NBA preview: Heat have new look, new star and tons of shooting on roster

Inquirer.net - Oct 17, 2026

Team preview of the Miami Heat ahead of the 2026-2027 NBA season. Last NBA season: 43-39, lost to Charlotte in play-in tournament elimination game. Coach: Erik Spoelstra (19th season, 830-611). Season opener: Oct. 21 vs. Minnesota. Departures: G Tyler Herro, C Kel’el Ware, F Jaime Jaquez Jr., G-F Norman Powell, G Kasparas Jakučionis, G Terry

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ROS seals playoff spot, nips Blackwater

Oct 17, 2026

ROS seals playoff spot, nips Blackwater

MANILA, Philippines — Rain or Shine secured a playoff spot after scoring a 125-123 escape act against Blackwater in their PBA Season 50 Governors' Cup match on Saturday at the Ynares Center in Antipolo. The Elasto Painters nearly wasted a 13-point, fourth quarter lead as the Bossing staged a major uprising behind the trio of Sedric Barefield, Kentrell Barkley and RK Ilagan. In the end, Barefield missed a potential game-winning three which allowed ROS to improve to 5-3 and tie at second spot in Group B. Magnolia and Phoenix were the first two teams in Group B to secure spots in the quarterfinals. The fourth and final spot will now be up for grabs among Barangay Ginebra, Meralco, and Blackwater as the tournament winds down with its elimination round this coming week. Blackwater fell to 3-6. Aaron Fuller led ROS with 24 points and 19 rebounds, Caelan Tiongson added 22. Adrian Nocum had 20, while Felix Lemetti 17. Barkley led the Bossing with 35 points and 15 rebounds, while Barefield had 31. Meanwhile, Juami Tiongson and Maverick Ahanmisi led Terrafirma’s high-octane offense to roll past Titan Ultra, 149-117 to end its season 50 campaign on a winning note. Tiongson banged in 18 of his 30 points in the opening frame to set the tone for Terrafirma, which would go on to close the third conference with a 5-7 record. The Dyip ended the PBA’s golden anniversary season with 10 wins as against 25 losses.

PBA: Rain or Shine escapes Blackwater, books QF ticket

Oct 17, 2026

PBA: Rain or Shine escapes Blackwater, books QF ticket

Rain or Shine escaped Blackwater, 125-123, on Saturday at the Ynares Center in Antipolo to secure a spot in the PBA Governors" Cup quarterfinals.

Alexander Zverev stunned by Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in Shanghai semi-finals

Oct 17, 2026

Alexander Zverev stunned by Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in Shanghai semi-finals

Top seed Alexander Zverev fell to a relentless Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in the Shanghai Masters semi-finals on Saturday over three tense sets. Davidovich Fokina, ranked world No 26, fought back to win 5-7, 6-4, 6-3 and will play fellow Spaniard Rafael Jodar in the final on Sunday. The 20-year-old Jodar beat fifth-seed Daniil Medvedev, a decade his senior, 6-3, 6-4 to deny the Russian former world No 1 a chance to return to the championship match he won in 2019. Jodar, ranked 13th, started the...

UAAP: UST hands Ateneo third straight loss, defends home court

Oct 17, 2026

UAAP: UST hands Ateneo third straight loss, defends home court

The University of Santo Tomas handed Ateneo de Manila University its third straight loss, 80-68, while defending its home court on Saturday at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion.

UAAP: Tigers claw Blue Eagles to cap first round on high note

Oct 17, 2026

UAAP: Tigers claw Blue Eagles to cap first round on high note

MANILA, Philippines — University of Santo Tomas (UST) made sure not to lose on home court as it pulled a fiery fourth-quarter rally to topple Ateneo de Manila University, 80-68, in the UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball tournament on Saturday at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion. UST finished the first round of the tournament with a 4-3 win-loss record, while Ateneo fell to 3-4 in the standings. Collins Awoke made a double-double performance of 18 points and 15 rebounds to lead the Growling Tigers, while Mark Llemit and Amiel Acido both chipped in 15 markers. Koji Buenaflor added 11 points for UST’s victory. Ateneo, on the other hand, relied on Kevin Alas’ 18-point output, who also added three rebounds and four assists.

