By Adrian Stewart Co Negrense Shanden Vergara was included in Philippine U-23 Azkals team that will compete in the 2022 AFC U-23 Asian Cup Group H qualification matches at the Jalan Besar Stadium in Singapore from October 25 to 31. The San Carlos City, Negros Occidental-native Vergara was one of the players named by the …
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TNT takes 1-0 edge in PBA PH Cup finals
By Adrian Stewart Co TNT Tropang Giga drew first blood in the 2021 PBA Philippine Cup finals with an 88-70 Game 1 domination over Magnolia Pambansang Manok Hotshots Wednesday night at the Don Honorio Ventura State University Gym in Bacolor, Pampanga. Rookie Mikey Williams had a solid PBA finals debut with 21 points, including five …
Fil-Am Jalen Green struggles in NBA debut
By Adrian Stewart Co Jalen Green struggled in his NBA debut as Houston Rockets suffered a 124-106 defeat to Minnesota Timberwolves in the 2021-2022 season on Wednesday night (Thursday in the Philippines) at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Green, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2021 NBA Rookie Draft, finished with nine points …
NegOcc beach volley club joins BVR On Tour
By Adrian Stewart Co Newly-formed Negros Occidental Beach Volleyball Club will have its baptismal of fire in the two-leg Beach Volleyball Republic On Tour in Santa Ana, Cagayan. The club will be sending its women’s team of Bianca Lizares and Mary Jolyn Ebro (Team Delimondo) and men’s team of Deanne Neil de Pedro and Eljhay …
2021-2022 NBA SEASON OPENER Warriors stun Lakers
By Adrian Stewart Co Golden State Warriors leaned on a strong second half rally to stun Los Angeles Lakers, 121-114, in the 2021-2022 NBA Season opener on Tuesday night (Wednesday at the Philippines) at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. Stephen Curry tallied triple-double 21 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists, while Jordan Poole …
Pacquiao Coffee-Bacolod competes in Chooks 3×3 tilt
By Adrian Stewart Co Pacquiao Coffee-Bacolod will banner the 12 teams competing in the Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas Invitational powered by TM today at the Laus Events Center in San Fernando, Pampanga. The Bacolod City-based squad is bannered by former Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) cagers John Karlo Casino, Cyrus Tabi and Joseph Eriobu. Jayjay Manlangit completes the …
TNT, Magnolia begin PBA PH Cup title clash
By Adrian Stewart Co TNT Tropang Giga and Magnolia Pambansang Manok Hotshots are set to kick off their 2021 PBA Philippine Cup best-of-seven titular showdown tonight at the Don Honorio Ventura State University Gym in Bacolor, Pampanga. The match is slated at six in the evening with the Tropang Giga aiming to end its six-year …
Kiefer Ravena misfires, Shiga still wins in Japan B.League
By Adrian Stewart Co Ilonggo Kiefer Ravena had another poor shooting but Shiga Lakestars still scored a 95-72 victory over Kyoto Hannaryz in the 2021-2022 Japan B.League on Sunday at the Kyoto City Gymnasium. The former Ateneo de Manila University Blue Eagles star finished with just six points, all in the third quarter, to go …
TNT vs Magnolia in PBA PH Cup finals
By Adrian Stewart Co TNT Tropang Giga made its way back to the finals after ousting San Miguel Beermen, 97-79, in the do-or-die semifinals of the 2021 PBA Philippine Cup on Sunday night at the Don Honorio Ventura State University Gym in Bacolor, Pampanga. They will face Magnolia Pambansang Manok Hotshots in the best-of-seven championship …
Negros Kingsmen on a roll in PCAP
By Adrian Stewart Co Negros Kingsmen continued its hot streak in the Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) San Miguel Corporation-Ayala Land Cup after scoring a pair of victories on Saturday evening. The Kingsmen opened the double header with a 16.5-4.5 annihilation of Olongapo Rainbow Team 7 before following it up with a 12.5-8.5 …