By ADRIAN STEWART CO Western Visayas’ (WV) elementary and secondary girls volleyball team, both composed of players from Bacolod Tay Tung High School Thunderbolts, have sealed their place in the 2023 Palarong Pambansa in Marikina City. The WV elementary girls volleyball team reached the championship round after winning all of their matches in lopsided fashion …
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Azkals blank Nepal at home as Schrock comes out of retirement
The Philippine national football team brought down a lively Nepal squad during their friendly match at the Rizal Memorial Stadium in Manila on Thursday, June 15. Jarvey Gayoso scored his second international goal, giving the Azkals a 1-0 win despite several threatening counter attacks by the Nepalese. The game also featured the return of Stephan …
Ginebra prevails over Phoenix for 1st win
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings has barged into the win column of the 2023 PBA on Tour after a 95-89 triumph over Phoenix Super LPG Fuel Masters at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City on Wednesday night, June 14. Nard John Pinto led the way with 22 points, including two …
Letran Knights set for 2 games in a day
Colegio de San Juan de Letran played two crucial games in one day. The Knights had their hands full yesterday as they competed in both the PBA D-League Aspirants Cup and the 2023 FilOil EcoOil Preseason Cup, with both games having a significant impact on their preseason campaign. That is why Knights head coach Rensy …
MPBL: Negros survives Laguna in OT
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negros Pau Muscovados wasted an early double-digit lead before pulling off a 76-72 overtime escape against Laguna Krah Heroes in the 2023 Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) at the STRIKE Gymnasium in Bacoor, Cavite on Tuesday, June 13. After being forced to an extension period by the Heroes, the Muscovados got four …
Negrense Yude named as Adamson Lady Falcons coach
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense John Philip “JP” Yude has been appointed as the new head coach of Adamson University Lady Falcons for the upcoming UAAP women’s seniors volleyball action. The Negros Occidental’s Hinigaran-native’s appointment was announced by the school on Tuesday, June 13, less than a week after the Lady Falcons dismissed former head …
NBA: Heat take life lessons from unexpected run to finals
Whether it was toughness through adversity or bonding with their teammates, the Miami Heat took some life lessons from their unexpected run to the NBA finals. The Heat, only the second eighth seed in NBA history to reach the best-of-seven series, lost 94-89 at Denver on Tuesday, June 13 (Philippine time), to fall 4-1 in …
Golden Nuggets! Denver captures 1st ever NBA title
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Denver Nuggets took home their first-ever NBA title with a 94-89 victory over the Miami Heat in Game 5 of the NBA Finals at the Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado yesterday (Philippine time). It was not a walk in a park coronation for the Nuggets as they trailed the Heat …
ASEAN PARA GAMES; Negrense Severino nabs 2 golds as PH ends at 5th
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense woodpusher Sander Severino captured two gold medals as Team Philippines closed out its 12th ASEAN Para Games in Phnom Penh, Cambodia with 34 golds. The Negros Occidental’s Silay City-native Severino captured his first gold in the tournament after beating Indonesian Maksum Firdaus in the finals of the men’s individual event. …
FIBA; World Cup Organizers encourage fans to support Gilas
Ahead of the FIBA World Cup in August, local organizers have called for greater fan support for the Philippine men’s national basketball team. Speaking at the Philippine Sportswriters Association (PSA) Forum at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex yesterday, deputy event director Erika Dy and joint management committee head John Lucas expressed their hope that Filipino …