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NBA

Luka Doncic Continues to Torment Former Team, Flirts with Triple-Double as Lakers End Mavs Winning Streak

Joshua Louis Sumanghid - 2026-01-26

Luka Doncic’s second return to Dallas was less emotion and more business. After digging themselves into a 15-point hole at the seven-minute mark of...

Tennis

Thailand’s ‘Earth’ Plipuech All Smiles in Manila Return, Unperturbed by Distractions as She Makes PH Women’s Open Main Draw

Brian Callada - 2026-01-26

Thailand’s Peangtarn “Earth” Plipuech has earned a spot in the Main Draw of the WTA 125 Philippine Women’s Open after a 6-2, 6-3 dismantling...

PBA

PBA Game Breakdown: CJay Perez Goes Supernova in Endgame, Tows San Miguel to 95-89 Win in Game 3

Martin Dale D. Bolima - 2026-01-25

The TNT Tropang 5G and San Miguel Beermen were both looking to get a leg up in their PBA Philippine Cup Finals rematch when...

NBA Daily Metrics

NBA Daily Metrics: Luka Doncic Stars in Lakers’ Comeback, Mitchell Pours in 30 Again, Buzelis and the Bulls Continue Win Streak Against Celtics

Bon Paulo Pabuhaya - 2026-01-25

Here are the top performers on January 25 and the stats to highlight their impact: BEST PLAYER OF THE DAY: Luka Doncic LAL PG 33 PTS...

Tennis

Ahead of Philippine Women’s Open, Alex Eala Sidesteps Legacy Talk But Vows to Do Her Best, Carry Herself with Grace and Humility

Brian Callada - 2026-01-25

Alex Eala will make her much-awaited debut on home soil on Monday against world No. 163 Alina Charaeva at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex....

Esports

Golden Road Ends: Team Liquid PH Falls to Indonesia’s Alter Ego in M7 World Championship

Bon Paulo Pabuhaya - 2026-01-25

The “Golden Road” represents the ultimate dream—not only in MLBB but in every corner of the esports landscape. To achieve it, a team must...

NBA

Beginning of the End for Bucks? Giannis Antetokounmpo Injures Calf, Future in Milwaukee Could Be in Doubt

Martin Dale D. Bolima - 2026-01-24

Even before the 2025–26 NBA season, the marriage between the Milwaukee Bucks and franchise superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo was already on thin ice. The Greek...

PBA

Don Trollano Keeps No-Nonsense Approach, Focused on Doing His Job as PBA Finals Shift to Overdrive

Martin Dale D. Bolima - 2026-01-24

The San Miguel Beermen and the TNT Tropang 5G are tied at one game apiece in their PBA Philippine Cup Finals rematch. And part...

Tennis

Filipina Bet Stefi Aludo Takes Step Closer to WTA 125 Philippine Women’s Open Main Draw with Resounding Win

Brian Callada - 2026-01-24

Stefi Aludo was a big winner on Saturday in the WTA 125 Philippine Women’s Open after beating fellow Filipina Angeline Alcala, 6-1, 6-0, to...

PBA Daily Metrics

NBA Daily Metrics: Saddiq Bey Erupts for 36, Mobley Records Elite All-Around Performance, Jarace Walker Leads Pacers to Big Upset Against Thunder

Bon Paulo Pabuhaya - 2026-01-24

Here are the top performers on January 24 and the stats to highlight their impact. BEST PLAYER OF THE DAY: Evan Mobley CLE PF 29 PTS...

Latest news

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