A big fourth quarter helped the TNT Tropang Giga pull away from the Terrafirma Dyip for a 107-89 win in the 2024 PBA Governors’ Cup on Thursday night, September 5, at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium. Rondae Hollis-Jefferson was superb once more, putting up an all-around effort of 26 points, 11 rebounds, seven assists, two blocks, …
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Negrense Pons named MVP as Creamline rules PVL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Creamline Cool Smashers leaned on their bank of experience to defeat the Akari Power Chargers, 25-15, 25-23 and 25-17, in the 2024 PVL Reinforced Conference knockout finals at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City on Wednesday night, September 4. Negrense Bernadeth Pons spearheaded the attack with 19 points, on 14 …
3 Bacolod Tay Tung standouts commit to CSB
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Three Bacolod Tay Tung High School Thunderbolts standouts are set to realize their dreams of playing in Metro Manila after committing to the College of St. Benilde (CSB) Lady Blazers. Middle blocker Camila Amor Bartolome, libero Rhea Tomas and utility spiker Joenil Anne Ramos have formalized their commitment with the reigning …
Magnolia sends NorthPort to 2nd straight loss in PBA
The Magnolia Hotshots rebuffed a stubborn NorthPort Batang Pier squad, 105-94, to claim another victory in the 2024 PBA Governors’ Cup on Wednesday evening, September 4, at the Araneta Coliseum. The Hotshots made it two wins in a row, hiking their record to 3-2 in Group A of the tournament. They also handed the Batang …
Bacolod loses badly to Pampanga in MPBL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Bacolod City of Smiles failed to sustain their strong start to suffer a 143-94 defeat to the Pampanga Giant Lanterns in the 2024 MPBL Season at the Olivarez College Gymnasium in Parañaque City on Tuesday, September 3. Jeff Viernes finished with a season-high of 24 points, including six three-pointers, to go …
6 Negrense players to suit up in NCAA Season 100
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Six players who trace their roots from the Negros Island Region (NIR) are rostered to play in the upcoming NCAA Season 100 men’s seniors basketball tournament. Bacolod City has the greatest number of NIR-based players with three, two from Negros Oriental, and another one from Negros Occidental’s La Carlota City. The University …
King, Barefield shine as Blackwater fends off Phoenix in PBA
George King and Sedrick Barefield lifted the Blackwater Bossing past the Phoenix Super LPG Fuel Masters, 123-111, in the 2024 PBA Governors’ Cup on Tuesday, September 3, at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City. King tallied 44 points and 13 rebounds, while Barefield had 32 of his own — his career-best by far — to …
Negrense Pons proud to contribute on Creamline’s defense
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense Bernadeth Pons expressed elation at her defensive contributions for the Creamline Cool Smashers in the ongoing PVL Reinforced Conference. According to the Negros Occidental’s Talisay City-native, she is prouder of her defensive performance than her offensive contributions for the Cool Smashers. “Syempre, lagi talagang mag-contribute para sa team,” Pons said. …
Negrense Jerom Lastimosa sidelined for Magnolia
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots rookie Jerom Lastimosa is sitting out the entire 2024 PBA Governors’ Cup as he continues to recover from his anterior cruciate ligament injury. According to Hotshots head coach Chito Victolero, the Negrense guard is still in the process of working his way back from the knee injury …
After Paris setback, Eumir Marcial still plans to continue boxing
After experiencing a setback at the Paris Olympics, Eumir Marcial says he’s gearing up for an even greater comeback. The 28-year-old boxer said he will return to the ring, drawing motivation from the outpouring of support from his family and fans. “Sobrang na-appreciate ko ‘yung pagbigay nila sa akin ng encouraging message. Andaming nagme-message even …