By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense Samjosef Belangel and the Daegu Korea Gas Corporation Pegasus sustained a close 80-75 defeat to the Seoul SK Knights in the Korean Basketball League (KBL) at the Daegu Gymnasium on Saturday, February 1. The former Ateneo de Manila University Blue Eagles standout finished with 13 points, eight assists and four rebounds …
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Negrense Pons leads way as Creamline edges Cignal in PVL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Creamline Cool Smashers banked on their experience in the fifth set to score a 25-19, 26-24, 23-25, 23-25, 15-9 victory against the Cignal HD Spikers in the PVL 2nd All-Filipino Conference at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City on Saturday night, February 1. Negrense Bernadeth Pons stepped up with 27 …
Balanced Jazz tops slumping Magic, halts 8-game slide
Collin Sexton had 22 points and eight assists, and John Collins scored 19 points to help the Utah Jazz snap a season-worst eight-game losing streak with a 113-99 victory over the Orlando Magic in Salt Lake City yesterday (Philippine time). The victory was Utah’s first since a 112-111 overtime win over the Brooklyn Nets on …
Lakers acquire Doncic from Mavs in exchange for Davis: report
In a blockbuster move, the Los Angeles Lakers have reportedly acquired Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for Anthony Davis. ESPN reported yesterday (Philippine time) that the deal will also see Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris go to the Lakers, while Dallas will also receive Max Christie and Los Angeles’ 2029 first round pick. …
Belangel, Daegu fell short to Changwon
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense Samjosef Belangel and the Daegu Korea Gas Corporation Pegasus suffered a close 69-67 defeat to the Changwon LG Sakers in the Korean Basketball League at the Changwon Gymnasium on Thursday, January 30. Belangel concluded the game with 23 points, including three outside conversions, to go with seven assists and two rebounds, …
Negrense Bertolano, Farm Fresh defeat Galeries in PVL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense Alyssa Bertolano made her offensive contribution as the Farm Fresh Foxies scored a 28-26, 17-25, 25-19, 25-17 victory over the Galeries Tower Highrisers in the PVL 2nd All-Filipino Conference at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City on Thursday, January 30. The Negros Occidental’s Talisay City native volleybelle finished with 11 …
Blazers dominate second half to blow out Magic
Reserve Shaedon Sharpe poured in 23 points and the Portland Trail Blazers cruised to a 119-90 victory over the visiting Orlando Magic yesterday (Philippine time). Sharpe did a good portion of his damage from beyond the arc, where he went 3-for-6 as part of a 9-for-14 performance from the field. Scoot Henderson also had 23 …
Strong Group completes sweep; Zambo goes winless in Dubai tiff
Strong Group Athletics-Philippines and the Zamboanga Valientes, two Philippine teams participating in the 34th Dubai International Basketball Championship, had contrasting fates as the tournament’s group stage concluded. The Athletics were successful in completing a group stage sweep, following their triumph over Amman United, 84-75, on Thursday, January 30, while the Valientes were defeated in all …
1Silay stuns VNS in PNVF tourney
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The 1Silay Sports made their presence felt with a 25-22, 25-23, 22-25, 32-30 upset of the Volleyball Never Stop (VNS) Club in the PNVF U-21 Championship national men’s division at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium on Wednesday, January 29. The Negros Occidental-based volleyball team had an answer to every solid play the …
Living Stones coach Acaylar passes away
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Living Stones International School-Bacolod secondary boys volleyball team head coach Sinfronio “Sammy” Acaylar passed away at the age of 66 early yesterday morning. Reports indicate that Acaylar experienced a stroke on Monday evening, January 27, and was subsequently admitted to the intensive care unit at the University of Perpetual Help Hospital …