By ADRIAN STEWART CO Terrafirma Dyip guard Alex Cabagnot announced his ownership of the Bacolod squad in the upcoming Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) Invitational next month. According to the eight-time PBA champion, he currently holds the stake for the Bacolod-based squad that was previously owned by Master Sardines. “One door closes but another opens,” …
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Iloilo moves to PCAP southern semis, Negros bows out
By Adrian Stewart Co Iloilo Kisela Knights moved on to the semifinals round of the Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) San Miguel Corporation-Ayala Land Cup on Wednesday night. The PCAP second conference champions needed the heroics of Fritz Bryan Porras, Karl Victor Ochoa and Rogelio Antonio Jr. in the Armageddon to stave …
3 Bacolodnon cagers to play in PBA 3×3 tilt
By Adrian Stewart Co Three Bacolod City-based players were lined up in the inaugural leg of the PBA 3×3 basketball competition, which will begin on November 20 at Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City. Bacolodnon Luis Alfonso “LA” Revilla will spearhead the NorthPort Batang Pier 3×3 squad along with Michael Calisaan, Jeepy Faundo and rookie …
Ilonggo Bedic a hero as Kaya-Iloilo enters Copa finals
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Ilonggo Jovin Bedic was the difference maker as Kaya Futbol Club-Iloilo edged Dynamic Herb Cebu, 1-0, in the 2021 Copa Paulino Alcantara semifinals on Tuesday night at the PFF National Training Center in Carmona, Cavite. With both teams scoreless, the Barotac Nuevo, Iloilo-native Bedic put the ball past Cebu goalkeeper Nathaniel …
Negrense Jeff Manday excited to play for SMB’S 3X3 team
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense guard Jeffrey Manday of San Miguel Beermen (SMB) is excited to showcase his talent in the inaugural PBA 3×3 basketball tournament which kicks off this November 20 at Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City. The former Colegio de Sta. Ana de Victorias (CSAV) standout is delighted with his upcoming PBA …
Magat returns to NLEX, Ayonayon, McAloney traded to Blackwater
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Marion Magat is set to return to the NLEX Road Warriors after being shipped by the Blackwater Bossing ahead of the 2021 PBA Governors’ Cup later this month in Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City. Based on the trade deal that is still waiting for the PBA Commissioner’s Office approval, the …
Negrense Nietes faces Jimenez in super flyweight eliminator
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense Donnie Nietes goes for an impressive win as he battles Norbelto Jimenez of Dominican Republic in the WBA super flyweight division eliminator on December 11 at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The clash will be vital for the career of the Murcia, Negros Occidental-native Nietes as he …
Iloilo United Royals to join MPBL Invitational
By Adrian Stewart Co Iloilo United Royals is making its Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) return as it competes in the 2021 Chooks-To-Go MPBL Invitational tournament being eyed for December in Metro Manila. According to United Royals team owner JJ Javelosa, Eric Gonzales will be returning as the head coach of the Iloilo City-based ballclub …
2021-2022 JAPAN B.LEAGUE Ray Parks scores 23, Nagoya turns back Mikawa
By Adrian Stewart Co Bobby Ray Parks Jr. and Nagoya Diamond Dolphins cruised to a 101-75 victory over Mikawa Seahorses in the 2021-2022 Japan B.League Division I on Sunday night at the Wing Arena. The former PBA cager came up with 23 points, on 8-of-14 shooting, to go with seven rebounds, two assists and a …
Iloilo, Negros split matches ahead of PCAP playoffs
By Adrian Stewart Co Iloilo Kisela Knights and Negros Kingsmen split their matches ahead of the Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) San Miguel Corporation-Ayala Land Cup. The Kisela Knights opened the Saturday night double-header with an 11.5-9.5 defeat to Paralympics before bouncing back with an 18-3 victory over Olongapo Rainbow Team 7. Iloilo …