila University. The 6-foot-7 forward has decided to move on from the amateur ranks, preparing to enter the professional level on Monday. As a goodbye, he penned a heartfelt letter to the school. “With strong feelings of excitement, I wish to share that I will be embarking […]
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Tiger Woods targets 1 event per month after competitive return
December 4, 2023
Tiger Woods returns to action in the Hero World Challenge, his first event since withdrawing from the Masters in April due to injury
Iloilo homecoming boosts Ogunsanya’s morale ahead of semis
December 4, 2023
Aduke Ogunsanya, hailing from Dumangas, Iloilo, expressed her utmost gratitude to her fellow Ilonggos after they swarmed the University of San Agustin Gymnasium to support the PVL on Tour last Saturday. Despite the humid atmosphere inside the venue due to the lack of air conditioning, the fans waved their fans to combat the heat. Moreover, […]
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