By ADRIAN STEWART CO Filipino-Australian football mentor Elmer “Lacknet” Bedia led an inspirational Challenge Cup-Mundial intercontinental friendly tournament in Negros Occidental’s Victorias City, aiming to motivate young Negrense footballers and promote grassroots development. Bedia, a three-time Mr. Football awardee based in Brisbane, Australia, headlined the leg of the 11-a-side Challenge Cup-Mundial friendlies shortly after returning …
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Siakam’s floater lifts Pacers past Celtics
Pascal Siakam scored a go-ahead basket with 6.8 seconds left yesterday (Philippine time) to propel the Indiana Pacers to a 98-96 victory over the Boston Celtics in Indianapolis. Siakam produced 21 points, eight rebounds and six assists while Jay Huff scored 20 points and Andrew Nembhard chipped in 13 points and nine assists for the …
Jazz bounce back from blowout, rally past Cavs
Keyonte George collected 32 points and nine assists and Lauri Markkanen had 28 points and 12 rebounds as the visiting Utah Jazz rallied past the Cleveland Cavaliers, 123-112, yesterday (Philippine time), bouncing back from a 55-point loss in their previous game. George, who made all 12 of his free throw attempts, poured in 16 points …
Eala gets wild card for Women’s Open
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense tennis standout Alexandra “Alex” Eala is in line for a rare home appearance after being awarded a wild card slot for the inaugural Philippine Women’s Open, set from January 26 to 31, at the Rizal Memorial Tennis Center in Manila. However, Eala’s entry remains provisional as participation for all players …
Tay Tung dominates Pontevedra Volley League
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Bacolod Tay Tung High School Thunderbolts completed a dominant campaign against Calvary Baptist Academy in the Pontevedra Volleyball League held in Negros Occidental’s Pontevedra town over the weekend. The Ian Macariola-mentored Thunderbolts team swept both the 15-and-under and 17-and-under championship matches against host Calvary. The Thunderbolts asserted their depth and …
TNT overwhelms Meralco, on cusp of finals return
The TNT Tropang 5G moved a win away from returning to the PBA Philippine Cup finals. Chot Reyes’ wards continued their strong run, overwhelming the Meralco Bolts, 102-83, in Game 4 of the Season 50 semifinals to seize a 3-1 series lead on Sunday, January 11, at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. …
Edwards punctuates T’wolves’ comeback win over Spurs
Anthony Edwards scored 23 points on 10-for-21 shooting and the Minnesota Timberwolves rallied for a 104-103 win over the San Antonio Spurs in Minneapolis yesterday (Philippine time). Donte DiVincenzo scored 19 points for Minnesota, which won for the fifth time in its past six games. Naz Reid posted a double-double off the bench with 17 …
Eala exits ASB Classic semis
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense Alexandra Eala saw her ASB Classic title hopes fade following a hard-fought three-set defeat to Chinese Wang Xinyu in the semifinals at the Manuka Doctor Arena in Auckland, New Zealand on Saturday, January 10. The 20-year-old Negros Occidental’s Victorias City native, ranked No. 48 in the WTA live rankings, absorbed …
Deloria banners Galeries Tower newcomers
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Galeries Tower Highrisers unveiled a revamped lineup as they prepare for the 2025-2026 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino Conference, which tips off later this month. Through a series of social media announcements, the Highrisers confirmed several roster additions as part of their bid to rebound from a challenging previous conference. …
Bulls’ balanced scoring attack too much for Mavs
Coby White scored 22 points, Ayo Dosunmu chipped in 20 and Nikola Vucevic had a double-double with 15 points and 12 rebounds to lift the Chicago Bulls to a 125-107 win against the visiting Dallas Mavericks yesterday (Philippine time). A balanced attack helped the Bulls halt a three-game losing streak and earn their largest margin …