By ADRIAN STEWART CO Kurashiki Ablaze of Japan hacked out a 25-15, 23-25, 25-14, 25-23 win over PLDT High Speed Hitters to secure a seat in the 2023 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Invitational finals at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City on Thursday night, July 27. Asaka Tamaru spearheaded the Ablaze offense with 30 points, …
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Brooks looks forward to Pacio rematch
ONE strawweight champion Jarred “The Monkey God” Brooks has a shared history with former division king Joshua “The Passion” Pacio after the buildup to their fight last year. It was heated, with Brooks provoking Pacio and Team Lakay with his playful trash talk. But that animosity simmered down the moment they faced off in the …
Magnolia completes PBA on Tour sweep
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots completed a sweep of their 2023 PBA on Tour matches following a 106-92 beating of Terrafirma Dyip at the FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City on Wednesday night, July 26. James Laput finished with double-double of 16 points and 11 rebounds, while Joseph Eriobu contributed 15 …
Bacolod City scores back-to-back wins in MPBL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Bacolod City of Smiles avoided an upset try by Valenzuela City XUR Homes Realty Inc. as they scored a 102-98 victory in the 2023 Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) at the Ynares Center in Antipolo City. Leading by double-digits in the third quarter, the Bacolodnons were stunned by a huge second-half …
Wilcon makes Final 4 breakthrough in PBA 3×3
Wilcon Depot finally made a semifinals appearance during the PBA 3×3 Season 3 First Conference Leg 4 on July 25. Even after missing big-man Keith Datu, Wilcon made a valiant stand, just falling short of a finals appearance after not being able to maintain their lead against perennial 3×3 powerhouse TNT Triple Giga, 22-20, in …
Filipinas’ keeper McDaniel: Upset over NZ ‘a team win’
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Filipinas goal keeper Olivia McDaniel deflected the credit to her teammates following their stunning 1-0 victory over New Zealand in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup at the Wellington Regional Stadium on Tuesday afternoon, July 25. According to McDaniel, her teammates have contributed more to the country’s first-ever FIFA World Cup …
Creamline defeats Kinh Bac to reach PVL invitational finals
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Creamline Cool Smashers are back in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Invitational finals stage after sweeping Vietnam’s Kinh Bac-Bac Ninh, 25-23, 25-23, 25-17, in the semifinals at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City on Tuesday night, July 25. The defending champions Cool Smashers assured themselves of a finals spot with their …
Clarkson finally commits to suit up for Gilas Pilipinas
Jordan Clarkson’s commitment to play for Gilas Pilipinas was finally made official. Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) president Al Panlilio confirmed this development on Tuesday, July 25. The former NBA Sixth Man of the Year will be joining the team on August 6, a little less than three weeks before the opening of the 2023 …
Golden Bolden! Sarina Bolden’s header gives Filipinas a historic win in FIFA Women’s World Cup
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Sarina Bolden delivered the Filipinas’ maiden goal on the world stage as they pulled off a stunning 1-0 victory over host New Zealand in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup at the Wellington Regional Stadium yesterday afternoon. The Filipina-American midfielder knocked down a header in the 23rd minute as the Philippine …
PLDT sweeps Kinh Bac, keeps PVL finals hopes alive
By ADRIAN STEWART CO PLDT High Speed Hitters kept its finals hopes alive after a 25-23, 25-14, 25-23 sweep of Kinh Bac-Bac Ninh of Vietnam in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Invitational semifinals at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City on Monday night, July 24. Honey Royse Tubino came away with 12 points while Ilongga …