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Edwards leads Wolves back from 20-point deficit for 98-90 win over defending NBA champion Nuggets
DENVER (AP) — Anthony Edwards overcame a slow start and the Timberwolves roared back from a 20-point second-half deficit to eliminate the reigning NBA champion Denver Nuggets 98-90 in a Game 7 Minnesota masterpiece on Sunday night. The Timberwolves overcame a 15-point halftime deficit — the largest comeback in a Game 7 in NBA playoff.....»»
BSP seen defending peso at below 58:$1
The peso has been a “clear laggard” among Asian currencies against the dollar recently, which may prompt the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to defend the local unit and keep it below the 58 to $1 level, according to British banking giant HSBC.....»»
Timberwolves force Game 7
The Minnesota Timberwolves overwhelmed the Denver Nuggets 115-70 on Thursday to force the defending NBA champions to a decisive Game 7 in their Western Conference semifinal series......»»
Recent losses sharpened Beermen, says Gallent
The last two defeats of the mighty San Miguel Beermen will be a great help in the semifinals of the PBA Philippine Cup, head coach Jorge Gallent said, as the defending champions go into the deep waters starting Friday......»»
Lopsided duel or May Mayhem?
Moments after Rain or Shine followed defending champion San Miguel Beer to the PBA Philippine Cup semis, coach Yeng Guiao immediately turned on the mental game......»»
CVIRAA 2024: ANS, CEC hand Cebu City gold medals in basketball
CEBU CITY, Philippines—The Abellana National School (ANS) and Cebu Eastern College (CEC) Dragons dominated the hardcourt in the Central Visayas Regional Athletic Association (CVIRAA) after winning the gold medal in the basketball events for the host delegation and defending champions, Cebu City Niños on Wednesday, May 8, in separate venues. The ANS remained the queens.....»»
Green Archers pummel Blue Eagles in PinoyLiga cagefest
La Salle extended its unbeaten run to three matches in Bracket A as it overpowered defending champion Ateneo in the Rivalry Day of the PinoyLiga Collegiate Challenge Cup, 95-67, over the weekend at the Enderun Colleges Gym......»»
CVIRAA 2024: Cebu City Niños pull away in medal standings
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Host Cebu City bared its fangs in almost all fronts on Tuesday to seize the lead after three action-packed days of CVIRAA 2024 athletic meet. Struggling in the first two days of competition, the defending champion Cebu City Niños harvested 25 gold medals on the third day of hostilities to boost.....»»
CVIRAA: Arnisadors tow Lapu-Lapu City to top of medal standings
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Lapu-Lapu City temporarily dislodged the host delegation and defending champions, the Cebu City Niños, in the partial and official medal standings of the Central Visayas Regional Athletic Association (CVIRAA) 2024, courtesy of its arnisadors. Eight gold medals were harvested by Lapu-Lapu City at the University of the Visayas (UV) Main Campus.....»»
Banagua plays through knee injury in Golden Tigresses finals berth-clinching win
Despite having an injury on her left knee, Em Banagua came up big in the University of Santo Tomas Golden Tigresses’ gritty five-set win over the defending champion La Salle Lady Spikers in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament Sunday......»»
Tigresses dispose of Lady Spikers for UAAP finals berth
Down go the defending champions......»»
NBA: Nuggets eliminate Lakers via Murray’s heroics
The defending champions Denver Nuggets have eliminated the Los Angeles Lakers with a 108-106 squeaker in Game 5 of the first round of the NBA Western Conference playoffs in Denver on Monday, April 29, 2024, (Tuesday, April 30, Philippine time). Jamal Murray hit the game-winning basket for the Nuggets as he sank a jumper with.....»»
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:.....»»
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.....»»
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. .....»»
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.....»»
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......»»
Green Spikers outlast Bulldogs to enhance semis bid
Down go the defending champions......»»
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......»»
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.....»»