By Adrian Stewart Co Iloilo Kisela Knights reached the Southern Division finals of the Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) GM Wesley So Cup after defeating Camarines Soaring Eagle in two sets on Saturday night. The Kisela Knights struggled in the first set of their two-set Southern Division semifinals match with the Soaring Eagle …
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2020 TOKYO OLYMPICS | Ilongga Magno advances to round of 16 in women’s flyweight
By Adrian Stewart Co Ilongga boxer Irish Magno had a solid Olympics debut as she defeated Kenyan Christine Ongare in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics women’s boxing round-of-32 yesterday at the Kokukigan Arena in Sumida City in Tokyo, Japan. The Janiuay, Iloilo-native Magno had a clinical showing as she dominated the much aggressive Ongare in three …
Sangalang lifts Magnolia past Alaska in PBA PH Cup
By Adrian Stewart Co Ian Sangalang came up with huge baskets in the endgame as Magnolia Hotshots prevailed over Alaska Aces, 84-82, in the 2021 PBA Philippine Cup on Wednesday night at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City. Trailing 80-82 after a three-pointer by Aces’ Robbie Herndon, Sangalang scored on an inside hit to …
Negros, Iloilo enter PCAP Southern Division semis
By Adrian Stewart Co Negros Kingsmen and Iloilo Kisela Knights reached the Southern Division semifinals of the Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) GM Wesley So Cup after sweeping their quarterfinals foes on Wednesday night, July 21. The Kingsmen barged to the next round of competition following a two-set quarterfinals victory against Zamboanga Sultans—13.5-7.5 …
Northport mauls Phoenix for 1st PBA PH Cup win
By Adrian Stewart Co NorthPort Batang Pier leaned on a strong second quarter rampage to wallop Phoenix Super LPG Fuel Masters, 115-79, in the 2021 PBA Philippine Cup at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City yesterday. Robert Bolick had a near triple-double showing of 20 points, 11 assists and seven rebounds, while rookie Troy …
Creamline holds off Petro Gazz, goes 2-0 in PVL
By Adrian Stewart Co Creamline Cool Smashers recovered from a set down to beat Petro Gazz Angels, 24-26, 28-26, 25-22, 25-20, in the 2021 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Open Conference on Tuesday night at the PCV Socio-Civic Cultural Center in Bacarra, Ilocos Norte. Alyssa Valdez completed a triple-double with 16 points, 21 excellent digs, and …
Sta. Lucia takes down PLDT in PVL Open Conference
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Sta. Lucia Lady Realtors entered the win column of the 2021 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Open Conference after a 25-18, 25-19, 25-21 sweep of PLDT Home Fibr Power Hitters on Monday night at the PCV Socio-Civic Cultural Center in Bacarra, Ilocos Norte. Marjana Philips led the Lady Realtors (1-1) with 14 …
No timetable for Yap’s return to Rain or Shine
By ADRIAN STEWART CO There is still no timetable on when Negrense star James Yap can make his return for the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters in the 2021 PBA Philippine Cup being held at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City. According to Painters head coach Chris Gavina, the team is not rushing the …
Chery Tiggo mauls PLDT in PVL opener
By Adrian Stewart Co Chery Tiggo Crossovers rammed over the PLDT Home Fibr Power Hitters in straight sets, 25-20, 25-17, 25-6, at the start of the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Open Conference on Saturday at the PCV Socio-Civic Cultural Center in Bacarra, Ilocos Norte. Led by siblings Dindin Santiago-Manabat and Jaja Santiago and Joy Dacoron, …
Meralco holds off SMB, goes 2-0 in PBA PH Cup
By Adrian Stewart Co Meralco Bolts averted San Miguel Beermen’s (SMB) repeated uprising as they cruised to a 93-87 victory in the 2020 PBA Philippine Cup yesterday at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City. After seeing their largest lead of 74-59 trimmed to 77-79 by a furious Beermen rally, Norman Aaron Black drilled back-to-back …