By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Orlando Magic did not give a try on Kai Sotto as they suffered an 89-78 defeat to the Detroit Pistons in the 2023 NBA Summer League at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas yesterday (Philippine time). The 7-foot-3 Sotto, who was hyped by the Magic on their social media …
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PH hopes ‘meteoric rise’ to World Cup is game-changer
In a country obsessed with beauty pageants, basketball and boxing, the Philippine women’s team hopes to ignite interest in football when they make the nation’s World Cup debut. Long minnows in the sport, the Philippines has never played at a FIFA World Cup, either the men’s or women’s. All that will change on July 21, …
Maliksi leads Meralco past Ginebra in PBA on Tour
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Allein Maliksi made a triumphant return to his alma mater as he led Meralco Bolts to a 106-93 win over Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings in the 2023 PBA on Tour at the Quadricentennial Pavilion of the University of Santo Tomas (UST) in Manila on July 5. Maliksi, a former UST …
Negros falls short of upset try vs. Zamboanga in MPBL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negros Pau Muscovados failed to sustain their lead late in the game as they faltered to Zamboanga Family’s Brand Sardines, 72-71, in the 2023 Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) at the Baliwag Star Arena in Bulacan on Thursday night, July 6. With the Muscovados on top at 71-68 following two free …
Team Lakay vows to get Loman in top shape for world title shot
Team Lakay head coach Mark Sangiao vows to get former Brave CF bantamweight champion Stephen Loman in tip-top shape for his highly-anticipated world title shot against ONE bantamweight world champion Fabricio Andrade. Loman, 31 years old, scored the biggest win in his career when he dominated ex-world champion Bibiano Fernades last November. Though ONE Championship …
Negrense Nonoy commits to DLSU Green Archers
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense forward Karl Nonoy will be donning the same green jersey as his elder brother, Mark Nonoy, for college after he decided to commit to the De La Salle University (DLSU) Green Archers. The Negros Occidental’s La Carlota City-native forward is set to formalize his commitment with the Green Archers in a meeting …
Iloilo halts losing skid, defeats Sarangani in MPBL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Iloilo United Royals squandered a double-digit lead before pulling off a 100-98 victory over Sarangani Marlins in the 2023 Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) at the STRIKE Gym in Bacoor, Cavite on Wednesday night, July 5. Leading by double-digits early in the fourth quarter, the United Royals suddenly found themselves …
Giannis undergoes surgery, FIBA World Cup in doubt
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo had surgery on his left knee, the team confirmed on Wednesday, July 5, leaving the basketball star’s participation for Greece in August’s FIBA World Cup in doubt. “He had routine surgery on his left knee, and it went great,” Bucks head coach Adrian Griffin said. “Everything went as planned, and …
Ginebra captures PBA 3×3 1st leg crown
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings emerged as champions in the first leg of the PBA 3×3 1st Conference Season 3 following a 19-17 win over San Miguel Beermen at the Ayala Malls Manila Bay in Pasay City on Tuesday, July 4. Donald Gumaru converted the game-winning two-point shot as the Gin …
Ilonggo taekwondo jins bag 24 medals in Thailand
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Members of the Iloilo MVP Taekwondo Gym took home a total of 24 medals in the 2023 Heroes Taekwondo International Championship held at the Assumption University in Thailand. The Denmark V. Pinggol-mentored taekwondo squad showcased great athleticism as they captured 12 gold, five silver and seven bronze medals in the two-day …