By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Negros ICC Blue Hawks stayed alive in the Maharlika Pilipinas Volleyball Association (MPVA) semifinals’ Game 2 after a 26-24, 23-25, 25-19, 25-27, 15-13 triumph over the Marikina Lady Shoemasters at the University of Perpetual Help Gym. Negrense Reyann Cañete stepped up offensively for the Blue Hawks as she accumulated 23 …
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Bacolod Tay Tung HS volleyball team defends NOPSSCEA crown
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Bacolod Tay Tung High School Thunderbolts remained the dominant team in the secondary girls volleyball division of the Negros Occidental Private School Sports Cultural Educational Association (NOPSSCEA) Meet. The Thunderbolts ruled the 43rd Season of the Negros Occidental-qualifying competition after defeating the St. John’s Institute-Bacolod Lady Falcons in the …
No despair for ailing Eya Laure after Chery Tiggo exits PVL semis
Chery Tiggo star Eya Laure is happy with the team’s output despite exiting the 2023 PVL All-Filipino Conference semifinals. The Crossovers were swept by the defending champion Creamline, 26-24, 25-21, 25-21, but she also made sure to leave no regrets on the court as she played the do-or-die match despite being under the weather. …
Magnolia survives Beermen in PBA Comm’s Cup
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots showed poise in the endgame to escape with a 94-90 victory over the San Miguel Beermen in the 2023 PBA Commissioner’s Cup at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City on Sunday night, December 10. Clinging to an 82-79 lead with five minutes left in the game, …
San Beda takes Game 2, stays alive in NCAA finals
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The San Beda University Red Lions banked on a late run to defeat the Mapua University Cardinals, 71-65, in Game 2 of the NCAA Season 99 men’s basketball tournament finals at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on Sunday, December 10. Down 56-61 with over six minutes …
MVP award made Escamis hungrier, more determined to clinch NCAA title
Clint Escamis fell short of leading the Mapua University Cardinals in closing out the NCAA finals and completing their dream in Season 99 on Sunday, December 10. The six-foot guard, who received the NCAA’s top individual honor at the Mall of Asia Arena, struggled to lead the Cardinals in their Game 2 bout against …
Kaya-Iloilo retains Copa Paulino championship
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Kaya Futbol Club-Iloilo has retained its Copa Paulino Alcantara championship after surviving the Davao Aguilas-UMAK FC through penalties, 4-3, in a one-game finale at the Rizal Memorial Football Stadium on Saturday evening, December 9. Mikel Justin Baas delivered the championship-clinching penalty kick for the Iloilo City-based booters as he slotted …
Creamline ousts Chery Tiggo, back in PVL finals
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Creamline Cool Smashers are back to the finals after ousting the Chery Tiggo Crossovers, 26-24, 25-21, 25-21, in Game 2 of the PVL All-Filipino Conference semifinals at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City on Saturday night, December 9. Diana Carlos top-scored with 19 points, including 18 attacks and one …
Davis’ big game leads Lakers past Pacers to NBA in-season title
Anthony Davis recorded 41 points, 20 rebounds, five assists, and four blocked shots as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Indiana Pacers, 123-109, in the in-season tournament championship game of the NBA Cup at Las Vegas yesterday (Philippine time). Austin Reaves scored 28 points off the bench and LeBron James added 24 points and 11 rebounds for …
Negrense Nermal inks 2-year deal with NLEX Road Warriors
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense winger Jhan Nermal is set to begin his career in the Philippine Basketball Association after being signed to a two-year rookie contract by the NLEX Road Warriors. The Negros Occidental’s Hinigaran-native Nermal only signed with the Road Warriors, as he would still finish his stint with the Bacoor City …