By ADRIAN STEWART CO The San Miguel Beermen and the Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots have strengthened their rosters further ahead of the 2023-2024 PBA Commissioner’s Cup quarterfinals. The Beermen activated veteran forward Vic Manuel as their 15th player heading into the playoffs to bolster the already talented frontline of the squad, led by June …
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NBA: Tatum, Celtics maintain mastery of Raptors
Jayson Tatum had 19 points, 14 rebounds and six assists as the visiting Boston Celtics defeated the Toronto Raptors, 105-96, yesterday (Philippine time). Jrue Holiday added 22 points and seven assists for the Celtics, who have defeated the Raptors in eight consecutive meetings. Derrick White contributed 22 points. Kristaps Porzingis scored 15 points and …
TNT edges Phoenix, bags last PBA q’finals seat
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The TNT Tropang Giga secured the remaining quarterfinals seat in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup after a 116-96 victory over the Phoenix Super LPG Fuel Masters at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City on Sunday night, January 14. Rahlir Hollis-Jefferson had a near triple-double numbers of 35 points, 11 assists and nine …
CSA-B, Trinity, SJI, Tay Tung go 3-0 in UNBL Aspirants Cup
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Colegio San Agustin-Bacolod (CSA-B), Trinity Christian School, St. John’s Institute (SJI), and Bacolod Tay Tung High School took the early lead in the 2nd United Negros Basketball League (UNBL) Aspirants Cup in Bacolod City. CSA-B cruised to its third consecutive win in as many games in Bracket A following a 77-59 domination over University …
Rhenz Abando vows comeback after horrid injury
Rhenz Abando has finally spoken up about the injury that he sustained two weeks ago while playing in the Korean Basketball League (KBL). The Anyang Jung Kwan Jang (JKJ) Asian import, who collided with Goyang Sono Skygunners reinforcement Chinanu Onuaku, spoke over the weekend and gave an update on his recovery. “I just wanna …
Ginebra topples NLEX in PBA q’finals
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings leaned on a huge endgame spurt to defeat the NLEX Road Warriors, 103-99, in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup at the Ibalong Centrum for Recreation in Legaspi City on Saturday night, January 13. Down 91-94 with over four minutes left, the Gin Kings unloaded seven …
Bacolod Tay Tung clinches Rebisco volley finals crown
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Bacolod Tay Tung High School Thunderbolts emerged as the Rebisco Volleyball League National Finals champion after defeating the Naga College Foundation Tigers, 25-17, 25-23, 25-15, at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City on Saturday night, January 13. Jihan Isabelle Chuatico anchored the Western Visayas representatives to be named …
Kiefer Ravena embracing ‘kuya’ role among Pinoy imports in Japan
If Kiefer Ravena’s name is to be found in a dictionary, “leadership” would probably be the word that will be seen next to it. The long-time Gilas Pilipinas playmaker, who has been one of, if not, the go-to leaders of every squad he’s been in, has also been serving the same role for his …
Tay Tung advances to Rebisco volley league semis
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Bacolod Tay Tung High School Thunderbolts secured a seat in the semifinals of the 2024 Rebisco Volleyball League National Finals after sweeping their four group stage matches. The Roberto “Biboy” Calamba-mentored Thunderbolts capped off their group stage games with a 25-23, 25-14 win over Notre Dame of Dadiangas University (General …
Converge urged to consider Howard’s wish to play in PBA
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Converge FiberXers are being convinced to find ways to let Strong Group-Philippines center Dwight Howard play in the PBA after he expressed a desire to suit up as an import in the league. According to Pampanga Governor Dennis “Delta” Pineda, he has assigned FiberXers team manager Jacob Lao to …