By Adrian Stewart Co Mylene Paat and Nakhon Ratchasima QminC closed the first round of the 2021-22 Volleyball Thailand League with a 25-21, 25-18, 27-25 domination over Proflex RSU over the weekend at the Nimibutr Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand. The Chery Tiggo Crossovers star continued her fine play for Nakhon Ratchasima with 24 points as …
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Negros, Iloilo open PCAP with wins
By Adrian Stewart Co Negros Kingsmen and Iloilo Kisela Knights kicked off the second season of the Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) All-Filipino Conference on Saturday night. The new-look Kingsmen opened their campaign with a 13.5-7.5 victory over Iriga City Oragons in a game where they battled back from a subpar showing in …
Magsayo outpoints Russell, clinches WBC world feather belt
By Adrian Stewart Co Jessel Mark Magsayo achieved his world championship dreams as he outpointed Gary Russell Jr. in their world title clash on Saturday night (Sunday in the Philippines) at the Borgota Hotel Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The Tagbilaran City, Bohol-native Magsayo got a close 114-114, 115-113, 115-113 majority score from the …
Cheng, Molde bolster Choco Mucho in PVL
By Adrian Stewart Co Choco Mucho Flying Titans upgraded its roster heading into the 2022 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) season with the signing of Desiree Cheng and Maria Lina “Isa” Molde. The Flying Titans formally introduced the two new recruits on their social media accounts yesterday as they hope to bounce back from a dismal …
Magsayo faces Russell for WBC world title on Sunday
By Adrian Stewart Co Mark Magsayo targets Gary Russell Jr.’s WBC world featherweight belt when the two fighters clash on Saturday night (Sunday in the Philippines) at the Borgota Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The Tagbilaran City, Bohol-native Magsayo promised to give his all against Russell as he hopes to fulfill his …
PLDT adds Samonte, Guino-o, targets Mika Reyes
By Adrian Stewart Co PLDT High Speed Hitters scored two more recruits with less than a month to the 2022 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) while also targeting a high-profile free agent volleybelle. The High Speed Hitters on yesterday announced on their Facebook page the acquisition of middle blocker Jules Samonte and outside hitter Heather Guino-o. …
Kiefer, Thirdy assure PBA stint in the future
By Adrian Stewart Co Brothers Kiefer and Thirdy Ravena assure that they will still play in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) in the future whether as teammates or against each other. The Iloilo City-native Ravenas said in a virtual interview that they were just fulfilling their dream of playing overseas in Japan but will soon …
Ilongga Ceballos transfers to PLDT
By Adrian Stewart Co Ilongga volleybelle Fiola Ceballos is suiting up for a new team ahead of the 2022 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Season after agreeing to a deal with PLDT High Speed Hitters. The High Speed Hitters announced the acquisition of the Bingawan, Iloilo-native Ceballos yesterday after two years of stay with sister team …
Kaya-Iloilo targets 2022 AFC Champions League seat this March
By Adrian Stewart Co Kaya-Futbol Club Iloilo will have two must-win matches this March in hopes of earning a seat into the group stage of the 2021 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Champions League slated later this year. The Iloilo City-based football club will kick off its chase for a second consecutive group stage appearance against …
Jaja Santiago, Saitama sweep Kurobe in Japan V.League
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Jaja Santiago and Saitama Ageo Medics completed a weekend sweep of Kurobe AquaFairies with a 25-14, 26-24, 25-12 triumph in the 2021-2022 Japan V.League Division 1 women’s tournament on Sunday at the Saiden Chemical Arena. The Filipina reinforcement made her presence felt anew with 10 points, on six attacks and four …