Giannis Antetokounmpo drops 42 as Bucks thrash Wizards
November 21, 2023
Giannis Antetokounmpo accounts for 42 of the Milwaukee Bucks' 142 points in their thrashing of the lowly Washington Wizards
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Barangay Ginebra moves forward from collapse vs. Magnolia, says Tim Cone
November 21, 2023
For Barangay Ginebra head coach Tim Cone, their recent loss to the Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots was a game he will probably remember for a long time.
Ateneo, Adamson in win-or-go-home UAAP showdown
November 21, 2023
By NIKOLE JAVIER Defending champion Ateneo and Adamson dispute the last Final Four spot in a win-or-go-home knockout match in the UAAP Season 86 men’s basketball tournament Final Four on Wednesday, Nov. 22, at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay Ci...
PBA Press Corps fetes Gilas Pilipinas, Tim Cone after Asian Games success
November 21, 2023
Gilas Pilipinas and interim head coach Tim Cone emerged as the big winners during the annual PBA Press Corps Awards Night held late Monday at the Novotel Manila.
Cone recalls ‘tremendous moments;’ insists Baby D still the GOAT
November 21, 2023
By REYNALD MAGALLON To say that the past season has been an eventful one for Barangay Ginebra head coach Tim Cone was a huge understatement. Cone couldn’t help but look back to the moments of the past year as he received the Virgilio ‘Baby’...
Fortuna ousts top-seeded Constantino in LPGT Match Play opener
November 21, 2023
SANTA ROSA, Laguna – Mikha Fortuna stirred up play right at the start of the ICTSI The Country Club Match Play Invitational, bundling out top seed and defending champion Harmie Constantino behind a big charge late in their backside start at the TCC cou...
Salvador shocks Jahns, Ababa, Tabuena breeze through
November 21, 2023
SANTA ROSA, Laguna – Elmer Salvador pounced on Keanu Jahns’ costly mishit on No. 8 and went on to essay a big 4&3 triumph as the ICTSI The Country Club Match Play Invitational unfolded with a blend of unexpected turns and seasoned triumphs here Tue...
Olivarez beats Verdad, tops Iloilo netfest
November 21, 2023
ERIC JED Olivarez pounded out a key break in the early going and went on to beat Fritz Verdad, 6-3, 6-4, to secure the MITF Open Tennis Championship crown at the Metropolis courts in Iloilo City last Monday. The 25-year-old product of Western Michigan ...
Eduard Folayang’s Lions Nation MMA visits Marlon Tapales’ training camp, expresses support in Inoue fight
November 21, 2023
WBA and IBF world super bantamweight champion Marlon Tapales has found a group of believers ahead of his undisputed showdown with Japanese pound-for-pound superstar Naoya Inoue on December 26 at Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan.
Yukien Andrada drops new career-high as San Beda stuns Lyceum
November 21, 2023
In a span of just one week, Yukien Andrada was able to set another career-high after anchoring San Beda University"s 74-56 stunner against second-seed Lyceum of the Philippines University on Tuesday in NCAA Season 99.
Carl Tamayo relishes experience to play against Filipinos in EASL
November 21, 2023
Filipino import Carl Tamayo and his team Ryukyu Golden Kings from the Japan B.League recently played PBA team Meralco Bolts in the East Asia Super League.
LIVE UPDATES: Ateneo vs Adamson, UAAP Season 86 playoff – November 22
November 21, 2023
In a clash of balanced teams and great coaching minds, UAAP defending champion Ateneo and gutsy Adamson head into battle for the last Final Four spot
Marlon Tapales plans to beat Naoya Inoue — not just give a good fight
November 21, 2023
Two-division champion Marlon Tapales is not coming to hostile territory just to give a good fight but to beat Japanese pound-for-pound superstar Naoya Inoue when they clash inside the ring for the undisputed super bantamweight title on December 26 at A...
Curry, Thompson lead Warriors past Rockets, snap 6-game slide
November 21, 2023
Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson combine for 52 points as the Golden State Warriors snap a 6-game losing streak at the Houston Rockets' expense
Jielo Razon erupts for 26 vs. San Sebastian as Perpetual staves off elimination
November 21, 2023
Jielo Razon saved his best for what could be his final collegiate game, erupting late to steer University of the Perpetual Help System DALTA to a 75-60 triumph against San Sebastian College-Recoletos in the NCAA Season 99 on Tuesday.
Messi’s 2022 World Cup jerseys predicted to top $10 M at auction
November 21, 2023
NEW YORK (AFP) – A set of six jerseys that Lionel Messi wore during Argentina’s victorious 2022 World Cup run will be auctioned in December, Sotheby’s announced on Monday, Nov. 20, estimating their value at more than $10 million. This undat...
Nuggets hang on to beat Pistons amid Nikola Jokic first-half ejection
November 21, 2023
NBA MVP Nikola Jokic and champion head coach Michael Malone both get ejected in the first half, but Denver hangs on for a 4-point win over lowly Detroit
San Beda, Perpetual continue respective campaigns for NCAA Final Four spots
November 21, 2023
San Beda University and University of Perpetual Help System DALTA will look to boost their Final Four hopes when they take on separate foes on Tuesday in NCAA Season 99 at the FilOil EcoOil Centre.
Nuggets pull off late win over Pistons despite Jokic ejection
November 21, 2023
Reggie Jackson had 21 points and six assists as the visiting Denver Nuggets overcame the ejection of center Nikola Jokic to beat Detroit 107-103 on Monday, handing the Pistons their 12th straight loss.
