By Adrian Stewart Co Magnolia Hotshots Pambansang Manok had a rousing 2021 PBA Governors’ Cup debut with a 114-87 manhandling of Terrafirma Dyip yesterday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Michael Harris led the way with double-double 30 points and 15 rebounds, while Calvin Abueva chipped in with 17 markers and 11 boards for the 2021 …
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Javillonar, Caloocan deal Negros heartbreak in MPBL
By Adrian Stewart Co Negros Muscovados suffered another heartbreaker in the 2021 Chooks-To-Go MPBL Invitational following an 80-79 defeat to Caloocan Excellence yesterday at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. Pao Javillonar converted the game-winning basket as the Excellence notched its first victory in two matches, while the Muscovados suffered its third …
Bacolodnon Montalbo, Gray ruled out for TNT
By Adrian Stewart Co TNT Tropang Giga will be missing the services of guard Kib Montalbo when they begin their quest for back-to-back titles in the 2021 PBA Governors’ Cup today at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. The Bacolod City-native Montalbo went under the knife last month after being diagnosed with chronic meniscal tear. He is expected …
Ginebra rallies to beat Alaska in PBA Govs’ Cup
By Adrian Stewart Co Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings kicked off its title retention bid with a come-from-behind 80-77 triumph over Alaska Aces in the 2021 PBA Governors’ Cup on Sunday night at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City. Justin Brownlee tallied 28 points, 10 rebounds, four assists, three steals and two blocks, while …
MPBL INVITATIONAL Altamirano freebies lift Bacolod past Negros
By Adrian Stewart Co Ichie Altamirano drained two pressure-packed free throws as All-Star Bacolod Ballers defeated Negros Muscovados, 68-67, in the 2021 Chooks-to-Go Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League Invitational on Sunday at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. After seeing their once 12-point edge turned into a 67-66 deficit, Altamirano drew a foul …
AFF SUZUKI CUP 2020 PH Azkals maul Timor Leste
By Adrian Stewart Co The national men’s football team entered the winning column of the AFF Suzuki Cup 2020 following a 7-0 domination over Timor Leste on Saturday night, December 11, at the Singapore National Stadium. Martin Steuble, Bienvenido Marañon, Amin Nazari, Jesper Nyholm, Patrick Reichelt, Angel Guirado, and Kevin Ingreso scored a goal each …
Donaire KOs Gaballo in 4th, retains WBC world title
By Adrian Stewart Co Nonito Donaire Jr. retained the WBC world bantamweight championship with a fourth round stoppage win over fellow Filipino Reymart Gaballo on Saturday night (Sunday in the Philippines) at the Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California. The Talibon, Bohol-native Donaire made his first successful defense of his world championship after knocking …
PH Azkals bow to Singapore in AFF Suzuki Cup opener
By Adrian Stewart Co The Philippine men’s football team suffered a stinging 2-1 defeat to host Singapore at the start of the 2020 AFF Suzuki Cup on Wednesday night at the Singapore National Stadium. From a scoreless opening half, the Azkals found themselves behind, 1-0, after Singapore team captain Harris Harun converted a header off …
2021 PBA GOVERNORS’ CUP Phoenix rallies to beat Terrafirma
By Adrian Stewart Co Phoenix Super LPG Fuel Masters used a strong fourth quarter rally to beat Terrafirma Dyip, 103-100, in the 2021 PBA Governors’ Cup yesterday at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City. Down 90-77 with over seven minutes left, the Fuel Masters relied on reinforcements Paul Harris, Matthew Wright and Jason Perkins …
Negrense Nietes vs Jimenez on Sunday
By Adrian Stewart Co Negrense Donnie Nietes assured that he will not be complacent when he faces Norbelto Jimenez of Dominican Republic in the WBA super flyweight division eliminator on Saturday night (Sunday in the Philippines, December 12) at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai, UAE . According to the Murcia, Negros Occidental-native Nietes, he knows …