Day: January 5, 2026
NBA: Luka Doncic helps Lakers sweep two-game set from Grizzlies
Luka Doncic flirted with a triple-double with 36 points, nine rebounds and eight assists, LeBron James added 26 points with 10 assists and the Los Angeles Lakers swept a two-game set against the visiting Memphis Grizzlies by rallying for a 120-114 victory on Sunday.
NBA: Giannis Antetokounmpo efficiently scores 37 points, Bucks dispatch Kings
Giannis Antetokounmpo had a game-high 37 points in 32 minutes, Kevin Porter Jr. added 25 and the Milwaukee Bucks opened a four-game Western swing with a 115-98 victory over the host Sacramento Kings on Sunday night.
NBA: Last-second Devin Booker 3 completes Suns’ late comeback over Thunder
Reserve guard Jordan Goodwin had career highs of 26 points and eight 3-pointers, Devin Booker hit a 3-pointer with seven-tenths of a second remaining and the host Phoenix Suns avenged the worst loss in franchise history with a 108-105 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday night.
NBA: Anthony Edwards, Timberwolves cruise past Wizards
Anthony Edwards scored 35 points, Rudy Gobert finished with 18 points, 14 rebounds and four blocks, and the Minnesota Timberwolves dominated in a 141-115 blowout of the host Washington Wizards on Sunday.
Local animal non-profit receives donation under the names of ‘Heated Rivalry’ characters Ilya Rozanov, Shane Hollander
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Strays Worth Saving, aka SWS, is an animal rescue service based in Tanuan, Batangas and it’s making the rounds online for receiving a donation under the names of “Heated Rivalry” main characters Ilya Rozanov and Shane Hollander.
OPINION: Ask Atty. Gaby: Babaeng naglabas ng baril habang nagmamaneho
Atty., paano po kung toy gun lang ang dala ng babae bilang panakot? May nalalabag po ba itong batas? Depensa ba na sabihin na hindi naman totoo ang baril so hindi naman talagang naging tunay na threat ang pangyayari?
Over P7M worth of ecstasy seized in Pampanga initially declared as car mats — BOC
Two parcels containing more than P7 million worth of suspected ecstasy were seized in the Port of Clark in Pampanga, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) announced.
PCG rescues 23 from partially submerged boat off Masbate
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) rescued 23 persons who were stranded aboard a partially submerged boat in waters off San Pascual, Masbate, on Saturday.
PNP eyes liquor, gun ban for Nazareno 2026
The Philippine National Police in the National Capital Region (NCRPO) is seeking the implementation of a liquor ban and the temporary suspension of permits to carry firearms to ensure security during the Traslacion on Friday for the Feast of Jesus Nazareno.
MMDA wants to be involved in planning flood control, infra projects in NCR
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is seeking to be involved in the planning of flood control and other infrastructure projects in the National Capital Region, MMDA chairman Romando Artes said Monday.
