Despite eight-division world boxing champion Manny Pacquiao personally saying that his boxing career is “tapos na,” one of his close aides claimed that the Filipino ring icon’s pronouncement is “not yet final.” MP Promotions President Sean Gibbons said in an interview with Kevin Iole of Yahoo Sports on Tuesday that Pacquiao’s final decision on his …
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Fajardo on Gilas women debut: It’s a surreal moment
By Adrian Stewart Co Ella Fajardo is still in disbelief with her call up to the Gilas Pilipinas women’s team that will compete in the upcoming 2021 FIBA Women’s Asia Cup in Amman, Jordan. Fajardo, who has roots from Bacolod City, said that she is still pinching herself in disbelief that she is now part …
Lee scores 32, Magnolia defeats san Miguel
By Adrian Stewart Co Magnolia Pambansang Manok Hotshots used a strong fourth quarter rampage to defeat sister team San Miguel Beermen, 100-90, in the 2021 PBA Philippine Cup on Sunday night at the Don Honorio Ventura State University Gym in Bacolor, Pampanga. Paul Lee drilled conference-high 32 points, while Ian Sangalang and rookie Jerrick Ahanmisi …
Negros, Iloilo go 3-0 in PCAP
By Adrian Stewart Co Negros Kingsmen and Iloilo Kisela Knights kept their unblemished slate with a pair of wins each in the 2021 Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) San Miguel Corporation-Ayala Land Cup on Saturday night. The Kingsmen kicked off the evening with a 17-4 domination over Lapu-Lapu City Naki Warriors before following …
PH Malditas stun Nepal in Women’s Asian Cup qualifiers
By Adrian Stewart Co The Philippine women’s football team scored two goals in the dying moments to pull off a come-from-behind 2-1 triumph over Nepal in the 2022 AFC Women’s Asian Cup qualifiers on Saturday at the JAR Stadium in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Tahnai Annis drilled the equalizer for the Malditas at the 89th minute mark …
NorthPort escapes ROS on Slaughter block
By Adrian Stewart Co Gregory Slaughter had a huge defensive stop as NorthPort Batang Pier escaped with a 91-88 win against Rain or Shine (ROS) Elasto Painters in the 2021 PBA Philippine Cup yesterday at the Don Honorio Ventura State University Gym in Bacolor, Pampanga. Clinging to a 91-88 lead with two seconds left in …
Ilonggo Caram’s clutch 3s lift Bolts past Dyip
By Adrian Stewart Co Ilonggo Anjo Caram came up with clutch triples as Meralco Bolts cruised to a 95-83 victory over Terrafirma Dyip in the 2021 PBA Philippine Cup yesterday at Don Honorio Ventura State University Gym in Bacolor, Pampanga. After seeing its double-digit lead trimmed to 79-81 midway in the fourth quarter, Caram drilled …
Iloilo Kisela Knights, Negros Kingsmen win in PCAP opener
By Adrian Stewart Co Iloilo Kisela Knights and Negros Kingsmen started their 2021 Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) San Miguel Corporation-Ayala Land chess campaign on a winning note. The Kisela Knights, the champions of the PCAP 2nd conference, kicked off its bid for second consecutive titles with an 18-3 domination over Palawan Queen’s …
Ilongga Maraño, Aklanon Palomata lead nat’l women’s team
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Ilongga Abigail Maraño and Aklanon Dell Palomata are set to spearhead the two national women’s volleyball teams in the Asian Women’s Club Volleyball Championship slated from October 1 to 7 in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand. Maraño will lead the Team Rebisco squad along with Ejiya Laure, Jessica Galanza, Faith Nisperos, Dindin Santiago-Manabat, …
Alaska Aces return with 3 straight games
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Alaska Aces will play three straight games in their return to the 2021 PBA Philippine Cup action this week at the Don Honorio Ventura State University Gym in Bacolor, Pampanga. The Aces, currently at 11th place in the standings with 2-4 slate, will first face Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings at …