The Boston Celtics lifted their championship banner pregame, then tied an NBA record by making 29 three-pointers en route to a 132-109 victory over the visiting New York Knicks in the opening game of the NBA season. Boston’s Jayson Tatum connected on 8 of 11 shots from behind the three-point arc and scored a game-high …
SPORTS
Tay Tung bags indoor volleyball cup crown
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Bacolod Tay Tung High School Thunderbolts clinched the crown in the 3rd Mayor Albee Benitez Indoor Volleyball Cup Women’s Open category held recently at the Montalbo Court in Bacolod City. The Thunderbolts captured the category championship following a 25-15, 21-25, 25-10, 25-18 victory over St. John’s Institute-Bacolod Falcons in the …
Negrense boxer Raquinel captures WBC belt
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense fighter Jay-R Raquinel captured the WBC Continental Americas super flyweight belt with a unanimous decision win over Mexican Yahir Alan Frank Verdugo at Hermosillo, Mexico. This was the second consecutive victory for the Negros Occidental’s Candoni native Raquinel this year, following his second round technical knockout win over Thai Komgich …
Ginebra-TNT PBA Govs’ Cup finals rematch a story of redemption, contrasting styles
The Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings have the chance to claim championship glory once more as they will finally return to the PBA finals stage. After falling on their faces in Season 48 — with Ginebra’s streak of winning at least one conference title since Tim Cone became their head coach in 2015 ending in …
Carballo leads UST over Ateneo in Shakey’s
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The University of Santo Tomas (UST) Golden Tigresses cruised to a dominant 25-11, 25-20, 25-17 victory over the Ateneo de Manila University Blue Eagles at the start of the second round of the Shakey’s Super League Collegiate Pre-season Championship at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum on Sunday, October 20. Negrense Cassie Carballo tallied …
Uy aims for back-to-back titles in ICTSI Negros leg
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Daniella Uy will be looking to build momentum as she heads into the ICTSI Negros Occidental Classic with hopes of a dominant finish for the Ladies Philippine Golf Tour Season. After her dramatic victory at the ICTSI Bacolod Golf Challenge, Uy is aiming for back-to-back wins and a strong showing before …
Ginebra ousts Beermen, sets up PBA Govs’ Cup finals rematch with TNT
The Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings finally returned to the PBA finals stage. The Gin Kings were able to do so after they eliminated the San Miguel Beermen, 102-99, during their PBA Season 49 Governors’ Cup semifinals Game 6 bout on Sunday evening, October 20, at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City. Mav Ahanmisi led …
Pastrana carries UST past Ateneo in UAAP
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The University of Santo Tomas (UST) Growling Tigresses survived a late run by the Ateneo de Manila University Blue Eagles for a 77-74 victory in the UAAP Season 87 women’s basketball tournament at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion on Saturday, October 19. Holding to a slim 62-57 lead after three quarters, the …
Jaraula edges Que, rules ICTSI Bacolod Golf Challenge
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Reymon Jaraula stormed past his rivals with a brilliant display of skill and composure, and fended off Angelo Que’s late surge to secure a one-stroke victory with a closing-round 68 in the ICTSI Bacolod Golf Challenge. Jaraula’s final-hole conquest unfolded on the 180-yard par-3 18th, where a pulled tee shot into …
PBA: TNT eliminates Rain or Shine to book first finals spot
The TNT Tropang Giga is the first team to secure a finals spot in the 2024 PBA Governors’ Cup. TNT eliminated the Rain or Shine Elastro Painters after a 113-95 Game 5 win on Friday, October 18, at the Ynares Center in Antipolo. The key to that triumph was when Chot Reyes’ cogs rode on …