By Adrian Stewart Co Bacolodnon centers Reynel Hugnatan and Siverino “Nonoy” Baclao will remain with the Meralco Bolts after agreeing to contract extensions ahead of the 2021 PBA Philippine Cup. Bolts team manager Paolo Trillo said the 42-year-old Hugnatan was signed up to a new deal, which terms were not disclosed, following his solid showing …
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Hawks snap skid, topple 76ers
By Adrian Stewart Co Atlanta Hawks leaned on the exploits of Trae Young in the second half as they cruise to a 112-94 victory over short-handed Philadelphia 76ers in the 2020-2021 NBA Season on Monday night (Tuesday in the Philippines) at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. Young top-scored with 26 points while De’Andre …
Premier Volleyball League targets April 10 opening
By Adrian Stewart Co After being out of action for more than a year due to the coronavirus disease 2019, or COVID-19, the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) is targeting to resume action on April 10. PVL President Ricky Palou said that the league, which recently turned professional, was saddened not to deliver matches to the …
No Brickman, Gray, Rosser in 2021 PBA Rookie Draft?
By Adrian Stewart Co Unless the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) will tweak its ruling on requirements for incoming rookies, Jason Brickman, Jeremiah Grey and Brandon Ganuelas-Rosser will likely miss the 2021 PBA Rookie Draft. Player-agent Charlie Dy said Brickman, Grey and Ganuelas-Rosser were deemed ineligible for the rookie draft proceeding slated on March 14 for …
Clippers escape gritty Bulls: Kawhi Leonard hits 10K scoring club
By Adrian Stewart Co Kawhi Leonard achieved a personal milestone as the Los Angeles Clippers pulled off a 130-127 escape over Chicago Bulls in the 2020-2021 NBA Season on Sunday night (Monday in the Philippines) at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. Leonard nailed his 10,000th point in the NBA during his 21-point outburst …
POC targets top 3 finish in 2021 SEA Games in Vietnam
By Adrian Stewart Co Following their overall championship in the 30th edition of the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games here, Filipino athletes are targeting at least a top three finish in the 2021 edition in Vietnam slated from November 21 to December 2, 2021. Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino said that finishing within …
Bacolodnon Chua thrilled with most improved award inclusion
By Adrian Stewart Co A possible clinching of the Most Improved Player (MIP) of the Year award will be a cherry on top of a blessed 2020 for Bacolodnon Justin Chua of Phoenix Super LPG Fuel Masters. Chua was a favorite for the individual citation following his career-high averages of 11.7 points, 6.7 rebounds, and …
Shorthanded Nets topple East No. 1 76ers
By Adrian Stewart Co Brooklyn Nets, minus two of its stars, pulled off a 122-109 triumph over East top seed Philadelphia 76ers in the 2020-2021 NBA Season on Thursday night (Friday in the Philippines) at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Joe Harris drained six triples and finished with 28 points, Caris LeVert flirted with …
Ravena to miss Japan B.League All-Star due to injury
By Adrian Stewart Co Ilonggo Ferdinand “Thirdy” Ravena III of San-En NeoPhoenix will miss the opportunity to compete in the Japan B.League All-Star Game later this month due to a finger injury. The former Ateneo de Manila University Blue Eagles standout sustained a right fourth finger metacarpal oblique fracture over the weekend in NeoPhoenix’s match …
Irving leads Durant-less Brooklyn past Utah
By Adrian Stewart Co A change in the starting lineup was all the Brooklyn Nets needed to get back on the winning track following a 130-96 win over Utah Jazz in the 2020-2021 NBA Season on Tuesday night (Wednesday in the Philippines) at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. After starting the match with …