By Adrian Stewart Co Ilonggo Ferdinand “Thirdy” Ravena III had a better showing but his team San-En NeoPhoenix suffered an 84-72 defeat to Hiroshima Dragonflies in the 2021-2022 Japan B.League season yesterday at the Hiroshima Sun Plaza Hall. The Iloilo City-native Ravena finished with 12 points but had another rough shooting as he just made …
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Negrense jins bag 4 golds in virtual tournament
By Adrian Stewart Co Taekwondo jins from Negros Taekwondo Union-Tigers New Gen showed their wares during the Kim Un-Yong International Taekwondo Championships recently. The Negrense jins, representing the Philippines, took home a total of five medals – four golds and a silver medal – in the virtual taekwondo tournament held last October 8. Ceanna Kyle …
SMB mauls TNT, stays alive in PBA semis
By Adrian Stewart Co San Miguel Beermen (SMB) stayed alive in the 2021 PBA Philippine Cup semifinals with a 103-90 victory over TNT Tropang Giga in Game 6 yesterday at the Don Honorio Ventura State University Gym in Bacolor, Pampanga. Moala Tautuaa top-scored with 24 points, while Marcio Lassiter drilled five triples to finish with …
Negros, Iloilo bested foreign foes in PCAP
By Adrian Stewart Co Negros Kingsmen and Iloilo Kisela Knights bested their foreigner foes in the Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) San Miguel Corporation-Ayala Land Cup on Wednesday night. The Kingsmen dismantled guest team Double Bishop Bangkok, 18-3, for its third consecutive victory and improved their stand in the Southern Division rankings with …
TNT dominates SMB in Game 5, nears PBA PH Cup finals
By Adrian Stewart Co TNT Tropang Giga manhandled San Miguel Beermen (SMB) from start to finish in Game 5 for a 110-90 victory in the 2021 PBA Philippine Cup semifinals on Wednesday night at the Don Honorio Ventura State University Gym in Bacolor, Pampanga. Jayson Castro top-scored with 19 points and six assists, while rookie …
Negrense Yee, Manila Chooks compete in FIBA 3X3 tilt
By Adrian Stewart Co The Manila Chooks TM, led by Negrense Mark Yee, is set to compete in the 2021 FIBA 3X3 World Tour Abu Dhabi Masters slated from October 29 to 30 at Kaser Al Amwaj in Abu Dhabi. This will be the third foray of the Aldin Ayo-mentored 3×3 crew following their stints …
Maliksi, Meralco stay alive in PBA PH Cup semis
By Adrian Stewart Co Allein Maliksi heated up in the endgame as Meralco Bolts stayed alive in the 2021 PBA Philippine Cup semifinals with a 102-98 Game 5 victory over Magnolia Pambansang Manok Hotshots yesterday at the Don Honorio Ventura State University Gym in Bacolor, Pampanga. With the score tied at 90-all, Maliksi broke the …
Casio, Ebona traded to Blackwater, Tolomia moves to Alaska
By Adrian Stewart Co Joseph Evans “Jvee” Casio ended his close to a decade of stint with the Alaska Aces after being traded to Blackwater Bossing in a two-team, two-player trade yesterday. Based on the trade deal, Casio along with center Kevin Barkley Ebona are headed to the Bossing in exchange for Chris Michael Tolomia …
TNT’s Erram doubtful for Game 5 of PBA semis
By Adrian Stewart Co John Paul Erram is doubtful to play for the TNT Tropang Giga in Game 5 of the 2021 PBA Philippine Cup semifinals series with San Miguel Beermen today at the Don Honorio Ventura State University Gym in Bacolor, Pampanga. According to Tropang Giga team manager Gabby Cui, the former Ateneo de …
Ilonggo Thirdy Ravena, San-En gets back at Paras, Niigata
By Adrian Stewart Co Ilonggo Ferdinand “Thirdy” Ravena and the San-En NeoPhoenix got back at Kobe Paras and Niigata Albirex BB with an 85-82 triumph in the 2021-22 Japan B.League season on Sunday at Hamamatsu Arena. Ravena had an all-around showing with 13 points, nine rebounds and two assists as the NeoPhoenix recovered from a …