By ADRIAN STEWART CO Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots’ Andy Mark Barroca and Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings’ Japeth Aguilar were voted as team captains in the 2024 PBA All-Star Game to be held at the University of St. La Salle Gym in Bacolod City. Barroca garnered the most votes in the fan balloting held online …
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DLSU Lady Spikers prevail over FEU Lady Tams in UAAP
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The De La Salle University (DLSU) Lady Spikers overcame a fluctuating performance to secure a victory against the Far Eastern University (FEU) Lady Tamaraws, 25-20, 25-17, 25-22, in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Wednesday, February 21. Negrense Angel Canino, who top-scored with 13 …
Gilas’ bout against HK, Taipei building blocks for future: Cone
Gilas Pilipinas paraded their new roster as they competed in the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers against Hong Kong. This game, as well as the one on Sunday, February 25, can gauge the Tim Cone-mentored team’s capabilities so far, especially since they are about to face the FIBA world’s no. 119 Hong Kong and …
Tiamzon carries Petro Gazz past SGA in PVL opener
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Nicole Tiamzon showcased offensive efficiency as the Petro Gazz Angels scored a 25-12, 25-20, 25-12 victory over the Strong Group Athletics (SGA) in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) 1st All-Filipino Conference at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City on Tuesday night, February 20. The former University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons …
Aguilar back with Gilas in 2025 FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Japeth Aguilar is making his Gilas Pilipinas comeback as they face Hong Kong at the start of the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup first window qualifiers at the Tsuen Wan Sports Centre in Hong Kong tonight. The Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings center was brought back by Gilas head coach Tim …
Dwight Ramos optimistic of Tim Cone’s long-term vision with Gilas
Gilas Pilipinas will finally test their retooled roster and revitalized system in the upcoming 2025 FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers later this week. The nationals will be facing Hong Kong on Thursday, February 22, and Chinese Taipei on Sunday, February 25. Even before they actually step foot on the court, mainstay Dwight Ramos is already …
Ilonggo Kiefer Ravena, Shiga edge Yamagata in B.League
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Kiefer Ravena and the Shiga Lakes scored a repeat win over the Yamagata Wyverns, 107-92, in Japan B.League Division 2 at the Yamagata Prefectural Sports Park on Sunday night, February 18. The Iloilo City-native guard finished with 20 points, including three three-point conversions, to go with five rebounds and one …
St. Robert’s-Elite Lab finishes 2nd in NBTC Regional Championship
By ADRIAN STEWART CO St. Robert’s International Academy Panda Rockets-Elite Lab settled for a runner-up finish in the National Basketball Training Center (NBTC) Regional Championship held at the Willy and Nolita Au Court of Bacolod Tay Tung High School over the weekend. The Iloilo City-based Panda Rockets fell short of ruling the Visayas leg …
Fajardo confident Sotto, Tamayo can hold the fort for GilasFajardo confident Sotto, Tamayo can hold the fort for Gilas
Gilas Pilipinas will be without June Mar Fajardo in the upcoming 2025 FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers later this week. The 6-foot-10 10-time PBA champion is currently recovering from a calf injury that he sustained during the 2023-2024 PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals, and he said that it will take him at least two weeks to …
Golden Tigresses upset Lady Bulldogs in UAAP volley
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The University of Santo Tomas Golden Tigresses secured a stunning straight-set victory, defeating the National University Lady Bulldogs, 25-19, 25-23, 25-22, in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on Sunday, February 18. Negrense Cassie Carballo earned the Player of the Game …