Eumir Marcial overpowered and outclassed his Thai opponent, Thoedsak Sinam, with a fourth round knockout. Marcial dominated from the first round, connecting consecutive jabs, and became even more aggressive in the second round. The Filipino dictated the fight and punished the Thai with numerous blows to the head and body. He delivered the finishing …
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PBA All-Star Weekend in Bacolod kicks off today
By ADRIAN STEWART CO After 16 years, the PBA All-Star Weekend is returning to the City of Smiles with a two-day event at the University of St. La Salle Gymnasium in Bacolod City. The annual festivities will kick off this Saturday afternoon, March 23, with an Obstacle Challenge, a Three-Point Shootout (Guard and Big …
Creamline vents ire at Capital1 in PVL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Creamline Cool Smashers vented their frustration at the Capital1 Solar Energy Power Spikers with a 25-18, 25-14, 25-15 sweep in the PVL 1st All-Filipino Conference at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Thursday night, March 21. Diana Carlos spearheaded the offense for the defending champion Cool Smashers, tallying a team-high 14 …
UP men turn back Adamson, earn share of first in football
The University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons found their groove in the second half en route to a 2-0 win over Adamson University in the UAAP Season 86 men’s football tournament at the UP Football Stadium on Thursday, March 21. With the result, UP earned a share of first place in the league …
Kai Sotto lifts Yokohama past Toyama in Japan B.League
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Kai Sotto had another double-double showing as the Yokohama B-Corsairs prevailed over the Toyama Grouses, 84-69, in Japan B.League Division 1 at the Yokohama International Pool on Wednesday night, March 20. The 7-foot-3 Filipino center finished with a double-double of 16 points and 14 rebounds, to go with two assists …
NU mauls UP in UAAP women’s volley
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The National University (NU) Lady Bulldogs got back on the winning track in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament after a 25-21, 30-32, 25-17, 25-19 triumph over the University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Wednesday, March 20. Evangeline Alinsug led the way …
Why UP’s first win was extra special for Steph Bustrillo
The University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons finally barged into the win column of the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament and ended a long-losing skid. The Diliman-based squad was able to overcome the University of the East Lady Warriors in a four-set victory to end a 17-game losing streak, and leading the …
Cignal HD manhandles SGA in PVL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Cignal HD Spikers displayed their dominance over newcomer Strong Group Athletics (SGA) for a 25-7, 25-16, 25-16 rout in PVL 1st All-Filipino Conference at the FilOil EcoOil Arena in San Juan City on Tuesday night, March 19. Vanessa Gandler bounced back from a subpar showing with 16 points, while Frances …
NU, UST rule Kadalag-an Festival beach volley tourney
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The National University (NU) Lady Bulldogs 1 and the University of Santo Tomas (UST) Golden Spikers 1 emerged victorious during the 26th Kadalag-an Festival Beach Volleyball Open held in Negros Occidental’s Victorias City. The Lady Bulldogs 1 pair of Negrense Honey Grace Cordero and Kathrina Epa clinched the women’s division crown after defeating …
Eumir Marcial to rejoin nat’l team training after pro fight
Eumir Marcial is set for a homecoming fight this weekend as he continues his preparation for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. The Filipino Olympian, who is undefeated in four games in his professional boxing career, will be going up against Thailand’s Thoedsak Sinam at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Manila on Saturday, March 23. And …