Timberwolves rout Lakers; Knicks turn back Pistons in series opener
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jaden McDaniels scored 25 points, Naz Reid added 23 with six 3-pointers, and the Minnesota Timberwolves overcame Luka Doncic's 37-point Lakers playoff debut for a 117-95…
Cool Smashers overcome early struggle, cruise past Jordanians
Games Monday (Philsports Arena) 10 a.m. – VTV Binh Dien Long An vs Baic Motor (Pool C) 1 p.m. – Nakhon Ratchasima vs Queensland (Pool D) 4 p.m. – Petro…
GM Pelinka extends contract with Lakers, gets additional title as basketball ops chief
By ASSOCIATED PRESS EL SEGUNDO, California (AP) — General manager Rob Pelinka has received a contract extension from the Los Angeles Lakers less than three months after he acquired…
‘Samahan ng mga Makasalanan’: Inspiring, delightful
Is there hope for a sinner? Is change possible? And what would it entail? “Samahan ng mga Makasalanan” could’ve been all-too serious, preachy even, tackling these issues head-on but, no.…
ER Ejercito all set for political comeback
Awarded actor Emilio Ramon 'ER' Ejercito, is poised to re-enter the political arena, aiming to return as Mayor of Pagsanjan come May. Note that he he held the position for…
2 Singaporeans, Pinoy arrested for gunrunning in Valenzuela City
Members of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) confiscated assorted high-powered firearms from two Singaporeans and a Filipino allegedly involved in gun-running activities, the Philippine National Police (PNP) reported…
NBA East playoff preview capsules: Cavaliers-Heat, Celtics-Magic, Knicks-Pistons, Pacers-Bucks
By BRIAN MAHONEY and TIM REYNOLDS (AP Basketball Writers) Capsules on the Eastern Conference first-round series: No. 1 Cleveland Cavaliers (64-18) vs. No. 8 Miami (37-45) Season series: Cavaliers, 2-1.…
Warriors, Lakers and Clippers favored
By BRIAN MAHONEY and TIM REYNOLDS (AP Basketball Writers) No. 2 Houston Rockets (52-30) vs. No. 7 Golden State Warriors (48-34) Season series: Warriors, 3-2 (includes one NBA Cup game).…
This time, it’s a wide open race as NBA playoffs are set to begin
By ASSOCIATED PRESS There was Toronto in 2019, the Los Angeles Lakers in 2020, Milwaukee in 2021, Golden State in 2022, Denver in 2023 and Boston in 2024. Six different…
Grizzlies, Heat outlast respective foes to enter playoffs
By ASSOCIATED PRESS MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Ja Morant shrugged off a sprained right ankle to score 22 points and add nine assists and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the…
Blvck Entertainment launches new artist Chryzquin Yu
Blvck Entertainment Production, Inc.’s bosses Engineers Louie and Grace Cristobal recently introduced their newest solo artist, Chryzquin Yu via a grand shindig at Noctos Bar in QC. Chryzquin is a…
Talion, Anciano rekindle rivalry as JPGT swings to Sherwood Hills
Levonne Talion, fresh off a dramatic come-from-behind victory over Rafa Anciano in the ICTSI Junior Philippine Golf Tour’s kickoff leg at Eagle Ridge, is gearing up for another high-stakes showdown…
Creamline, PLDT eye winning start at AVC Women tourney
By MARK REY MONTEJO Games Sunday (Philsports Arena, Pasig City) 10 a.m. – Taipower vs Hip Hing Women’s Volleyball Team 1 p.m. – Baic Motor Volleyball vs Iran Volleyball Club…
Aguilas go for clincher and history
Game Today (Ninoy Aquino Stadium) 6 p.m. – Pilipinas Aguilas vs UST (Finals Game 2) Pilipinas Aguilas look to make history, while University of Santo Tomas hopes to keep its…
Rhian more than just a girlfriend to SV
Actress Rhian Ramos is more than just a girlfriend to Manila mayoral candidate Sam Verzosa—she’s also his personal consultant. He made this clear during a recent gathering at Kamuning Bakery…
Thomas delivers two late birdies to restore lead at Hilton Head
By ASSOCIATED PRESS HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — Justin Thomas made a pair of birdies on the crusty, breezy back nine at Harbour Town to salvage a 2-under…
