Everything to gain for ROS in semis showdown with San Miguel

By REYNALD MAGALLON       It’s nothing to lose but everything to gain for Rain or Shine in its semis showdown with the powerhouse San Miguel. ROS coach Yeng…

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Celtics oust Cavaliers, barge into 3rd consecutive East finals

By ASSOCIATED PRESS     BOSTON (AP) — Al Horford wanted to savor the moment. With play stopped and the Celtics’ victory no longer in doubt, Horford turned in the…

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Danielle Collins continues winning ways even with retirement looming

By ASSOCIATED PRESS     ROME (AP) — Danielle Collins has been nearly unbeatable lately. Even with her announced retirement looming. The 15th-ranked American beat former No. 1 Victoria Azarenka,…

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ROS escapes TNT in thriller, arranges semis dance with TNT

The Rain or Shine was simply too young and too feisty for TNT. The young legs of the Elasto Painters proved to be the difference, outlasting the Tropang Giga in…

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NU reclaims UAAP crown, sweeps series vs UST

By NIKOLE JAVIER   National University reclaimed the crown after turning back University of Santo Tomas, 25-23, 23-25, 27-25, 25-16, in Game 2 of the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball…

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SMB blasts gallant Terrafirma to reach semis

By REYNALD MAGALLON     The Game 1 loss only poked the bear in the defending champion San Miguel. The Beermen responded in a big way and dominated Terrafirma Dyip,…

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NU coach Alinsunurin sings praises for dominant Bulldogs

By MARK REY MONTEJO   National University head coach Dante Alinsunurin offered nothing but sweet words for his squad after completing a rare four-peat in the UAAP Season 86 men's…

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Letran outlasts Lyceum, forges finals duel vs Benilde

(Filoil EcoOil Arena) 11:30 a.m.- UPHSD vs EAC (men) 2 p.m.- CSB vs Letran (women) Letran outlasted Lyceum of the Philippines University, 25-15, 25-21, 19-25, 19-25, 15-11, on Wednesday, May…

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Jokic stars as Nuggets shut down Edwards, Wolves for 3-2 west semis series lead

By ASSOCIATED PRESS     DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic received the Michael Jordan award from Commissioner Adam Silver before tipoff, then delivered a memorable playoff performance to celebrate his…

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Suzuki, Abalos shine in JPGT Luzon Series I

LAUREL, Batangas – Ryuji Suzuki and Maurysse Abalos shone brightly in the Junior Philippine Golf Tour Luzon Series, pulling off thrilling victories in the 8-10 age category with 79 and…

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NU completes rare four-peat in style, sweeps UST in UAAP Volleyball Finals

By NIKOLE JAVIER      In front of 17,089 crowd, National University only needed an extra set before fully flexing its might against University of Santo Tomas, 25-21, 22-25, 25-17,…

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Cone: ‘Generational talent’ Kai Sotto can hold ground vs European bigs

By REYNALD MAGALLON       Gilas Pilipinas head coach Tim Cone believes young center Kai Sotto has the chance to take off and prove his worth as he battles…

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NU’s Belen, Gensan’s Josh Ybañez win UAAP MVP honors anew

By NIKOLE JAVIER        Bella Belen of National University and Josh Ybañez of University of Santo Tomas joined an elite club after clinching the Most Valuable Player for…

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‘All For One’ swimfest slated at ‘Rizal’

Over 500 swimmers are expected to participate in Congress of the Philippine Aquatics (COPA) National Capital Region ‘One For All-All For One Championships slated this weekend at the Teofilo Ildefonso…

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Perpetual girls sweep Arellano, rule NCAA Season 99 volleyball

By MARK REY MONTEJO   University of Perpetual Help completed its grand sweep of Arellano University with a nerve-wracking 19-25, 25-23, 24-26, 25-22, 18-16 victory in Game 2 to rule…

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Sisi, Angel banner PH team in AVC Cup

By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA       A mix of professional and collegiate players will comprise the Philippine women’s volleyball team that will compete in the 2024 AVC Cup happening on…

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