By ADRIAN STEWART CO Creamline Cool Smashers relied on another clutch performance by Alyssa Valdez to defeat Cignal HD Spikers, 23-25, 25-16, 25-21, 24-26, 15-10 in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Invitational semifinals at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City on Saturday night, July 22. The national women’s volleyball team skipper scattered a conference-best …
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Iloilo United Royals escape gritty Laguna in MPBL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Iloilo United Royals were pushed to the limit by the Laguna Krah Asia Heroes before they escaped with a 57-55 victory in the 2023 Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) at the Laguna Sports Complex on Saturday night, July 22. Down 54-55 after a three-pointer by Heroes’ Jerome Garcia, the United …
Eala achieves maiden W100 semifinal berth in Spain
Alex Eala of the Philippines secured her first semifinal at the W100 level in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain with a 6-2, 4-6, 6-2 win over home bet Lucia Cortez Llorca in the quarterfinals on Friday, July 21. This is Eala’s best W100 showing to date on the ITF Women’s World Tennis Tour, following her second-round results last …
Filipinas blanked by Switzerland in FIFA Cup
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Philippine women’s football team faltered in their 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup debut after a 2-0 loss to Switzerland at the Forsythh Barr Stadium in Dunedin, New Zealand yesterday afternoon. Ramona Bachmann’s spot penalty kick and a close range connection from Sereina Piubel served as the marginal connections for two-time …
Cignal HD sweeps PLDT in PVL invitational semis
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Cignal HD Spikers showed no mercy to sister team PLDT High Speed Hitters with a 25-22, 25-15, 25-21 sweep at the start of the single-round robin semifinals of the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Invitational at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City on Thursday night, July 20. Frances Xinia Molina top-scored with …
Gilas Women U16’s Smith played through pain in finals
Ever since Gilas Pilipinas Women added youth teams to its program to compete in international tournaments, head coach and program director Pat Aquino has become hopeful that players will be able to embody the heart and fighting spirit Filipinos are known for from a young age. Newcomer Nevaeh Smith showed that attitude in the FIBA …
Rain or Shine outduels NorthPort in PBA on Tour
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Rain or Shine Elasto Painters bucked the absence of head coach Joseller Guiao to score a 118-112 victory over NorthPort Batang Pier in the 2023 PBA on Tour at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City on Wednesday night, July 19. Leading by as much as 20 points, the Painters were stunned by …
Bacolod prevails over Sarangani in MPBL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Bacolod City of Smiles survived a fourth quarter meltdown to score a 95-91 victory over Sarangani Marlins in the 2023 Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) at the Ynares Center in Antipolo City on Wednesday night, July 19. Leading by as much as 20 points with nine minutes in the game, the …
History-making Filipinas want to prove they belong on world stage
For the first time ever, Philippine football will be showcased on the global stage on Friday, July 21, when the Filipinas step onto the pitch at the Forsyth Barr Stadium against Switzerland. It promises to be an emotional moment for the Philippine women’s national football team, which has experienced a rapid rise in the past …
PLDT stuns Crossovers to reach PVL semis
By ADRIAN STEWART CO PLDT High Speed Hitters pulled off a stunning 25-21, 16-25, 25-23, 25-27, 15-12 triumph against Chery Tiggo Crossovers to clinch the last semifinals seat in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Invitational at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City on Tuesday night, July 18. Mean Mendrez was hailed as the Player of …