Rondae Hollis-Jefferson took charge in the second half to push the TNT Tropang Giga to a 107-102 win over the NLEX Road Warriors in Game 1 of their quarterfinals series in the 2024 PBA Governors’ Cup. The import put together a superb effort of 45 points, 10 rebounds, seven assists, and three steals in the …
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Mariñas to lead U-20 Azkals in AFC qualifier
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense Rodrigo “Trez” Palencia Mariñas is set to lead the Philippines’ U-20 men’s football team competing in the 2024 AFC U20 Asian Cup Qualifier in Buriram, Thailand. The Negros Occidental’s San Carlos City native is among the 24 players rostered for the U-20 Azkals team to be handled by Philippine Football …
Negrense Devance unretires, signs with Ginebra
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense Joe Devance is making a basketball return after two years, signing with the Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings ahead of the PBA Governors’ Cup quarterfinals. The Negros Occidental’s Escalante City native forward announced his Gin Kings return through a post on his social media account on Tuesday afternoon, September 24. …
UAAP: How will La Salle respond to shock loss vs. UE?
All eyes are on defending champion De La Salle University as they seek to recover from a shock loss to the University of the East (UE) in the UAAP Season 87 men’s basketball tournament. The Green Archers suffered their first defeat of the tournament at the hands of the Red Warriors on Sunday, September 22, …
NCAA: Perpetual adds to San Sebastian’s woes, claims 4th win
The University of Perpetual Help System Dalta claimed its fourth victory in the NCAA Season 100 tournament after dealing San Sebastian College-Recoletos its fourth straight loss, 60-52, at the FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City. Coming into the match, coach Olsen Racela knew the Stags were raring to bounce back. And with that in …
Carballo tosses UST to V-League women’s finals
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense Cassie Carballo had another efficient setting game as the University of Santo Tomas (UST) Golden Tigresses dethroned the College of St. Benilde Lady Blazers, 25-23, 25-15, 25-20, in Game 2 of the V-League Women’s Collegiate Challenge semifinals at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City. The Negros Occidental’s Silay City native …
Negrenses Corteza, Chua shine in Blackwater’s win over ROS
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrenses Miggy Corteza and Justin Chua were among those who made their stride in the Blackwater Bossing’s 139-118 victory over the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters, 139-118, in the PBA Governors’ Cup at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Manila on Monday, September 23. The Negros Occidental’s Silay City native Corteza finished …
Converge overcomes Magnolia, seals third seed in PBA
The Converge FiberXers came out on top in a battle of playoff-bound teams on Monday, September 23, powering past the Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots, 89-82, at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium. The win — their fourth straight — gave the FiberXers the third seed in Group A of the 2024 PBA Governors’ Cup as they finished …
Alarcon struggles as UP beats FEU in UAAP
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense Harold Alarcon played limited minutes anew as the University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons prevailed over the Far Eastern University (FEU) Tamaraws, 69-58, in the UAAP Season 87 men’s basketball at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on Sunday, September 22. The Negros Occidental’s Silay City …
Bacolodnon Casinillo transfers to Perpetual Help
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Bacolodnon guard LA Casinillo is taking his talents to the University of Perpetual Help System Dalta Altas in the NCAA after spending a year with the National University Bulldogs in the UAAP. In an interview with All-Star Magazine, Casinillo believes that he will find better opportunities to portray his potential and …