By ADRIAN STEWART CO Ilonggo Ferdinand “Thirdy” Ravena III continued his fine play for the San-en NeoPhoenix as they defeated the Fighting Eagles Nagoya, 89-80, in the Japan B.League Division 1 at the Toyohashi City Gymnasium. The former Ateneo de Manila University Blue Eagles stalwart finished with 14 points, eight rebounds, two steals, and …
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Lillard scores 39 in Bucks debut to edge 76ers in NBA opener
NBA superstar guard Damian Lillard made a spectacular debut with the Milwaukee Bucks, scoring 39 points yesterday (Philippine time), to spark a 118-117 home victory over Philadelphia. The 33-year-old American, obtained in a trade last month from Portland, had the highest-scoring debut in Bucks history in the season opener for both clubs, eclipsing the …
CSB prevails over Mapua in NCAA
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The College of St. Benilde (CSB) Blazers rode on a huge fourth quarter separation to stave off the Mapua University Cardinals, 65-61, in the NCAA Season 99 men’s basketball tournament at the FilOil EcoOil Arena in San Juan City on Wednesday night, October 25. Negrense Miggy Corteza led the way …
Baclaan delivers in clutch as NU defeats UE
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Kean Baclaan delivered timely baskets in the endgame as the National University (NU) Bulldogs scored a 64-61 victory over the University of the East (UE) Red Warriors in the UAAP Season 86 men’s basketball at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on Wednesday, October 25. The Muntinlupa …
Tab: Loss vs. FEU a ‘humbling experience’ for Ateneo
Only days after their huge overtime win against the University of the Philippines, Ateneo de Manila University was stunned by L-Jay Gonzales and Far Eastern University (FEU). Gonzales hit a buzzer-beating trey straight to the hearts of the Ateneans, but for head coach Tab Baldwin, this was a defeat that grounded the Blue Eagles …
Cunanan steps up as Lyceum edges JRU in NCAA
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Vince Cunanan came alive in the overtime period as the Lyceum of the Philippines University Pirates pulled off a 99-96 victory over the Jose Rizal University (JRU) Heavy Bombers in the NCAA Season 99 men’s basketball at the FilOil EcoOil Center in San Juan City on Tuesday, October 24. Trailing 88-93 …
Santiago-Manabat, Akari upset Chery Tiggo in PVL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Akari Power Chargers displayed great determination as they secured a 25-20, 18-25, 25-22, 25-20 upset against previously undefeated Chery Tiggo Crossovers in the PVL All-Filipino Conference at the Ynares Center in Antipolo City on Tuesday night, October 24. The Power Chargers were down by as much as five in …
Pacquiao waits for green light on Olympic bid
Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao said he was waiting for the International Olympic Committee’s green light for him to compete in the Paris 2024 Games. “Bale sumulat na ‘yung Olympic Committee natin dito sa Pilipinas kung pwede mag-participate tayo sa Olympics sa Paris,” Pacquiao said at the sidelines of the South Division quarterfinals match …
Negros Blue Hawks triumphant in MPVA
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Negros ICC Blue Hawks opened their Maharlika Pilipinas Volleyball Association (MPVA) 2023 campaign with a 25-23, 25-16, 25-19 victory over the Caloocan AM Spikers at the Ynares Center in Antipolo City over the weekend. Opposite spiker Angel Mae Habacon was adjudged Player of the Game after tallying 15 points …
Tay Tung-A clinches Pontevedra volleyball tourney crown
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Bacolod Tay Tung High School Thunderbolts-A emerged as champions in the Ready Set Go Calvary Sports Mini Volleyball 4-A-side tournament at the Pontevedra gymnasium in Negros Occidental’s Pontevedra town over the weekend. The Roberto Calamba-mentored Thunderbolts-A captured the crown in the one-day volleyball tournament after defeating the Down The Line …