By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Bacolod Tay Tung High School Thunderbolts completed a dominant run to the National Grassroots Volleyball League Regional finals after sweeping Casiano Gerona National High School, 25-21, 25-14, 25-18, at The Hangar in Bacolod City. The Thunderbolts displayed composure in a tight opening set before asserting control the rest of the …
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NegOcc grants P1.35-M incentives to NIRAAM medalists
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Negros Occidental provincial government has released a total of P1.35 million in cash incentives to student-athletes who delivered podium finishes in the inaugural Negros Island Region Athletic Association Meet (NIRAAM) held in March. Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson personally led the awarding ceremony at the Capitol Social Hall, joined by Department …
LeBron sets all-time win mark in Lakers’ victory over Cavaliers
Luka Doncic had 42 points and 12 assists, and LeBron James scored 14 points in his NBA-record 1,229th career win, powering the Los Angeles Lakers to a decisive 127-113 victory over the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers yesterday (Philippine time). Los Angeles (50-26) won for the 13th time in its last 14 games, clinching a playoff spot …
JUSTIN PATTON DEBUTS, San Miguel sends Macau to 0-5
Justin Patton quickly made his presence felt as he helped the San Miguel Beermen overwhelm Macau, 110-94, and return to its winning ways in the PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup on Tuesday, March 31, at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium. Patton, who came in to replace Marcus Lee as the Beermen’s import, dropped a double-double outing …
Cordero, Toos rule BVR Open
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense Honey Grace Cordero and Vilmarie Toos of the National University (NU) Lady Bulldogs defeated Alas 1’s Sunnie Villapando and Gen Eslapor, 21-13, 21-23, 15-11, to rule the women’s division of the Beach Volleyball Republic (BVR) Nuvali Open at Nuvali Sand Courts in Santa Rosa, Laguna. Villapando and Eslapor, members of …
Alex Eala drops in WTA rankings
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense tennis star Alexandra Eala slipped in the latest Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) rankings released on Monday, March 30, dropping to No. 45 after previously reaching a career-high position inside the Top 30. The decline followed her campaign in the Miami Open, where she exited in the Round of 16. Eala …
LeBron’s 125th triple-double takes Lakers past Wizards
LeBron James posted the 125th triple-double of his career while leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a comprehensive 120-101 win over the visiting Washington Wizards yesterday (Philippine time). James compiled 21 points, 10 rebounds and 12 assists to become, at 41 years, 90 days, the oldest player to notch a triple-double, surpassing his own record …
Hawks top Jayson Tatum-less Celtics
Jalen Johnson collected 20 points, 12 rebounds and five assists as the Atlanta Hawks extended their home winning streak to 13 games with a 112-102 victory over the Boston Celtics yesterday (Philippine time). Atlanta (43-33) received 20 points, 10 rebounds and three assists from Onyeka Okongwu, plus 18 points from Dyson Daniels. The Hawks have …
NU edges Ateneo in UAAP
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The National University (NU) Bulldogs tightened their grip on a Final 4 berth after outlasting the Ateneo de Manila University Blue Eagles, 25-21, 25-23, 27-25, in the UAAP Season 88 men’s volleyball tournament at the University of Santo Tomas Quadricentennial Pavilion. The Bulldogs improved to 8-2, staying within striking distance of …
Canino, DLSU clinch UAAP Final 4 berth
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The De La Salle University (DLSU) Lady Spikers became the first team to secure a Final 4 berth in the UAAP Season 88 women’s volleyball after sweeping the University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons, 25-15, 25-18, 25-20, at the University of Santo Tomas (UST) Quadricentennial Pavilion on Sunday, March 29. …