By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Iloilo Kisela Knights and Negros Kingsmen bounced back with a pair of victories in the 2022 Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) Third Conference on Monday night, November 14. The Kisela Knights opened the evening with a 13.5-7.5 victory over Cagayan Kings before defeating Manila Indios Bravos, 12.5-8.5, as …
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Gilas repeats over Saudi in FIBA Asian qualifiers
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Gilas Pilipinas overcame a jittery start before cruising to a 76-63 victory over Saudi Arabia in the fifth window of the 2023 FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers yesterday (Philippine time) at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. From a 20-all score late in the second quarter, the Philippines …
Arana carries Converge past Rain or Shine
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Justin Arana scored a go-ahead basket as Converge FiberXers completed its comeback from 17 points down to beat Rain or Shine Elasto Painters, 102-101, in the 2022 PBA Commissioner’s Cup on Sunday night, November 13, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Trailing 98-101 with less than a minute left following a basket …
Kaya-Iloilo turns back United City FC in PFL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Kaya Futbol Club-Iloilo made a triumphant homecoming as it scored a 2-1 victory over United City Football Club in the 2022 Philippines Football League (PFL) on Saturday, November 12, at the Iloilo Sports Complex in Iloilo City. Arnel Amita and Jarvey Gayoso drained a goal each as the Iloilo City-based football club …
Alday lifts Bacolod past Zambo in MPBL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Alwyn Alday scored a go-ahead basket as Bacolod BingoPlus pulled off a 61-58 escape over Zamboanga City Family Sardines in Game 2 of Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) Southern Division semifinals on Saturday night, November 12, at the Batangas City Coliseum. With the score tied at 58-all with less than a …
Gilas drubs Jordan in FIBA qualifiers
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Gilas Pilipinas got its scoring going in the second half as they cruised to a 74-66 victory over Jordan in the fifth window of the 2023 FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers yesterday (Philippine time) at the Prince Hamzah Hall in Amman, Jordan. Down 37-41 at the half, the national men’s basketball …
Kaya vs. United City at Iloilo Sports Complex today
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Kaya Futbol Club-Iloilo makes its return at Iloilo Sports Complex as it plays host to defending champions United City Football Club in the 2022-2023 Philippines Football League this afternoon. Game time is at 3:00 p.m., where the Iloilo City-based booters aim to keep their top spot with 27 points on nine …
NorthPort snaps skid, defeats NLEX in PBA
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The NorthPort Batang Pier halted its three-game losing skid with a wire-to-wire 107-94 victory over NLEX Road Warriors in the 2022 PBA Commissioner’s Cup on Wednesday night, November 9, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Robert Bolick, Jr. flirted with triple-double with 33 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists, while Prince Ibeh …
Iloilo gets back at Negros in PCAP 3rd conference
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Iloilo Kisela Knights exacted their revenge on Negros Kingsmen with a thrilling 2-1 Armageddon victory in the Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) Third Conference on Wednesday night, November 9. After ending the blitz and rapid events with a 10.5-10.5 score, the Kisela Knights rode on veterans Rogelio Antonio, …
Zambo rallies past Bacolod in MPBL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Zamboanga Family Brand Sardines turned things around in the fourth quarter to beat Bacolod BingoPlus, 71-65, in Game 1 of the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) Southern Division semifinals on Tuesday, November 8, in Zamboanga City. Trailing for most part of the game and down 44-50 after three quarters, Zamboanga opened …