SCHEDULE: 2024 PBA Philippine Cup semifinals Barangay Ginebra found gaps in the enemy’s interior and made Meralco pay all of Friday night for a 90-71 victory in Game 4 of the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals on Friday night. Japeth Aguilar starred with 21 points as LA Tenorio, who started the clash at Mall of Asia
SCHEDULE: Alas Pilipinas at the AVC Challenge Cup 2024 MANILA, Philippines — Nguyen Thi Bich Tuyen erupted for 30 points to put defending champion Vietnam on the verge of sweeping Pool B after beating Kazakhstan, 25-14, 25-19, 14-25, 25-23, in the AVC Challenge Cup on Friday at Rizal Memorial Coliseum. Tuyen closed out the fourth
Ryan Garcia’s B-sample tested positive for a banned substance, ESPN reported Thursday, but the boxer’s legal team and promoter pointed to a negative hair sample as proof he had not violated rules. Garcia, who knocked down Devin Haney three times in New York on his way to a majority-decision victory April 20, also had his
MANILA, Philippines — Paris Olympics-bound fencer Maxine Esteban was part of the electric crowd of 4,945 cheering for her good friend Faith Nisperos and Alas Pilipinas in the AVC Challenge Cup on Thursday evening at Rizal Memorial Coliseum. Esteban, who is set to debut with Ivory Coast in the 2024 Paris Olympics, stopped by in
BOSTON — The Pacers left the opener of their NBA Eastern Conference finals matchup with the Celtics lamenting a rash of late turnovers that spoiled one of their best performances this postseason. Indiana walked off the court following a 126-110 Game 2 loss Thursday night with its top star banged up, and the Pacers looking
BOSTON — Jaylen Brown was a big enough problem for the Indiana Pacers even before an All-NBA snub that may have given him an added desire to show how much he can do for the Boston Celtics. “I think he cares about it in a way that motivates him, and I think he doesn’t really
MANILA, Philippines — The Grand Slam women’s main draw remained elusive for Alex Eala as she came out short in the 2024 French Open on her 19th birthday. Eala, who just turned 19 on Thursday, yielded to Julia Riera of Argentina, 4-6, 7-6(3), 6-4, in the final round of the qualifying draw in Paris. The
MANILA, Philippines — After leading National University to a historic ‘four-peat’ in the UAAP Season 86 men’s volleyball tournament, Owa Retamar embarks on a new chapter in his volleyball career with the Cignal HD Spikers. Cignal on Friday welcomed the National University star setter, who will be joining the champion squad in the Spikers’ Turf.
AVC Challenge Cup 2024 schedule of games May 24 Rizal Memorial Coliseum 10 a.m. – Iran vs Chinese Taipei 1 p.m. – Kazakhstan vs Vietnam 4 p.m. – Indonesia vs Singapore 7 p.m. – India vs Philippines (Alas Pilipinas) SCHEDULE OF PH GAMES HERE. AVC Cup: Thea Gagate continues to play solid for Alas Pilipinas
SCHEDULE: Alas Pilipinas at the AVC Challenge Cup 2024 MANILA, Philippines — After an impressive start in front of an electric crowd, Fifi Sharma hopes Alas Pilipinas sustains its momentum as it battles unbeaten India in a crucial Pool A match in the AVC Challenge Cup on Friday at Rizal Memorial Coliseum. Sharma had a
SCHEDULE: Alas Pilipinas at the AVC Challenge Cup 2024 MANILA, Philippines — Riding on the crest of Alas Pilipinas’ big win over Australia, coach Jorge Souza De Brito continues to lean on the team’s strengths against another tall team, India, in the AVC Challenge Cup on Friday at Rizal Memorial Coliseum. The women’s national team
SCHEDULE: Alas Pilipinas at the AVC Challenge Cup 2024 MANILA, Philippines — Eya Laure relished her Philippine national volleyball team comeback after reuniting with Sisi Rondina to usher in the Alas Pilipinas era in the AVC Challenge Cup. Laure, who last played for the national team in the 2019 Southeast Asian Games, hardly missed a
Coach Yeng Guiao appears resigned over the impossible situation Rain or Shine now faces in the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals. “Of course we’re disappointed,” Guiao said as the Elasto Painters try to prevent the powerhouse San Miguel Beermen from marching to the Finals on Friday at Mall of Asia Arena via a four-game sweep of
Rookie Ryan Monsalve settled for a level par 72, barely clinging on to a one-shot lead in the ICTSI Villamor Philippine Masters in Pasay where he could have left the talented field biting his dust if not for a whimper of a finish on the frontside of the tree-lined, military-controlled layout. Up by five shots
Being called up to join Alas Pilipinas is a dream come true for Vanie Gandler, one that she had her eye on for a while now. “[Being on the national team is] an honor and I am very excited to be here,” Gandler told the Inquirer ahead of her debut with Alas Pilipinas against Australia
LOS ANGELES – Cleveland Cavaliers sacked head coach J.B. Bickerstaff on Thursday, a week after they were eliminated in the second round of the NBA playoffs by the Boston Celtics. In his fifth season in Cleveland, Bickerstaff had guided the Cavs to the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference with a regular season record of
MANILA, Philippines — Angel Canino, Eya Laure, and Sisi Rondina formed a potent trio for Alas Pilipinas’ first AVC Challenge Cup game, but they all gave credit to leadership and playmaking of veteran setter Jia De Guzman. Bringing her solid experience from the Denso AiryBees in Japan, De Guzman led Alas to a 22-25, 25-19,
SCHEDULE: Alas Pilipinas at the AVC Challenge Cup 2024 MANILA, Philippines — Sisi Rondina stood tall on her Alas Pilipinas debut, towing the Philippines past the much taller Australia, 22-25, 25-19, 25-16, 25-21, in the AVC Challenge Cup Thursday evening at Rizal Memorial Coliseum. The 5-foot-6 outside spiker delivered 16 points built on 15 attacks
SCHEDULE: Alas Pilipinas at the AVC Challenge Cup 2024 Despite only having a short preparation time, Alas Pilipinas bucked an opening set upset to log its first victory in the AVC Challenge Cup opposite a much taller Australian side, 22-25, 25-19, 25-16, 25-21, Thursday night at Rizal Memorial Coliseum. La Salle’s Angel Canino, one of
SCHEDULE: Alas Pilipinas at the AVC Challenge Cup 2024 MANILA, Philippines — Angel Canino may be playing a new position as an opposite hitter, but she still shone bright in her Alas Pilipinas debut in the AVC Challenge Cup Thursday evening at Rizal Memorial Coliseum. Converted from outside spiker to the opposite for the tournament,