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NBA: Thunder come back from 21 down vs Heat to win seventh straight

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 32 points to help lift the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 115-101 home win over the Miami Heat in the NBA on Wednesday. The Thunder, who trailed by as many as 21 in the first half, extended their winning streak to seven. The Heat have dropped three consecutive games. Oklahoma City seized control with a 24-0 run to start the fourth, powered by six 3-pointers — two each from Gilgeous-Alexander and Isaiah Joe. READ: NBA:...

NBA: Surging Nets hold on against struggling 76ers

D’Angelo Russell scored 22 points in one of his best games since returning to the Brooklyn Nets, who continued their surge by holding on in the final minute for a 100-96 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night in New York. After shooting 14 of 49 from the field in his previous four games, Russell made 9-of-15 shots and scored his second-most points since being acquired from the Los Angeles Lakers for Dorian Finney-Smith on Dec....

McClung eyes 3rd NBA Slam Dunk title

SAN FRANCISCO — About a year ago at this time, Mac McClung thought his dunk contest days were done. He'd been in the contest at the NBA's All-Star weekend twice, won it both times with plenty of flair and figured there was nothing else to prove. Then a week later, he found himself practicing new dunks. And that's when he quickly realized that he has one — and he insists, only one — dunk contest left in him. "I love the contest, man," McClung...

NBA: Lakers winning streak snapped by Lauri Markkanen, Jazz

Lauri Markkanen scored 32 points and the Utah Jazz bounced back to defeat the visiting Los Angeles Lakers 131-119 on Wednesday night in the NBA. Jordan Clarkson added 21 points, nine rebounds and seven assists for the Jazz, who snapped a three-game losing streak that included a 132-113 road defeat against the Lakers on Monday. Keyonte George contributed 20 points, 10 assists and seven rebounds. Rui Hachimura scored 19 to lead the Lakers, who saw...

UAAP: Bella Belen eyes last title shot with NU Lady Bulldogs

MANILA, Philippines — Bella Belen has declared that the e UAAP Season 87 women’s volleyball tournament will be her swan song with the National University Lady Bulldogs. In her fourth and final year in the league, Belen seeks to make the most of the Lady Bulldogs title-retention campaign. SCHEDULE: UAAP Season 87 volleyball tournament first round “I’m so excited to play today because this is my final year with NU. Of course, we want to go...

Flying Titans avoid upset bid by Chameleons

MANILA, Philippines — Choco Mucho survived a five-set scare and escaped with a 25-21, 23-25, 21-25, 25-23, 15-10 win over Nxled to extend its winning streak to five games in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) 2024-25 All-Filipino Conference at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City on Thursday.The Flying Titans improved its win-loss record to 7-3, good for third place. They have not lost a game yet in 2025.Sisi Rondina registered a triple-double...

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PH men's curling team beats China to enter gold-medal match in Asian Winter Games

MANILA, Philippines — In shades of Gilas Pilipinas' upset semifinal victory over China at the 19th Asian Games, the men's curling team also did the same to the Chinese team at the 9th Asian Winter Games in Harbin, China. On Thursday night, the Filipino quintet of skip Marc Pfister, Enrico Pfister, Alan Frei, Christian Haller, and Benjo Delarmente prevailed over the host team, 7-6 to give the Philippines its historic first medal in the Asian...

PBA: NorthPort’s quest goes through semifinal test vs Ginebra

Arvin Tolentino will be a marked man in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup semifinals between the NorthPort side that he turned into a contender and his ex-team, the crowd-favorite Barangay Ginebra squad that traded him to the Batang Pier in the first place. And there are two reasons for that: Heading into the best-of-seven affair which starts later this month as the front-runner for the Best Player of the Conference (BPC) and having won two...

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NBA: Jayson Tatum, Kristaps Porzingis push Celtics past Spurs

Jayson Tatum had 32 points, 14 rebounds and seven assists to lead the Boston Celtics to a 116-103 victory over the visiting San Antonio Spurs in the NBA on Wednesday night. Tatum made 12 of 25 field goal attempts, including 4 of 14 from behind the 3-point arc. Kristaps Porzingis added 29 points and six rebounds for the Celtics, who have won seven of their last eight games. Boston also received 19 points, seven rebounds and nine assists from...

