DETROIT — Zion Williamson scored 36 points and led the New Orleans Pelicans to a 114-101 victory over the short-handed Detroit Pistons on Sunday. Williamson shot 13 for 14 from the floor and 10 for 14 from the line in 36 minutes. He added seven rebounds and six assists and received applause from the crowd
MINNEAPOLIS — All Steph Curry could do was watch from the Golden State bench during a takeover led by Minnesota’s subs early in the fourth quarter. The Warriors have slipped into precarious position for the postseason, and they’re having a hard time finding their footing in this unfamiliar spot. Starting a five-games-in-eight-days trip, coach Steve
MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Bucks emphatically demonstrated just what they’re capable of accomplishing when they have all their top players available. Giannis Antetokounmpo had 30 points and a season-high 19 rebounds, Khris Middleton recorded his second career triple-double and the Bucks trounced the Oklahoma City Thunder 118-93 on Sunday in the NBA. “With a full
MANILA, Philippines—Terrence Hill was crowned the Ato Balodato Most Outstanding Player of the 2024 NBTC National Finals. Hill won the award after leading Fil-Am Nation to the championship in the NBTC National Finals Division 1. In Sunday’s finale, Hill collected 12 points, four rebounds and five assists. He scored half of his points in the
MANILA, Philippines — Jude Garcia showed no signs of rust in his return to indoor volleyball, anchoring Criss Cross’ unbeaten start in the 2024 Spikers’ Turf Open Conference. Garcia, who spent the past years playing for the Philippine men’s beach volleyball team, emerged as the go-to-guy for the new Spikers’ Turf squad with averages of
MANILA, Philippines — Roma Mae Doromal was grateful for the timely boost given by former Ateneo Blue Eagles, who cheered for them in their straight-set win over University of the Philippines in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament on Sunday. Faith Nisperos, Maddie Madayag, Deanna Wong, Jem Ferrer, Dzi Gervacio, Jaja Maraguinot, and Jamie
MANILA, Philippines–Tall and rangy lightweight Eman Bacosa posted a third-round stoppage over Jan Clyde Langahin during a special presentation of Manny Pacquiao Presents: Blow-By-Blow Sunday at Okada Manila. An avalanche of rights and lefts from Bacosa forced the referee to put a halt to the scheduled four-rounder with Langahin a punch or two from crashing
MIAMI — There was a 2-on-0 break in the third quarter when Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo seemed like they couldn’t decide which one was going to get the easy basket. It was that kind of night for the Miami Heat. Everything went right. Haywood Highsmith scored 18 points, part of a 59-point effort by
LOS ANGELES — Tobias Harris scored 24 points and Tyrese Maxey added 19 of his 24 in the second half of the Philadelphia 76ers’ 121-107 victory over James Harden and the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday. Harden had 12 points and 14 assists in his first game against the 76ers since he forced his way
MANILA, Philippines — Leaders are expected to be counted upon when their teams need them the most, and that is exactly the role Bella Belen and Josh Ybañez filled as the crucial second round got going in the UAAP Season 86 volleyball tournaments. Known for their all-around brilliance, the two MVPs earned their second Collegiate
BACOLOD CITY—As grateful as he was with sharing the honor as the Most Valuable Player in Sunday’s PBA All-Star Game, Robert Bolick felt that the award should be given to someone else. “For me, it should be CJ [Perez],” Bolick said after his five-point play enabled Team Mark to sneak a 140-all tie over Team
BACOLOD CITY — A rueful Tim Cone left the University of St. La Salle Coliseum after the PBA All-Star Game ended in a 140-140 draw on Sunday night. “I’m sorry we tied it,” the seasoned coach, who called the shots for a Japeth Aguilar-captained squad, told reporters with a chuckle. “You know, we were dominating
LOS ANGELES — Anthony Davis had 36 points and 16 rebounds, LeBron James added 26 points and 10 assists, and the Los Angeles Lakers survived the Indiana Pacers’ strong fourth-quarter comeback for a 150-145 victory Sunday night in the NBA. Spencer Dinwiddie had 26 points in his biggest offensive game since joining the Lakers, who
MINNEAPOLIS — Anthony Edwards scored 23 points and made 3 of 4 free throws in the final 12 seconds for the Minnesota Timberwolves in a 114-110 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Sunday night. Naz Reid had 20 points and a season-high-tying 12 rebounds, and Rudy Gobert added 17 points and 12 rebounds for
National University (NU) made sure that University of Santo Tomas will not be going home on Sunday night having the same feeling it has had in Season 86 of the UAAP women’s volleyball tournament. Bella Belen made that clear even before the Lady Bulldogs stepped foot on the fabled Smart Araneta Coliseum floor. “I told
BACOLOD CITY—Robert Bolick’s incredible five-point play that allowed Team Mark to hold Team Japeth to a 140-all tie in Sunday’s PBA All-Star Game will no doubt be one of the most memorable moments of the exhibition classic. And while Bolick, who shared Most Valuable Player (MVP) honors with Japeth Aguilar, doesn’t consider the manner of
BACOLOD—Behind each Philippine Basketball Association player’s All-Star selection is a story that makes his inclusion in the midseason extravaganza distinct. And Ian Sangalang’s participation in this year’s showcase is high up there among the noteworthy plotlines. The Magnolia big man played his second All-Star Game on Sunday night at University of St. La Salle Coliseum here—a
BACOLOD—Justin Arana spent as much time as possible granting autograph or photo requests after claiming Most Valuable Player (MVP) honors in Saturday’s Rookies Sophomores Juniors (RSJ) Game. As he was whisked away by security men assigned to the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) delegation during the All-Star Weekend in this city, Arana took off his Team
MANILA, Philippines — University of Santo Tomas rookie Angge Poyos is taking her first collegiate career loss in stride as she promises to work harder for the remainder of the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament. UST’s eight-game unbeaten run was snapped by National University with a vengeful 23-25, 25-17, 25-21, 25-20 victory on Sunday
MANILA, Philippines — Vange Alinsug’s growth as a more composed and disciplined player has fueled National University’s vengeful win over the University of Santo Tomas in their second-round clash in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament. Alinsug joined hands with Bella Belen and Alyssa Solomon to form a potent trio and hand UST its
MANILA, Philippines — National University star Bella Belen turned emotional after the Lady Bulldogs got back at University of Santo Tomas in the second round of the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament on Sunday night. Belen shed tears after playing her heart out and finishing with 24 points, 13 digs, and 10 excellent receptions
MANILA, Philippines—Fil-Am Nation wanted to make history and they did just that on Sunday. For the first time in the NBTC National Finals, Select-USA won the Division 1 title after dispatching Adamson, 79-71, at Mall of Asia Arena, much to the delight of coach Chris Gavina. “This is my first time handling high school kids.
BACOLOD CITY — Robert Bolick hit a tough four-pointer over the outstretched hand of Calvin Oftana with 17.8 remaining and then sank a freebie as the PBA All-Star game between Team Mark and Team Japeth ended in a 140-140 draw. The NLEX ace hit the long-distance shot with 17.8 ticks left at University of St.
MANILA, Philippines–National University stripped off the invisibility cloak that University of Santo Tomas proudly wielded for some time with a 23-25, 25-17, 25-21, 25-20, victory last night at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Bella Belen came up with another stellar performance along with Alyssa Solomon and Vangie Alinsug as the Lady Bulldogs averted a potential sweep