By ADRIAN STEWART CO Philadelphia 76ers survived an endgame run by the shorthanded Brooklyn Nets for a 123-117 win in the 2020-2021 NBA Season on Wednesday night (Thursday in the Philippines) at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Comfortably ahead at 109-88 after two free throws by Tobias Harris, the 76ers suddenly saw its …
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Playing for FEU a dream come true for Aguillon
By Adrian Stewart Co Just like any provincial athlete, it was a dream come true for Negrense sprinter Antonette Jay Aguillon to be recruited as part of the Far Eastern University’s (FEU) track and field team. The Bacolod Tay Tung High School standout admitted that she was not expecting that she will play in the …
Brooklyn bounces back, mauls Minnesota
By Adrian Stewart Co Brooklyn Nets got back on the winning track with a 127-97 victory over Minnesota Timberwolves in the 2020-2021 NBA Season on Tuesday (Wednesday in the Philippines) at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Kevin Durant waxed hot with 31 points in just 27 minutes, while Joe Harris added 23, including five …
PILIPINAS VISMIN SUPER CUP | Talisay City mauls Mandaue, goes 2-0
By Adrian Stewart Co MJAS Zenith-Talisay City Aquastars surged to solo first place in the 2021 Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas VisMin Super Cup after 77-57 domination over KCS Computer Specialist-Mandaue City on Tuesday night at Alcantara Civic Center in Alcantara, Cebu. Jaymar Gimpayan spearheaded the attack with double-double 25 points and 10 rebounds, while Hezy Val Acuña …
Delotavo thrilled to face elder sister in UAAP
By Adrian Stewart Co Negrense trackster Ara Rahbea Delotavo of Far Eastern University is looking forward to battle her elder sister in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) athletics competition. According to the Silay City, Negros Occidental-native Delotavo, she was excited with the opportunity to go against her elder sister Hannah Jandra Delotavo, …
76ers maul Mavs, surge to No. 1 in East
By Adrian Stewart Co Philadelphia 76ers regained the top spot in the Eastern Conference after a 113-95 beating of Dallas Mavericks in the 2020-2021 NBA Season on Monday night (Tuesday in the Philippines) at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. Joel Embiid top-scored with 36 points, with 23 coming in the opening quarter, to …
Finally a go for Negrense boxer Landero today
By Adrian Stewart Co After being postponed twice, Negrense boxer Robert “Toto” Landero will finally have a chance to fight Indonesian Tibo Monabesa for the WBC International light flyweight belt today at the Balai Sarbini Convention Hall in Jakarta, Indonesia. The match was supposed to happen last Saturday evening but the promoters opted to postpone …
Ancajas defends IBF world title vs Rodriguez on Sunday
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Filipino boxer Jerwin Ancajas makes his ring return as he defends his IBF World super flyweight championship against Mexican Jonathan Rodriguez on Saturday night (Sunday in the Philippines) at the Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, Connecticut. This will be Ancajas’ ninth defense on the world championship he won at the hands …
Kaya-Iloilo tabs Japanese-Korean midfielder Fujii
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Kaya Futbol Club-Iloilo added strength to its midfielder position ahead of the preliminary round of the AFC Champions League after securing the services of Japanese-Korean Ryo Fujii. The Iloilo City-based football club on Thursday evening announced the arrival of the dynamic 24-year-old midfielder, who had experienced playing in the United States …
Chicago on a roll, defeats Toronto
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Chicago Bulls surged to its third straight victory in the 2020-2021 NBA Season after a 122-113 triumph over Toronto Raptors on Thursday night (Friday in the Philippines) at the Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida. Zach LaVine finished with 22 points, 13 assists, five rebounds, and three steals, while Nikola Vucevic added …