While coach Tim Cone knows pretty well that Justine Baltazar or Kai Ballungay will not reach the 10th pick of the PBA Draft, the multi-decorated tactician is hopeful that they could still land a good athlete, perhaps at the point guard position in the talent-rich pool. Cone, who just arrived from an electrifying campaign …
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Negrense Marsh shines as NU defeats Enderun in Shakey’s
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense rookie Celine Marsh had a decent National University (NU) Lady Bulldogs debut as they swept the Enderun Colleges Titans, 25-19, 25-15, 25-16, in the 2024 Shakey’s Super League National Invitationals at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Manila on Wednesday, July 10. The former Trinity Christian School-Bacolod standout finished with …
Negrense Nonoy to provide hustle for PBA team drafting him
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense guard Mark Nonoy promises to provide hustle and energy for the team that will draft him in the 2024 PBA Rookie Draft scheduled this Sunday, July 14, at the Glorietta Mall in Makati City. According to the Negros Occidental’s La Carlota City native guard, he hopes that his intensity …
CJ Cansino hopes to fulfill childhood dream of playing for Ginebra
CJ Cansino is set to embark on a new journey in his basketball career. The former University of the Philippines (UP) star, who concluded his collegiate career in the UAAP last Season 86, is one of the over 60 aspirants in the 2024 PBA Rookie Draft on Sunday, July 14. “Wala na talaga akong playing …
Thunderbolts rule Alpha Foxies volley tourney
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Bacolod Tay Tung High School Thunderbolts volleyball squads showed their dominance in the 1st Alpha Foxies Volleyball League held at the Villamonte Gymnasium in Bacolod City. The Thunderbolts’ 10-and-under team emerged as champions in the 10-and-under category after prevailing over the DVT team in the finals match. Samantha Valenciano bagged …
Negrenses Locsin, Cabrales commit to NU Bullpups
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense cagers Jid Locsin and Chris John Cabrales, currently playing for the Western Visayas (WV) secondary boys’ basketball team, are set to transfer to the National University (NU) Nazareth School Bullpups. Locsin and Cabrales, both from Negros Occidental’s La Carlota City, will serve as an added boost to the guard …
Djokovic cruises at Wimbledon, Zverev crashes
Novak Djokovic demolished Holger Rune to reach the Wimbledon quarterfinals, staying on track for a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam as Taylor Fritz stunned fourth seed Alexander Zverev. Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina wore a black ribbon and broke down in tears as she progressed hours after a Russian missile barrage killed dozens and ripped open a …
Formento drops career game, Negros stuns Rizal in MPBL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Jan Formento delivered a career-high performance as the Negros Muscovados prevailed over the Rizal XentroMall Golden Coolers, 103-94, in the 2024 MPBL Season at the Olivarez College Gym in Parañaque City on Monday night, July 8. The former Jose Rizal University Heavy Bombers guard finished with an MPBL-high of 28 …
Negrense Larroza surprised by Farm Fresh’s selection in PVL Draft
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense Maicah Larroza expressed disbelief at being selected as the no. 4 overall pick by the Farm Fresh Foxies in the 2024 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Rookie Draft at a hotel in Quezon City on Monday night, July 8. The former De La Salle University (DLSU) volleyball player said she …
Gilas Women’s comeback falls short against Japan in 2024 Jones Cup
The Gilas Pilipinas Women absorbed their second defeat in the 43rd William Jones Cup, after failing to complete a comeback against Japan, 85-83, in Taiwan on Monday, July 8. They moved down to 1-2 in the standings, while the Japanese remained unbeaten in three games. Afril Bernardino starred for the Philippines yet again, putting …