By Adrian Stewart Co Philippine Azkals matches in the joint qualifiers for the 2022 FIFA World Cup and 2023 AFC Asian Cup are on hold following the recent pullout of China to host the remainder of the event. Azkals team manager Dan Palami said the team is still waiting for the communication from the Asian …
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Donaire faces Oubaali for WBC world bantam belt this weekend
By Adrian Stewart Co Filipino boxer Nonito Donaire Jr. will aim for French boxer Nordine Oubaali’s World Boxing Council (WBC) world bantamweight belt when the two tangle this weekend at the Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California. For the Filipino Flash, this will be another opportunity to become a world champion after bowing to …
Justin Chua glad to team up with Vic Manuel at Phoenix
By Adrian Stewart Co Justin Chua is glad to finally have veteran forward Vic Manuel on his side following the latter’s trade to the Phoenix Super LPG Fuel Masters during the PBA offseason. The Bacolod City-native Chua admitted that, being the primary defender of Manuel before, he was having a hard time stopping “The Muscle …
Milwaukee one win away from East semis
By Adrian Stewart Co Milwaukee Bucks moved a win closer to the next round after a 113-84 victory over Miami Heat in Game 3 of the NBA Eastern Conference first round playoffs on Thursday night (Friday in the Philippines) at the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami, Florida. Khris Middleton led the way with 22 points, including …
Negros Kingsmen split matches in PCAP Wesley So Cup
By Adrian Stewart Co Negros Kingsmen settled for another split result in the Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) GM Wesley So Cup on Wednesday evening. With American import Steven Breckenridge reinserted to the lineup, the Kingsmen kicked off the two-game bill with a 13.5-7.5 domination over the Lapu-Lapu City Naki Warriors. Breckenridge anchored …
Gilas Pilipinas 3×3 in a must-win situation in Olympic qualifying tourney
By Adrian Stewart Co Gilas Pilipinas 3×3 team is in a must-win situation in their two remaining matches in the 2021 FIBA 3×3 Olympic Qualifying Tournament tonight at the Hauptplatz in Graz, Austria. The national men’s 3×3 basketball team needs to sweep its remaining Group C matches against Dominican Republic at 5:50 p.m. and France …
76ers overpower Wizards, take 2-0 edge in NBA playoffs
By Adrian Stewart Co Philadelphia 76ers displayed its full arsenal as it walloped Washington Wizards, 120-95, in Game 2 of the NBA Eastern Conference first round playoffs on Wednesday night (Thursday in the Philippines) at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Ben Simmons recovered from a subpar offense in Game 1 with 22 points …
Magnolia’s Pingris calls it a career
By Adrian Stewart Co Two years since he last played in the league, Magnolia Hotshots forward Jean Marc Pingris has formalized his retirement from the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) on Tuesday night. The 6-foot-4 Pingris made his announcement through his Instagram account as he capped off his 16-year career, which was marked with nine championships, …
Cosas: Nat’l beach volleyball team inclusion a dream come true
By Adrian Stewart Co Negrense volleybelle Jennifer Cosas described her inclusion to the Philippine National Volleyball Federation’s (PNVF) women’s beach volleyball pool as a dream come true. According to the Silay City, Negros Occidental-native Cosas, she hopes her national team call up will serve as inspiration to other provincial athletes to strive more and work …
Nets maul Celtics, go 2-0 in NBA playoffs
By Adrian Stewart Co Brooklyn Nets widened its lead on Boston Celtics in the NBA Eastern Conference first round playoffs with a 130-108 Game 2 victory on Tuesday night (Wednesday in the Philippines) at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Kevin Durant tallied 26 points, eight rebounds, five assists, four blocks, and a steal, …