By ADRIAN STEWART CO It will be Negros Occidental against Iloilo in the championship round of the 2021 Gatorade-Philippine Superliga (PSL) Superliga Beach Volleyball Challenge Cup at the Subic Bay sands court in Subic, Zambales. Abanse Negrense A pair of Alexa Polidario and Erjane Magdato punched the first championship ticket with a 21-18, 21-12 victory …
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Negros turns back San Juan; Iloilo splits matches in PCAP
BY ADRIAN STEWART CO Negros Kingsmen pulled off a nerve-wracking 11-10 victory over San Juan Predators in the first conference of the Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) on Wednesday afternoon. The Kingsmen settled for 7-7 draw with the Predators in the Rapid event with only Arena Grand Master (AGM) Rowelyn Joy Acedo, International …
Despite Curry misfires Warriors drub Pacers
BY ADRIAN STEWART CO GOLDEN State Warriors leaned on its supporting casts in the endgame to wallop Indiana Pacers, 111-107, in the 2020-2021 NBA season Wednesday at the Bankers Field Arena in Indianapolis, Indiana. With the score tied at 91-all, the Warriors leaned on baskets from Brad Wanamaker and Eric Paschall for a 97-92 edge. …
Ex-UNO-R standouts banner Abanse Negrense in PSL beach volley
By Adrian Stewart Co Former University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos (UNO-R) standouts will banner the two Abanse Negrense squads that will compete in the 2021 Philippine Superliga (PSL) Beach Volleyball Challenge later this month. The first team is to be led by the tested pair of Alexa Polidario and Erjane Magdato, while the other squad is …
Negrense Varilla gets new deal with NLEX
By Adrian Stewart Co Negrense guard Paul Bolinas Varilla will remain with the NLEX Road Warriors for the upcoming Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) season after being signed to a new deal by the team recently. Road Warriors head coach Joseller “Yeng” Guiao confirmed the return of the Manapla, Negros Occidental-native Varilla, who was one of …
Nets escape Clippers’ late surge
By Adrian Stewart Co Brooklyn Nets survived an endgame run by the Los Angeles Clippers for a 112-108 triumph in the 2020-2021 NBA Season on Sunday night (Monday in the Philippines) at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. After seeing its once 15-point edge turned to a 108-all count by a huge Clippers rally, …
Saludar splits Paradero, bags WBA minimumweight belt
By Adrian Stewart Co Victorio Saludar clinched the vacant World Boxing Association (WBA) world minimumweight championship with a split decision victory over fellow Filipino Robert Paradero on Saturday at the Biñan Football Stadium in Biñan, Laguna. The Polomolok, Cotabato del Sur-native Saludar is a world champion anew after getting the nod of judges Aquil Tamano …
James Yap mulls PBA retirement at 40
By Adrian Stewart Co Negrense guard James Yap of Rain or Shine Elasto Painters is planning to retire from professional basketball after the 2021 season of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). In an interview with entertainment columnist Dolly Ann Carjaval, the Escalante City, Negros Occidental-native said he wanted to hang his sneakers when he reached …
Scary Terry lifts Charlotte past GSW
By Adrian Stewart Co Terry Rozier carried the load for the Charlotte Hornets for a come-from-behind 102-100 stunner over Golden State Warriors (GSW) in the 2020-2021 NBA Season on Saturday night (Sunday in the Philippines) at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. Down 81-91 late in the fourth quarter, Rozier ignited a huge Hornets …
Ilonggo Melliza, Arboleda leave Stallion FC for Kaya-Iloilo?
By Adrian Stewart Co Ilonggo forward Jesus Melliza and midfielder Fitch Arboleda ended their stint with Stallion Laguna Football Club ahead of the start of the 2021 Philippines Football League season. Stallion Laguna head coach Ernest Nierras confirmed the exit of Melliza and Arboleda as he said that they will be playing in Asian Football …