VisMin Cup: Mandaue survives Lapu-Lapu City’s late-game rally; Grabs fifth-straight dub
CEBU — The second-seeded KCS Computer Specialist Mandaue City clinched their fifth-straight victory of the tourney after downing the ARQ Builders Lapu-Lapu City, 75-66, in the continuation of the 2021 Chooks-To-Go Pilipinas VisMin Super Cup – Visayas Leg held inside Alcantara Civic Center tonight. In spite of the valiant 9-0 spark made by the Builders […]
PCAP All-Star Game rosters revealed; GM Eugene Torres leads North All-Stars
MANILA – The Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) is now set for its All-Star Game as the league formally unveiled its entire All-Star rosters. As announced on Thursday, six players from Pasig and five from Camarines, which would capture the Southern Division title, will be part of the league’s first All-Star teams as […]
NBA: Kevin Durant remains out; Boston Celtics’ Kemba Walker, Jaylen Brown sidelined
NEW YORK (AP) — Kevin Durant missed his third straight game Friday against Boston after Nets coach Steve Nash said the forward’s bruised left thigh hadn’t healed enough to play. The Nets had listed Durant as questionable earlier in the day but ruled him out a couple hours before the game. Nash said the All-Star […]
NBA: Anthony Davis return spoiled by Dallas Mavericks; Los Angeles Lakers lose by 5
DALLAS (AP) — Anthony Davis is back for the Los Angeles Lakers. Now the Dallas Mavericks have to see how long they might without their big man, Kristaps Porzingis. Luka Doncic scored 30 points, leading the Mavericks to a 115-110 victory over the Lakers on Thursday night as Davis was rusty after missing 30 games […]
NBA: Bradley Beal outguns Steph Curry; Washington Wizards past Golden State Warriors
WASHINGTON (AP) — After a four-point first half that was shocking by his recent standards, Stephen Curry faked out Alex Len and tried a wide-open floater from the lane that clanked off the rim. He slapped his hands in frustration as he ran down the court. A minute later, he tried another floater that Len […]
NBA: Jordan Clarkson, Joe Ingles push Utah Jazz above Houston Rockets
Joe Ingles and Jordan Clarkson combined for 10 3-pointers as the Utah Jazz overwhelmed the Houston Rockets from the perimeter in their 112-89 road victory on Wednesday. Ingles finished 6-for-10 from behind the arc for 21 points while Clarkson scored 22 points off the bench on 4-for-9 3-point shooting as the Jazz (44-15), first in […]
NBA: Chris Paul, Devin Booker leads Phoenix Suns over short-handed Philadelphia 76ers
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Chris Paul scored 28 points, Devin Booker had 19 and Mikal Bridges 18 to lead the Phoenix Suns to a 116-113 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night. Joel Embiid, who had 38 points and 17 rebounds, heaved a full-court shot at the horn that rattled around the rim and put […]
NBA: Toronto Raptors upset Brooklyn Nets; Pascal Siakam tallies 27 points
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Pascal Siakam had 27 points and nine rebounds, OG Anunoby scored 25 points and the Toronto Raptors seized control in the third quarter in a 114-103 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday night, extending their winning streak to four games. Kyrie Irving had 28 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists […]
NBA: Washington Wizards rookie Deni Avdija wheelchaired after suffering leg injury
WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington Wizards rookie Deni Avdija suffered a serious-looking injury to his lower right leg and was taken from the court in a wheelchair on Wednesday night. Avdija landed awkwardly after missing a layup late in the second quarter against Golden State. He lay on the floor for several minutes and teammate Jordan […]
Volleyball: Philippine national team tryouts set in Subic bubble
MANILA – The first step in honing the national volleyball teams for the upcoming Southeast Asian Games in Hanoi will be right at the end of the month as the Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) sets up a tryout bubble in Subic. The PNVF has extended an invite to 60 men and 60 women for […]
