Sweeping to the Finals
Although they’re about 10,000 miles away from each other, the Boston Celtics and San Miguel Beermen did the same thing in sweeping to the Finals in their leagues. In the NBA, Boston blanked Indiana, 4-0, to make it first to the Last Dance. In the PBA Philippine Cup, San Miguel blitzed Rain or Shine, 4-0, to also finish first to the Finals. Both appear destined to go all the way to the Promised Land.....»»
New Zealand accuses China of hacking parliament, condemns activity
The revelations that information was accessed through malicious cyber activity targeting New Zealand’s parliamentarian entities comes as Britain and the US accuse China of a wide-sweeping cyber espionage campaign.....»»
Rombaon, Krogg road race queens
Avegail Rombaon and Mathilda Krogg made Team Philippine Navy-Standard Insurance proud by sweeping the women’s road race titles in the PhilCycling National Championships for Road 2024 in Cavite and Batangas yesterday......»»
Eala through to W50 Trnava quarterfinals
Filipina tennis star Alex Eala has entered the W50 Trnava quarterfinals in Slovakia after sweeping North Macedonia’s Lina Gjorcheska, 6-4, 6-2......»»
How sweep it is
Magnolia and San Miguel Beer are a win away from sweeping their PBA Commissioner’s Cup semifinal series but don’t bet on an easy-peasy walk to the Last Dance......»»
BPBL Season 2 CV Finals: SHS-AdC Magis Eagles now 3-0, closing in for 16-U title
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu (SHS-AdC) Magis Eagles pulled themselves closer to winning the 16-under division title of the Batang Pilipinas Basketball League (BPBL) Season 2 Central Visayas Finals. This as the Magis Eagles logged an unbeaten 3-0 (win-loss) record after finishing the second day of the tournament held in.....»»
Sweeping to the Finals
Although they’re about 10,000 miles away from each other, the Boston Celtics and San Miguel Beermen did the same thing in sweeping to the Finals in their leagues. In the NBA, Boston blanked Indiana, 4-0, to make it first to the Last Dance. In the PBA Philippine Cup, San Miguel blitzed Rain or Shine, 4-0, to also finish first to the Finals. Both appear destined to go all the way to the Promised Land.....»»
Beermen need to match Painters’ energy to pull off sweep, says Gallent
On the cusp of sweeping Rain or Shine in the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals, the San Miguel Beermen are aiming to step on the gas and match the Elasto Painters’ energy in Game 4......»»
Abalos vows more sweeping drive vs drugs
The government will intensify the campaign against illegal drugs with the Revitalized Police Program, Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos announced yesterday......»»
5 drown in Philippines while swimming to cool off
MANILA, April 29 (Xinhua) -- Five people, including three children, have died Sunday from drowning in five separate incidents in the Philippines, police reported on Monday. Police said the fatal accidents occurred during outings to beat the scorching heat sweeping the country the past weeks. A 24-year-old female worker died while swimming in Laguna province along with fellow factory workers. A six-year-ol.....»»
1968 redux
A wave of pro-Palestinian protests has been sweeping American college campuses, prompting academic administrators and political leaders to push back and invoke their powers – including calling in the police – to curtail the demonstrations......»»
Bulldogs sweep Tamaraws to enhance semis bonus chances
The National University Bulldogs secured a massive win in the UAAP Season 86 men’s volleyball tournament after sweeping the top-seeded Far Eastern University Tamaraws, 25-22, 25-21, 25-20 Wednesday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum......»»
Lady Bulldogs slay Blue Eagles to stay in hunt for semis bonus
The National University Lady Bulldogs boosted their twice-to-beat advantage chances in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament after sweeping the Ateneo Blue Eagles, 25-22, 25-16, 25-15, Wednesday at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City......»»
New system, same skills: Ex-F2 setters Fajardo, Alba shine as PLDT, Choco Mucho cruise
Former F2 playmakers Kim Fajardo and Mars Alba both make an immediate impact with their new teams as PLDT and Choco Mucho both roll to sweeping PVL All-Filipino Conference debuts.....»»
Marina Summers enters RuPaul s Drag Race: UK vs the World 2 finals
Filipino drag queen Marina Summers made it to the finals of the second season of "RuPaul's Drag Race: UK vs. the World" and is eyed as a frontrunner for the crown......»»
Minglanilla grabs game 1 of the Rhea Gullas Cup finals
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Abante Minglanilla drew first blood in the best-of-three finals series of the Rhea Gullas Cup First District of Cebu Inter-City/Municipality Basketball Tournament held Saturday night, March 9, at the Minglanilla Sports Complex. This was after they outlasted the equally determined Talisay Aksyon Agad, 72-67, pulling them to just a game away.....»»
Mindanao-flavored JGFP Interschool Finals set Friday
To make it all the more competitive and in the spirit of inclusivity, the Junior Golf Foundation of the Philippines (JGFP) National Finals will be graced by champions in the recent Mindanao Open......»»
Minglanilla’s ‘6th man’ crucial for Gullas Cup finals— Velez
CEBU CITY, Philippines— Jesus “Boyet” Velez, the head coach of Abante Minglanilla, admitted that their sixth man, their home crowd, would be a massive factor for the winner-take-all Game 3 of the Rhea Gullas Cup First District of Cebu Inter-City/Municipality Basketball Tournament Best-of-Three finals on Saturday, March 23, at the Minglanilla Sports Complex. Talisay Aksyon.....»»
Rhea Gullas Cup Finals: Talisay forces rubber match in thrilling win vs. Minglanilla
CEBU CITY, Philippines — As expected, Talisay Aksyon Agad successfully forced a rubber match against Abante Minglanilla in a nail biting 80-78 win in Game 2 of the Rhea Gullas Cup First District of Cebu Inter-City/Municipality Basketball Tournament Best-of-Three finals held Saturday night, March 16, at the Talisay Sports Complex. The win tied the series.....»»
Manhit, Ateneo boys make mark in JGFP finals
King Blue Eaglet Race Manhit led the Middle School Boys Team 2 of Ateneo de Manila to 390 points and to the national team championship in the recent JGFP Interschool National Finals at the Caliraya Springs in Laguna......»»
Hotshots clamp down on Beermen for PBA finals equalizer
The Magnolia Hotshots put on a defensive masterclass and pulled away in the fourth quarter to trounce San Miguel, 96-85, and tie the PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals at 2-2 Friday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum......»»