Creamline Cool Smashers and Petro Gazz Angels face off in their Finals battle as the All-Filipino Conference championship round unfurls on Tuesday, April 8. The Angels are in search of their first All-Filipino trophy while the Cool Smashers look to extend their reign in the league with a fifth straight title. April 8, Tuesday – […]

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Shaina Nitura (No. 1) and the Lady Falcons celebrate their latest triumph. —UAAP MEDIA Adamson looked overmatched against a powerhouse National University squad chasing another victory. But the Lady Falcons weren’t ready to fold. “We had nothing to lose, so we just attacked, defended, blocked, and served without fear,” said rookie sensation Shaina Nitura, after

Petro Gazz star Brooke Van Sickle (right) will be the target of Creamline’s defense. —PVL IMAGES The routes Creamline and Petro Gazz took in the PVL All-Filipino Conference couldn’t have been more divergent. Yet here they are near the end of the tournament, their paths on a collision course. And when Creamline and Petro Gazz

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Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook reacts after hitting a 3-point basket against the Indiana Pacers in the second half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, April 6, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) DENVER — The Denver Nuggets haven’t been the same since blowing a chance to beat their NBA nemesis in double overtime on

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Alex Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals speaks during the celebration of his 895th career goal during the second period against the New York Islanders at UBS Arena on April 06, 2025 in Elmont, New York. Ovechkin’s goal passes Wayne Gretzky’s 894 goals to become the NHL all-time goal-scoring leader. Bruce Bennett/Getty Images/AFP Alex Ovechkin’s

Paris-Saint Germain’s players celebrate after winning the match and the French championship title following the French L1 football match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and SCO Angers at The Parc des Princes Stadium in Paris on April 5, 2025. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP) PARIS — Unbeaten Paris Saint-Germain has won Ligue 1 in early