Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. was forced to a tough shot by the defense of Oklahoma City Thunder's Aaron Wiggins. PHOTO COURTESY OF HOUSTON ROCKETS

Houston holds off shorthanded Oklahoma City Thunder in NBA

HOUSTON Rockets held firm in the closing minutes to secure a 112-106 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2025-26 NBA regular season...
Alexandra Eala and Janice Tjen were undone by missed opportunities at crucial moments in the Abu Dhabi Open semifinals. PHOTO COURTESY OF ABU DHABI OPEN

Eala, Tjen stopped in Abu Dhabi doubles semis after missed break chances

MANILA — Alexandra Eala and Janice Tjen saw their strong run in the Abu Dhabi Open end in the semifinals after bowing to the...
Savannah Davison of PLDT High Speed Hitters scores against the defense of Creamline Cool Smashers’ Jessica Galanza. PVL PHOTO

PVL ALL-FILIPINO CONFERENCE: Speed Hitters starts campaign with sweep of Cool Smashers

MANILA — A commanding opening-night statement greeted the PLDT High Speed Hitters in the PVL All-Filipino Conference as they swept the perennial contenders Creamline...
Alexandra Eala sustains momentum in the Abu Dhabi Open doubles court despite an earlier singles setback. PHOTO COURTESY OF ROGELIO NICOLAS/FASTBREAK

Eala and Tjen power into women’s doubles semifinals of the 2026Abu Dhabi Open

MANILA — Alexandra Eala and doubles partner Janice Tjen surged into the semifinals of the Abu Dhabi Open after a commanding straight-sets victory on...
Giannis Antetokounmpo is a two-time NBA MVP. AP

Giannis stays with Milwaukee Bucks as NBA trade deadline elapses

MILWAUKEE Bucks kept franchise star Giannis Antetokounmpo at least through the remainder of the season after not dealing him at the end of 2025-26...
Alexandra Eala returns to action on Thursday night (Friday in the Philippines) in the doubles quarterfinals of the Abu Dhabi Open with partner Janice Tjen against Zhang Shuai and Cristina Bucca. PHOTO COURTESY OF ROGELIO NICOLAS/FASTBREAK

Alex Eala rallies to reach Abu Dhabi Open quarters

MANILA – Alexandra Eala pulled off a stirring comeback to beat Aliaksandra Sasnovich of Belarus, 2-6, 6-4, 7-6(5), on Wednesday night (Thursday in the...
Bleacher Sports Bar Team A. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

One Silay, Bleacher Sports Bar Team A bag NBTC Negros titles

BACOLOD City – The NBTC Negros Island Local Qualifying Tournament wrapped up with One Silay and Bleacher Sports Bar Team A emerging as champions...
Veteran forward Anthony Davis is now part of Washington Wizards as part of a massive eight-player trade with Dallas Mavericks. GETTY IMAGES

Anthony Davis heads to Wizards in 8-player deal

DALLAS Mavericks are sending forward Anthony Davis to Washington Wizards as part of a sweeping eight-player trade heading into the trade deadline on Thursday...
Nxled Chameleons’ Myla Pablo scores against the defense of Farm Fresh Foxies’ Victonara Galang. PVL PHOTO

PVL ALL-FILIPINO CONFERENCE TIPS OFF: Chameleons survives 5-set scare while Solar Spikers opens strong

MANILA — The Nxled Chameleons dug deep to escape with a gritty five-set win over the Farm Fresh Foxies, while Capital1 Solar Spikers made...
Alexandra Eala set to see action in the singles round of 16 of the Abu Dhabi Open in the United Arab Emirates. PHOTO COURTESY OF ROGELIO NICOLAS/FASTBREAK

Eala, Tjen reach Abu Dhabi Open doubles quarters

MANILA — Rising Filipina tennis star Alexandra Eala and partner Janice Tjen delivered a statement win on Tuesday night, eliminating the higher-profile tandem of...