Changwon LG Sakers forward Carl Tamayo during the KBL Finals.–Photo from Changwon MANILA, Philippines—It took Carl Tamayo seven games, but he successfully etched his mark in the history books. On Saturday, Tamayo and the Changwon LG Sakers defeated the Seoul SK Knights in Game 7 of the Finals, 62-58, to avoid a total disaster after […]

Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (32) in the first half of Game 6 in the Western Conference semifinals of the NBA basketball playoffs Thursday, May 15, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) DENVER — Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon has a strained left hamstring and his availability is in doubt for Game 7 against the

The Golden State Valkyries are introduced for a WNBA game against the Los Angeles Sparks at Chase Center in San Francisco, Friday, May 16, 2025. (Santiago Mejia/San Francisco Chronicle via AP) SAN FRANCISCO — The fans in the packed arena were decked out in matching purple T-shirts emblazoned with the phrase “First of a Lifetime.”

Yang Hansen, of China, speaks with reporters at the 2025 NBA basketball draft combine in Chicago, Wednesday, May 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Tim Reynolds) CHICAGO — Yang Hansen had just taken questions for about 20 minutes in his native Mandarin, then decided to show off a little of his English as he walked out of the

NU Bulldogs are crowned UAAP Season 87 men’s volleyball champions after overcoming the FEU Tamaraws in Game 3 of the finals.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Even when pushed to its limit by a worthy rival threatening to topple its dynasty, National University still proved to be the king of UAAP men’s volleyball for the fifth

Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal reacts after scoring during a Spanish La Liga football match between Espanyol and Barcelona in Barcelona, Spain, Thursday, May 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Jose Breton) BARCELONA, Spain — When Lionel Messi left Barcelona it looked like a generation would have to go by before another player of his incredible talent would don the

Los Angeles Sparks guard Kelsey Plum (10) celebrates after scoring against the Golden State Valkyries during the second half of a WNBA basketball game in San Francisco, Friday, May 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu) SAN FRANCISCO — Kelsey Plum scored 26 of her 37 points in the second half and the Los Angeles Sparks spoiled

Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler III (10) reaches for a loose ball during the first half of Game 5 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Wednesday, May 14, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) SAN FRANCISCO — The Golden State Warriors head into the offseason following an NBA second-round

Boston Celtics’ Jaylen Brown, third from left, watches with teammates during the second half of Game 6 in the Eastern Conference semifinals of the NBA basketball playoffs against the New York Knicks Friday, May 16, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) NEW YORK — Even when Jayson Tatum was lost to a season-ending

Creamline Cool Smashers celebrate after winning the PVL Invitational championship.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Creamline adds more feathers to its already heavy cap after copping the Team of the Year and Coach of the Year honors to be given in the first-ever Pilipinas Live PVL Press Corps Awards Night on May 28 at the Novotel