FEU’s Benny Martinez during a game against La Salle in Spikers’ Turf.–Photo from Spikers’ Turf MANILA, Philippines — DN Steel Far Eastern University became the first team to reach the Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference semifinal round after sweeping rival EcoOil La Salle, 25-21, 25-16, 25-23, on Friday at Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City. Licking […]

Mapua guard Clint Escamis during an NCAA Final Four game against Lyceum.–NCAA PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—Last year, Mapua missed its chance to break a 32-year title drought after losing to San Beda in the NCAA Season 99 men’s basketball Finals. The Cardinals on Saturday booked a return ticket to the championship round and this time, reigning

Dallas Mavericks forward Naji Marshall celebrates a three point basket against the Denver Nuggets during the second half of an Emirates NBA Cup basketball game Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey) DENVER — Naji Marshall scored a career-high 26 points, P.J. Washington had 22 points and 13 rebounds, and the Dallas Mavericks

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Milwaukee Bucks’ Bobby Portis reacts to his three pointer during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash) MIAMI — The NBA is urging its players to take additional precautions to secure their homes following reports of recent high-profile burglaries of dwellings owned by Milwaukee Bucks

NU Lady Bulldogs huddle at center court after completing an elimination round sweep for an outright finals berth in the UAAP Season 87 women’s basketball tournament.–UAAP PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — National University swept its way to the UAAP Season 87 women’s basketball finals, inching a series closer to completing its title-redemption bid. Determined to return

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid falls to the court in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill) PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid missed a second consecutive game Sunday, managing swelling in his left knee, the team said. The