Category Archives: Sports

By the Associated Press SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Bill Russell finally accepted his Basketball Hall of Fame ring. In this June 25, 2018, file photo, Bill Russell arrives at the NBA Awards at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, Calif. Russell says he is finally ready to be a Hall of Famer.(Photo by Richard Shotwell /Continue reading “Bill Russell finally accepts Basketball Hall of Fame ring”

By Kristel Satumbaga University of Santo Tomas returned to the UAAP women’s basketball finals for the first time in 13 years after besting Far Eastern University 76-65 on Saturday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. UST’s Grace Irebu, center, tries to score against three FEU defenders in the rubber match of UAAP Season 82 women’s basketballContinue reading “UAAP women’s stepladder semis: Tigresses whip Lady Tams, back in finals after 13 years”

By the Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO — Jayson Tatum dunked after a jump ball with 1:36 left to put Boston ahead, and the Celtics held off the undermanned Golden State Warriors 105-100 on Friday night for their 10th straight win since losing the season opener. Boston Celtics’ Jayson Tatum celebrates a score against the GoldenContinue reading “NBA: Celtics hold off Warriors in final minute for 10th straight win”

By the Associated Press Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James celebrates after making a 3-point shot against the Sacramento Kings during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles, Friday, Nov. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo) LOS ANGELES — LeBron James hit two free throws with 5.5 seconds to play, and AnthonyContinue reading “NBA: Lebron James’ late FTs, Anthony Davis’ block at buzzer lift Lakers past Kings”

By the Associated Press HOUSTON — The Houston Rockets got another huge offensive game from James Harden. But it was the team’s defense against the Indiana Pacers that the Rockets thought was the most impressive part of their win. Houston Rockets’ James Harden (13) goes up for a shot as Indiana Pacers’ Domantas Sabonis (11)Continue reading “NBA: James Harden drops 44 points to lead Rockets over Pacers”

By the Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY— When Danilo Gallinari hit a big 3-pointer in overtime, the crowd roared in support of the Oklahoma City Thunder. It was just like old times. Oklahoma City Thunder forward Danilo Gallinari (8) celebrates with Chris Paul following a basket in overtime of the team’s NBA basketball game against theContinue reading “NBA: Danilo Gallinari, Chris Paul lead Thunder past 76ers in OT”

By Jonas Terrado Team Standings W L Y-NLEX 8 2 Y-Meralco 8 2 X-TNT KaTropa 7 2 X-Ginebra* 6 3 X-San Miguel 6 4 X-Magnolia 5 5 Columbian* 4 6 Alaska 4 6 NorthPort 4 6 Rain or Shine 3 7 Phoenix Pulse* 2 8 Blackwater* 2 8 Y-clinched twice-to-beat advantage X-clinched quarterfinals berth GameContinue reading “PBA: Denied before, TNT KaTropa again tries to secure quarter bonus”

By Jonas Terrado Game Saturday (Binan Football Stadium, Laguna) 5 p.m. — Ceres vs Kaya Ceres-Negros hopes to cap off its dominant year in the domestic front with a rare double against defending champion Kaya-Iloilo in the Copa Paulino Alcantara Final at the Binan Football Stadium in Laguna. Ceres-Negros’ Robert Lopez Mendy, right, and Kaya-Iloilo’sContinue reading “Ceres-Negros faces Kaya-Iloilo in Paulino Alcantara Final”

By Kristel Satumbaga Games Saturday (Smart Araneta Coliseum) 12 noon – UST vs FEU (women’s) 4 p.m. – UST vs Ateneo (men’s) UST’s Soulemane Chabi Yo, right, reaches for the loose ball against Ateneo’s Ange Kouame, left, and Will Navarro during the first round of UAAP Season 82 at the Mall of Asia Arena inContinue reading “UAAP Finals: Eagles, Tigers eye first blood in best-of-3 duel”

By Jonas Terrado The national women’s baseball team ended its first international tournament on a high note Friday afternoon by thrashing China 11-1 to secure a third place finish in the Women’s Baseball Asian Cup at the Panda Stadium in Zhongshan. The national women’s baseball team is joined by Philippine Amateur Baseball Association Vice President BoyContinue reading “Women’s Baseball Asian Cup: Pinay batters rip host China to secure third place finish”