Hornets rally late, pull out OT win to end Celtics’streak
November 21, 2023
Miles Bridges, recently reinstated from an NBA suspension, drilled a tiebreaking 3-pointer with 6.1 seconds left in overtime as the Charlotte Hornets pulled out a 121-118 victory against the visiting Boston Celtics on Monday.
Knicks seeking $10M from Raptors and don’t want Silver deciding — reports
November 21, 2023
The New York Knicks are suing the rival Toronto Raptors for more than $10 million over theft of confidential files and don't want NBA commissioner Adam Silver arbitrating the matter.
Tim Cone, Jojo Lastimosa among biggest winners honored by PBA Press Corps
November 20, 2023
Barangay Ginebra's Tim Cone captures the Coach of the Year plum, while TNT's Jojo Lastimosa clinches the Executive of the Year award to lead the honor roll recognized by the PBA Press Corps
Verstappen is F1’s King of Las Vegas with 18th win of season
November 20, 2023
Max Verstappen claims a record-extending 18th win of the Formula One season in Las Vegas, which hosts a grand prix for the first time since the 1980s
‘Night, Night Perpetualites’: Myk Saguiguit grateful for ALTAs’ sixth man
November 20, 2023
For Perpetual head coach Myk Saguiguit, the strong support from the ALTAs' sixth man fuels them to win.
Weiss admits feeling pressure of delivering fine result for Azkals on home soil
November 20, 2023
The Philippine Azkals look to earn their first points in the joint qualifiers of the FIFA World Cup and AFC Asian Cup as they host Indonesia to close out a back-to-back set of home matches
PBA: Magnolia erases 25-point deficit to stun Barangay Ginebra
November 19, 2023
The Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots overcame a 25-point deficit to stun Barangay Ginebra San Miguel, 93-91, on Sunday in the PBA 48th Season Commissioner's Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
NCAA: LPU to unleash underdog mentality in Final Four despite twice-to-beat bonus
November 19, 2023
Lyceum of the Philippines University head coach Gilbert Malabanan said they will treat themselves as the underdogs when they see action in the Final Four round of the NCAA Season 99 despite carrying a twice-to-beat incentive.
UAAP: UP routs NU to clinch Final Four top spot
November 19, 2023
University of the Philippines dismantled National University, 79-57, on Sunday to claim the top seed heading into the UAAP Season 86 Final Four.
Djokovic dumps Alcaraz, faces Sinner for title at ATP Finals
November 19, 2023
TURIN, Italy (AFP) – Novak Djokovic closed in on a record-breaking seventh ATP Finals title on Saturday after sweeping past Carlos Alcaraz, 6-3, 6-2, in a dominating semi-final display he hailed as his best of the tournament. World number one Djokovic ...
Adamson forces playoff with Ateneo after thrilling escape act vs UE
November 19, 2023
By NIKOLE JAVIER Matthew Montebon buried a three-pointer with just 2.7 ticks lift and helped power Adamson to a pulsating 63-61 win over University of the East and into a playoff with Ateneo for the last semis berth in the UAAP Men’s Basketball Tourna...
Jarencio laments departure of player, bad season in return to UST
November 19, 2023
By NIKOLE JAVIER University of Santo Tomas coach Pido Jarencio took full responsibility for the Tigers’ disappointing season in the UAAP men’s basketball tournament. The Tigers finished Season 86 in the bottom place for the second straight year, this ...
Lyceum clinches twice-to-beat armor with romp of Arellano
November 19, 2023
By REYNALD MAGALLON Lyceum of the Philippines University romped the also-ran Arellano University, 98-86 to clinch a twice-to-beat incentive in the Final Four of the NCAA Season 99 men’s basketball tournament at the FilOil EcoOil Arena in San Jua...
PNVF: UP tossers beat San Beda in battle of undefeated
November 19, 2023
University of the Philippines turned back San Beda University, 20-25, 25-17, 25-17, 25-22, 25-20, to book a ticket in the quarterfinals of the Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) Challenge Cup on Sunday at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum in Ma...
UAAP: Montebon triple saves Adamson from UE, forces playoff vs Ateneo
November 19, 2023
Monty Montebon saved the day for Adamson University.
NCAA: Yuri Escueta inspired by Norman Black in San Beda’s crucial play vs JRU
November 19, 2023
San Beda University head coach Yuri Escueta took a page out of consultant Norman Black's playbook in the Red Lions' 74-69 win against Jose Rizal University on Saturday.
NCAA: Sangco, Oczon wax hot as Benilde torches Letran for solo third
November 19, 2023
Mark Sangco and Migs Oczon caught fire in the third quarter to steer De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde to a 72-54 win against last season"s tormentor Colegio de San Juan de Letran and claim the solo third spot in the NCAA Season 99 on Sunday.
Grizzlies storm back to beat Spurs on late 18-0 run
November 19, 2023
Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 27 points and the visiting Memphis Grizzlies turned the game around with an 18-0 run in the fourth quarter, roaring from behind to beat the hapless San Antonio Spurs 120-108 on Saturday.
Bulls’ dramatic rally ends Heat’s seven-game win streak
November 19, 2023
DeMar DeRozan hit the go-ahead jumper with 21.9 seconds left and scored 12 of his 23 points in the fourth quarter as the host Chicago Bulls rallied from a 21-point deficit to earn a 102-97 victory over the Miami Heat on Saturday night.