By ADRIAN STEWART CO Iloilo Kisela Knights maintained its unblemished slate after three games in the Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) GM Wesley So Cup as they prevailed in their two matches on Wednesday. The Kisela Knights recorded its second victory of the season after mauling Mindoro Tamaraws, 18.5-2.5, before following it up …
SPORTS
Lebron’s 3 sends Lakers to NBA playoffs
By Adrian Stewart Co LeBron James drained a go-ahead triple as the Los Angeles Lakers prevailed over Golden State Warriors, 103-100, in the 2020-2021 NBA Season play-in tournament on Wednesday (Thursday in the Philippines) at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. With the score tied at 100-all, James converted a buzzer beating triple from …
MPBL MUMBAKI CUP | Negrense Celiz joins Davao Occidental
By Adrian Stewart Co Negrense Robby Celiz will be among the new additions for Cocolife-Davao Occidental Tigers ahead of their title defense in the 2021 Chooks-to-Go Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League Mumbaki Cup. Tigers head coach Donald Dulay confirmed the acquisition of the Cadiz City, Negros Occidental-native forward as the team went on a massive roster …
Magnolia signs Ahanmisi, 3 other rookies
By Adrian Stewart Co Two months after selecting him during the PBA Season 46 Rookie Draft, Magnolia Hotshots finally came to terms with three-point gunner Jerrick Ahanmisi last Monday. Hotshots head coach Chito Victolero confirmed that the former Adamson University Falcons shooting guard has agreed to a two-year rookie contract but terms of the deal …
Portland gains playoff seat, LAL relegated to play-in tourney
By Adrian Stewart Co Portland Trail Blazers formalized its entry to the Western Conference playoffs after a 132-116 beating of Denver Nuggets in the 2020-2021 NBA Season on Monday (Tuesday in the Philippines) at the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon. CJ McCollum drained five triples and finished with 24 points, Damian Lillard ended with double-double …
Mark Yee joins Manila Chooks Team in FIBA 3×3 Challenger
By Adrian Stewart Co Negrense forward Mark Yee will bring his veteran smarts to the Manila Chooks TM that will compete in the 2021 FIBA 3×3 Lipik Challenger slated from May 21 to 22 in Lipik, Croatia. Manila Chooks TM head trainer Aldin Ayo confirmed the entry of the 39-year-old Yee as the fifth member …
Ilonggo cyclist Patrick Coo eyes Tokyo Olympics slot
By Adrian Stewart Co California-based Ilonggo cyclist Patrick Coo aims to punch a ticket to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics when he competes in an Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Bogota, Colombia on May 30. The 19-year-old Coo only needs to finish at fourth place in his International Cycling Union (UCI) World Cup Round 4 Olympic qualifier …
Curry blasts for 46, GSW prevails over Memphis
By Adrian Stewart Co Stephen Curry caught fire anew to carry Golden State Warriors (GSW) past Memphis Grizzlies, 113-101, in the 2020-2021 NBA Season on Sunday (Monday in the Philippines) at the Chase Center in San Francisco, California. Curry drilled nine triples as he finished with 46 points to lead the shorthanded Warriors. The two-time …
Bacolod, Negros to carry WV colors in MPBL Mumbaki Cup
By Adrian Stewart Co Bacolod Master Sardines and newcomer Negros Mascuvados are set to carry the Western Visayas colors in the 2021 Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) Mumbaki Cup. Watchmen Daily Journal learned from a source yesterday that Master Sardines and Mascuvados were among the 19 teams that signified their intention to play in Mumbaki …
6 Western Visayas-based volleybelles included in nat’l pool
By Adrian Stewart Co Six Western Visayas-based volleybelles were named as part of the national women’s volleyball and beach volleyball pool that will compete in international tournaments later this year. Ilongga middle blocker Abigail Maraño and Aklanon middle blocker Dell Palomata were among the 16 players included in the national women’s volleyball team announced by …