With the recently concluded 2023 PBA Rookie Draft seeing 79 of its 124 total applicants getting drafted, Rain or Shine Elasto Painters head coach Yeng Guiao is in awe of the talent level that squads were able to get, especially for those teams who are in search of the final pieces for each of …
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2 Negrense hopefuls selected in PBA Draft
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Two Negros Occidental-based cagers moved closer to realizing their dreams of reaching the PBA after they were selected during the PBA Season 48 Rookie Draft at the Market! Market! in Taguig City on Sunday night, September 17. Jhan McHale Nermal, a native of Negros Occidental’s Hinigaran town, was selected by …
Lady Blazers survive Lady Titans in V-League
By ADRIAN STEWART CO College of St. Benilde Lady Blazers escaped an upset try by Enderun College Lady Titans for a 25-17, 20-25, 25-10, 25-27, 15-12 victory in the V-League Women’s Collegiate Challenge at the Paco Arena in Manila on Sunday, September 17. Jade Gentapa was the standout performer for the Lady Blazers with …
Gilas boys fall to China in FIBA Asia U-16 opener
The Gilas Pilipinas Under-16 team could not sustain a fine start and absorbed an 84-67 defeat against China in their first game of the 2023 FIBA Under-16 Asian Championship at the Al-Gharafa Sports Club Hall in Doha, Qatar on Sunday, September 17. China imposed their will inside the paint to pull away in the …
Kaya FC blanks Stallion in PFF Women’s League
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Kaya Futbol Club-Iloilo women’s team scored a dominant 15-0 triumph over Stallion-Laguna Football Club in the 2023 Philippine Football Federation (PFF) Women’s League at the PFF National Training Center in Carmona, Cavite on Saturday night, September 16. Kathleen Camille Rodriguez spearheaded the offense with four goals, while Negrense Hazel Lustan, …
UST prevails over Lady Altas in Shakey’s Super League
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The University of Santo Tomas (UST) Golden Tigresses had a rousing start in the Shakey’s Super League as they defeated the University of Perpetual Help Lady Altas, 25-12, 21-25, 25-15, 25-21, at the San Juan Arena on Saturday night, September 16. Incoming rookie Angeline Poyos was named Player of …
Cone’s immediate goal for Gilas? Improve every day
Of course, their main target is to win the Asian Games gold. But for coach Tim Cone, his immediate goal for Gilas Pilipinas was to improve every practice day as they headed to Hangzhou for the Asiad. “We just focus on practicing every day. And then tomorrow, we’ll practice again. And then, the day after …
Bacolod falters to Pampanga in MPBL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Bacolod City of Smiles tasted its third straight loss in the 2023 Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) after bowing to Pampanga Giant Lanterns, 103-86, at the Bataan People’s Center in Orani, Bataan on Thursday evening, September 14. The defeat dropped the Bacolod-based squad to a 10-17 win-loss slate, dampening their …
Amores aims to alter perceptions as he joins PBA Draft
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Rookie aspirant John Amores aims to alter perceptions as he enters the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Season 48 Rookie Draft at the Market! Market! in Taguig City this Sunday, September 17. The former Jose Rizal University (JRU) Heavy Bombers forward acknowledged that he cannot influence people’s opinions about him. However, …
Pacquiao reiterates desire to join Paris Olympics
Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao is holding on to the chance of representing the Philippines in the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics. During the launch of his newly-founded volleyball league, Maharlika Pilipinas Volleyball Association, yesterday, Pacquiao remained committed to possibly suiting up in the country’s tri-colors in the Olympics. “Waiting for that. Excited naman ako …