By ADRIAN STEWART CO Rain or Shine Elasto Painters bucked the absence of head coach Joseller Guiao to score a 118-112 victory over NorthPort Batang Pier in the 2023 PBA on Tour at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City on Wednesday night, July 19. Leading by as much as 20 points, the Painters were stunned by …
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Bacolod prevails over Sarangani in MPBL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Bacolod City of Smiles survived a fourth quarter meltdown to score a 95-91 victory over Sarangani Marlins in the 2023 Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) at the Ynares Center in Antipolo City on Wednesday night, July 19. Leading by as much as 20 points with nine minutes in the game, the …
History-making Filipinas want to prove they belong on world stage
For the first time ever, Philippine football will be showcased on the global stage on Friday, July 21, when the Filipinas step onto the pitch at the Forsyth Barr Stadium against Switzerland. It promises to be an emotional moment for the Philippine women’s national football team, which has experienced a rapid rise in the past …
PLDT stuns Crossovers to reach PVL semis
By ADRIAN STEWART CO PLDT High Speed Hitters pulled off a stunning 25-21, 16-25, 25-23, 25-27, 15-12 triumph against Chery Tiggo Crossovers to clinch the last semifinals seat in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Invitational at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City on Tuesday night, July 18. Mean Mendrez was hailed as the Player of …
Barroga named as San Beda women’s volley coach
By ADRIAN STEWART CO A veteran bench tactician is set to spearhead San Beda University Lady Red Spikers’ revival ahead of the NCAA Season 99 women’s volleyball tournament next year. Edgar Barroga has accepted the challenge of handling the Lady Red Spikers team as it aims to bounce back from their dismal campaigns in the …
Kai Sotto to prioritize rest before plotting next move
Kai Sotto is returning to Manila after a brief stint with the Orlando Magic in the NBA Summer League. But before he plots his next move, his agent, Tony Ronzone, said that the 7-foot-3 Filipino phenom will first need time to rest after his non-stop basketball journey that lasted for nearly over two years. …
Diaz shows way in Bacolod weightlifting contest
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Hidilyn Diaz-Naranjo displayed her dominance to capture a gold medal in the Samahang Weightlifting ng Pilipinas’ (SWP) National Weightlifting Championships held recently at a mall in Bacolod City. Diaz-Naranjo, who represented the Philippine Air Force and the Hidilyn Diaz Weightlifting Academy, captured the gold medal in the women’s 59-kilogram class with …
WVPRISAA-CPU captures National PRISAA HS girls volleyball title
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Western Visayas Private Schools Athletic Association (WVPRISAA) took home the crown in the 2023 National PRISAA secondary girls volleyball competition at the Joaquin F. Memorial Sports Complex in Zamboanga City on Monday afternoon, July 17. Composed mostly of players from Central Philippine University (CPU) Golden Lions, the WVPRISAA team emerged as …
13 football teams vie for BFL crown
Thirteen football teams will compete for the championship crown in the Bacolod Football League (BFL), the newest football league in the city, which kicked off on Sunday, July 16. BFL coordinator Jeffrey Velez said the league aims to continue the development of football skills among the youth and will raise the level in Bacolod and …
F2 secures PVL semis ticket, dismantles Foton
The F2 Logistics Cargo Movers are advancing into the semifinals of the 2023 PVL Invitational Conference after flaunting their might over the Foton Tornadoes yesterday. The Cargo Movers took care of the business right from the get go as they needed only three sets to pulverize the Tornadoes, 25-18, 25-18, 25-14, at the PhilSports Arena …