By ADRIAN STEWART CO Philippine Azkals naturalized player Bienvenido Marañon is giving back to the Negrenses with the launching of Negros Academia de Futbol (Negros Football Academy) in Bacolod City. Marañon, a former mainstay of many-time Philippines Football League champions Ceres-Negros Football Club, said his academy aims to train and develop Negrense football enthusiasts aged four to 16. …
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Dubouzet scores 43, Davies wins in UNBL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Team Davies Paints/LCC-B rode on the hot hands of Mark Dubouzet to beat the University of St. La Salle Stingers, 98-94, in the 1st UNBL Open Tournament last Sunday, November 6, at Bacolod Tay Tung High School Po Hang Gym in Bacolod City. Dubouzet was scorching on the offensive end for Team …
Iloilo, Negros bested foes in PCAP 3rd conference
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Iloilo Kisela Knights and Negros Kingsmen stretched their winning runs further with separate victories in the 2022 Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) Third Conference. The Kisela Knights are tied for top spot in the Southern Division standings with 18-2, following a 16-5 domination of Laguna Heroes and a …
Ginebra rallies past Beermen in PBA
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Earl Scottie Thompson capped off Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings’ fourth quarter fightback with a go-ahead trey as they beat San Miguel Beermen, 97-96, in the 2022 PBA Commissioner’s Cup on Sunday night, November 6, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Down 94-96 following a layup by Beermen’s Devon Scott, Thompson surged …
Yulo captures silver, bronze in World Artistic Gymnastics
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Filipino gymnast Carlos Edriel Yulo fell short of defending his gold medal in the men’s vault event of the 51st FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Championships on Sunday night, November 6, in Liverpool, Great Britain. The 2020 Tokyo Olympics campaigner settled for a silver medal finish on the apparatus with his 14.950 points, …
TNT demolishes Terrafirma in PBA
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The TNT Tropang Giga returned to their winning ways in the 2022 PBA Commissioner’s Cup after hacking out a 121-90 domination of Terrafirma Dyip on Saturday night, November 5, at the Ynares Center in Antipolo City. Cameron Oliver led the way with 26 points, 15 rebounds and five assists, while Rodolfo …
Bacolod edges GenSan, enters MPBL semis
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Bacolod BingoPlus showed its steadiness in the endgame to oust GenSan Warriors, 77-73, in Game 3 of the 2022 Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) Southern Division quarterfinals on Saturday, November 5, at the Batangas City Coliseum. Holding to a slim 71-70 lead with three minutes left, the Bacolodnons created separation via …
Creamline-Phl finishes 6th in AVC Cup
By Adrian Stewart Co Creamline-Philippines had its best finish in the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Cup for Women when it landed at sixth in the 2022 edition, which closed on Monday night, August 29, at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig. The Philippine representatives put up a gallant stand in the entire game before bowing to …
2023 FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers: Clarkson carries Gilas Pilipinas past Saudi
By Adrian Stewart Co Gilas Pilipinas overcame a lethargic opening quarter before cruising to an 84-46 rout of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the fourth window of the 2023 FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers on Monday night, August 29, at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. Filipino-American guard Jordan Clarkson spearheaded the …
Jordan Clarkson assures Gilas stint in 2023 FIBA World Cup
By Adrian Stewart Co Filipino-American guard Jordan Clarkson assured of his return as Gilas Pilipinas’ naturalized player for the 2023 FIBA World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the country with Japan and Indonesia. The Utah Jazz guard has committed to arrive in the Philippines six weeks before the formal World Cup competition next year …