By ADRIAN STEWART CO Kiefer Ravena and the Shiga Lakes rolled to their ninth consecutive win in the Japan B.League Division 2 after an 89-80 victory over the Niigata Albirex BB at the City Hall Plaza Ao-re Nagaoka on Saturday night, January 20. The former NLEX Road Warriors guard finished with 22 points, including …
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Still no decision for James Yap on ROS, PBA future
James Yap’s current contract with the Rain or Shine (ROS) Elasto Painters has reached its conclusion for now. The two-time PBA MVP did not see action during the Painters’ quarterfinals defeat against the San Miguel Beermen on January 19, a game that could have been his last donning ROS’ colors. When asked about his …
Tay Tung, SJI, CSA-B go 4-0 in UNBL tourney
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Bacolod Tay Tung High School Thunderbolts, the St. John’s Institute (SJI) Falcons and Colegio San Agustin-Bacolod (CSA-B) remained perfect after four games in the 2nd United Negros Basketball League (UNBL). The Thunderbolts continued their blazing start in the tournament as they defeated Alangilan National High School, 120-41, at the …
Thunderbolts’ Jothea Ramos heads up for college
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Bacolod Tay Tung High School Thunderbolts standout Jothea Mae Ramos has committed to join the University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons women’s volleyball team. The 5-foot-9 Ramos is tipped to be a worthy addition to the Fighting Maroons after leading the Western Visayas team to the 2023 Palarong Pambansa title and …
James Payosing rethinks future with San Beda as offers come
After Jacob Cortez, San Beda University might lose another key player as Season 99 Finals MVP James Payosing continues to contemplate his future with the Red Lions. The 21-year-old guard told GMA News Online that he is being invited to suit up for different teams, some of which are from both the NCAA and …
Magnolia kicks TNT out to reach PBA semis
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots secured a seat in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup semifinals after booting out the TNT Tropang Giga in the quarterfinals, 109-94, at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City on Wednesday night, January 17. Tyler Bey finished with a double-double of 41 points and 13 rebounds, to go …
Ilonggo Thirdy Ravena, San-en prevail over Toyama
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Ilonggo Ferdinand “Thirdy” Ravena III barely missed a triple-double as San-en NeoPhoenix defeated the Toyama Grouses, 85-73, in the Japan B.League Division 1 at the Toyohashi City Gymnasium. The former Ateneo de Manila University Blue Eagles star finished with career-highs of 13 rebounds and 12 assists to go with nine …
Djokovic confronts heckler as he battles through at Australian Open
Novak Djokovic said an angry altercation with a fan may have helped get him over the line during a testing second-round encounter at the Australian Open against home favorite Alexei Popyrin on Wednesday, January 17. The world’s no. 1 showed his trademark mental strength to face down his inspired opponent, prevailing 6-3, 4-6, 7-6 …
Negrense Manday carries Meralco to PBA 3×3 crown
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Meralco Bolts got a huge lift from Negrense guard Jeff Manday to score a 19-18 victory over the TNT Triple Giga in the finals of the PBA 3×3 Season 3 Third Conference at Ayala Malls Fairview Terraces on Tuesday afternoon, January 16. The former Colegio de Sta. Ana de Victorias …
United Royals retains Abolucion as coach, renews Imperial
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Iloilo United Royals have retained the services of Ilonggo MC Abolucion as head coach, and renewed the contract of veteran guard Shaquille Imperial for the 2024 Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL). The United Royals announced the return of Abolucion over the weekend, following his impressive handling of the team …