By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense Samjosef Belangel and the Daegu Korea Gas Corporation Pegasus pulled off a 76-74 victory over the Suwon KT Sonicboom in the Korean Basketball League (KBL) at the Daegu Gymnasium on Thursday night, January 16. The former Ateneo de Manila University Blue Eagles standout finished with 15 points, four rebounds and …
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Sanjorjo nabs 2 golds in Bacolod City Division Meet
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Angel Sanjorjo of Bacolod Tay Tung High School notched three medals, including two golds, in the Bacolod City Division Meet held recently. Sanjorjo captured her gold medals in the secondary girls shot put and discus throw, while she settled for a bronze medal finish in javelin throw. On the other hand, …
Magnolia overcomes late Phoenix barrage in PBA
The Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots’ campaign in the PBA Season 49 Commissioner’s Cup got a timely boost. The Hotshots survived a late barrage from the Phoenix Fuel Masters en route to a much-needed 110-104 triumph on Thursday, January 16, at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City. They got to live another day, snapping the Fuel …
Pacers turn back Pistons’ comeback attempt
Myles Turner poured in 28 points and the visiting Indiana Pacers defeated the Detroit Pistons, 111-100, yesterday (Philippine time). Pascal Siakam contributed 26 points, seven rebounds, seven assists, and four steals, while Tyrese Haliburton had 17 points and eight assists. Andrew Nembhard added 12 points and six assists as Indiana won for the seventh time …
Chua leads Blackwater past Terrafirma
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Blackwater Bossing maintained their slim playoff hopes alive after a 96-86 victory over the Terrafirma Dyip in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium on Wednesday night, January 15. Justin Chua posted a double-double of 17 points and 12 rebounds, to go with two assists, to be named …
Tay Tung swimmers shine in Bacolod City Division Meet
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Swimmers from Bacolod Tay Tung High School made their presence felt during the recently-concluded Bacolod City Division Meet. Mark Justin Yu showcased incredible performances by taking home gold medals in the secondary boys 1,500-meter freestyle, 800-meter freestyle, 400-meter freestyle, 200-meter freestyle, 4×50-meter medley relay, and 4×50-meter free style relay. Abbe Jenielle …
Oftana comes alive late as TNT sends NLEX to 5th straight loss
Calvin Oftana rediscovered his shooting touch in the fourth quarter to steer the streaking TNT Tropang Giga to a 94-87 win against the NLEX Road Warriors in the PBA Season 49 Commissioner’s Cup on Wednesday, January 15, at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium. The sharpshooter, who was struggling offensively in the first three quarters, dropped nine …
Lakers end 3-game skid with win over Heat
Anthony Davis scored 22 points with 11 rebounds, LeBron James added 22 points with nine assists and the Los Angeles Lakers ended a three-game losing streak by rallying for a 117-108 victory over the visiting Miami Heat yesterday (Philippine time). Rui Hachimura scored a team-high 23 points, Max Christie had 16 and Austin Reaves added …
Belangel struggles as Daegu bows to Wonju
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense Samjosef Belangel struggled offensively as the Daegu Korea Gas Corporation Pegasus bowed to the Wonju DB Promy, 80-68, in the Korean Basketball League at the Wonju Sports Complex on Tuesday night, January 14. The former Ateneo de Manila University Blue Eagles guard finished with seven points on 3-of-9 field goal …
Gicana shines as UNO-R claims NOPSSCEA women’s basket 3-peat
By ADRIAN STEWART CO University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos (UNO-R) completed a three-peat after ruling the NOPSSCEA Season 44 women’s basketball tournament recently at the University of St. La Salle (USLS) Gymnasium in Bacolod City. UNO-R captured the championship after their 76-65 victory over USLS in Game 2 of the best-of-three title series. Charity Gicana spearheaded …