Andales captures PBF interim title in stunning fashion

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Ar-Ar Andales captured the interim Philippine Boxing Federation (PBF) flyweight title by knocking out Reymark Alicaba in the ninth round on Wednesday night, February 12, in Vigan City, Ilocos Sur. The former world title challenger, ranked No. 13 in the International Boxing Federation’s (IBF) light flyweight division, overcame a first-round knockdown to clinch the interim PBF crown in a thrilling toe-to-toe battle with...

Gilas flexes muscles in Doha

MANILA, Philippines — Gilas Pilipinas looks to harness the defensive abilities of comebacking mainstays AJ Edu and Jamie Malonzo as the Nationals tweak their approach sans ACL-hit center Kai Sotto. The 6-foot-10 Edu is finally on board after missing the entire campaign in 2024 due to knee injury while the 6-foot-7 Malonzo is back after being sidelined by calf injury last April. They rejoined the Nationals as they left for Qatar yesterday for...

NU fired up in UAAP volley

MANILA, Philippines — All eyes will be on National U as it seeks a back-to-back title feat it failed to achieve two years ago in UAAP Season 87 women’s volleyball tournament firing off tomorrow at the Mall of Asia Arena. The Lady Bulldogs, who ruled the league twice in the last three seasons, still loom as the undisputed favorite. Reigning MVP Bella Belen is keen on keeping the tiara in a bid that kicks off with a game against archrival La Salle...

NBA: Karl-Anthony Towns scores 40, Knicks top Pacers

Karl-Anthony Towns recorded 40 points and 12 rebounds, Josh Hart added a season-high 30 points, and the New York Knicks beat the Indiana Pacers 128-115 on Tuesday in Indianapolis. Hart also had 10 rebounds and five assists while shooting 12 of 16 from the field. Miles McBride added 15 points for New York, which drew clear in the fourth quarter to win the season series against Indiana 2-1. New York led by eight early in the fourth quarter before...

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Are Lakers Contenders After Luka Trade?

The Los Angeles Lakers have added another Hall of Fame talent in their cap. It might be too soon to declare Luka Doncic as a future candidate, but considering his accomplishments, and the fact that the Basketball Hall of Fame is for the sport in general and not just the NBA, he's a lock. The trade for Luka has been completed, and while it has not yet sunk in for distraught Dallas Mavericks fans, the Lakers are already looking ahead. However, the...

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Court affirms Pacquiaos’ win in P2.2-B tax case

MANILA, Philippines — Former senator and boxing icon Manny Pacquiao and his wife Jinkee had their victory affirmed by the court in connection with a P2.26-billion tax case. The Court of Tax Appeals (CTA) has affirmed its decision dismissing the case arising from the couple’s alleged deficiencies in 2008 and 2009. A 68-page en banc decision, which was promulgated on Jan. 23, denied for lack of merit the petition for review filed by the Bureau of...

The 30 highest-paid athletes in the world

In the high-stakes world of professional sports, talent alone isn’t enough, and brand power, marketability, and strategic financial moves are what separate the wealthy from the ultra-rich. Each year, the earnings of top athletes surge into the hundreds of millions, fueled by jaw-dropping salaries, record-breaking endorsement deals, and lucrative business ventures. In 2024, the landscape of sports finance continued to evolve, as a plethora of athletes earned extraordinary amounts of money. From boxing rings to golf courses and football pitches to NBA courts, the 30 highest-paid athletes in the world collectively earned more than US$2.9 billion last year. It seems they are not only excelling in their respective sports but also revolutionizing their own bank accounts. So, who topped the list this year? Click through this gallery to find out. All values are in US dollars.

Lakers sign Ukraine 7-footer Len to join Doncic, LeBron

(UPDATE) LOS ANGELES, California — Ukrainian center Alex Len has signed a free agent deal with the Los Angeles Lakers, the NBA club announced on Tuesday (Wednesday in Manila), after an earlier trade for Mark Williams fell through. Len, a 31-year-old seven-footer (2.13 meters) in his 12th NBA campaign, joined the Lakers, his sixth NBA club, only three days after being released by Washington. The Lakers had swung a deal with the Charlotte Hornets...

Hawks’ Trae Young, Mavs’ Kyrie Irving named All-Star replacements

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young was named on Monday as a replacement for injured Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo for the 2025 NBA All-Star Game. Later in the day, the NBA tapped Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving as an All-Star Game replacement for his new teammate, center/forward Anthony Davis. Young, 26, will make his fourth […]

Oleksandr Usyk reveals retirement plans as heavyweight champion confirms he will fight the Daniel Dubois vs Joseph Parker winner next

Usyk, who has claimed undisputed crowns at both heavyweight and cruiserweight, has identified the winner of the Dubois vs Parker clash as his next opponent.

