By ADRIAN STEWART CO Iloilo Kisela Knights continued its hot streak in the Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) GM Wesley So Cup after defeating Negros Kingsmen, 15-6, on Wednesday night. Iloilo flexed its muscle in the blitz game against Negros with Hovhannes Gabuzyan (Board 1), Rogelio Antonio Jr. (Board 2), Cherry Ann Mejia …
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United City’s Marañon delighted with Filipino naturalization
By ADRIAN STEWART CO United City Football Club star Bienvenido Marañon is delighted that his Filipino naturalization has been granted, paving the way for his possible stint with the Philippine Azkals. According to the Spanish striker, he considers himself the happiest guy in the world right now after President Rodrigo Duterte signed the bill naturalizing …
VISMIN SUPER CUP-MINDANAO LEG | Dionson signs with Iligan
By Adrian Stewart Co Arben Dionson is set to bolster the Iligan Archangels in the Mindanao leg of the 2021 Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas VisMin Super Cup that began yesterday at the Ipil Provincial Gymnasium in Zamboanga Sibugay. The Bacolod City-native Dionson was signed up by the Archangels after taking his talents to Manila, where he suited …
Bacolodnon Belangel honored to play for Gilas
By Adrian Stewart Co Bacolodnon guard Samjosef Belangel of Ateneo de Manila University Blue Eagles said it was a dream come true for him to be called up to play for the national men’s basketball team. The 21-year-old Belangel admitted he never expected before that he will be able to play for Gilas and is …
Ilonggo Bedic’s goal not enough as Kaya-Iloilo loses anew
By Adrian Stewart Co Jovin Bedic’s maiden goal in the 2021 AFC Champions League was not enough as Kaya Futbol Club-Iloilo suffered a 2-1 defeat at the hands of South Korea’s Ulsan Hyundai on Monday night at the Pathum Thani Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand. The Barotac Nuevo, Iloilo-native Bedic connected a fantastic strike from a …
Negrense coaches split on Milwaukee-Phoenix finale
By Adrian Stewart Co Negros Occidental-based basketball coaches were split on who is the favored team among Milwaukee Bucks and Phoenix Suns in the 2020-2021 NBA Finals, which will begin today at the Phoenix Suns Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. Bacolodnon basketball coach Dexter Dy picked the Bucks taking home the chip in six games owing …
Negrense Manday thrilled to join SMB’s 3×3 Team
By Adrian Stewart Co Negrense rookie Jeffrey Manday is looking forward to getting his Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) career going after being signed as part of San Miguel Beermen’s (SMB) 3×3 team. The former Colegio de Sta. Ana de Victorias (CSAV) star said he is delighted to be the only rookie to be handed a …
De La Noche, Iraya exit Asian U-19 beach volley
By Adrian Stewart Co Negrenses JayRack De La Noche and Alexander Iraya bowed out of the 3rd Asian U19 Beach Volleyball Championships yesterday at the Nakhon Pathom in Thailand. The Victorias City, Negros Occidental-natives failed to reach the crossover quarterfinals round after a 21-12, 21-16 defeat to Iran-2’s Amir Reza Zamani and Armin Kami yesterday …
Iloilo mauls foes in PCAP, Negros splits
By Adrian Stewart Co Iloilo Kisela Knights got back to their winning ways in the Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) GM Wesley So Cup with a sweep of their two Saturday night matches. The Kisela Knights first scored a 16.5-4.5 domination over Zamboanga Sultans before following it up with a 16.5-4.5 beating of …
Kaya-Iloilo, United City struggle anew in AFC Champions League
By Adrian Stewart Co Kaya Futbol Club-Iloilo and United City Football Club continued their struggle in the 2021 Asian Football Confederation Champions League after suffering separate group stage defeats. The Iloilo City-based football club suffered its third loss in as many matches after being blanked by Ulsan Hyundai FC of South Korea, 3-0, on Friday …