New York Knicks wallop Golden State Warriors for 8th win in a row

IMMANUEL Quickley scored 22 points off the bench to lead six players in double figures for the New York Knicks, who never trailed as...

UP Fighting Maroons want payback, vow finals return

ONCE again, there is no way to go but up for University of the Philippines (UP) after a tough fall from the UAAP throne. Unseated...

Carlos, Compuesto the prince and princess of ‘Batang Pinoy’

ILOCOS SUR — Archer Miguel Carlos of Puerto Princesa sprinter Leonelyn Compuesto dominated their respective events to crown themselves prince and princess of the Philippine Sports Commission’s (PSC) Batang Pinoy that concluded here on Wednesday.

Bulls woes

By Anthony L. Cuaycong
Fans of the Bulls heaved a sigh of relief following their win over the Heat the other day. It wasn’t simply that they triumphed on the road after having suffered setbacks in their previous four matches (and in seven of their last nine).

Bucks’ comeback falls short vs Cavs

A 15-0 run in the first quarter gave the host Cleveland Cavaliers a lead they never surrendered en route to a 114-106 defeat of...

Lionel Messi extends contract with French club Paris St. Germain

PARIS — World Cup winner Lionel Messi has reached a deal with Paris St. Germain to stay with the club for at least the...

Olsen Racela steps down as Tamaraws head coach

OLSEN Racela has stepped down from his head coaching post in the Far Eastern University (FEU), the school announced yesterday. Mr. Racela’s resignation came on...

Azkals eye full points versus lowly Brunei team

THE PHILIPPINE Azkals set out for a bounceback victory against unheralded Brunei today at the familiar grounds of Rizal Memorial Stadium to revive their bid in the AFF Mitsubishi Electric Cup.

Sprinter Compuesto shortlisted for the national team

THE PHILIPPINE Sports Commission’s Batang Pinoy has succeeded in its core goal of producing national athletes. That’s at least as far as track and field...

MVP Sports Foundation, Smart and PLDT rally behind PHL sports

FROM all-out support to Filipino athletes to hosting local and international events, and building more sports centers, the MVP Sports Foundation (MVPSF) stayed the course and even went extra mile for the booming Philippine sports in its full-swing return at the tailend of the pandemic.

Ateneo role-player Lao’s unexpected path to the PBA

AFTER a storybook ending to his college career for Ateneo, Jacob Lao is ready to open another chapter in his budding career as the...

The game right there in front of you

By Anthony L. Cuaycong
The stage was set. LeBron James asked for, and got, the ball with six second left on the game clock. The Lakers were down by two, but the sellout crypto.com Arena crowd of 18,996 felt the odds were in the hosts’ favor.