By ADRIAN STEWART CO Kevin Quiambao posted a triple-double as the De La Salle University Green Archers scored an 88-78 victory over the National University (NU) Bulldogs in the UAAP Season 86 men’s basketball tournament at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on Saturday night, October 28. The Muntinlupa City-native Quiambao dished …
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F2 Logistics scores back-to-back wins in PVL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The F2 Logistics Cargo Movers picked up their second consecutive victory in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino Conference by disposing the Galeries Tower Highrisers, 25-15, 25-22, 25-17, at the Candon City Arena in Ilocos Sur on Saturday night, October 28. Save for a few shaky moments in the second …
Ginebra taps Bishop as Brownlee’s replacement
Barangay Ginebra is bringing in an old nemesis to fill in the spot of their beloved import, Justin Brownlee, for the upcoming PBA Commissioner’s Cup. Coach Tim Cone said Tony Bishop would come in as their interim import, while Brownlee sorts out his legal issues regarding his doping test results. Bishop was part of …
Filipinas prevails over Chinese-Taipei in AFC
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Filipinas overcame an early deficit to score a 4-1 victory over Chinese-Taipei at the start of the second round of the AFC Women’s Olympic qualifying tournament at the Perth Rectangular Stadium in Australia on Thursday, October 26. Sarina Bolden connected two goals, while Katrine Guillou and Chandler McDaniel added …
Ilonggo Thirdy Ravena scores 14 as San-en edges Nagoya
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Ilonggo Ferdinand “Thirdy” Ravena III continued his fine play for the San-en NeoPhoenix as they defeated the Fighting Eagles Nagoya, 89-80, in the Japan B.League Division 1 at the Toyohashi City Gymnasium. The former Ateneo de Manila University Blue Eagles stalwart finished with 14 points, eight rebounds, two steals, and …
Lillard scores 39 in Bucks debut to edge 76ers in NBA opener
NBA superstar guard Damian Lillard made a spectacular debut with the Milwaukee Bucks, scoring 39 points yesterday (Philippine time), to spark a 118-117 home victory over Philadelphia. The 33-year-old American, obtained in a trade last month from Portland, had the highest-scoring debut in Bucks history in the season opener for both clubs, eclipsing the …
CSB prevails over Mapua in NCAA
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The College of St. Benilde (CSB) Blazers rode on a huge fourth quarter separation to stave off the Mapua University Cardinals, 65-61, in the NCAA Season 99 men’s basketball tournament at the FilOil EcoOil Arena in San Juan City on Wednesday night, October 25. Negrense Miggy Corteza led the way …
Baclaan delivers in clutch as NU defeats UE
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Kean Baclaan delivered timely baskets in the endgame as the National University (NU) Bulldogs scored a 64-61 victory over the University of the East (UE) Red Warriors in the UAAP Season 86 men’s basketball at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on Wednesday, October 25. The Muntinlupa …
Tab: Loss vs. FEU a ‘humbling experience’ for Ateneo
Only days after their huge overtime win against the University of the Philippines, Ateneo de Manila University was stunned by L-Jay Gonzales and Far Eastern University (FEU). Gonzales hit a buzzer-beating trey straight to the hearts of the Ateneans, but for head coach Tab Baldwin, this was a defeat that grounded the Blue Eagles …
Cunanan steps up as Lyceum edges JRU in NCAA
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Vince Cunanan came alive in the overtime period as the Lyceum of the Philippines University Pirates pulled off a 99-96 victory over the Jose Rizal University (JRU) Heavy Bombers in the NCAA Season 99 men’s basketball at the FilOil EcoOil Center in San Juan City on Tuesday, October 24. Trailing 88-93 …