By Adrian Stewart Co Negrense boxer Robert “Toto” Landero will vie for the World Boxing Council (WBC) International light flyweight belt against Indonesian Tibo Monabesa on Saturday, April 10, at the Balai Sarbini Convention Hall in Jakarta, Indonesia. This will be the first title match of the Pontevedra, Negros Occidental-native Landero since suffering losses when …
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Smart clutch hits carry Boston past New York
By Adrian Stewart Co Marcus Smart came up with clutch hits as Boston Celtics prevailed over New York Knicks, 101-99, in the 2020-2021 NBA Season on Wednesday night (Thursday in the Philippines) at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. Smart broke the final deadlock of the match with a triple with 32 seconds left before …
Negrense Manday gets tender offer from SMB
By Adrian Stewart Co Negrense guard Jeffrey Manday’s dream of stepping in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) stage is still alive after receiving a tender offer from the San Miguel Beermen (SMB). The Bacolod City-native Manday was one of the four players selected by the Beermen during last month’s PBA Season 46 Rookie Draft who …
Lakers manhandle Raptors
By Adrian Stewart Co Los Angeles Lakers vented its ire on Toronto Raptors with a 110-101 beating in the 2020-2021 NBA Season on Tuesday night (Wednesday in the Philippines) at the Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida. Talen Horton-Tucker top-scored with 17 points, while Markieff Morris added 15 points and nine rebounds as the defending champions …
Bacolod Tay Tung’s Bertolano, Bedonia rule Pontevedra beach volley
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Bacolod Tay Tung High School Thunderbolts’ Alyssa Bertolano and Kiesha Bedonia clinched the crown in the 1st Invitational Royal Villa Resort Open Beach Volleyball last Sunday in Pontevedra, Negros Occidental. Bertolano and Bedonia, who both hailed from Talisay City, Negros Occidental, ruled the competition after defeating the tandem of Melody Pons …
Dallas wins 5th straight, dominates Utah
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Dallas Mavericks caught Utah Jazz flatfooted as they scored a 111-103 victory in the 2020-2021 NBA Season on Monday night (Tuesday in the Philippines) at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. Luka Doncic fell short of triple-double with 31 points, nine rebounds and eight assists, while Dorian Finney-Smith added 23 …
Negros Muscovados to uphold Slashers’ winning tradition
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negros Muscovados are looking to uphold the winning tradition of the Negros Slashers of the defunct Metropolitan Basketball Association (MBA) when it competes in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) later this year. According to Muscovados co-owner John Gilbor, the Slashers’ MBA feat might be a tough act to follow but …
Negros, Iloilo advance to PCAP Southern Division semis
By Adrian Stewart Co Negros Kingsmen and Iloilo Kisela Knights reached the Southern Division semifinals of the Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) first conference after sweeping their quarterfinals foes on Wednesday night. The Kingsmen barged to the next round following a two-set quarterfinals victory against Lapu Lapu Naki Warriors—14-7 in the first set …
Manila Chooks TM gears up for FIBA 3X3 Doha Masters
By Adrian Stewart Co New-look Manila Chooks TM aims for a strong showing when it competes in the 2021 FIBA 3X3 World Tour Doha Masters starting tonight at the Al Gharafa Sports Complex in Doha, Qatar. Led by Chico Lanete, Mark Tallo, Zachary Huang and Dennis Santos, the Manila Chooks TM will play in the …
Bucks on a roll, beat Celtics
By Adrian Stewart Co Milwaukee Bucks widened its winning run in the 2020-2021 NBA Season with a 121-119 beating of Boston Celtics on Wednesday night (Thursday in the Philippines) at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Khris Middleton led the way with 27 points and 13 rebounds, while Bobby Portis chipped in 21 markers as …