Kathlyn Bugna reinforced her status as one of the country’s most promising young tennis players. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Bugna reigns supreme in Varac netfest

MANILA – Kathlyn Bugna continued her impressive ascent in Philippine junior tennis, claiming a dominant triple-title sweep, including two in girls’ singles, at the VARAC...
Indiana Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin (00) drives to the hoop past New York Knicks guard Josh Hart (3) and center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) during the second quarter of game three of the eastern conference finals for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. TREVOR RUSZKOWSKI-IMAGN IMAGES

Towns shines as New York rallies past Indiana

NEW YORK Knicks rallied back from 20 points down to defeat Indiana Pacers, 106-100, in Game 3 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals on...
Pedro Taduran defended his IBF world minimumweight title. PHOTO COURTESY OF WENDELL ALINEA

Taduran repeats over Shigeoka, retains IBF belt

MANILA – Filipino boxer Pedro Taduran successfully retained the IBF world minimumweight championship following a split decision victory over Japanese fighter Ginjiro Shigeoka in...
Paul Lee sparks Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots’ win over NorthPort Batang Pier. PBA PHOTO

Magnolia takes solo lead in PBA PH Cup

MANILA – Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots leaned on timely four-pointers by Paul Lee to take down NorthPort Batang Pier, 106-97, in the PBA Philippine...
Minnesota Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards pulls up for a shot against Oklahoma City Thunder’s Luguentz Dort. AP

Minnesota clobbers OK, cuts series deficit to 1-2

MINNESOTA Timberwolves leaned on a fiery start en route to a dominant 143-101 victory over Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 3 of NBA Western...
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander carries Oklahoma City Thunder to another convincing win against Minnesota Timberwolves. PHOTO COURTESY OF REUTERS

OKC repeats over Minnesota, up 2-0 in NBA’s West finals

OKLAHOMA City Thunder renewed their mastery over Minnesota Timberwolves with an 118-103 Game 2 rout in the NBA Western Conference Finals on Thursday night...
Joan Marie Monares, Irah Jaboneta, and Niña Ytang. PHOTO COURTESY OF UP

Monares, 2 others return to UP Fighting Maroons

MANILA – University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons will have three of their key players back for another year in the upcoming UAAP Season...
Shane Carmona, Zenneth Perolino, and Erika Jin Deloria. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

3 Enderun stars join PVL rookie draft

MANILA – Three Enderun College Lady Titans’ women’s volleyball team standouts are entering the 2025 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Rookie Draft, scheduled for June 8. .  Negrense...
Adrian Santos spearheaded the offense in Basilan Viva Portmasters’ win over GenSan Warriors. MPBL PHOTO

Santos records career-high as Basilan escapes GenSan in MPBL

MANILA – Basilan Viva Portmasters escaped a late run by GenSan Warriors for a tight 75-72 victory in the 2025 MPBL Season at the...
TNT Tropang 5G’s Roger Pogoy attacks the defense of Rain or Shine Elasto Painters’ Leonard Santillan. PBA PHOTO

TNT topples Rain or Shine for 4th straight win

MANILA – TNT Tropang 5G overcame a slow start to take down Rain or Shine Elasto Painters, 111-103, in the PBA Philippine Cup at...