By Adrian Stewart Co Gilas Pilipinas overcame a lethargic opening quarter before cruising to an 84-46 rout of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the fourth window of the 2023 FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers on Monday night, August 29, at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. Filipino-American guard Jordan Clarkson spearheaded the …
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Jordan Clarkson assures Gilas stint in 2023 FIBA World Cup
By Adrian Stewart Co Filipino-American guard Jordan Clarkson assured of his return as Gilas Pilipinas’ naturalized player for the 2023 FIBA World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the country with Japan and Indonesia. The Utah Jazz guard has committed to arrive in the Philippines six weeks before the formal World Cup competition next year …
Jayson Castro shows way as TNT ties at 2-2
By Adrian Stewart Co Jayson Castro had a vintage showing as TNT Tropang Giga cruised to a 100-87 beating of San Miguel Beermen in Game 4 of the 2022 PBA Philippine Cup Finals on Sunday night, August 28, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. After seeing their double-digit lead in the first half turned to a …
Bacolod escapes Valenzuela in MPBL
By Adrian Stewart Co Bacolod BingoPlus survived a huge scare from Valenzuela Xur Homes Realty Inc. before pulling off a 68-67 victory in the 2022 Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League season over the weekend at the STRIKE Gym in Cavite. Comfortably ahead at 66-54 with over four minutes left following a triple by Jhan Nermal, Valenzuela …
Philippines Football League: Gayoso scores hat trick, Kaya-Iloilo stays unbeaten
By Adrian Stewart Co Jarvey Gayoso had his best game as a member of Kaya Futbol Club-Iloilo as they defeated Maharlika Manila Football Club, 4-1, in the 2022-2023 Philippines Football League on Saturday, August 27, at the Rizal Memorial Football Stadium. The two-time UAAP champion opened the scoring when he tapped the ball at the …
Bacolodnon volleybelle Alvero commits to Enderun Colleges
By Adrian Stewart Co Aurea Claudette Alvero is set to fulfill her dream of playing in Manila, just like some of her high school teammates, following her commitment to Enderun Colleges’ women’s volleyball team. The Bacolod City-native Alvero has agreed to join the former National Athletic Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities women’s volleyball champions …
SMB ties PBA finals at 1-1 with 4th quarter flurry
By Adrian Stewart Co San Miguel Beermen (SMB) leaned on a massive fourth quarter breakaway to defeat TNT Tropang Giga, 109-100, in Game 2 of the 2022 PBA Philippine Cup on Wednesday night, August 24, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. From a 79-all score, the Beermen ended the third canto with a triple by Ilonggo …
Ilongga volleybelle Ceballos joins Arellano Lady Chiefs
By Adrian Stewart Co Ilongga Harem Ceballos is also taking her talents to the Big City after committing to play for the Arellano University Lady Chiefs in the upcoming NCAA women’s volleyball season. The Bingawan, Iloilo-native Ceballos said she was delighted and thankful to the Lady Chiefs for giving her an opportunity to fulfill her …
FIBA World Cup Qualifiers: Running Gilas Pilipinas to face Lebanon
By Adrian Stewart Co Gilas Pilipinas will turn to its running game when it faces Lebanon in the fourth window of the 2023 FIBA World Cup Asian qualifiers on Friday, August 26 (Philippine time) in Beirut, Lebanon. According to Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) executive director Renauld Barrios, the current composition of head coach Vincent …
Negrense volleybelles Cordero, Panique headed to Manila
By Adrian Stewart Co Negrense volleybelles Honey Grace Cordero and Abigail Buenaviles Panique, both members of Naga College Foundation Inc. Lady Tigers volleyball team, are set to play in Manila for college. The Silay City, Negros Occidental-native Cordero is set to join the National University Lady Bulldogs’ beach volleyball team, while the San Enrique, Negros …