By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense guard Reyland Torres was thankful for the support shown by his University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons teammates following an incident where he was allegedly spitted on by De La Salle University Green Archers mentor Topex Robinson. According to the Negros Occidental’s Bago City native Torres, he was touched …
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PH Volcanoes secure historic double gold at Asia Rugby in Nepal
The Philippines made history after winning the men’s and women’s titles in the Asia Rugby Emirates Sevens Trophy at the Dasharath Stadium in Kathmandu, Nepal over the weekend. The Darryl Suasua-mentored men’s squad displayed its remarkable teamwork to prevail over Chinese Taipei, 27-12, in the finals. The women’s team, coached by Samantha Scott, also played …
Tiu still unsatisfied after top-seed CSB dominates JRU to end 1st round
De La Salle University and College of St. Benilde (CSB) completed the first round of the NCAA 100 men’s basketball tournament as the league’s best squad. Coming off a close defeat in their last outing, the Blazers dominated Jose Rizal University (JRU), 84-69, during their clash on Tuesday afternoon, October 8, in a rare NCAA …
Negros bows to Quezon in MPBL playoffs opener
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Negros Muscovados faltered to the Quezon Huskers, 73-60, in Game 1 of the MPBL Southern Division quarterfinals at the Quezon Convention Center in Lucena City late Monday night, October 7. LJay Gonzales tallied a double-double of 14 points and 10 rebounds to go with four assists, three steals and a block as …
Bacolod Tay Tung dominates Rebisco WV volley tourney
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Bacolod Tay Tung High School Thunderbolts swept their opponents to rule the 2024 Rebisco 18-and-Under Volleyball League Western Visayas qualifiers in Iloilo province’s Pototan town over the weekend. Led by Most Valuable Player and 2nd Best Outside Hitter awardee Ana Francesca Hermosura, the Thunderbolts reclaimed the championship with a 25-18, …
B.League: Ray Parks Jr. impresses in Osaka’s win over Shiga
Ray Parks, Jr. displayed an impressive all-around outing with his new team Osaka Evessa in their win against the Shiga Lakes in the 2024-2025 Japan B.League. The former Gilas Pilipinas star tallied 23 points, seven rebounds, two assists, and a steal in over 29 minutes of action in Osaka’s 86-79 win over Shiga at the …
Kaya FC opens AWCL campaign with draw vs. College of Asian Scholars
Kaya FC-Iloilo settled for a scoreless draw against Thailand’s College of Asian Scholars in their first game of the AFC Women’s Champions League (AWCL) on Sunday, October 6, at the Pathum Thani Stadium. Both teams had their chances, forcing fine saves from goalkeepers Inna Palacios and Yada Sengyong. Kaya FC-Iloilo caught a break in the …
Alarcon’s game wasted as UP bows to DLSU
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense Harold Alarcon’s season-best game went to waste as the University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons bowed to the De La Salle University (DLSU) Green Archers, 68-56, in the UAAP Season 87 men’s basketball at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on Sunday, October 6. The Negros …
Negrense Pesquera connects crucial freebies as UP edges DLSU
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense Kye Pesquera connected go-ahead free throws as the University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons turned back the De La Salle University (DLSU) Lady Archers, 66-62, in the UAAP Season 87 women’s basketball at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on Sunday, October 6. With the score …
Beermen survives Converge, advances to PBA semis
The San Miguel Beermen survived a challenge from a “pesky” Converge FiberXers squad, 109-105, to complete the semifinals cast of the 2024 PBA Governors’ Cup on Sunday, October 6, at the Ynares Center in Antipolo City. Forced to a do-or-die Game 5 in the quarterfinals, the Beermen turned to eight-time Most Valuable Player June Mar …