By Adrian Stewart Co Negrense boxer Donnie Nietes aims to reclaim the World Boxing Organization (WBO) world super flyweight belt in his rematch with Japanese Kazuto Ioka tonight at the Ota City General Gymnasium in Japan. The Murcia, Negros Occidental-native is raring to become the only Filipino world boxing champion so far following the recent …
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Ravena, Belangel lead Gilas in FIBA Asia Cup
By Adrian Stewart Co Ilonggo brothers Kiefer and Thirdy Ravena and Bacolodnon Samjosef Belangel will lead the Gilas Pilipinas in the 2022 FIBA Asia Cup beginning tonight at the Istora Gelora Bung Karno in Jakarta, Indonesia. The three Western Visayas-based cagers will form part of the 12-man national men’s basketball team of returning head …
Elite Lab, Bacolod Tay Tung rule Silay basketball tourney
By Adrian Stewart Co Iloilo City-based Elite Lab and Bacolod Tay Tung High School Thunderbolts ruled the 1st Mayor Joedith C. Gallego Invitational Basketball Tournament on Sunday night, July 10, at the NGVSSC Gym in Silay City, Negros Occidental. Led by Most Valuable Player (MVP) awardee Irele Galas, the Elite Lab captured the 21-under category …
Cruz, SMB dominate Converge in PBA PH Cup
By Adrian Stewart Co Jericho Cruz had his best game as a member of the San Miguel Beermen (SMB) as they defeated Converge FiberXers, 111-92, in the 2022 PBA Philippine Cup on Sunday night at the Ynares Center in Antipolo City. The Iloilo City-native Cruz waxed hot with 22 points, with 18 coming in the …
UP Fighting Maroons returns to Iloilo next month
By Adrian Stewart Co UAAP Season 84 men’s basketball champions University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons is set to return to Iloilo for a series of exhibition matches next month. According to Gametime Sports founder Rodolfo Go Villaruz, the Fighting Maroons will play two friendly games on July 30 and 31 at the venue …
Bacolod Tay Tung sweeps San Carlos age-group volley titles
By Adrian Stewart Co Bacolod Tay Tung High School Thunderbolts swept the championships in the San Carlos City Invitational Age-Group Volleyball Festival girls division on Monday at the Barangay 4 Covered Court in San Carlos City, Negros Occidental. The U-18 Thunderbolts bagged the girls Under-18 division title with a 29-27, 25-16 sweep of Sacred …
Chairman’s Cup basketball in Bacolod City on July 16
By Adrian Stewart Co After stops in Iloilo City and Palawan, the Chairman’s Cup grassroots basketball league is headed to Bacolod Tay Tung High School gym on July 16. The Bacolod leg of the Chairman’s Cup, to be hosted by the United Negros Basketball League (UNBL) of Jun Ballesteros, will feature Under-17 and U-21 …
Alas, Trollano carry NLEX past Meralco
By Adrian Stewart Co NLEX Road Warriors got timely baskets from Kevin Alas and Celedonio Trollano to defeat Meralco Bolts, 90-75, in the 2022 PBA Philippine Cup on Saturday night at the Ynares Center in Antipolo City. After seeing their double-digit lead trimmed to 64-65 by a furious fourth quarter start by the Bolts, …
PCAP WESLEY SO CUP: Iloilo, Negros dominate foes
By Adrian Stewart Co Iloilo Kisela Knights and Negros Kingsmen prevailed over their two matches in the 2022 Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) Wesley So Cup on Saturday night, June 25. After tasting their first loss on Wednesday, the Kisela Knights bounced back with an 18.5-2.5 beating of Cagayan followed by a …
TNT’S Montalbo sidelined with groin injury
By Adrian Stewart Co Bacolodnon guard Kib Montalbo is expected to be sidelined in TNT Tropang Giga’s upcoming matches in the 2022 PBA Philippine Cup as he recovers from groin injury. According to the former De La Salle University Green Archers guard, he suffered a strain on the said part during their 85-78 loss to …