Graduating University of the Philippines (UP) players Harold Alarcon, Gerry Abadiano, Terrence Fortea, Reyland Torres, and Janjan Felicilda, collectively known as the “Maroon 5,” shared heartfelt farewell messages to the UP Fighting Maroons and the Diliman community as they close their collegiate basketball chapter. The five players reached the UAAP men’s basketball finals in all […]
Read MoreATLANTA — Jalen Johnson scored 34 points and the Atlanta Hawks overcame Anthony Edwards’ 30 points for Minnesota to beat the Timberwolves 126-102 on Wednesday and end a seven-game losing streak. Johnson added 10 rebounds and six assists. Onyeka Okongwu had 17 points and Dyson Daniels added 11 points, eight rebounds and nine assists. Daniels […]
Read MoreStephen Holt’s Never Say Die spirit was on full display Sunday as Barangay Ginebra squeaked past Converge, 99-98, in overtime of their do-or-die PBA Philippine Cup quarterfinal at Smart Araneta Coliseum. Trailing 98-96 with less than eight seconds left in the extra period, Holt buried the game-winning triple at the buzzer to propel Ginebra into […]
Read MoreOKLAHOMA CITY — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 39 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder used a big third quarter to beat the skidding Atlanta Hawks 140-129 on Monday night. Chet Holmgren had 24 points, nine rebounds and three blocks, and Jalen Williams added 20 points, nine rebounds and seven assists for the NBA-leading Thunder (28-5).
Read MoreBarangay Ginebra head coach Tim Cone seemed to have a feeling of déjà vu while coaching RJ Abarrientos in the PBA Philippine Cup. Before RJ caught fire in the second half of Ginebra’s 105–85 win over Converge in the quarterfinals on Thursday, Cone revealed that he had a brief word with the young guard about […]
Read MoreSAN FRANCISCO— Stephen Curry scored 23 points and knocked down a key 3-pointer with 3:45 left to help seal it, Jimmy Butler added 14 points, nine assists and nine rebounds, and the Golden State Warriors beat the Dallas Mavericks 126-116 in the NBA on Thursday. Mavericks rookie star Cooper Flagg had 27 points on 13-for-21 […]
Read MoreThe 2025 Southeast Asian Games concluded on Saturday, with the Philippines finishing sixth overall after winning 50 gold, 73 silver, and 154 bronze medals Along with their victories, Filipino athletes are entitled to cash incentives under Republic Act No. 10699, or the National Athletes and Coaches Benefits and Incentives Act. The law grants monetary rewards […]
Read MoreRJ Abarrientos dropped a career-high 35 points to tow Barangay Ginebra past Converge, 105–85, on Thursday, Christmas Day, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, forcing a do-or-die game in the PBA Philippine Cup quarterfinals. Abarrientos caught fire, shooting 12-of-18 from the field, including six three-pointers, to lead the No. 5 seed Barangay Ginebra.
Read MoreRobert Bolick didn’t mince words shortly after Gilas Pilipinas won the men’s basketball gold in the 33rd Southeast Asian Games on Friday here, just right after the Filipinos carved out a 70-64 win over Thailand amid a very hostile atmosphere at Nimibutr Stadium. He also hardly cared about giving the parting shot on the host […]
Read MoreGilas Pilipinas remained the kings of basketball in Southeast Asia after defeating host country Thailand, 70–64, in the gold medal match of the 2025 Southeast Asian Games men’s basketball finals on Friday. The Thais built an early 32–19 lead in the first half before the Philippines trimmed the deficit to nine, 38–29, by halftime, Gilas […]
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