Gilas has to be better on defense from the get-go, says Newsome

Gilas Pilipinas’ Chris Newsome going through pre-game training with assistant coach Josh Reyes before their game against New Zealand in the 2025 Fiba Asia Cup qualifiers. –FIBA PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—Gilas Pilipinas took on a New Zealand side that fired on all cylinders from the get-go  in their rematch in the 2025 Fiba Asia Cup qualifiers. … Read more

Bella Belen works her service magic anew for Lady Bulldogs

NU Lady Bulldogs’ Bella Belen during a UAAP Season 87 women’s volleyball game against FEU Lady Tamaraws. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Bella Belen brought out her brilliance in service, unleashing seven aces to power National University past Far Eastern University in a five-set thriller in the UAAP Season 87 women’s volleyball tournament. Belen came … Read more

Lyann De Guzman lauds ‘star team’ Ateneo amid tough season

Ateneo Blue Eagles’ Lyann De Guzman during a game against UP Fighting Maroons in the UAAP Season 87 women’s volleyball tournament. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines —In Ateneo, there’s no star player only a “star team.” That’s how Lyann De Guzman described the Blue Eagles’ campaign in  UAAP Season 87 women’s volleyball tournament after winning their … Read more

Gilas’ Doha trip ‘probably hurt more than helped,’ says Tim Cone

Gilas Pilipinas ahead of its match up against 2025 Fiba Asia Cup qualifiers. –FIBA PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—Gilas Pilipinas’ packed schedule before the 2025 Fiba Asia Cup qualifiers’ third window may have done more harm than good for Tim Cone’s squad, as far as the road stretch was concerned. And he admitted as much after the … Read more

NU withstands tough FEU challenge in women’s volleyball

NU Lady Bulldogs and Alyssa Solomon during a game against FEU Lady Tamaraws in the UAAP Season 87 women’s volleyball tournament. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Defending champion National University surpassed its closest challenger so far, weathering the gritty Far Eastern University in five sets, 25-15, 23-25, 24-26, 25-23, 15-8, to stay unbeaten in the … Read more

Sobe Buena makes immediate impact for Ateneo return

Ateneo Blue Eagles’ Sobe Buena during a game against UP Fighting Maroons in the UAAP Season 87 women’s volleyball tournament. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Sobe Buena provided the much-needed spark as Ateneo finally entered the win column in the UAAP Season 87 women’s volleyball tournament. Sidelined in their opening game collapse to Adamson and … Read more

Starhorse Shipping Lines takes over Terrafirma franchise

Terrafirma guards Stanley Pringle and Terrence Romeo during the PBA Commissioner’s Cup. –MARLO INQUIRER.net Starhorse Shipping Lines has agreed to take over the franchise of Terrafirma by the end of the ongoing PBA season, sources said Sunday. A deal was reached between both sides a week after Starhorse submitted a formal letter of intent to … Read more

Spurs coach Gregg Popovich may not return this season

San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich, left, talks with Victor Wembanyama on the bench during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets Tuesday, March 5, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich is not expected to return to the bench this NBA season after … Read more

Luka Doncic says his breakout for Lakers is only the start

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic laughs as he takes the court against the Denver Nuggets in the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) DENVER — Now, that’s what the Los Angeles Lakers had in mind when they pulled off their shocking trade for Luka … Read more

Nets extend 76ers’ skid with buzzer-beating tip-in

Feb 22, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton (33) celebrates with teammates after hitting a game winning shot against the Philadelphia 76ers as time expired in fourth quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images Nic Claxton put in an offensive rebound at the buzzer as the Brooklyn Nets slipped … Read more