The Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings are a win away from clinching a finals berth in the 2024 PBA Governors’ Cup. The Gin Kings dominated the San Miguel Beermen on Friday, October 18, at the Ynares Center in Antipolo, 121-92, to take a 3-2 lead in the best-of-seven semifinals. RJ Abarrientos flexed his might from the …
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Biñan dominates skidding Negros in MPVA
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Biñan Tatak Gel 1-Pacman Partylist Volley Angels stretched their hot streak in the 2024 MPVA Season after a dominant 25-16, 25-16, 25-24 triumph over the Negros ICC Blue Hawks at the Alonte Sports Arena in Biñan, Laguna on Thursday, October 17. Erika Jin Deloria delivered another stellar game, finishing with …
Uy outlasts Avaricio for ICTSI Bacolod crown
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Daniella Uy clinched a two-stroke victory over Chanelle Avaricio in a dramatic final round shootout, to capture the ICTSI Bacolod Golf Challenge crown with a gutsy 68 in Bacolod City on Thursday, October 17. Uy nearly let slip her two-stroke edge with a costly double bogey on the par-4 15th, but …
EASL: Late charge not enough as Meralco falls to Ryukyu
The Meralco Bolts could not complete a comeback and absorbed a 77-74 defeat against the Ryukyu Golden Kings in the East Asia Super League (EASL) on Wednesday night, October 16, at the Okinawa Arena in Japan. A huge second quarter wherein they scored 28 points allowed the Golden Kings to build a 51-35 lead — …
Montoro leads Ateneo past EAC in Shakey’s
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense Alexa Montoro had a solid Ateneo de Manila University Blue Eagles debut as they swept the Emilio Aguinaldo College (EAC) Lady Generals, 25-12, 25-21, 25-12, in the 2024 Shakey’s Super League Collegiate Pre-season Championship at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum on Wednesday, October 16. The Negrense rookie finished with seven points, …
Depilo ties Que, Chan on top in ICTSI Bacolod challenge
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Rico Depilo pulled off a sudden surge with a flawless, bogey-free 64, forcing a three-way tie for the lead midway through the ICTSI Bacolod Golf Challenge in Negros Occidental’s Murcia town on Wednesday, October 16. Sharing the top spot at eight-under 132 with seasoned pro Angelo Que (63) and rising star …
Beermen trounces Ginebra to even PBA series
Game 4 went the San Miguel Beermen’s way as they trounced semis rival the Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings, 131-121, in the 2024 PBA Governors’ Cup on Wednesday, October 16, at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City. The Beermen had to survive the 49-point explosion of always-spectacular Justin Brownlee to even the best-of-seven series at …
TNT downs Rain or Shine, moves closer to PBA finals
The TNT Tropang Giga moved closer to the championship series in the 2024 PBA Governors’ Cup. TNT edged the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters, 81-79, in Game 4 of the best-of-seven semifinals on Wednesday, October 16, at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City. They now have a pivotal 3-1 lead in the series. Tied at …
Negros ICC falters to San Juan in MPVA
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Negros ICC Blue Hawks squandered a two-set advantage to suffer a 22-25, 23-25, 26-24, 25-14, 15-12 defeat to the San Juan Lady Knights-Go for Gold in the 2024 MPVA Season at the Alonte Sports Arena in Biñan, Laguna on Tuesday night, October 15. Chamberlaine Cuñada led the way for the …
Underdogs take lead in ICTSI Bacolod leg opener
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Albin Engino and South Korea’s Hyun Ho Rho surprised their competitors with impressive 65s to secure joint leadership in the opening round of the ICTSI Bacolod Golf Challenge at the Bacolod Golf and Country Club on Tuesday, October 15. Engino delivered a powerful back-nine performance. His round, punctuated by consecutive birdies …