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Brunson, Towns Power Knicks Past Hawks 113-102 in Playoff Opener

By Chris Robinson

Madison Square Garden was rocking from the opening tip, and the New York Knicks gave the home crowd exactly what they came for. New York took care of business with a home win in Game 1, weathering a late comeback attempt by the Hawks to secure a 113-102 victory and a 1-0 series lead. 

It wasn’t always pretty, but it didn’t need to be. Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns combined for 53 points  to power New York through a spirited Atlanta challenge that kept things interesting deep into the fourth quarter.

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Jokić Triple-Double, Murray’s 30 Points Power Nuggets Past Timberwolves 116-105

By Chris Robinson

Denver overcomes a rough start to seize control in a familiar playoff rivalry. Inside of the Ball Arena in Denver, the Nuggets overcame a spirited effort from the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves, 116-105, to win their first round playoff matchup.

It looked like trouble early. Minnesota came out swinging, the Timberwolves led by as many as 12 points in the opening quarter , and Ball Arena grew anxious as Denver’s offense sputtered through a disjointed start. But if there’s one thing this Nuggets team knows how to do, it’s find their footing — and once they did, there was no catching them.

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Donovan Mitchell Leads Cavaliers Past Raptors in Playoff Opener, 126-113


By Chris Robinson

The Cleveland Cavaliers wasted no time erasing the ghosts of the regular season.

After being swept by Toronto 3-0 during the regular season — with double-digit losses in each matchup — Cleveland flipped the script in emphatic fashion, opening their 2026 NBA Playoffs first-round series with a dominant 126-113 victory over the Raptors.

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Boston’s Engine: Jaylen Brown Fuels Celtics’ Victory Amidst MVP Conversation

By Chris Robinson

Jaylen Brown continues to inspire and impress this season.

On Monday night, Brown delivered a standout performance in the Boston Celtics’ 120-112 victory over the Phoenix Suns on their home court. Brown’s explosive play underscored why he’s emerging as an MVP-caliber force this season.

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Yoenis Tellez Faces Brian Mendoza Becomes New Co-Main on Sebastian Fundora vs. Keith Thurman PPV


By Chris Robinson

Rising young Cuban star Yoenis Tellez will square off against top contender and former champion Brian Mendoza in a super welterweight showdown between former interim champions that serves as the new co-main event of a PBC Pay-Per-View event available on Prime Video on Saturday, March 28 from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

This fight replaces the previously announced Frank Sanchez vs. Richard Torrez Jr. bout, which has been postponed.

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Pistons Power: Detroit Looks to Dominate the East


By Chris Robinson

The Detroit Pistons have been a surprise power in the NBA this season.

Currently sitting atop the NBA’s Eastern Conference, Detroit boasts a 49–18 record and a young, tenacious squad that brings back some nostalgia from the “Bad Boys” title era.

Coming off a playoff appearance last season, Detroit entered 2025–26 with expectations that have already been exceeded.

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Rolling Thunder: OKC’s Winning Streak Keeps the Crown in Sight

By Chris Robinson

The Oklahoma City Thunder continue to impress, having recently defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 116-103 on their home court inside Paycom Center.

The win marks the Thunder’s eighth consecutive victory. They improved to 53-15 on the season, sitting atop the Western Conference standings with the NBA’s best record.

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Seattle Seahawks’ Defense Shines in 29-13 Domination over New England at Super Bowl LX


By Chris Robinson

The Seattle Seahawks captured their second Lombardi Trophy by defeating the New England Patriots 29-13 in Super Bowl LX this past Sunday evening at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California.

The game also served as a rematch to  Super Bowl XLIX in 2015, which the Patriots won 28-24. But this year’s encounter proved far different.

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Getting Straight to ‘DSource’ at CES 2026


By Chris Robinson / Photos courtesy of Dennis Guillermo

Looking back at my time in the media field, I am always grateful for the ensemble of characters I have met, including fellow creators and journalists.

I began interacting with Filipino journalist Dennis “DSource” Guillermo back in 2009. Both Dennis and I were upcoming writers at the time and I appreciated him for always offering a unique viewpoint of Filipino boxing and culture.

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Will We See Manny Pacquiao vs. Rolly Romero Later This Year?


By Chris Robinson

At 46 years of age, Manny Pacquiao is still going strong.

On July 19, the world of boxing was once again witness to Pacquiao’s greatness and longevity, as he dueled with WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

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NBA Finals Game 4 Prediction: Can Oklahoma City Survive The Indiana Pacers?

By Dennis Guillermo

Game 4. The MVP is on the clock. SGA needs to find a way to salvage their dream season in Indy.

I know they’re only down 2-1 in this series, but going down 3-1 against a feisty and relentless Indiana Pacers squad is as good as being dead.

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Pacers Edge Thunder 111-110 on Tyrese Haliburton’s Game-Winning Jumper in Game One of NBA Finals

By Chris Robinson

Game 1 of the 2025 NBA Finals featured the Indiana Pacers versus the Oklahoma City Thunder at the Thunder’s home court, the Paycom Center.

The Thunder controlled the game for nearly all four quarters before Indiana miraculously turned the tide in the closing minutes.

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