By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negros’ CBR Buglas is set to strengthen the Nomads Sports Club Girls Under-17 squad as the two programs join forces for the upcoming Ayala Vermosa Sports Hub Quad Meet scheduled for March 28 to 29, in Imus, Cavite. Founded in 1914, the Nomads Sports Club, under head coach Shane Cosgrove, will …
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Bacolod, Dumaguete to host major chess tournaments
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Two major chess competitions are set to take place in Negros Occidental and Negros Oriental this March, highlighting grassroots and elite-level play while offering Filipino players opportunities to qualify for international tournaments. The Robinsons Bacolod Chess Festival will be held in the Main Atrium of Robinsons Place Bacolod from March 13 …
Gilas comeback falls short vs. New Zealand
Gilas Pilipinas rallied late but came just short against a tough New Zealand squad, 69-66, in the FIBA Basketball World Cup Asian qualifiers on Thursday, February 26, at the Mall of Asia Arena. The Philippines entered the fourth trailing by double-digits but came as close as two points in the final minute to give their …
Rockets earn comeback win at Magic
Kevin Durant scored 40 points to help the visiting Houston Rockets rally for a 113-108 victory over the Orlando Magic yesterday (Philippine time). Reed Sheppard added 20 points and made five three-pointers for Houston, which trailed by 19 points in the third quarter before going on a 21-0 run to help spur the comeback win. …
Canino, DLSU maul UP in UAAP
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The De La Salle University (DLSU) Lady Spikers asserted their dominance over the University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons with a commanding 25-12, 25-15, 25-19 sweep in the UAAP Season 88 women’s volleyball tournament at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Wednesday, February 25. The Lady Spikers imposed their will early, …
What’s at stake for Gilas in FIBA qualifiers?
Gilas Pilipinas is bracing for a tall order as it squares off anew with New Zealand in the 2027 FIBA World Cup Asian qualifiers. The Nationals will look to preserve their unbeaten record in Group A after sweeping Guam in their pair of meetings in late 2025. However, they will be up against a hungry …
Bucks narrowly defeat injury-riddled Cavaliers
Kevin Porter, Jr. hit the game winner in the final seconds and scored 20 points to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 118-116 victory over the visiting, short-handed Cleveland Cavaliers yesterday (Philippine time). Milwaukee won its second in a row and eighth in their last 10 contests. It was a balanced scoring attack with seven …
Espina, San Beda dominate Lyceum in NCAA
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The San Beda University Lady Red Spikers bounced back from a previous defeat with a 25-14, 25-19, 25-16 domination over the Lyceum of the Philippines Lady Pirates in the NCAA Season 101 women’s volleyball at the San Andres Sports Complex on Wednesday, February 25. Negrense Gina Espina was efficient with her …
Quezon City prevails over Bacolod in MPBL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Quezon City Black Bulls turned back Bacolod Masskara, 77-66, in the 2026 Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) Preseason Invitational at the Paco Arena in Manila on Tuesday, February 24. Pat Buena, a standout discovered from inter-barangay tournaments, paced the Black Bulls with 12 points, seven rebounds and two assists as …
Pelicans withstand late Warriors push
Zion Williamson scored 26 points as the New Orleans Pelicans defeated the visiting Golden State Warriors, 113-109, yesterday (Philippine time). Saddiq Bey scored 18 points as the Pelicans got off to a strong start, then survived a tough late challenge from Golden State. De’Anthony Melton posted a game-high 28 points for the short-handed Warriors, who …