Meralco Bolts’ CJ Cansino powers his way to the basket against Magnolia’s Javier Gomez de Liaño. PBA PHOTO

Cansino’s late heroics lift Bolts past Hotshots in thriller

MANILA – Crispin John Cansino turned clutch when it mattered most, drilling crucial baskets and free throws down the stretch as the Meralco Bolts...
T-Mc Ongotan of the Arellano University Chiefs delivers a career game in their upset win over the St. Benilde Blazers. PHOTO COURTESY OF ARELLANO SPORTS

Ongotan ignites Arellano’s upset over St. Benilde with NCAA career night

MANILA — T-Mc Ongotan caught fire when it mattered most, delivering a career performance that fueled the Arellano University Chiefs’ stunning 72-67 upset over...
Alyssa Valdez of Creamline Cool Smashers scores against the defense of Galeries Tower Highrisers. PVL PHOTO

Creamline bench shines as Cool Smashers bulldoze Galeries in 68-minute PVL rout

MANILA — Creamline Cool Smashers flaunted their formidable depth and bench strength as they demolished the winless Galeries Tower Highrisers, 25-9, 25-11, 25-15, in...
Aklanon Kris Rosales played a key role in the San Miguel Beermen’s narrow win over sister team Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings in Dubai. PBA PHOTO

Late-game heroics lift Beermen past Barangay Ginebra in Dubai thriller

MANILA — Aklanon guard Kris Rosales rose to the occasion when it mattered most, hitting clutch shots down the stretch to power the San...
Paul Francisco came alive in overtime, drilling back-to-back triples to lift the NU Bulldogs past Ateneo. UAAP PHOTO

Bulldogs fend off Ateneo in gritty UAAP showdown

MANILA – Just when the National University Bulldogs needed a hero, Paul Francisco rose from a quiet regulation to an explosive overtime, drilling two...
Rey Nambatac delivered clutch baskets in the final minutes to secure TNT Tropang 5G’s road victory over Converge. PBA PHOTO

Nambatac’s late explosion lifts TNT to dramatic comeback

ILOCOS SUR – Rey Nambatac turned from invisible to invaluable, erupting in the final minutes to lift TNT Tropang 5G past a surging Converge...
John Cedrick Abis rises to the occasion for the University of Perpetual Help Altas. COURTESY OF NCAA/GMA SPORTS

Abis anchors Perpetual’s late-game surge in win over JRU

MANILA – John Cedrick Abis lived up to his leader’s billing as the University of Perpetual Help Altas regained form with a 71–65 victory...
Some of the winners of the MassKara Duathlon Race celebrate their triumph. PHOTO BY CESAR JOLITO III

Dayon, Sustento dominate MassKara duathlon MTB relay

BACOLOD City — The tandem of Francis Dayon and John Mark Sustento delivered a commanding performance to dominate the Mountain Bike (MTB) Relay Category...
UST star Kent Jane Pastrana continues to anchor the Tigresses’ unbeaten run in UAAP Season 88. UAAP PHOTO

Pastrana leads Tigresses’ charge toward UAAP first-round sweep

MANILA – The University of Santo Tomas Growling Tigresses inched closer to a first-round sweep in the UAAP Season 88 Women’s Basketball Tournament after...
Mhicaela Belen celebrates after scoring a point during Capital1’s four-set victory over Nxled. PVL PHOTO

Belen shines as Solar Spikers registers breakthrough win over Chameleons in PVL

MANILA – Mhicaela Belen finally marked her long-awaited first win in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL), steering the Capital1 Solar Spikers to a gritty...