By ADRIAN STEWART CO Kaya Futbol Club-Iloilo conceded goals in the second half to suffer a 1-3 loss to the visiting Shandong Taishan of China in the group stage game of the 2023 AFC Champions League at the Rizal Memorial Football Stadium on Tuesday night, September 19. Moisés Lima Magalhães, Matheus Pato and Crysan da Cruz …
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Perasol proud of 5 UP players selected in PBA Draft
Five players from the University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons were selected in the 2023 PBA Rookie Draft last Sunday, September 17 — the most for the school in recent history. Leading the way was Zavier Lucero, who went to NorthPort Batang Pier with the fifth overall pick. Henry Galinato and Ricci Rivero …
Asiad-bound Gilas makes roster changes
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Gilas Pilipinas bound for the 19th Asian Games made significant changes in its roster with less than a week before the start of the men’s basketball competition in Hangzhou, China. Gilas interim head coach Tim Cone announced the addition of San Miguel Beermen’s Jaymar Perez, Marcio Lassiter and Chris Ross; …
UST Golden Tigresses stay perfect in Shakey’s Super League
By ADRIAN STEWART CO University of Santo Tomas (UST) Golden Tigresses stayed undefeated in the 2023 Shakey’s Super League Pre-Season tourney after a 25-21, 25-23, 25-14 triumph over Colegio de San Juan de Letran Lady Knights at the FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan on Monday, September 18. Rookie Angeline Poyos had another solid …
After PBA Draft, Yeng Guiao pleads for parity anew
With the recently concluded 2023 PBA Rookie Draft seeing 79 of its 124 total applicants getting drafted, Rain or Shine Elasto Painters head coach Yeng Guiao is in awe of the talent level that squads were able to get, especially for those teams who are in search of the final pieces for each of …
2 Negrense hopefuls selected in PBA Draft
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Two Negros Occidental-based cagers moved closer to realizing their dreams of reaching the PBA after they were selected during the PBA Season 48 Rookie Draft at the Market! Market! in Taguig City on Sunday night, September 17. Jhan McHale Nermal, a native of Negros Occidental’s Hinigaran town, was selected by …
Lady Blazers survive Lady Titans in V-League
By ADRIAN STEWART CO College of St. Benilde Lady Blazers escaped an upset try by Enderun College Lady Titans for a 25-17, 20-25, 25-10, 25-27, 15-12 victory in the V-League Women’s Collegiate Challenge at the Paco Arena in Manila on Sunday, September 17. Jade Gentapa was the standout performer for the Lady Blazers with …
Gilas boys fall to China in FIBA Asia U-16 opener
The Gilas Pilipinas Under-16 team could not sustain a fine start and absorbed an 84-67 defeat against China in their first game of the 2023 FIBA Under-16 Asian Championship at the Al-Gharafa Sports Club Hall in Doha, Qatar on Sunday, September 17. China imposed their will inside the paint to pull away in the …
Kaya FC blanks Stallion in PFF Women’s League
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Kaya Futbol Club-Iloilo women’s team scored a dominant 15-0 triumph over Stallion-Laguna Football Club in the 2023 Philippine Football Federation (PFF) Women’s League at the PFF National Training Center in Carmona, Cavite on Saturday night, September 16. Kathleen Camille Rodriguez spearheaded the offense with four goals, while Negrense Hazel Lustan, …
UST prevails over Lady Altas in Shakey’s Super League
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The University of Santo Tomas (UST) Golden Tigresses had a rousing start in the Shakey’s Super League as they defeated the University of Perpetual Help Lady Altas, 25-12, 21-25, 25-15, 25-21, at the San Juan Arena on Saturday night, September 16. Incoming rookie Angeline Poyos was named Player of …