By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Negros Occidental Regional Football Association (NORFA) stayed in firm control of the PFF Under-16 Visayas qualifiers after overpowering the Negros Oriental-Siquijor Regional Football Association (NOSIRFA), 9-0, to remain on top of the standings on Wednesday, January 21. NORFA leaned on a balanced attack, led by Jerenz Nengasca and Jhon Luke …
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Eala confirms participation in PH Women’s Open
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense Alexandra “Alex” Eala has returned to the country ahead of her campaign in the Philippine Women’s Open, drawing attention from fans who gathered to welcome the country’s top-ranked tennis player. The 20-year-old arrived on Wednesday, January 21, with her parents, Mike and Rizza, and coach Joan Bosch to prepare for …
TNT averts 19-pt collapse, draws first blood against San Miguel
The TNT Tropang 5G averted a 19-point collapse to draw first blood in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup finals. Kelly Williams and the rest of the Tropang 5G steadied themselves just in time to overcome the San Miguel Beermen, 96-91, in Game 1 on Wednesday, January 21, at the Ynares Center in Antipolo. The …
Celtics build 23-pt lead, coast past Pacers
Jaylen Brown had 30 points, 10 rebounds and five assists to lead the Boston Celtics to a 119-104 victory over the visiting Indiana Pacers yesterday (Philippine time). Brown was 11 of 22 from the field, but also committed a game-high five turnovers. Sam Hauser connected on five of his seven three-point attempts and added 17 …
Eala exits Aussie open doubles
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense Alexandra Eala and Brazilian partner Ingrid Martins exited the Australian Open women’s doubles competition after a hard-fought first-round loss to the team of Magda Linette of Poland and Shuko Aoyama of Japan in Melbourne, Australia on Tuesday, January 20. Eala and Martins dropped the opening set, 6-7, before responding strongly …
NORFA edges Iloilo-Guimaras in PFF U-16 Visayas qualifiers
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Host Negros Occidental Regional Football Association (NORFA) strengthened its bid for a spot on the national stage after defeating archrival Iloilo-Guimaras Regional Football Association (IGRFA), 3-1, in the PFF U-16 Visayas qualifiers in Negros Occidental’s San Carlos City. After a scoreless first half marked by disciplined defensive play from both sides, …
Lakers use strong H2 to surge past Nuggets
Luka Doncic had 38 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists, and the visiting Los Angeles Lakers used a strong second half to beat the Denver Nuggets, 115-107, yesterday (Philippine time). LeBron James scored 19 points for Los Angeles, which rallied from 16 down. Marcus Smart added 15 points for the Lakers, who played the second …
How Heading turned finals heartbreak into fuel for TNT
Now wiser and more seasoned, Jordan Heading is not letting his second chance at winning his first PBA title slip away. As the TNT Tropang 5G battle the San Miguel Beermen in the Season 50 Philippine Cup finals, Heading is turning past heartbreak into fuel as he prepares for what he described as a “gruesome” …
Eala, Yulo share PSA athlete award
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense tennis trailblazer Alex Eala and Olympic gymnastics champion Carlos Yulo will be honored as the 2025 Female and Male Athletes of the Year, respectively, at the Philippine Sportswriters Association (PSA) Annual Awards Night. The country’s oldest sports media organization cited the pair’s landmark achievements on the international stage, which elevated …
NBTC Negros qualifiers open with contests in 3 clusters
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The NBTC Negros Island Local Qualifying Tournament opened over the weekend with tightly contested games and strong performances across the North Negros, Central Negros and South Negros Clusters, signaling an intense start to the race for spots in the Visayas Regional Championship. Simultaneous opening ceremonies across the three clusters marked the …