By Adrian Stewart Co Ilonggo fighter Jenel “The Demolition Man” Lausa made a tough career move after deciding to call it quits on boxing and shift his full focus on mixed martial arts (MMA). The Concepcion, Iloilo-native Lausa said he believes focusing entirely on MMA will benefit him in the long run especially after signing …
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PILIPINAS VISMIN SUPER CUP | Talisay City sweeps elims, gains outright finals seat
By Adrian Stewart Co MJAS Zenith-Talisay City Aquastars swept the eliminations of the 2021 Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas VisMin Super Cup Visayas leg after a 99-62 win over ARQ Builders Lapu-Lapu Heroes on Thursday at the Alcantara Civic Center in Cebu. The victory allowed the Aquastars to finish the double-round eliminations with 10-0 win-loss slate and also …
Durant blazes for 42, Nets maul Pacers
By Adrian Stewart Co Kevin Durant had his best offensive game of the 2020-2021 NBA Season as the Brooklyn Nets manhandled Indiana Pacers, 130-113, on Thursday night (Friday in the Philippines) at the Bankers Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. The one-time NBA MVP awardee torched the Pacers with 42 points, while also dishing out 10 assists …
PILIPINAS VISMIN SUPER CUP | Talisay City drubs Dumaguete, punches semis seat
By Adrian Stewart Co MJAS Zenith-Talisay City Aquastars zoomed to its ninth straight win in the Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas VisMin Super Cup after a 77-66 trampling of Dumaguete Warriors on Tuesday night at the Alcantara Civic Center in Cebu. Jaymar Gimpayan tallied a double-double of 14 points and 14 rebounds to go along with three assists, …
Milwaukee escapes Charlotte’s late surge
By Adrian Stewart Co Milwaukee Bucks showed that they were the steadier team in the endgame as they eked out a 114-104 win over Charlotte Hornets in the 2020-2021 NBA Season on Tuesday night (Wednesday in the Philippines) at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. After seeing its once double-digit edge trimmed to 103-99, the …
Pacquiao to face Mikey Garcia next
By Adrian Stewart Co Filipino ring icon Manny Pacquiao is finally breaking his close to two years of boxing inactivity as he is set to face American fighter Mikey Garcia later this year in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. While there was still no formal announcement on the bout, it was Pacquiao’s business manager Arnold Vegafria …
Bacolod’s Canino begs off from nat’l volleyball team tryout
By Adrian Stewart Co Bacolodnon Angel Canino of De La Salle University has begged off from participating in the national women’s indoor volleyball team tryout slated to start today at the Subic Bay Freeport Zone in Zambales. The 5-foot-11 Canino was forced to forego the invite extended by the Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) due …
Negrense Cañete joins Letran in NCAA juniors basketball
By Adrian Stewart Co Negrense guard Kenji Cañete is set to fulfill his dream of playing in bigger leagues in Manila after being named as part of the Colegio de San Juan de Letran Squires. The Isabela, Negros Occidental-native Cañete said he was thankful to be given the opportunity to play for the Squires in …
4th quarter run propels Lakers past Magic
By Adrian Stewart Co Los Angeles Lakers used a strong fourth quarter rally to take down Orlando Magic, 114-103, in the 2020-2021 NBA Season on Monday night (Tuesday in the Philippines) at the Amway Center in Orlando, Florida. Down 79-80, the Lakers opened the fourth period with back-to-back triples by Ben McLemore and conversions from …
PILIPINAS VISMIN SUPER CUP | Menina blasts for 28, Talisay City goes 9-0
By Adrian Stewart Co MJAS Zenith-Talisay City Aquastars leaned on the exploits of Darrell Shane Menina to score an 81-73 win over KCS Computer Specialist-Mandaue in the Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas VisMin Super Cup over the weekend at the Alcantara Civic Center in Cebu. The former Mapua Institute of Technology Cardinals standout dropped 25 of his 28 …