NU begins title defense vs La Salle

(UPDATE) REIGNING Most Valuable Player (MVP) Bella Belen and the NU Lady Bulldogs will begin their title defense against the De La Salle Lady Spikers in the UAAP Season 87 women's volleyball tournament at the Mall of Asia Arena on Sunday, Feb. 16. Game is set at 3 p.m. Belen, who also won the Rookie of the Year and the MVP plum in Season 84, will lead the charge for NU, which seeks its third crown in four seasons. Angel Canino, who repeated...

Mikee Romero, Globalport make history in polo’s biggest stage

MANILA, Philippine – Argentinian polo star Bartolome Castagnola scored 11 goals, and Filipino sportsman and team owner Mikee Romero delivered the coup de grace as the Globalport Polo team crushed Park Place, 15-10, on Sunday in one of the weekend matches that kicked off the C. V. Whitney Cup at the National Polo Center in Wellington, Florida. It was a historic win for Globalport, and Romero, the first Filipino player and who scored a goal in the...

Fil-Am spiker Jillian Santos makes UAAP return with La Salle

MANILA, Philippines — Jillian Santos is out to prove her worth as the newest De La Salle Lady Spiker in the UAAP Season 87 women’s volleyball tournament, which opens over the weekend at Mall of Asia Arena. Santos, a 5-foot-10 opposite spiker, has decided to come back in the league, this time with the Lady Spikers, after three years in the US NCAA Division 1 with the University of Illinois Chicago, where she served as team captain in her senior...

NBA: More Kawhi Leonard means another win for Clippers

Kawhi Leonard scored 25 points in a season-high 34 minutes, James Harden added 18 points with 10 assists, and the Los Angeles Clippers earned a 128-114 victory over the visiting Memphis Grizzlies in the NBA on Wednesday at Inglewood, California. Norman Powell also scored 18 points and Ivica Zubac added 12 points with 13 rebounds as the Clippers won their second consecutive game following a three-game losing streak. Bogdan Bogdanovic, acquired...

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NBA: Magic beat Hornets for third time this season

Paolo Banchero collected 24 points, eight rebounds and six assists to lift the host Orlando Magic to a 102-86 victory over the Charlotte Hornets in the NBA on Wednesday. Banchero sank 4 of 9 attempts from 3-point range for the Magic, who broke open a close game by outscoring the Hornets 33-19 in the third quarter. Orlando’s Anthony Black made 8 of 13 shots to highlight his 18-point performance off the bench. READ: NBA: Franz Wagner, Paolo...

Tim Cone shows no signs of stress

(UPDATE) TIM Cone is confident that Barangay Ginebra's focus for the coming PBA Season 49 Commissioner's Cup won't be affected even though his mind is now fixed at preparing for the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers. Cone noted that he's got his assistant coaches to take care of the initial semifinal preparations for the Gin Kings, who will face the top seed NorthPort Batang Pier starting on Feb. 26. "I've got a staff. We can review videos when...

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UAAP: Coach Tina Salak looks to make most of intact FEU core

MANILA, Philippines — Far Eastern University returning coach Tina Salak has set the expectations high for the Lady Tamaraws believing they are no longer underdogs in the UAAP Season 87 women’s volleyball tournament. After FEU return to the Final Four last year– forcing National University to a do-or-die game but falling short to the eventual champion–Salak wants her team to embrace the bigger goals this year with their intact roster bannered by...

NBA: Grizzlies spoil milestone night for Suns’ Kevin Durant

Ja Morant recorded 26 points, seven rebounds and six assists to help the Memphis Grizzlies post a 119-112 victory over the host Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night. Phoenix’s Kevin Durant scored 34 points on 12-of-18 shooting and became the eighth player in NBA history to reach 30,000 career points. His total sits at 30,008. The loss was the fifth in six games for the Suns, while Memphis won for the 11th time in 13 games. READ: NBA: Kevin Durant...

