By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense Bernadeth Pons of the Creamline Cool Smashers prefers to win the PVL Reinforced Conference championship more over the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award. According to the Negros Occidental’s Talisay City-native Pons, the MVP citation is the least of her priorities as she eyes the bigger prize for the Cool Smashers. …
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Rain or Shine turns back NLEX to remain spotless in PBA Govs’ cup
The Rain or Shine Elasto Painters are still unbeaten in PBA Season 49. This, after the Yeng Guiao-coached squad overcame a 21-point NLEX Road Warriors lead en route to a 124-105 win during their Governors’ Cup tango at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Manila. Jhonard Clarito was the hero for the Painters, putting up all-around …
Cansino, Quinto take charge as Meralco jolts winless Terrafirma
CJ Cansino and Bong Quinto took turns in the second half to carry the Meralco Bolts to a 107-91 beating of the Terrafirma Dyip and return to the win column of the PBA Season 49 Governors’ Cup on Wednesday, August 28, at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium. Quinto shrugged off an injury early in the fourth …
Negrense Pons shines, Creamline enters PVL semis
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Creamline Cool Smashers displayed their championship poise to dethrone the Petro Gazz Angels, 25-23, 25-19, 25-18, in the knockout quarterfinals round of the PVL Reinforced Conference at the FilOil EcoOil Arena in San Juan City on Tuesday night, August 27. Negrense Bernadeth Pons continued her stellar play for the Cool …
Tay Tung bags 2 titles in Abanse Negrense age-group volleyball
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Bacolod Tay Tung High School Thunderbolts claimed two championships in the Abanse Negrense 2nd Governor’s Cup Age-Group Volleyball Girls Tournament held recently at the Montalbo Gym in Bacolod City. The Thunderbolts’ 15-and-under team claimed the crown in the 15-and-under category after beating the Central Philippine University Golden Lions in the …
Sensational Brownlee powers Ginebra past San Miguel in PBA
Justin Brownlee exploded for a new career-high to power Barangay Ginebra to a thrilling 108-102 win over the San Miguel Beermen in the PBA Season 49 Governors’ Cup on Tuesday, August 27, at the Araneta Coliseum. Ginebra’s resident import torched the Beermen for a stunning 51 points, on top of 13 rebounds, six steals and …
Bacolod falters to Mindoro in MPBL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Bacolod City of Smiles failed to sustain their fourth quarter uprising as they faltered to the Mindoro Tamaraws, 114-103, in the MPBL Season at the FilOil EcoOil Arena in San Juan City on Monday night, August 26. Jayvee dela Cruz delivered timely conversions for Mindoro after they saw their once 24-point …
Negros bows to Biñan in MPVA
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Negros-ICC Blue Hawks failed to sustain their winning run in the 2024 MPVA Season as they bowed to the Biñan Tatak Gel 1-Pacman Partylist Volley Angels in straight sets, 25-18, 25-15 and 25-17, at the Strike Gym in Bacoor City, Cavite on Monday, August 26. The reigning MPVA runner-ups, Blue Hawks, struggled …
Veteran RR Garcia still ready to take over for young Phoenix squad
The Phoenix Fuel Masters had a tough outing against the NLEX Road Warriors during their PBA Season 49 Governors’ Cup bout on Sunday night, August 25. Despite trailing by 23, Phoenix had a valiant showing in the second half and even overtook NLEX in the fourth quarter. Heading this fightback for the Fuel Masters was …
Carballo’s playmaking leads UST over CSB in V-League
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense Cassie Carballo showcased her ball distribution as the University of Santo Tomas (UST) Golden Tigresses scored a 25-16, 19-25, 14-25, 25-22, 15-12 triumph over the College of St. Benilde (CSB) Lady Blazers in the V-League Women’s Collegiate Challenge at the Paco Arena in Manila on Sunday, August 25. The Negros …