Filipino basketball talents Kai Sotto and AJ Edu are excelling in the 2024-25 B.League season. Sotto ranks high in rebounds, while Edu showcases defensive skills. Both are key players for their teams and the Philippine national team, Gilas Pilipinas, enhancing their global basketball reputation.
Spurs’ Stephon Castle saw a dip in NBA Rookie Ladder rankings due to falling efficiency, yet he remains a standout among his draft class. Learn more about his journey this season and the challenges faced by new talents in the NBA.
Stephen Curry achieved a career milestone by making all eight 3-point attempts, leading the Golden State Warriors to a 139-105 victory against the Philadelphia 76ers. Curry’s 30 points and 10 assists marked a historic night in the NBA, highlighting his exceptional shooting skills and setting a new benchmark.
Donald Curry, a Hall of Fame boxer from Fort Worth, faces health challenges with Traumatic Encephalopathy Syndrome. His son seeks help for treatment as his condition highlights serious concerns about the long-term impact of sports-related brain injuries on athletes.
Agnes Keleti, a five-time Olympic champion gymnast and Holocaust survivor, passed away at the age of 103. She was the oldest living Olympic gold medalist. Keleti, born in Budapest, made significant contributions to gymnastics and overcame immense challenges during World War II.
Gymnast Carlos Yulo is named PSA Athlete of the Year after winning two gold medals at the Paris Olympics. His achievements highlight dedication and national pride.
The Memphis Grizzlies triumphed over the Phoenix Suns with a 117-112 victory. Jaren Jackson Jr.’s standout performance of 38 points and 12 rebounds, alongside Desmond Bane’s 31 points, led the Grizzlies’ win. Phoenix Suns struggled despite home advantage.
PVL volleyball stars Erica Staunton and Elena Samoilenko have signed with Jakarta Pertamina Energi for the 2024-25 Proliga season in Indonesia, boosting the team’s roster with their expertise and dynamic play.
The Cleveland Cavaliers secured their seventh consecutive victory with a 113-95 win against the Golden State Warriors. Darius Garland led with 25 points and eight assists, while Dean Wade contributed 10 points and 13 rebounds.
Filipino tennis player Alex Eala progressed to the Round of 16 at the WTA 125 Workday Canberra International. She defeated Austria’s Sinja Kraus 6-2, 6-4.