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 …
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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 …
Converge obliterates Ginebra in PBA on Tour
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Converge FiberXers displayed its firepower from inside and outside as they scored a 123-95 domination over Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings in the 2023 PBA on Tour at the FilOil EcoOil Arena in San Juan City on Sunday night, July 16. Justin Arana imposed his presence from the paint area with …
San Beda bolsters women’s volley team with Ilongga Sillo, Dela Cruz
By ADRIAN STEWART CO San Beda University Lady Red Spikers shored up its roster for the NCAA Season 99 women’s volleyball tournament with the arrival of new recruits Justine Therase Sillo and Jayde dela Cruz. Sillo, a product of Iloilo’s Sta. Barbara National Comprehensive High School, said being the first Santa Barbaranhon to be recruited …
Alcaraz beats Djokovic in 5 sets to win first Wimbledon title
Carlos Alcaraz defeated seven-time champion Novak Djokovic to claim his first Wimbledon title on Sunday, July 16, shattering the Serb’s dream of a record-equaling 24th Grand Slam crown. World’s no. 1 Alcaraz recovered from dropping the first set and saving a set point in the second to win 1-6, 7-6 (8/6), 6-1, 3-6, 6-4, after …
Magnolia prevails over Rain or Shine
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots continued its perfect run in the 2023 PBA on Tour after a 103-88 triumph over Rain or Shine Elasto Painters at the Lamberto Macias Sports & Culture Centre in Dumaguete City on Saturday night, July 15. Jiovani Jalalon spearheaded the offense with 24 points to go with …
Back injury cuts short Kai Sotto’s final NBA Summer League game
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Kai Sotto’s final stint with the Orlando Magic in the NBA Summer League yesterday (Philippine time) was cut short after suffering a lower back injury in the first half. The 7-foot-3 Filipino center exited the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas with still three minutes in the second quarter and …
Choco Mucho avoids meltdown, escapes Petro Gazz in 5 sets
The Choco Mucho Flying Titans made sure they would not suffer the same fate as their last outing against the F2 Logistics in the 2023 PVL Invitational Conference on Saturday, July 15. After squandering a 2-0 lead, the Flying Titans leaned on Caitlyn Viray and Sisi Rondina to slip past the Petro Gazz Angels in …