Israel mulls response after U.S.-led alliance fends off Iran attack

TEL AVIV — For several hours on Saturday night, as Iranian missiles streaked through the skies, millions of people in Israel and across a restless region held their breath. On Sunday morning, Israelis awoke to find their country relatively unscathed, fortified by widespread global support after months of international isolation. The nightmare scenario leaders here … Read more

PBA: Rain or Shine fends off Rahlir Hollis-Jefferson, TNT

Rain or Shine import Demetrius Treadwell against TNT in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines–Rain or Shine used a strong finishing kick on Friday night to take down perennial title contender TNT, 119-112, in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup. The Elastopainters turned to import Tree Treadwell inside the final three minutes of the critical … Read more

PVL: Akari fends off Farm Fresh for franchise best start

Akari Charges’ Dindin Santiago Manabat. – PVL MANILA, Philippines–Akari earned its best start since the team joined the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) after the Chargers survived a young Farm Fresh squad, 21-25, 26-24, 25-15, 25-21, on Thursday at Ynares Center in Antipolo City with Dindin Santiago-Manabat carrying the offensive duties once again. The Charger’s third … Read more

Gilas Pilipinas fends off Thailand to stay unbeaten in Asian Games

FILE–Justin Brownlee during Gilas’ open practice.—MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Gilas Pilipinas smoothened the gaps in its game in the third quarter and then kept it together down the stretch to escape Thailand, 87-72, for an unbeaten start in the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. Justin Brownlee and CJ Perez were big once again for the Philippines … Read more