By Adrian Stewart Co Meralco Bolts stayed alive in the 2020 PBA Philippine Cup semifinals following a come-from-behind 83-80 win over Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings in Game 4 last night at the AUF Sports Arena & Cultural Center in Pampanga. Down 79-80, Negrense center Reynel Hugnatan surged the Bolts ahead at 81-80 with a …
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Ilongga Hermosura: Bacolod Tay Tung transfer a career move
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Ilongga volleyball standout Ana Hermosura has no regrets with her move to the Bacolod Tay Tung High School Thunderbolts even if it means her being away from her family. The 14-year-old Hermosura said that it was not an easy decision to transfer to Thunderbolts from Sto. Niño Sur Elementary School but …
Meralco’s Hugnatan denies accusing refs of game rigging
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Bacolodnon center Reynel Hugnatan of Meralco Bolts denied he was the one who accused referees of game rigging in their 91-84 defeat to Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings in Game 3 of the 2020 PBA Philippine Cup semifinals on Sunday night. In an interview with Spin.ph, the Bacolod City-native center said …
Morris shuns Clippers, re-signs with Lakers
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Markieff Morris will remain with defending champions Los Angeles Lakers after agreeing to a one-year veteran minimum deal on Monday (Tuesday in the Philippines). According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, Morris opted to remain with the Lakers despite also being offered a deal by the Los Angeles Clippers for a …
Gasol signs with Lakers, McGee traded to Cleveland
By Adrian Stewart Co Marc Gasol is returning to the team that drafted him after agreeing to a two-year contract with defending champions Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday (Monday in the Philippines). In a report by Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, the Spanish center’s choice was narrowed down to Lakers and former team Toronto Raptors after …
Negrense Fernandez joins Gilas coaching staff
By Adrian Stewart Co Negrense coach Teodorico “Boyet” Fernandez has been named as one of the coaching staff of the Gilas Pilipinas that will compete in the November window of the 2021 FIBA Asia Cup qualifier in Manama, Bahrain. The Valladolid, Negros Occidental-native said he was grateful to be part of the national team nearly …
Ginebra beats Meralco, nears PBA PH cup finals
By Adrian Stewart Co Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings is one win away from barging to the 2020 PBA Philippine Cup finals after a 91-84 triumph over Meralco Bolts in Game 3 of the semifinals on Sunday night at the AUF Sports Arena & Cultural Center in Pampanga. Stanley Pringle tallied 24 points, nine rebounds …
Minnesota takes Edwards at No. 1, GSW picks Wiseman at No. 2
By Adrian Stewart Co Minnesota Timberwolves had made Anthony Edwards as the top overall selection during the virtual 2020 NBA Rookie Draft on Wednesday night (Thursday in the Philippines). Edwards became the 11th straight one-and-done player to be the No. 1 pick. The Georgia Bulldogs freshman guard averaged 19.1 points in his one-and-done college stint. …
Negrense boxer Nietes eyes 2021 return
By Adrian Stewart Co After relinquishing his WBO world super flyweight championship and being inactive for almost two years, Negrense boxer Donnie Nietes is targeting to make his boxing return by early next year. The Murcia, Negros Occidental-native, who recently signed with Dubai-based MTK Global and D4G Promotions, said he is targeting to return to …
2020 PBA Philippine Cup semifinals: Ginebra turns back Meralco, takes 1-0 edge
By Adrian Stewart Co Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings drew first blood in the 2020 PBA Philippine Cup semifinals after a 96-69 Game 1 domination over Meralco Bolts on Wednesday night at the AUF Sports Arena & Cultural Center in Pampanga. Stanley Pringle top-scored with 19 points to go along with seven rebounds. Earl Scottie …