Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) chairman Richard Bachmann said the agency is already working to address EJ Obiena’s financial troubles. In a statement, Bachmann said they have reached out to the Olympian after he took to social media to express his financial woes. “In light of Obiena’s recent statement on his social media account, we finally …
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PBA Governors’ Cup: Gray clutch as Ginebra stuns NLEX
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Jeremiah Gray delivered with clutch triples as Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings pulled off a come-from-behind 114-111 win over NLEX Road Warriors in the 2022-2023 PBA Governors’ Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Wednesday night, February 8. Down 101-108 with over a minute left, Gray unloaded back-to-back three-pointers followed by …
Changwon prevails over Daegu in KBL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Justin Gutang and Changwon LG Sakers prevailed over Samjosef Belangel and Daegu Korea Gas Corporation Pegasus in the 2022-2023 Korean Basketball League (KBL) at the Daegu Gymnasium on Wednesday night, February 8. Gutang, a former College of St. Benilde Blazers guard, finished with six points on 3-of-4 shooting, to go …
Obiena to miss Asian Indoor Championships due to cargo trouble, finances
EJ Obiena won’t be able to compete in this year’s Asian Indoor Championships this coming weekend in Kazakhstan. The world’s top 3 pole vaulter is looking to ride on the momentum of his gold medal win in the Orlen Cup, but could not transport his poles to Astana. “Despite huge efforts from everyone, including …
Aguilar, Mamuyac make huge leap in PBA All-Star
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings forward Japeth Aguilar and Rain or Shine Elasto Painters rookie Gian Mamuyac made a huge leap after two weeks of voting for the 2023 PBA All-Star Games slated from March 9 to 12 in Iloilo province’s Passi City. The 6-foot-9 Aguilar made a surprise jump to …
Negrense Montaño bags WBA belt in Dubai match
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense Joepher Montaño clinched the World Boxing Association (WBA) Asia welterweight title after a majority decision win over Baishanbo Nasiyiwula of China at The City of Gold in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It was the second welterweight division belt for the Negros Occidental’s Bago City-native Montaño, after capturing the World …
Marcial to face Argentinian boxer on Feb. 11
Olympic bronze medalist Eumir Marcial is scheduled to take on a boxing veteran when he returns to the ring in the United States on Sunday, February 12 (Philippine time). Marcial will face Ricardo Ruben Villalba of Argentina in a six-round middleweight bout that will take place on the undercard of the O’Shaquie Foster-Rey Vargas …
Anyang beats Suwon in KBL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Rhenz Abando was scoreless in his return as Anyang KGC Ginseng Corporation scored an 87-84 win over Suwon KT Sonic Boom in the 2022-2023 Korean Basketball League (KBL) at the Suwon KT Arena on Monday night, February 6. Abando, a former University of Santo Tomas and Colegio de San Juan …
Montalbo splashes 7 medals in NOPSSCEA
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Coraline Montalbo plunged seven medals during the elementary girls’ swimming competition of the 42nd Negros Occidental Private Schools Sports Cultural Educational Association (NOPSSCEA) tournament in Bacolod City over the weekend. A product of Bacolod Tay Tung High School, Montalbo finished the two-day competition with three gold, two silver and two …
Tennis: Alex Eala unsure of joining SEA Games, Asiad
Filipina tennis star Alex Eala could not immediately commit to playing for the Philippines in the upcoming Southeast Asian (SEA) Games and Asian Games (Asiad) later this year. The 17-year-old, who is in town for a vacation with her family, said in a press conference yesterday that she would love to represent the country in …