Cool Smashers down Highrisers to pick up second straight win

Oct 17, 2026

Cool Smashers down Highrisers to pick up second straight win

MANILA, Philippines — The Creamline Cool Smashers overcame a first-set hurdle against the Galeries Tower Highrisers to notch their second-straight win, 27-29, 25-18, 25-19, 25-18, in the 2026-27 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino Conference-Siklab Series on Saturday at the Filoil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City. After a win over the Akari Chargers, Creamline notched back-to-back wins with Tots Carlos’ 13-point outing, while Jema Galanza made a triple-double performance of 12 points, 12 excellent digs and 11 excellent receptions. Jia De Guzman made 16 excellent sets and chipped in five points for Creamline, also allowing  Bea De Leon and Bernadeth Pons to score eight points each. Galeries, which fell to Farm Fresh,  suffered its second consecutive loss in the tournament, but Erika Jin Deloria made a promising 21-point performance, along with 10 excellent receptions PVL 2026 No.1 rookie pick Lams Lamina made nine excellent sets in the match.

LOOK: UST def. Ateneo, 80-68

Oct 17, 2026

LOOK: UST def. Ateneo, 80-68

UAAP Season 89 Men’s Basketball Tournament UST def. Ateneo, 80-68 Collins Akowe Player of the Game #UAAPSeason89

LOOK: Creamline def. Galeries Tower (3-1)

Oct 17, 2026

LOOK: Creamline def. Galeries Tower (3-1)

PVL All Filipino-Siklab Series Creamline def. Galeries Tower, 3-1 Tots Carlos Player of the Game #PVL2026

Ateneo sweeps past San Sebastian, punches second-round ticket in Shakey’s Super League

Oct 17, 2026

Ateneo sweeps past San Sebastian, punches second-round ticket in Shakey’s Super League

MANILA, Philippines — Ateneo De Manila University punched a second round ticket after a 25-16, 25-15, 20-25, 25-12, victory over San Sebastian College-Recoletos to close its Pool C campaign in the 2026 Shakey’s Super League (SSL) Unity Cup on Saturday at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum.    The Blue Eagles finished the pool play with a 2-1 win-loss record behind unbeaten Far Eastern University (3-0). Sophia Buena led Ateneo with 17 points on 15 kills, one kill block and an ace. “I guess I’m just really grateful to my teammates. They made it really, really easy to play well today. I think everyone did their part. We all worked really hard for this. Hopefully, more wins to come,” Buena said. The Blue Eagles joined last year’s runner-up University of Santo Tomas, University of the Philippines and the second-seeded team in Pool A in the carryover round-robin second round to determine their quarterfinals seeding. SSC-R exited the competition with two defeats in three starts. TMT

PVL: Nxled outlasts Farm Fresh for second straight win

Oct 17, 2026

PVL: Nxled outlasts Farm Fresh for second straight win

Nxled outlasted Farm Fresh, 25-19, 25-17, 23-25, 20-25, 15-12, in the PVL All-Filipino Conference Siklab Series on Saturday at the Filoil Centre to secure its second straight win.

UP hands UE 27th consecutive loss to secure 2nd spot

Oct 17, 2026

UP hands UE 27th consecutive loss to secure 2nd spot

MANILA, Philippines — The University of the Philippines (UP) obtained the second spot at the end of the first round after defeating the hapless University of the East (UE), 91-81, in the UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball tournament at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion on Saturday night. This win allowed the Fighting Maroons to enjoy a solo second with a 5-2 win-loss record, while the Red Warriors still could not crack through the win column, 0-7. UP overcame UE’s challenge in the fourth quarter with Toper Lagat firing from all cylinders to possibly score an upset. However, James Payosing paced the Fighting Maroons down the stretch to secure a 91-81 victory. Payosing finished with 16 points and 12 rebounds, while Chicco Briones and Gani Stevens added 12 and 12 points, respectively. The Fighting Maroons scattered their offense as Elliot Dimaculangan and Veejay Pre both chipped in 11 points, while Dikachi Ududo and Rey Remogat added 10 points identically. UE, on the other hand, suffered its 27th straight loss, as the last time the Red Warriors won a match was on October 26, 2024. Lagat mounted 26 points, two rebounds, and five assists for UE, but it was not enough to score a win in UAAP Season 89. The Red Warriors now tied UP’s own record of 27 straight losses set between 2012 and 2014. The all-time longest losing streak in UAAP history is still held by the Adamson Soaring Falcons, who endured 35 consecutive losses from 1999 to 2002.

LOOK: UP def. UE (91-81)

Oct 17, 2026

LOOK: UP def. UE (91-81)

UAAP Season 89 Men’s Basketball Tournament   UP def. UE, 91-81 James Payosing Player of the game #UAAPSeason89

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