Category: Sports and Gaming
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Fajardo Finds Redemption as San Miguel Reclaims Philippine Cup Crown
MANILA, Philippines — For June Mar Fajardo, San Miguel Beer’s PBA Philippine Cup triumph was more than a championship—it was redemption. Fajardo powered the Beermen with 24 points on a near-perfect 11-of-12 shooting in Friday’s 107-96 Game 6 victory over TNT Tropang Giga, sealing the title and denying TNT a shot at a historic Grand… Read more
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San Miguel Evens PBA Finals Series with Game 2 Victory Over TNT
MANILA, Philippines — San Miguel Beer bounced back in the 49th PBA Philippine Cup Finals with a hard-earned 98–92 victory over TNT Tropang Giga in Game Two on Wednesday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, tying the best-of-seven series at 1-1. The Beermen recovered from a stinging Game One loss, which ended in controversy after Mo… Read more
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Gilas Pilipinas Youth Overwhelms Malaysia, Secures Top Spot in SEABA U16 Qualifiers
SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga — Gilas Pilipinas Youth bounced back with a statement win, crushing Malaysia 96-61 on Thursday night at the Bren Z. Guiao Convention Center to cap off an unbeaten run in the FIBA U16 Asia Cup SEABA Qualifiers. After a relatively close game against Indonesia the night before, the Filipino teens came out… Read more
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Chot Reyes Says Technical Foul Sparked TNT Comeback Win Against Rain or Shine
TNT Tropang Giga head coach Chot Reyes believes his second-quarter technical foul served as the catalyst for their 111-103 win against Rain or Shine in their PBA clash on Wednesday night. Reyes was penalized early in the second quarter for stepping onto the court to argue a call while his team trailed 31-20. Rain or… Read more
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Rain or Shine Cruises to Victory Over Blackwater as Key Players Return
Rain or Shine bounced back from their recent loss with a 120-106 victory over the Blackwater Bossing at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium, improving their record to 3-2 in the PBA Philippine Cup. The win came as the Elasto Painters welcomed back two key players from injury: Caelan Tiongson and Beau Belga. Coach Yeng Guiao expressed… Read more
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PVL: Galanza Sparks Creamline’s Comeback, Forces Winner-Take-All Game 3
MANILA, Philippines — Despite being sidelined for much of the semifinals due to a thumb injury, Jema Galanza came back strong to lead Creamline’s crucial Game 2 win over Petro Gazz in the 2024-25 PVL All-Filipino Conference Finals, pushing the series to a deciding Game 3. Stepping up in place of team captain Alyssa Valdez,… Read more
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Rey Nambatac’s Clutch Three Pushes TNT Past Ginebra in Game 3 Thriller
MANILA, Philippines — Veteran guard Rey Nambatac delivered a crucial three-pointer in the closing moments to power TNT to a nail-biting 87-85 victory over Barangay Ginebra, reclaiming the series lead in Game 3 of the PBA Season 49 Commissioner’s Cup finals on Wednesday at Philsports Arena. Nambatac’s Hot Shooting Leads TNT The left-handed former Letran… Read more
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Magic End Cavaliers’ 16-Game Streak with Gritty Comeback Win
LOS ANGELES, United States — Paolo Banchero delivered a stellar performance, scoring 24 points to help the Orlando Magic overcome a 13-point deficit and snap the Cleveland Cavaliers’ 16-game winning streak with a hard-fought 108-103 victory on Sunday. Cleveland, the dominant team in the Eastern Conference, appeared set to extend their franchise-record unbeaten run after… Read more
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Coach Bonnie Tan Praises Arvin Tolentino Despite Northport’s Semifinals Exit
MANILA, Philippines—Northport’s Arvin Tolentino struggled at the worst possible time, as the Batang Pier fell to Barangay Ginebra in Game 5 of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup semifinals on Friday, ending their impressive campaign. However, despite the loss, coach Bonnie Tan had nothing but praise for the team’s franchise cornerstone and his remarkable performance throughout the… Read more
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TNT Stays Focused Despite Erram Incident, Moves Closer to PBA Finals
TNT remained unfazed by internal tension following Poy Erram’s heated exchange with teammate Glenn Khobuntin, keeping their focus on their goal of reaching the PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals. Erram Takes Responsibility for Outburst Despite the intense moment, Erram acknowledged his mistake and emphasized the importance of staying accountable. “In that moment, I was not thinking… Read more