Quezon Tangerines celebrate after winning the MPVA championship via sweep of Biñan.–MPVA PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — The Quezon Tangerines treated their home crowd by winning their first-ever  2024 Maharlika Pilipinas Volleyball Association (MPVA) championship after sweeping Biñan Tatak Gel 1-Pacman Partylist on Wednesday night at Quezon Convention Center in Lucena. The Tangerines made sure to get […]

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, left, moves the ball past Golden State Warriors forward Lindy Waters III during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez) SAN FRANCISCO — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 35 points, Jalen Williams exited late in the first half with

Philadelphia 76ers’ Jared McCain reacts after scoring during the second half of an Emirates NBA Cup basketball game against the Brooklyn Nets, Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) MANILA, Philippines — Add Philadelphia 76ers rookie Jared McCain to the list of current NBA players with Filipino roots. McCain on Thursday acknowledged his

La Salle star Kevin Quiambao is UAAP MVP for the second straight season.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Kevin Quiambao proved to be the brightest star in the UAAP for the second straight year after being named MVP of the Season 87 men’s basketball tournament. After another masterclass season, Quiambao was once again the runaway MVP

Hong Kong Eastern’s Cameron Clark during a game against Phoenix in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup.–PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines—Cameron Clark turned sentimental in his return to the PBA as reinforcement for guest team Hong Kong Eastern in the Commissioner’s Cup. Clark made his PBA debut last year as import for the San Miguel Beermen in the

Hong Kong Eastern’s Hayden Blankley attacks the basket against Phoenix in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup.–PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines—Hayden Blankley is back in the PBA and with a different team this time. Blankley, who was a vital piece for the Bay Area Dragons team that reached the Commissioner’s Cup Finals in 2023, returned to the PBA

Adonis Ramos Jr. vows to learn as much as he can from his celebrated teacher. —JUNE NAVARRO PUERTO PRINCESA CITY—Adonis Ramos Jr., 16, stood proudly on the top podium of the boys’ 17-under 55-kilogram weightlifting contest in the 2024 Philippine Sports Commission Batang Pinoy Games with a gold medal around his neck. At this very