By ADRIAN STEWART CO Adamson University Lady Falcons moved closer to Shakey’s Super League crown after a 22-25, 25-17, 17-25, 27-25, 16-14 upset over De La Salle University Lady Spikers in Game 1 of the finals at the FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan on Wednesday night, August 9. Lucille Almonte led the way offensively …
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PBA ‘in talks’ to revive women’s 3×3
The PBA is looking once again to provide a platform for the Filipina hoopers in the country. League Commissioner Willie Marcial bared at the Philippine Sportswriters Association Forum on Tuesday, August 8, that the PBA are in talks to hold a 3×3 tournament for women. “May kausap ako three months ako, 3×3 na babae,” he …
Negrense gymnasts deliver medals in Palarong Pambansa
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negros Occidental-based gymnasts made their presence felt during the Palarong Pambansa 2023 held at the Rizal Memorial Stadium recently. Matthea Given Efenio emerged with the most medals among Western Visayas gymnasts after winning one gold, two silvers and one bronze medal in the week-long competition. Efenio won her gold medal in …
Jordan Clarkson a boost to Gilas Pilipinas offense, coach says
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The arrival of Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson is a huge boost to the offense of the Gilas Pilipinas in the FIBA World Cup 2023, which will be co-hosted by the country beginning August 25. According to Gilas head coach Vincent “Chot” Reyes, the Filipino-American guard will provide what the team …
La Salle, Adamson open title showdown in Super League
De La Salle University and Adamson University locked horns in the opening game of the Shakey’s Super League National Invitational Finals 2023 at the FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan yesterday. The Lady Spikers and the Lady Falcons both look to draw first blood in the best-of-three finals, with La Salle aiming for another crown …
Bacolod suffers back-to-back loss in MPBL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Bacolod City of Smiles dropped to their second straight loss in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) after a 91-86 beating of Bacoor City Strikers at the Ynares Center in Antipolo City on Monday evening, August 7. The Bacolodnons were way behind at 76-53 after three quarters, but managed to …
Taekwondo jins add to WV’s medal hauls in Palarong Pambansa
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Taekwondo jins from Western Visayas (WV) played a vital part in the region’s runner-up finish in Palarong Pambansa 2023, which made its return after four years of hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Jean Durana, a native of Negros Occidental but is now based in Antique, is among the gold medal …
Dwight Ramos shows way as Gilas repeats over Iran
Dwight Ramos continued his steady presence on both ends for Gilas Pilipinas as the nationals pulled away late in the fourth quarter to escape Iran, 63-48, in the 2023 Heyuan WUS International Basketball Tournament in China on Monday night, August 7. The Filipinos closed out the pocket tournament riding on a two-game winning streak for …
Tay Tung HS girls volley, elem boys cagers capture Palaro golds
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Western Visayas (WV) clawed back from a fifth set deficit to score a stunning 18-25, 25-20, 19-25, 25-16, 18-16 victory over National Capital Region (NCR) in the finals of Palarong Pambansa 2023 secondary girls volleyball at the Marikina Sports Center over the weekend. Dona Mae de Leon was hailed as the …
Iloilo United Royals on a roll in MPBL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Iloilo United Royals hacked out a lopsided 77-51 victory over the slumping Quezon City Toda Aksyon V Fresh in the 2023 Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) at the FilOil EcoOil Arena in San Juan City over the weekend. JR Ongteco led the way with 12 points, including two three-pointers, to …