By ADRIAN STEWART CO Bacolod Tay Tung A and Bacolod Tay Tung B were declared co-champions of the Pulupandan Volleyball Club Age Group Volleyball Tournament after both squads swept their respective paths to the finals. Instead of playing the championship match, head coach Ian Macariola opted to recognize both teams as co-champions following their dominant …
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Negrense Alintozon falls to foe in Road to UFC
Filipino fighter Kimbert Alintozon fell short in his bid to earn a UFC contract on Thursday evening, May 28, in Day 1 of the Road to UFC Season 5 at the Galaxy Arena in Macau, China. The 27-year-old lost to Nepal’s Rabindra Dhant via second-round technical knockout during the bantamweight tournament quarterfinals. Alintozon, who entered …
Eala withdraws from French Open doubles
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense Alex Eala’s run at the 2026 French Open came to an early end after she and partner Victoria Mboko pulled out of the women’s doubles tournament ahead of their opening match. Tournament organizers released an updated doubles draw that no longer included the Eala-Mboko tandem. Taking their place were Leylah …
NIR adds 2 silver medals in Palarong Pambansa
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Negros Island Region (NIR) Visayan Vipers continued to boost their medal haul in athletics at the 2026 Palarong Pambansa after Aaron Jan Pahilagao and Jasheen dela Cruz each captured silver medals in their respective events. Pahilagao delivered another strong showing on the track, earning second place in the secondary boys …
Painters fend off Ginebra to even PBA semis series
The Rain or Shine Elasto Painters fended off the Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings’ second-half rally to secure a 97-85 win in Game 4 of the PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup semifinals at the Araneta Coliseum in Cubao on Wednesday, May 27. Yeng Guiao’s wards led by as many as 26 points to even the …
McCain has keyed Thunder wins as Spurs face elimination in Game 6
Jared McCain developed a reputation among the Oklahoma City Thunder with the way he quickly integrated with the team following the trade deadline deal that brought him from the Philadelphia 76ers, and his willingness to keep shooting even through times of struggle. Heading into Game 6 of the Western Conference finals against the host San …
NIR strikes gold, silver in Palaro
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Negros Island Region (NIR) Visayan Vipers continued their strong campaign in the Palarong Pambansa 2026 after collecting medals in athletics and swimming events at the Democrito O. Plaza Sports Complex in Agusan del Sur. Kristine Joy Bilbao led the charge for the region after capturing the gold medal in the …
Eala exits French Open singles
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense Alex Eala suffered a first-round exit in the French Open women’s singles after falling to American Iva Jovic, 6-4, 6-2, in Paris, France on Tuesday night, May 26 (Philippine time). Jovic, a former doubles partner of the Filipina tennis sensation, controlled the match from the baseline and capitalized on key …
Negrense fighter chases life-changing chance
Six years ago, Kimbert Alintozon was running from police in the mountains and coastal areas of Hinoba-an, Negros Occidental. Not because he was involved in crime, but because he fought in underground street fights. Now, the 27-year-old Filipino finds himself on the doorstep of receiving a UFC contract. On Thursday, May 28, Alintozon will compete …
Shai pushes Thunder past Spurs for 3-2
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 32 points to lift the Oklahoma City Thunder within a win of a second consecutive NBA finals appearance with a 127-114 home win over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the Western Conference finals yesterday (Philippine time). The Thunder lead the best-of-seven series 3-2 going into Game 6 in San …