By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense fighter Herlan Sixto Gomez has successfully defended his Asian Boxing Federation (ABF) bantamweight belt after a second round stoppage win over Thai Jakpan Sangtong at the Spaceplus Bangkok RCA in Thailand. It was the second successful defense of the Negros Occidental’s E.B. Magalona-native boxer in the championship he captured against …
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NBA: Nuggets dominate Heat in Finals Game 1
The Denver Nuggets launched their first NBA Finals campaign in franchise history with a dominant 104-93 victory over the Miami Heat yesterday (Philippine time), propelled by yet another Nikola Jokic triple double. Two-time Most Valuable Player Jokic scored 27 points with 10 rebounds and 14 assists to lead the Nuggets, who will try to double …
WV coaches favor Denver over Miami in NBA finals
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Several Western Visayas-based sports personalities are favoring Denver Nuggets over Miami Heat in the NBA Finals, which will begin today (Philippine time) at the Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado. A majority of coaches and sports personalities from the region interviewed by Watchmen Daily Journal yesterday, will see the Nuggets hoisting their first-ever …
Barroca carries Magnolia past Converge in PBA on Tour
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Andy Mark Barroca came up with clutch baskets as Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots escaped Phoenix Super LPG Fuel Masters, 99-95, in the 2023 PBA on Tour at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City on Wednesday night, May 31. After seeing their 14-point advantage turned to an 87-90 deficit, Barroca drilled …
Negrense Nonoy looks to revive career with new DLSU coach
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense guard Mark Nonoy is looking to revive his collegiate basketball career under new De La Salle University (DLSU) Green Archers head coach Michael “Topex” Robinson in the upcoming UAAP season. The Negros Occidental’s La Carlota City-native Nonoy said he is motivated to perform well under Robinson after riding the bench …
Antiqueño center Rangel traded to Phoenix
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Antiqueño center Tzaldy John Rangel is headed to the Phoenix Super LPG Fuel Masters after being shipped by the NLEX Road Warriors as part of the two-team, three-player trade. The former National University Bulldogs center was sent to the Fuel Masters along with veteran guard Reden Celda in exchange for Benedict …
After losing title, NU begins volleyball training
Just two weeks after losing the title to De La Salle University, the National University (NU) Lady Bulldogs returned to the drawing board and kicked off their training. The Lady Bulldogs are not wasting any time on bolstering their team once again, as former UAAP rookie-MVP Bella Belen revealed that they have already started their …
Bacolod Tay Tung loses in Shakey’s volleyball semis
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Bacolod Tay Tung High School Thunderbolts faltered to Naga College Foundation, 11-25, 25-23, 25-23, 25-23, in the semifinals of the 2023 Shakey’s Girls Volleyball Invitational League at the San Andres Gym over the weekend. The Thunderbolts failed to capitalize on their 25-11 opening set as they faltered to Naga College Foundation …
MPBL: Chauca scores game-winner, Bacolod escapes Munti
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Valandre Chauca scored a go-ahead three-point play as Bacolod City of Smiles prevailed over Muntinlupa Cagers, 73-72, in the 2023 Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) at the Batangas City Coliseum on Monday night, May 29. Down 70-72 after a dunk by Muntinlupa’s Kemark Carino, Chauca attacked the Cagers’ defense and scored …
NBA: Heat rout Celtics to book finals showdown with Denver
The Miami Heat advanced to the NBA Finals yesterday (Philippine time) by routing Boston, 103-84, and denying the Celtics a historic comeback from down 3-0 in the series. Jimmy Butler had 28 points, seven rebounds and six assists while Caleb Martin added 26 points and 10 rebounds to spark Miami, which will visit Denver on …