By ADRIAN STEWART CO Fran Yu showed nerves of steel in the fourth quarter as NorthPort Batang Pier scored a 101-95 victory over Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings in the PBA on Tour at Batangas City Coliseum on Saturday, June 17. With the Batang Pier clinging to a 78-73 lead in the fourth quarter, Paul …
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Tay Tung girls volley teams sweep Cluster 3 meet
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Bacolod Tay Tung High School Thunderbolts, representing Western Visayas (WV), swept the elementary and secondary girls volleyball division in Cluster 3 of the Pre-Palarong Pambansa Qualifying Meet over the weekend. The WV elementary girls volleyball finished on top of their division after a 25-16, 25-19 sweep of Region 7 (Central Visayas) at the …
Yulo retains floor exercise title, captures gold in Asian meet
Showing that he remains heads and shoulders above the rest in Asia in his forte, Carlos Edriel Yulo reigned supreme in the floor exercise with a score of 15.300 points in the 10th Artistic Gymnastics Senior Asian Championships at the OCBC Arena in Singapore on Saturday, June 17. Yulo was in flawless form, matching the …
AVC CHALLENGE CUP; Negrense Soyud selected for Team PH
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense volleybelle Christine Joy Soyud was given a rare opportunity to join the Philippine women’s volleyball team in the 2023 Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Challenge Cup for Women in Java, Indonesia. The Negros Occidental’s La Carlota City-native Soyud was one of the three Western Visayas-based players selected for the national team, …
Bacolod Tay Tung volleybelles clinch Palarong Pambansa seat
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Western Visayas’ (WV) elementary and secondary girls volleyball team, both composed of players from Bacolod Tay Tung High School Thunderbolts, have sealed their place in the 2023 Palarong Pambansa in Marikina City. The WV elementary girls volleyball team reached the championship round after winning all of their matches in lopsided fashion …
Azkals blank Nepal at home as Schrock comes out of retirement
The Philippine national football team brought down a lively Nepal squad during their friendly match at the Rizal Memorial Stadium in Manila on Thursday, June 15. Jarvey Gayoso scored his second international goal, giving the Azkals a 1-0 win despite several threatening counter attacks by the Nepalese. The game also featured the return of Stephan …
Ginebra prevails over Phoenix for 1st win
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings has barged into the win column of the 2023 PBA on Tour after a 95-89 triumph over Phoenix Super LPG Fuel Masters at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City on Wednesday night, June 14. Nard John Pinto led the way with 22 points, including two …
Letran Knights set for 2 games in a day
Colegio de San Juan de Letran played two crucial games in one day. The Knights had their hands full yesterday as they competed in both the PBA D-League Aspirants Cup and the 2023 FilOil EcoOil Preseason Cup, with both games having a significant impact on their preseason campaign. That is why Knights head coach Rensy …
MPBL: Negros survives Laguna in OT
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negros Pau Muscovados wasted an early double-digit lead before pulling off a 76-72 overtime escape against Laguna Krah Heroes in the 2023 Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) at the STRIKE Gymnasium in Bacoor, Cavite on Tuesday, June 13. After being forced to an extension period by the Heroes, the Muscovados got four …
Negrense Yude named as Adamson Lady Falcons coach
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense John Philip “JP” Yude has been appointed as the new head coach of Adamson University Lady Falcons for the upcoming UAAP women’s seniors volleyball action. The Negros Occidental’s Hinigaran-native’s appointment was announced by the school on Tuesday, June 13, less than a week after the Lady Falcons dismissed former head …