Suggs conjures late show as Magic stun Curry, Warriors

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Fri, 04 Nov 2022 04:38:08 +0000

MIAMI (AFP) – Jalen Suggs nailed a pair of late three-pointers as the Orlando Magic sent the Golden State Warriors crashing to a fourth straight defeat in the NBA on Thursday. The 21-year-old Suggs scored nine points inside the final two minutes as the Magic overcame a 39-point display from Stephen Curry to score a […]

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Pampanga, Bataan dispute OkBet-MPBL semifinal slot

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Thu, 03 Nov 2022 09:10:07 +0000

Pampanga and Bataan dispute the last semifinal slot in the North division at 6:30 p.m. on Friday in the OKBet-MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) 4th Season Presented by Xtreme at the Bren Guiao Convention Center in San Fernando, Pampanga.Although the Bataan Risers stunned the Pampanga Giant Lanterns, 85-83, on Oct. 22 at the same venue, […]

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La Salle’s Winston wants championship more than the MVP trophy

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Thu, 03 Nov 2022 08:45:33 +0000

By NIKOLE JAVIER Schonny Winston couldn’t relish being called “Mr. MVP” if La Salle won’t go far in the UAAP Season 85. That’s because the Archers are in deep trouble – for now. They need a quick solution to their problem if they are to make it to the Final Four. The 6-foot-4 guard leads […]

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Ravena hopeful in FIBA 5th window even without Clarkson

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Thu, 03 Nov 2022 08:01:14 +0000

By NIKOLE JAVIER Even without Jordan Clarkson, Kiefer Ravena is convinced Gilas Pilipinas has good chances in beating their rivals in the fifth window of the 2023 FIBA World Cup next week. The Shiga Lakes captain arrived in the country last Oct. 31 with his brother and another B.League standout Thirdy Ravena and practiced with […]

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Yulo shoots for first all-around gold in world championships

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Thu, 03 Nov 2022 04:20:36 +0000

By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA Carlos Yulo shoots for the first of the four gold medals he’s aiming when he competes in the men’s all-around final in the 51st FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Liverpool, England Friday, Nov. 4. Competition fires off at 6 p.m. (2 a.m. Saturday in Manila) with Yulo seeking to outshine 23 other […]

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Jolo Manansala shows way as NU ends jinx vs Ateneo 

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Thu, 03 Nov 2022 03:22:35 +0000

By NIKOLE JAVIER No matter what happens, UAAP Season 85 will be another season to remember for National University. The Bulldogs, for one, snapped their 10-game losing streak to the many-time champions Ateneo Eagles Wednesday night, Nov. 2, at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.  Thanks to the brilliant showing Jolo Manansala, the […]

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Diouf reintroduces himself as UP clobbers Adamson

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Wed, 02 Nov 2022 08:48:04 +0000

By NIKOLE JAVIER No problem this time around. Forced into extra five minutes the last time, defending champion University of the Philippines went berserk in the final half and dumped Adamson, 91-70, to firm up its hold of the solo lead in the UAAP Season 85 men’s basketball tournament Wednesday, Nov. 2, at the Mall […]

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San Beda repeats over Arellano, boosts semis bid

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Wed, 02 Nov 2022 08:31:08 +0000

By CARLO ANOLIN San Beda used a strong third quarter to assert its dominance and repeat over Arellano, 76-63, in the second round of the NCAA Season 98 men’s basketball tournament Wednesday, Nov. 2, at the Filoil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City.James Kwekuteye took charge for the Red Lions as he scattered 16 points […]

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Nets slump again after Nash sacking; Curry, Warriors also fall

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Wed, 02 Nov 2022 04:42:47 +0000

NEW YORK (AFP) – Zach Lavine produced a fourth-quarter scoring blitz as the Chicago Bulls piled on the misery for the crisis-hit Brooklyn Nets with a 108-99 win on Tuesday. A tumultuous day that began with Brooklyn’s sacking of head coach Steve Nash ended with the Nets blowing a 12-point third-quarter lead as Chicago surged […]

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UP’s Gonzales repays trust with a game to remember

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Mon, 31 Oct 2022 06:18:37 +0000

By NIKOLE JAVIER Cyril Gonzales repaid the trust given to him by coach Goldwin Monteverde and helped lift University of the Philippines to a vengeful 75-63 win over National University in the UAAP Season 85 on Sunday. Given the opportunity to shine, Gonzales did not disappoint. He was actually a joy to watch after scattering […]

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