SPORTS

By Adrian Stewart Co Meralco Bolts stayed alive in the 2020 PBA Philippine Cup quarterfinals following a 78-71 upset over defending champions San Miguel Beermen (SMB) last night at the AUF Sports Arena & Cultural Center in Pampanga. Bacolodnon center Reynel Hugnatan top-scored with 16 points and seven rebounds, while rookie Aaron Black and Baser …

By Adrian Stewart Co Negrense boxer Aston Palicte aims to extend his winning run as he faces fellow Filipino Reymark Taday in “The Restart” card slated on November 21 at the Sanman Gym in General Santos City. The Bago City, Negros Occidental-native is aiming for his second consecutive win following his second round stoppage win …

By Adrian Stewart Co Phoenix Super LPG Fuel Masters sealed the No. 2 seat heading into the 2020 PBA Philippine Cup playoffs with a come-from-behind 90-88 win over Rain or Shine (RoS) Elasto Painters on Wednesday night at the AUF Sports Arena & Cultural Center in Pampanga. Down by as much as 14 points early …

By Adrian Stewart Co Meralco Bolts survived a late rally from shorthanded NorthPort Batang Pier for an 80-73 victory in the 2020 PBA Philippine Cup on Wednesday at the AUF Sports Arena & Cultural Center in Pampanga. Holding to a 76-60 lead after a basket from Ilonggo Anjo Caram, the Batang Pier went on a …

By Adrian Stewart Co Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings clinched the top-seed in the 2020 PBA Philippine Cup playoffs with a 102-80 domination over TerraFirma Dyip on Monday night at the AUF Sports Arena & Cultural Center in Pampanga. Japeth Aguilar converted all his 10 field goals to finish with 21 points, while Aljon Mariano …

By Adrian Stewart Co Azkals Development Team (ADT) ended its campaign in the 2020 Philippines Football League with a blanking of Stallion Laguna FC on Monday at the PFF National Training Center in Carmona, Cavite. Carlo Dorin and Jarvey Gayoso scored a goal each for ADT, which ended their campaign with nine points on three …

By Adrian Stewart Co Phoenix Super LPG Fuel Masters clawed its way back from 16 points down to beat Blackwater Elite, 100-95, in the 2020 PBA Philippine Cup on Monday at the AUF Sports Arena & Cultural Center in Pampanga. Trailing 34-50 at the onset of the third period, the Fuel Masters leaned on three-point …

By Adrian Stewart Co Rain or Shine Elasto (RoS) Painters halted its losing skid in the 2020 PBA Philippine Cup following an 82-71 win over Blackwater Elite on Sunday at the AUF Sports Arena & Cultural Center in Pampanga. Javee Mocon finally broke his shooting slump with double-double 19 points and 13 rebounds, while Beau …

By Adrian Stewart Co Leigh Andee Rodriguez of Bacolod City settled for a bronze medal finish in the 2020 Smart/MVP Sports Foundation Global Taekwondo Online Speedkicking Championships held recently. Rodriguez, a standout of the Negros Taekwondo Union-Tigers New Gen (NTU-TNG) stable, finished with bronze medal in the junior female finweight/flyweight category. This STI-West Negros University …

By ADRIAN STEWART CO  Magnolia Hotshots cruised to its third consecutive win in the 2020 PBA Philippine Cup with a 103-89 domination over the slumping TerraFirma Dyip on Thursday at the AUF Sports Arena & Cultural Center in Pampanga. Paul Lee had another solid showing with 29 points, including five three-point conversions, while Rome Dela …