By Adrien Stewart Co Negrense Mark Nonoy had another solid outing for the University of Santo Tomas (UST) as they cruised to an 80-65 win over the University of the Philippines-Integrated School (UPIS) in UAAP Season 81 juniors basketball last Sunday at the San Juan Arena. The La Carlota City native tallied his third …
SPORTS
Lonzo Ball to miss 4-6 weeks with sprain
EL SEGUNDO – Lakers guard Lonzo Ball, who was injured in January 20’s game (PHL time) at Houston, underwent an MRI which revealed a Grade 3 left ankle sprain. Ball is expected to miss 4 to 6 weeks and updates will be provided as appropriate. (LA Lakers press release)
Mosquera pulls off upset at Bacolod City MMA event
By Adrian Stewart Co Miguel Mosquera of Bacolod City pulled off an upset in the main event of last Saturday’s Tiger Black Brawl 2019 at the SMX Convention Center at SM City Bacolod by defeating Brazilian fighter Afonso Celso, Jr. The 36-year-old Bacolodnon opened the bout with a quick offensive attack before grappling and …
San Miguel rips Barangay Ginebra, 99-91
By Adrian Stewart Co The San Miguel Beermen notched their first win of the 2019 Honda PBA Philippine Cup after a 99-91 victory over Barangay Ginebra San Miguel on Sunday night at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Christian Standhardinger led the Beermen with 26 points, while Chris Ross and Marcio Lassiter combined for 10 triples …
Pacquiao beats Broner, retains WBA belt
By Adrian Stewart Co Senator Manny Pacquiao showed the world he is still far from done yesterday after his unanimous decision win over Adrien Broner and retaining his World Boxing Association (WBA) welterweight belt at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada in the United States. The 117-111, 116-112, 116-112 scores did …
Dinagyang Festival 2019
Bacolodnons rule half marathon By Adrian Stewart Co Romulo Balinas and Jennelyn Nobleza of Bacolod City ruled the 9th Iloilo Dinagyang Half Marathon, which took place yesterday at SM City Iloilo, located in the city’s Mandurriao district. Balinas took the men’s race, clocking in at 1:14:02; while Nobleza captured the ladies’ side with …
Ilonggo fighter notches ONE FC victory
By Adrian Stewart Co Ilonggo mixed martial artist Robin Catalan scored a unanimous decision victory over Indonesian fighter Stefer Rahardian over the weekend during ONE: Eternal Glory at the Istora Senayan in Jakarta, Indonesia. “I am happy to be able to bounce back from my loss last year,” said Catalan. The Iloilo City native …
‘Ultramarathon’ kicks off on Friday
Endurance Challenge Philippines is organizing an ultramarathon in Negros, which is scheduled to begin on Friday, January 25. The race begins in Bacolod City and ends in Dumaguete City, stretching a total of 134 miles. Two Negrenses, Rolando Espina, Jr. of Bacolod City and Christopher Maravilla of Binalbagan, are both expected to join the competition. …
NorthPort upends NLEX
By Adrian Stewart Co NorthPort Batang Pier cruised to its second straight win in the 2019 Honda PBA Philippine Cup after taking down NLEX Road Warriors, 95-90, last night at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Sean Anthony led the way with 22 points, nine rebounds, and five assists; while Moala Tautuaa and Robert Bolick added …
Pinoy boxers lose in Pacquiao-Broner undercard
By Adrian Stewart Co Filipino boxers Jayar Inson and Rey Perez both suffered defeats in their undercard bouts that preceded Senator Manny Pacquiao’s World Boxing Association (WBA) welterweight belt victory over Adrien Broner yesterday at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada in the United States. Inson lost in his United States …