By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Bacolod Tay Tung High School Thunderbolts asserted its dominance on the national stage, overpowering Rafael B. Memorial High School in straight sets, 25-23, 25-16, 25-17, to clinch the National Grassroots Volleyball League (NGVL) championship in Bacolod City. The Thunderbolts overcame a tight opening frame before taking full control of the …
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Alcaraz still has ‘weaknesses’ ahead of Doha return
World’s No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz said he is still ironing out weaknesses in his game even after capturing all four Grand Slam titles by the age of 22, as he returns to action at the Qatar Open this week. The Spaniard became the youngest man to complete the career Grand Slam when he beat 24-time …
Giannis is ‘committed to Milwaukee’
Giannis Antetokounmpo is once again a committed Milwaukee Buck. For now. “I’m committed to the people that I work with, my teammates, the coaching staff, Coach Doc [Rivers] and [general manager] Jon [Horst] in the front office. What I’ve said from the beginning of this year is that, out of my mouth and the way …
Foe quits, Eala enters next round
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense tennis standout Alexandra Eala moved on to the next round of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championship after her opponent, Hailey Baptiste of the United States, retired due to an injury in Dubai, United Arab Emirates yesterday (Philippine time). Eala was leading 6-4, 0-1 when Baptiste was forced to stop …
Panique delivers as NU turns back UST
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense Arah Panique made her presence felt offensively as National University (NU) opened its UAAP Season 88 women’s volleyball title defense with a 25-23, 25-19, 23-25, 26-24 victory over University of Santo Tomas (UST) at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on Sunday, February 15. Panique finished with …
Adamson makes quick work of Ateneo to open Season 88 on winning note
Adamson University made quick work of Ateneo de Manila University to open its UAAP Season 88 women’s volleyball campaign on a winning note. The Lady Falcons posted a commanding 25-19, 25-18, 25-10 victory over the Blue Eagles at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, with sophomore Shaina Nitura once again leading the charge. …
LeBron still unclear on NBA future
LeBron James has no clue if he will play beyond this season, his record 23rd in the NBA, but the superstar has some projects in mind for his retirement days. The 41-year-old Los Angeles Lakers forward spoke ahead of the NBA All-Star Game, saying his playing future beyond this season remains uncertain. “Yeah, I want …
Canino, DLSU sweep FEU
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense Angel Canino delivered an all-around performance as De La Salle University (DLSU) opened its UAAP Season 88 women’s volleyball campaign with a 25-19, 25-14, 27-25 sweep of Far Eastern University (FEU) at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on Saturday night, February 14. Canino finished with 15 …
Johnson wins dunk contest; Lillard wins 3rd 3-point
Keshad Johnson of the Miami Heat has not started a game this season, Damian Lillard of the Portland Trail Blazers has not played in one, and yet both made their impact on All-Star Weekend. Johnson delivered the defining moment of his short, two-season NBA career so far when he won the Slam Dunk competition over …
Espina powers San Beda past CSB in NCAA
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense setter Gina Espina anchored San Beda University’s offense as the Lady Red Spikers outlasted defending champion College of St. Benilde (CSB) Lady Blazers, 21-25, 25-19, 20-25, 25-18, 15-12, in the NCAA Season 101 women’s volleyball tournament at the San Andres Sports Complex on Saturday, February 14. Espina orchestrated the attack …