By Adrian Stewart Co Rene Mark Cuarto retained his IBF world mini-flyweight championship following a technical majority decision over Pedro Taduran on Sunday night at Digos City Gymnasium. Both fighters showed aggressiveness in the entire bout until it was stopped midway in the seventh frame as Taduran suffered a cut from an accidental headbutt. After the …
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Embiid Dindin solid in debut, Nakhon wins in volley Thai league
By Adrian Stewart Co Dindin Santiago-Manabat had a solid debut as Nakhon Ratchasima QminC import as they defeated 3BB Nakornnont, 25-17, 25-15, 25-22, in the 2021-22 Volleyball Thailand League on Sunday at the Nimibutr Stadium in Bangkok. The Chery Tiggo Crossovers star made her presence felt in her first as Nakhon Ratchasima QminC’s import as …
Iloilo sweeps PCAP matches, Negros settles for split
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Iloilo Kisela Knights maintained its strong start in the 2022 Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) All-Filipino Conference with a sweep of its two matches on Saturday night. The Kisela Knights opened the double-header matches with a 15-6 domination over Cagayan de Oro before pulling off an 11.5-9.5 escape over …
WV-based volleybelles lead PH U-17 girls volley squad
By Adrian Stewart Co Western Visayas (WV)-based players will banner the national U-17 girls volleyball team in the 14th Asian Women’s U-17 Volleyball Championships slated this June in Thailand. National U-17 girls volleyball squad team manager Jose Montalbo said the members of the 14-player pool were selected from Bacolod City and Iloilo City due to …
Banchero moves to Meralco, Bolick leaves NorthPort
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Meralco Bolts fortified its guard rotation ahead of the resumption of the 2022 Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Governors’ Cup after gaining the services of Chris Banchero. Bolts head coach Norman Black confirmed the acquisition of Banchero after the latter turned down the contract extension extended to him by the Phoenix Super …
Iloilo escapes Negros in PCAP All-Filipino tourney
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Iloilo Kisela Knights averted a shutout on Wednesday evening after an 11-10 escape over Negros Kingsmen in the 2022 Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) All-Filipino Conference. The Kisela Knights edged the Kingsmen in blitz game, 4-3, with victories from Rogelio Antonio Jr. (Board 2), Cesar Mariano (Board 4), Rolly …
Hugnatan returning to Meralco in PBA Govs’ Cup restart
By Adrian Stewart Co Negrense center Reynel Hugnatan is set to make his return to the Meralco Bolts lineup when the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) resume its stalled Governors’ Cup matches on February 11. According to Bolts head coach Norman Black, the Bacolod City-native Hugnatan was in tip-top shape despite being sidelined in Meralco’s first …
PH Malditas aim for SEA Games gold
By Adrian Stewart Co The national women’s football team aims to prepare for their 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup stint by shooting for a gold medal in the upcoming Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Hanoi, Vietnam this May. According to Philippine Football Federation (PFF) president Mariano Araneta, a SEA Games gold is definitely one of …
WV-based spikers tapped for SEA Games volley team
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Several Western Visayas (WV)-based volleyball players were named as part of the national volleyball teams preparing for the 2021 Southeast Asian Games this May in Hanoi, Vietnam. Negrense Bernadeth Pons, Guimarasnon Jovelyn Gonzaga and Ilongga Nerissa Bautista were among those shortlisted to the national women’s beach volleyball pool. Pons was part …
Chot Reyes returns to Gilas Pilipinas, Baldwin focuses on Ateneo
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Vincent “Chot” Reyes is making his return as the head coach of the Gilas Pilipinas national men’s basketball team less than a month to the first window of the 2023 FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers. Reyes, who recently steered TNT Tropang Giga to 2021 PBA Philippine Cup crown, is taking over …