RODRIGUEZ, Rizal — Choco Mucho spoiled Bella Belen’s much-awaited PVL debut after sweeping Choco Mucho, 33-31, 26-24, 25-23, to kick off its Reinforced Conference campaign on a high note on Tuesday night at Ynares Center Montalban. The Flying Titans flaunted their depth, as a revitalized Kat Tolentino, who missed the All-Filipino action and preseason due
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PBA: Sonny Estil has strong debut in Ginebra loss
MANILA, Philippines–Sonny Estil had a solid PBA debut for Barangay Ginebra amid nerves of playing on the ultimate stage of his career. But that was dampened by a dismal start that eventually led to an 80-73 loss to the Magnolia Hotshots on Sunday at Smart Araneta Coliseum. READ: PBA: Magnolia turns back Ginebra in LA
Rookie San Beda guard shows he’s built for bright lights
Agjanti Miller hadn’t played in a San Beda–Letran rivalry game before. But on Sunday, the rookie guard looked like he’d been built for it. Miller scored 22 points and grabbed five rebounds, fueling San Beda’s 68–58 win over Letran to stay unbeaten in Group B of the NCAA Season 101 men’s basketball tournament. “There’s really
PBA: Tim Cone looks to quickly forget loss to LA Tenorio, Magnolia
MANILA, Philippines–Coach Tim Cone couldn’t focus on anything other than Barangay Ginebra’s dismal loss at the hands of former pupil LA Tenorio and Magnolia to open the PBA’s 50th season. “I’m happy for LA, sad for myself,” Cone said as the Gin Kings absorbed an 80-73 defeat in the Philippine Cup on Sunday at Smart
UAAP: Do-it-all Shawn Tuano gives Blue Eagles jolt of energy
UAAP SCHEDULE: Season 88 basketball tournament – first round MANILA, Philippines—When Ateneo needed a momentum-stopper against a furious La Salle rally, Shawn Tuano rose to the occasion. The Blue Eagles’ 81-74 win over the Green Archers in the UAAP Season 88 men’s basketball tournament may look comfortable on paper, but it was anything but. READ:
NBA: Lakers lose preseason opener minus LeBron, Luka Doncic
PALM DESERT, California — Austin Reaves scored 20 points and Bronny James added eight while the Los Angeles Lakers lost their preseason opener 103-81 to the Phoenix Suns on Friday night with LeBron James and Luka Doncic sitting out. James is progressing deliberately in his return from a minor nerve injury to begin his record
PBA: Scottie Thompson urges hungry Ginebra to end drought
MANILA, Philippines–Amid a lingering title drought, Scottie Thompson hopes Barangay Ginebra can turn its frustration into fuel as the PBA opens its milestone 50th season. “I think it’s important for us to come into the season with hunger to win,” Thompson said as the crowd darlings prepare to face the Magnolia Hotshots in their Philippine
NCAA: Patrick Sleat steadies nerves to help Altas to first win
MANILA, Philippines—Perpetual Help newcomer Patrick Sleat made his presence known right away in the NCAA Season 101 men’s basketball tournament. In his debut, Sleat powered the Altas to an opening game win at the expense of San Sebastian, 67-54, at San Juan Arena on Friday. NCAA SCHEDULE: Season 101 men’s basketball tournament While his emotions
Redemption, reinvention highlight Reinforced tilt
In the PVL Reinforced Conference, the second time around isn’t just sweeter—it’s hungrier. Bella Belen calls it her “2.0 version.” The former UAAP MVP and top pick for Capital1 makes her pro debut on Tuesday at Ynares Center Montalban, ready to take on the next chapter of her already decorated career. “I’d say I’m still
PBA: Jerrick Ahanmisi inks one-year contract with Terrafirma
MANILA, Philippines–Jerrick Ahanmisi finally came to terms with Terrafirma by signing a one-year contract after being acquired in a trade with Magnolia. The four-point specialist sealed the deal alongside agent Danny Espiritu in a meeting with Dyip team manager Waiyip Chong Both parties had been in negotiations since Terrafirma got the incoming fifth-year guard last