Jalalon leads Magnolia defensive clinic in winning debut

Magnolia guard Jio Jalalon.–PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines—Magnolia opened its campaign in the PBA Philippine Cup in a dominant way after dispatching Converge, 106-75, at Rizal Memorial Coliseum on Saturday. It was a defensive clinic by Hotshots, who held the FiberXers to just 36 percent from the field with 22 turnovers, anchored by reigning Defensive Player…

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The Players: Wyndham Clark leads as Scottie Scheffler battles injury and Rory McIlroy struggles | Golf News

US Open champion Wyndham Clark built up a four-shot halfway lead at The Players, where Scottie Scheffler suffered an injury scare and Rory McIlroy failed to build on his strong opening round. Clark, chasing a fourth win in 10 months on the PGA Tour, fired a second successive 65 at TPC Sawgrass to move to…

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Giannis Antetokounmpo leads Bucks to win over 76ers

Philadelphia 76ers’ Tobias Harris tries to stop Milwaukee Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo during the second half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, March 14, 2024, in Milwaukee. The Bucks won 114-105. (AP Photo/Morry Gash) MILWAUKEE— Giannis Antetokounmpo had 32 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Milwaukee Bucks past the Philadelphia 76ers 114-105 in the NBA…

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RR Garcia leads Phoenix past Terrafirma for its first win

Phoenix guard RR Garcia leads the Fuel Masters to their first win in the PBA Philippine Cup. –PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines–Phoenix displayed its brand of play this time and finally got its first win in the PBA Philippine Cup at the expense of Terrafirma, 94-78, Wednesday at Philsports Arena in Pasig City. The Fuel Masters…

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Fan favorite Yuki Togashi leads Chiba Jets to EASL title in Cebu

Yuki Togashi of the Chiba Jets during the East Asia Super League Final in Cebu.–EASL PHOTO LAPU-LAPU CITY—Yuki Togashi and Japan’s Chiba Jets completed a sweep of the East Asia Super League after edging out South Korea’s Seoul SK Knights, 72-69, in a thrilling final held before a big Sunday crowd at Hoops Dome here.…

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Foden leads Man City fightback vs Man United

Manchester City’s Erling Haaland, right, celebrates with teammate Phil Foden, after scoring his side’s third goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Manchester United at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, England, Sunday, March 3, 2024. (Mike Egerton/PA via AP) MANCHESTER, England — Phil Foden led Manchester City’s fightback after an…

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HSBC Women’s World Championship: Ayaka Furue leads by two strokes going into final round in Singapore | Golf News

Ayaka Furue of Japan took a two-stroke lead after three rounds of the LPGA Tour’s HSBC Women’s World Championship in Singapore after carding a four-under 68 on Saturday. The 23-year-old Furue, who won the Women’s Scottish Open in her first year on tour in 2022, is 10 under for the tournament with one round to…

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PGA Tour: Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry in halfway contention as Bud Cauley leads Cognizant Classic | Golf News

Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry both carded back-to-back 67s to remain within three shots of the halfway lead at the PGA Tour’s Cognizant Classic in Florida. McIlroy mixed six birdies with two bogeys during his second round at PGA National’s Champion Course, while Lowry charged up the leaderboard with four consecutive birdies to also head…

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Del Monte leads by 18, leaves seniors field gasping

Romeo Jaraula —PAL PHOTO MANOLO FORTICH, BUIKIDNON—Del Monte sustained its relentless pursuit, and has all but succeeded in nailing down its first Championship division crown in the Philippine Airlines (PAL) Seniors Interclub golf tournament. The only thing left to be decided in the final round on Sunday—and this has taken a very interesting twist—is the…

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Poyos leads UST past Dongallo-led UE for 2-0

UST Golden Tigresses celebrate during their win over UE Lady Warriors in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines–Angeline Poyos settled in comfortably on her second outing with University of Santo Tomas, spearheading the Tigressess’ 18-25, 25-19, 25-17, 25-22 win over the University of the East Lady Warriors on Wednesday evening at the…

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