الوسم: Kings
Bolts find jolt of energy late, rekindle rivalry with Gin Kings
Chris Banchero (No. 6) shone as Meralco ousted NLEX. —PBA IMAGES Whatever struggles Meralco had earlier in the PBA Philippine Cup feels like a distant memory now. The Bolts, after opening the crown jewel tournament with a 1-3 win-loss record, have now won five straight games. Their current winning streak features a tough victory over…
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Knockout Kings: The Greatest Boxing Matches of All Time
In the world of boxing, there have been countless historic matches that have captivated audiences and solidified the legacies of some of the greatest fighters of all time. From the golden age of heavyweight boxing in the 1970s to the rise of global superstars in the modern era, the sport has produced some unforgettable moments…
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Cone looks to Cu, next man as injury bug bites Kings anew
FILE PHOTO–Ginebra coach Tim Cone. –PBA IMAGES Can’t blame Barangay Ginebra if scraping past a hard-fighting NorthPort squad on Sunday night hardly felt like a win. The crowd darlings pulled out a 95-88 win in a Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Philippine Cup showdown at Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Malate, Manila, but saw one of its…
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NBA: Knicks come back from 21 points to beat Kings, end skid
New York Knicks’ Jalen Brunson, right, steals the ball from Sacramento Kings’ Domantas Sabonis during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, April 4, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) NEW YORK — Jalen Brunson had 35 points and 11 assists, Josh Hart scored a season-high 31 points and the New…
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LA Tenorio: Loss to Bolts, Scottie Thompson injury forced Kings to dig deep
Japeth Aguilar (middle) of Barangay Ginebra gets struck down by the double team of Magnolia’s Ian Sangalang (left) and Calvin Abueva. —PHOTOS BY AUGUST DELA CRUZ An embarrassing loss to a traditional victim and the continued absence of its ace playmaker, in a way, turned out fortuitous for Barangay Ginebra, according to its elder statesman…
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Dante Exum, Kyrie Irving lift Mavericks past Kings
Mark Cuban embraces Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving after the Mavericks defeated the Sacramento Kings in an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Friday, March 29, 2024. (AP Photo/José Luis Villegas) SACRAMENTO, California— Dante Exum hit the winning 3-pointer with 27.5 seconds to go, Kyrie Irving had 30 points and the Dallas Mavericks beat the…
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Late free throws push Kings past Magic
Sacramento Kings guard De’Aaron Fox (5) is defended by Orlando Magic guard Cole Anthony (50) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, March 23, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Kevin Kolczynski) ORLANDO, Florida — De’Aaron Fox hit tying and go-ahead free throws with 21.2 seconds left and finished with 31 points, and…
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MS Dhoni: Legendary wicketkeeper steps down as Chennai Super Kings captain for 2024 Indian Premier League | Cricket News
MS Dhoni has stepped down as captain of reigning champions Chennai Super Kings on the eve of the new Indian Premier League season. Batter Ruturaj Gaikwad takes over the role from the legendary 42-year-old wicketkeeper in time for the opening match of the Super Kings’ season against the Royal Challengers Bangalore on Friday, live on…
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After Gilas ‘stint,’ Cu, Gumaru boost Kings options
Ralph Cu is on the rise. —PBA IMAGES The spotlight falls bright on superstar players, so coach Tim Cone made sure the efforts of Ralph Cu and Donald Gumaru wouldn’t go unnoticed. The two Barangay Ginebra reserves were practice players for Gilas Pilipinas in the recent window of the 2025 Fiba (International Basketball Federation) Asia…
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As Kings shift to new offense gear, Cone hopes defense remains the same
Ralph Cu’s shooting fueled Ginebra’s last victory. —PBA IMAGES Barangay Ginebra claimed its second-straight win in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Philippine Cup on Sunday night, giving the club a perfect start in the league’s centerpiece tournament. The 102-92 victory was built on many things that went the crowd darlings’ way—from an opposing ace missing…
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