By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Nxled Chameleons mounted a strong comeback to defeat the PLDT High Speed Hitters, 21-25, 25-23, 25-13, 25-15, in the 2026 PVL All-Filipino Conference preliminary round at the Playtime FilOil Centre in San Juan City on Thursday, March 19. Negrense Jonah Sabete-Escamillan finished with a double-double of 15 points and 13 …
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Eala kicks off Miami campaign
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense tennis star Alexandra Eala returns to the Miami Open with a higher ranking and greater expectations after her breakthrough performance in last year’s tournament. The Negros Occidental’s Victorias City native Eala is no longer an unheralded entrant, having established herself on the WTA Tour following a semifinal finish in 2025. …
Pons, FEU sweep UE in UAAP volley
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Far Eastern University (FEU) Lady Tamaraws opened the second round of the UAAP Season 88 women’s volleyball with a dominant 25-11, 25-15, 25-22 victory over the University of the East (UE) Lady Warriors at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Wednesday, March 18. The Lady Tamaraws delivered a commanding performance throughout …
Filipinas qualify for FIFA World Cup after 2-0 win over Uzbekistan
The Philippine women’s national football team, the Filipinas, secured their return to the FIFA Women’s World Cup after a 2-0 victory over Uzbekistan in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup play-in for the World Cup yesterday. After a goalless first half, Angie Beard opened the scoring in the 47th minute off an assist from Jael Guy, …
Brown climbs Celtics scoring chart in big win vs. Warriors
Jaylen Brown collected 32 points, six rebounds and five assists to help the Boston Celtics defeat the visiting Golden State Warriors, 120-99, yesterday (Philippine time). Brown passed Jo Jo White and Dave Cowens to move into 10th place on the franchise’s all-time scoring list. Jayson Tatum added 24 points and 10 rebounds for the Celtics …
Nuggets score 72 points, rout short-handed 76ers
Christian Braun had 22 points, Cameron Johnson scored 18, and the host Denver Nuggets used a big first half to rout the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers, 124-96, yesterday (Philippine time). Aaron Gordon, Jamal Murray and Bruce Brown finished with 12 points each and Nikola Jokic had 14 assists for Denver, which never trailed. The Nuggets play …
Soyud, Akari take down Galeries
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Akari Power Chargers moved within striking distance of a qualifying berth after outlasting the Galeries Tower Highrisers, 25-23, 25-23, 14-25, 26-24, in the 2026 PVL All-Filipino Conference at the Santa Rosa Sports Complex on Tuesday, March 17. Negrense Christine Joy Soyud contributed 12 points for the Power Chargers, which stretched …
Bugna captures three golds in Tagum tilt
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Kathlyn Bugna returned to the PPS-PEPP junior tennis circuit with authority, sweeping three titles in the Governor Edwin Jubahib National Juniors Tennis Championships at the Davao del Norte Sports Tourism Complex in Tagum City. The Negros Occidental’s La Carlota City native ruled both the girls’ 16-and-under and 18-and-under singles divisions and …
Gilas Women end World Cup QF with big win over Colombia
The Gilas Pilipinas Women exited the FIBA Women’s World Cup qualifying tournament on a high note. The Philippines pulled away for a 74-59 triumph over World’s No. 19 Colombia on Tuesday night, March 17 (Philippine time) at the Astroballe in Lyon, France, for a breakthrough win in the competition. A loss to South Korea on …
Buglas claims runner-up finish
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The CBR Buglas girls football teams delivered strong performances during the 19th anniversary celebration of the Gardenville United Football Club Inc., finishing with two runner-up trophies at the City of Victorias Bootfest. Competing in the Girls Born 2009 and Girls Born 2012 divisions, the teams secured two first runner-up finishes and …