Bulldogs, Maroons look to bolster semis bids vs separate foes

Men’s basketball standings NU (8-2) UP (7-3) La Salle (6-4) Adamson (5-5) Ateneo (5-5) UST (5-5) FEU (4-6) UE (0-10) By MARK REY MONTEJO National University and defending champion University…

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Green stars in Phoenix debut as Suns outshine undermanned Clippers

By ASSOCIATED PRESS   PHOENIX (AP) — Jalen Green scored 29 points in his Phoenix debut, Devin Booker added 24 points and the Suns beat the short-handed Los Angeles Clippers,…

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Thunderbelles, High Speed Hitters eye QF slots as PVL returns to Candon

Games Saturday (Candon City Arena, Ilocos Sur) 4 p.m. – Galeries vs PLDT 6:30 p.m. – ZUS Coffee vs Choco Mucho   Candon City in Ilocos Sur comes alive once…

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Ex-couple nabbed for hotel murder of massage therapist in Manila

Manila Police District (MPD) operatives have arrested two suspects in the killing of a massage therapist, whose body was found inside a hotel room in Barangay 589, Sta. Mesa, Manila,…

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Canino stuns fifth-seeded rivals, boosts title bid in ASEAN chessfest

OZAMIZ — Ruelle Canino caught another big fish while Janelle Mae Frayna opted for a quick draw to remain in the title race after the sixth round of the 6th ASEAN…

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NU, UST begin title showdown in SSL Preseason Unity Cup

Games Saturday (Rizal Memorial Coliseum) 11 a.m. – San Beda vs CSB 1 p.m. – UP vs Ateneo 4 p.m. – NU vs UST   Four-peat-seeking National University takes on…

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UP holds Olivarez scoreless in last 4 minutes to prevail in PG Flex Invitational

University of the Philippines continued its rampage, overpowering reigning UCAL titlist Olivarez College, 78-63, in the battle of frontrunners to advance to the semis of the PG Flex Invitational Tournament…

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Carlos Yulo headlines October achievers

Olympic golden boy Carlos Yulo, pool ace Chezka Centeno, boxing champ Melvin Jerusalem and top golfer Miguel Tabuena took turns flying the Philippine flag high in top-caliber competitions throughout October.…

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Incoming storm’s wide reach may affect Luzon, Visayas – PAGASA

The tropical cyclone internationally known as “Fung-wong” has intensified into a severe tropical storm and is expected to enter the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) by Friday evening or Saturday…

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Protesters clash with police in anti-corruption rally outside Ombudsman office

Tensions flared outside the Office of the Ombudsman in Quezon City on Friday, November 7, as anti-corruption protesters clashed with police while attempting to enter the premises. Militant groups staged…

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Sabalenka sends Gauff packing to reach last four at WTA finals

By ASSOCIATED PRESS   RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka earned a third straight group-stage win at the WTA Finals by beating Coco Gauff, 7-6 (5), 6-2, on…

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Ex-NBA player Damon Jones denies charges in injury leak, poker fix case

By ASSOCIATED PRESS   NEW YORK (AP) — Former NBA player and assistant coach Damon Jones pleaded not guilty Thursday, Nov. 6, to charges he profited from rigged poker games…

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Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra’s home heavily damaged in massive fire

By ASSOCIATED PRESS   CORAL GABLES, Florida (AP) — Fire destroyed a home owned by Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra early Thursday, Nov. 6, with officials saying more than 20…

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Cool Smashers turn back persistent Chameleons

By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA   Defending champion Creamline bucked a first-set hiccup and turned back a persistent Nxled side, 20-25, 25-13, 25-16, 25-18, in the Premier Volleyball League Reinforced Conference at…

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PNP honors 6 PAF men who died in Agusan del Sur chopper crash

The Philippine National Police (PNP) paid tribute to six Philippine Air Force (PAF) personnel who perished in a helicopter crash in Agusan del Sur while conducting rapid damage and needs…

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ICI urges whistleblowers to expose flood scam masterminds

The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) is urging whistleblowers to come forward and help expose the masterminds behind anomalous flood control projects. On Wednesday, Nov. 5, ICI chairman and retired…

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