Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero, right, falls to the floor after he was tripped up by Atlanta Hawks guard Caris LeVert (3) as guard Caleb Houstan (2) looks on during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, April 8, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux) Paolo Banchero recorded his third straight double-double […]

Petro Gazz Angels celebrate during Game 1 of the PVL All-Filipino Conference Finals.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Jonah Sabete and MJ Phillips may have brought back the fire in Petro Gazz in the fifth set, but it was Remy Palma who made the Angels get their act together to deny Creamline’s comeback in Game 1

Petro Gazz celebrates during a win over Creamline in Game 1 of the PVL all-Filipino Finals.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Myla Pablo relished her comeback to PVL’s biggest stage but she wasn’t pleased with her performance after struggling with her minor calf injury in Game 1 of the 2024-25 All-Filipino Conference best-of-three finals. Pablo returned

CJ Perez and San Miguel Beer, the last remaining founding franchise, hope to atone for a past failure. —PBA IMAGES San Miguel Beer, the PBA’s remaining charter member, hopes to celebrate the league’s 50th birthday on Wednesday with a sense of belief that the Philippine Cup will be its redemption tour. “We can’t blame anyone

Alex Eala believes she has the potential to take home a Slam someday. —REUTERS . Now at No. 73 in the world, Alex Eala is eligible to play in the French Open without going through the qualifiers. “I’m super excited, super happy,” she said during an online press conference on Tuesday. “It’s a big achievement

Capital1’s Marienell Cristobal is all smiles after scoring the Solar Strickers’ first goal —CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Capital1 entered the league looking to shake up the status quo. Makati FC had the same thing in mind. The two newcomers showed why they should not be taken lightly in the 2025 PFF Women’s League. READ: Capital1 builds fighting

FILE–Gilas Pilipinas in the 2025 Fiba Asia Cup Qualifiers.–FIBA PHOTO MANILA, Philippines–Gilas Pilipinas has been grouped with familiar foes for group stage of the 2025 Fiba Asia Cup in August. The Philippines landed in Group D for the continental tournament scheduled in August, joining Chinese Taipei, New Zealand, and Iraq. READ: Gilas Pilipinas’ Doha trip

Petro Gazz Angels celebrate a point against Creamline Cool Smashers in the PVL All-Filipino Conference Finals Game 1. -MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Petro Gazz is on a frantic quest to finally tear down Creamline’s unbroken reign in the PVL All Filipino Conference. The Angels came halfway through accomplishing that mission with a tactical 25-17, 25-20, 18-25, 20-25,

Petro Gazz Angels’ MJ Phillips during Game 1 of the PVL All-Filipino Conference Finals against Creamline Cool Smashers. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines —After Creamline came storming back to force a decider,  MJ Phillips came to the rescue for Petro Gazz in Game 1 of the 2024-25 PVL All-Filipino Conference. With the Angels blowing a 2-0

Creamline Cool Smashers in Game 1 of the PVL All-Filipino Conference Finals against Petro Gazz Angels. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Jema Galanza rued how Creamline fell just short of a comeback in Game 1 of the PVL All-Filipino Conference Finals, but remained optimistic of her team’s chance. Galanza, who played sparingly in the semifinals