By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense guard Harold Alarcon is reuniting with his high school coach Goldwyn Monteverde after committing to play for the University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons. The Silay City, Negros Occidental-native Alarcon confirmed his Fighting Maroon move as he admitted that one of the factors considered is his familiarity with Monteverde, …
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TNT yet to solve June Mar problem
By Adrian Stewart Co They may have won Game 1 of their semifinals series against San Miguel Beer, but the TNT Tropang Giga have yet to solve the problem posed by June Mar Fajardo. Ahead of their best-of-seven semis series in the 2021 PBA Philippine Cup, TNT head coach Chot Reyes recalled that San Miguel …
Thirdy returns the favor as San-En defeats Kiefer, Shiga
By Adrian Stewart Co Ferdinand “Thirdy” Ravena III returned the favor to his elder brother Kiefer Ravena as San-En NeoPhoenix cruised to a 101-96 overtime win over Shiga Lakestars in the 2021-22 B.League on Sunday at the Ukaruchan Arena. The Iloilo City-native Thirdy had his best game in the Japanese league with 21 points to …
Iloilo prevails over Negros in PCAP
By Adrian Stewart Co Iloilo Kisela Knights kept its unbeaten record in the Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) San Miguel Corporation-Ayala Land Cup with a 13.5-7.5 win over Negros Kingsmen on Saturday night. Iloilo edged Negros in blitz game, 4.5-2.5, with wins from Cesar Mariano (Board 4), Fritz Bryan Porras (Board 6) and …
2021 PBA PHILIPPINE CUP SEMIFINALS Magnolia rallies to beat Meralco in Game 1
By Adrian Stewart Co Magnolia Pambansang Manok Hotshots erased an early deficit in the fourth quarter to beat Meralco Bolts, 88-79, in Game 1 of the 2021 PBA Philippine Cup semifinals yesterday at the Don Honorio Ventura State University Gym in Bacolor, Pampanga. Down 63-69 with 10 minutes in the fourth quarter, Calvin Abueva split …
Iloilo remains undefeated in PCAP, Negros splits
By Adrian Stewart Co Iloilo Kisela Knights is still undefeated after eight matches, as Negros Kingsmen suffered its first loss in the Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) San Miguel Corporation-Ayala Land Cup. The Kisela Knights opened their Wednesday night double-header with a 16-5 domination over Iriga City Oragons before following it up with …
San Miguel ousts NorthPort, enters PBA PH Cup semis
By Adrian Stewart Co San Miguel Beermen made a return to the semifinals after a 100-95 beating of NorthPort Batang Pier in Game 2 of the 2021 PBA Philippine Cup quarterfinals yesterday at the Don Honorio Ventura State University Gym in Bacolor, Pampanga. Jaymar Perez top-scored with 21 points, while Moala Tautuaa added 17 …
Manny Pacquiao: I just heard the final bell
By Adrian Stewart Co “I just heard the final bell. Tapos na ang boxing. Maraming, maraming salamat po sa inyong lahat.” Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao has formalized his boxing retirement yesterday, capping off a 26-year boxing career that was highlighted by world championships in eight different divisions. In a 14-minute, 20-second video posted on …
2021 PBA PHILIPPINE CUP QUARTERFINALS NLEX forces do-or-die on Oftana game-winner
By Adrian Stewart Co Calvin Oftana scored on a go-ahead basket as NLEX Road Warriors stayed alive with an 81-80 win over Meralco Bolts in the 2021 PBA Philippine Cup quarterfinals yesterday at the Don Honorio Ventura State University Gym in Bacolor, Pampanga. Oftana, the No. 4 overall pick in the 2021 PBA Rookie Draft, …
Montalbo’s strong showing not a surprise to TNT coach
By Adrian Stewart Co TNT Tropang Giga head coach Vincent “Chot” Reyes was not surprised with the offensive emergence of Kib Montalbo in the 2021 PBA Philippine Cup at the Don Honorio Ventura State University Gym in Bacolor, Pampanga. According to the veteran bench tactician, the Bacolod City-native Montalbo took his time to work on …