Sherwin Meneses raring for UAAP return with NU unfazed by pressure

MANILA, Philippines — Nine years ago, Sherwin Meneses used to be one of the promising young coaches in the collegiate ranks when he handled his alma mater Adamson in the UAAP women’s volleyball tournament from 2012 to 2016. Away from his school, Meneses made his own mark when he was tasked to take over the Creamline Cool Smashers from coach Tai Bundit in the PVL in 2022, winning seven titles including a historic grand slam last year — the first...

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NBA: Ben Simmons says he’s ready to play at high level for Clippers

INGLEWOOD, California — Ben Simmons opened a new chapter with the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday, practicing with the team for the first time after being waived by the Brooklyn Nets last weekend. The No. 1 pick in the 2016 draft is expected to make his debut either Wednesday at home against Memphis or Thursday at Utah. He hasn’t played since Feb. 1. “I feel great, ready to go,” Simmons said. “I just want to play basketball at a high level and I...

NBA: Kings extend win streak, deal Pelicans their 10th straight loss

Keon Ellis scored 27 points, DeMar DeRozan added 24 and the Sacramento Kings defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 119-111 in the NBA, handing the hosts their 10th consecutive loss. Zach LaVine collected 23 and seven assists, Domantas Sabonis had 16 points, 15 rebounds and five assists, and Malik Monk chipped in 17 points for the Kings, who will visit the Pelicans again on Thursday night. Sacramento has won three games in a row. READ: NBA: DeMar...

NBA: Missing two stars, Bucks edge Timberwolves on late FTs

Brook Lopez sank a pair of free throws with 10.9 seconds to go, and the Milwaukee Bucks held on for a 103-101 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night in the NBA. Gary Trent Jr. finished with 21 points off the bench for Milwaukee, which bounced back from a home loss against the Golden State Warriors on Monday. Kyle Kuzma registered a double-double with 19 points and 13 rebounds. READ: NBA: Bucks GM says trading Khris Middleton was...

PVL: Cignal fends off ZUS Coffee; Ishie Lalongisip has career best

Despite a third set hiccup, Cignal still turned back ZUS Coffee, 25-18, 25-22, 21-25, 25-11, in the PVL All-Filipino Conference Thursday night at PhilSports Arena in Pasig City. Ishie Lalongisip delivered a career-high 20 points from 18 attacks and two aces to power the HD Spikers to a 7-3 record, similar with Choco Mucho which survived Nxled earlier in the day, 25-21, 23-25, 21-25, 25-23, 15-10. SCHEDULE: PVL All-Filipino Conference 2024-2025...

RJ Abarrientos, Ralph Cu step in as practice players for Gilas

MANILA, Philippines—With Gilas Pilipinas a hectic schedule, Tim Cone brought in some reliable faces to help the national team prepare for its training camp in Doha, Qatar and the third leg of the 2025 Fiba Asia Cup Qualifiers. Justin Brownlee and Troy Rosario were given days off by the Gilas coaching staff to recover from Ginebra’s hectic quarterfinals series against Meralco, so Cone brought him some of his role players at the Gin Kings to help...

NBA: Kyrie Irving scores 42 points to lead Mavericks past Warriors

DALLAS — Kyrie Irving scored 42 points and took a charge in the closing seconds, Klay Thompson added 17 against his former team, and the undersized Dallas Mavericks beat the Golden State Warriors 111-107 on Wednesday night. Naji Marshall hit a 6-foot floater in the lane to give Dallas a 109-107 lead with 25.6 seconds left after Steph Curry, the NBA’s leading free-throw shooter at 93.1%, missed the second of two to leave the score tied. READ:...

Marquez sets scintillating pace in Thailand to end MotoGP testing on top

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UAAP Season 87 volleyball: storylines and games to watch out for

SCHEDULE: UAAP Season 87 volleyball tournament first round MANILA, Philippines —After the interesting off-season movements, several storylines have emerged for the upcoming UAAP Season 87 women’s volleyball tournament, which opens on February 15. In one of the biggest stories entering the the season, National University tapped decorated PVL champion coach Sherwin Meneses paving the for another expected strong showing for the defendong champions....

Philippine curlers, skaters in medal hunt

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine men’s curling team, headed by brothers Marc and Enrico Pfister, and figure skaters Cathryn Limketkai and Sofia Lexi Jacqueline Frank came through with crucial performances yesterday to remain in the medal hunt in the 9th Asian Winter Games in Harbin, China. The Filipino curlers, also featuring Christian Haller and Alan Frei, smashed their Taiwanese foes, 11-3, to set up a knockout qualification match against...