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NBA: Nuggets make it 3-0, push Lakers to brink of elimination

The Denver Nuggets rallied to push LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers to the brink of elimination from the NBA playoffs on Thursday. The defending champion Nuggets erased a 10-point first-quarter deficit to beat the Lakers 112-105 in Los Angeles. READ MORE: NBA: Sixers get boost from Embiid’s 50 points to beat Knicks NBA:.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 26th, 2024

Jayson Vayson defends WBO AsPac title in lopsided win in Japan

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Jayson “Striker” Vayson proved anew that Filipinos can beat Japanese boxers in their own backyard after successfully defending his World Boxing Organization (WBO) Asia Pacific light flyweight title in Osaka, Japan on Sunday, April 21. Vayson,who made his first title defense, defeated Japanese Takeru Inoue via unanimous decision in the fight.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 22nd, 2024

Swiatek-Raducanu next

World No. 1 and defending champion Iga Swiatek reached the quarterfinals of the WTA Stuttgart clay-court tournament by beating Elise Mertens on Thursday, her ninth win in nine matches at the French Open warm-up event. Swiatek beat the unseeded Belgian 6-3, 6-4 to maintain her bid to capture a third successive title and a third luxury car from the sponsors after also winning the tournament in 2022. She faces former US Open champion Emma Raducanu for a place in the semifinals. .....»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 19th, 2024

NBA: Lakers book playoff date with Nuggets, Kings eliminate Warriors

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers held off a furious late rally to beat the New Orleans Pelicans 110-106 on Tuesday and book a first-round NBA playoff clash with the defending champion Denver Nuggets. Four-time NBA champion James scored 23 points with nine rebounds, nine assists and three steals to lead the Lakers in.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 17th, 2024

NBA: LeBron, Lakers take on Pelicans as NBA play-in tips off

LeBron James will be out to extend his 21st NBA campaign on Tuesday when his Los Angeles Lakers open the NBA play-in tournament against the New Orleans Pelicans, the winner booking a playoff meeting with the defending champion Denver Nuggets. The Lakers closed the regular season with a dominant victory over the Pelicans on Sunday......»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 16th, 2024

NU s Belen plays through back pain in breakthrough win vs La Salle

National University’s Bella Belen admitted playing through nagging pain as she recovered from a quiet game in the Lady Bulldogs’ crucial four-set win over defending champions DLSU Lady Spikers on Sunday night......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 15th, 2024

Green Spikers outlast Bulldogs to enhance semis bid

Down go the defending champions......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 14th, 2024

Poised Lady Bulldogs stand ground vs Lady Spikers

The National University Lady Bulldogs showed composure and held on against defending champions La Salle Lady Spikers, 22-25, 25-23, 25-16, 25-22 in a colossal UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball clash Sunday at the Mall of Asia Arena......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 14th, 2024

Amparo falls short vs. Shigeoka in last minute world title bout

CEBU CITY, Philippines — World-rated Boholano Jake “El Bambino” Amparo faltered in his first world title shot in the hands of the defending International Boxing Federation (IBF) world minimumweight champion Ginjiro Shigeoka on Sunday, March 31, in Nagoya, Japan.  Shigeoka made easy work against his last minute opponent by scoring a second round knockout. He.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 31st, 2024

US reaffirms support for Philippines sovereignty amid its tensions with China

Washington, DC [US], March 28 (ANI): US Secretary of Defence Llyod Austin has reaffirmed Washington's commitment to Manila in defending its sovereignty while criticising China's "dangerous" water cannon attack at the Philippine supply mission vessel on Saturday. In a telephonic conversation between Austin and his Philippine counterpart Gilberto Teodoro, the US Secretary reiterated the US-Philippines Mutual Defence Treaty.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 28th, 2024

Pentagon chief reaffirms support after latest China aggression in WPS

Austin emphasized US support for the Philippines in defending its sovereign rights and jurisdiction in a phone call with Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro on Wednesday. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 28th, 2024

Boxing trainer Domingo is confident Jerusalem will upset Shigeoka 

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Veteran boxing trainer, Michael Domingo of ZIP Sanman Boxing Team, is confident that his prized ward Melvin “Gringo” Jerusalem will make a repeat of the latter’s January 2023 world title victory in Japan. The Cebu-based Jerusalem will face the defending World Boxing Council (WBC) world minimumweight champion, Yudai Shigeoka, in Nagoya,.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 27th, 2024

Ybanez drops career-high 34 points, rallies Golden Spikers past Bulldogs

Josh Ybanez erupted for the UST Golden Spikers as he led a comeback over defending champions National University Bulldogs, 28-30, 22-25, 25-23, 25-22, 15-9, in the UAAP Season 86 men's volleyball tournament Sunday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 24th, 2024

Lady Spikers in crucial tiff vs Lady Tamaraws

Defending champion La Salle, after a minor bump in the first round, begins its crucial second-round campaign today in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 22nd, 2024

Lady Spikers begin push for top spot

Defending champion La Salle, after a slight stumble in the first round, wants some serious business to regain its rightful place on top when it begins its crucial second-round campaign in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament Saturday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 22nd, 2024

Lady Bulldogs quickly move on from La Salle loss

The National University Lady Bulldogs were quick to recover after their five-game UAAP Season 86 win streak was snapped at the hands of defending champs DLSU Lady Spikers last weekend......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

Marcos: PH avoiding conflict amid China’s rising threats

President Marcos said on Wednesday that the Philippines will strive to avoid provoking China while addressing its increasing threat in the South China Sea. However, Manila intends to assert its sovereign rights more assertively in the disputed waters. Marcos emphasized the importance of maintaining a delicate balance between defending maritime rights and preventing conflict in.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

Three-peat seeking FH trails by 5 in Corporate Cup golf tourney

Jonar Austria fired 54 points, Oscar Gallo contributed 45 and Von Vargas added 42 as Grumpy Joe zoomed to a five-point lead over defending champion Forest Hills-Megafiber in Group 1 of the 18th Camp John Hay Corporate Cup......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 20th, 2024

CEU, Diliman fire off UCAL finals

Defending champion Centro Escolar University and Diliman College add a new chapter to a brewing rivalry when they clash in Game 1 of their best-of-three title series in the Universities and Colleges Athletic League-PG Flex Linoleum Season 6......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 15th, 2024

Beermen return to action vs E-Painters

With San Miguel Beer just getting its feet wet in the PBA Philippine Cup, Rain or Shine coach Yeng Guiao feels it’s the best time to ambush the defending champions......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 15th, 2024