By Adrian Stewart Co Chris Ross came up with crucial baskets in overtime as the San Miguel Beermen (SMB) escaped with a 90-88 victory over Blackwater Elite in the 2020 PBA Philippine Cup on Tuesday at the AUF Sports Arena & Cultural Center in Pampanga. Down 84-88 in the early minutes of the overtime, Ross …
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2020 Philippines Football League: Daniels’ goal powers Kaya-Iloilo past Azkals
By Adrian Stewart Co Kenshiro Daniels’ first half conversion lifted Kaya Futbol Club-Iloilo to a 1-0 escape over Azkals Developmental Team in the 2020 Philippines Football League on Saturday night at the PFF National Training Center in Carmona, Cavite. The 25-year-old Daniels was at the right place at the right time as he netted the …
Double-header kicks off 2020 PFL today
By Adrian Stewart Co After being delayed due to a typhoon and some players testing positive for coronavirus disease 2019, or Covid-19, the 2020 Philippines Football League (PFL) will begin today with a double-header at the Philippine Football Federation National Training Center in Cavite. PFF National President Mariano Araneta said that the “PFL Bubble” will …
Bacolod to compete in 3×3 basketball bubble tourney
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Bacolod-Master Sardines is set to compete in the 2020 Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas 3×3 President’s Cup, which will start today at the Inspire Sports Academy Calamba in Calamba, Laguna. Bannering the Bacolod City-based squad are big men 6-foot-5 Alfred Batino and 6-foot-5 Chris Lalata and guards 5-foot-10 Anton Asistio, 5-foot-11 Robin Roño and …
Bacolodnon Montalbo rules PBA virtual 3pt shootout
By Adrian Stewart Co Bacolodnon guard Kirell Brahndon “Kib” Montalbo of the TNT Tropang Giga emerged as champion after topping the final round of the PBA Three-point Shootout Charity Virtual Tournament. The Bacolod City-native rookie finished the final round with 238 points, beating Alaska Aces’ Robbie Herndon (234) and Meralco Bolts’ Nard John Pinto (222). …
Knee issues bothering James Yap
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense guard James Yap was being bothered by knee issues as a result of his scoreless outing in Rain or Shine Elasto Painters’ 87-83 upset over San Miguel Beermen in the 2020 PBA Philippine Cup. Painters head coach Carlos Garcia said that the Escalante City, Negros Occidental-native forced himself to play …
Negrense Villanueva signs up with Slovenian boxing mgt
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense boxer Arthur Villanueva is not yet hanging his boxing gloves after recently signing a five-year contract with London-based Slovenian boxing manager Hinko Kostanjevec. The Bago City, Negros Occidental-native said he was thankful to the new opportunity after his former boxing promotion ALA Boxing Promotions folded due to the Covid-19 pandemic. …
Bacolodnon Hugnatan not yet retiring
By Adrian Stewart Co As he enters his 18th season this 2020 PBA Philippine Cup, Bacolodnon center Reynel Hugnatan of the Meralco Bolts said he does not see himself retiring from professional basketball soon. In an interview with SPIN Sidelines, 41-year-old Hugnatan said he was grateful to the Bolts that his contract was renewed as …
PBA restart: Pogoy drops 45, TNT outduels Alaska
By Adrian Stewart Co Roger Pogoy had a career outing, but Jayson Castro came up with clutch baskets as TNT Tropang Giga pulled off a 100-95 victory over Alaska Aces in the restart of the 2020 PBA Philippine Cup last night at the AUF Sports Arena and Cultural Center in Pampanga. Trailing 89-92, Pogoy pulled …
10 Negrense players to suit up in PBA restart
By Adrian Stewart Co Negros Occidental will be well-represented in the restart of 2020 PBA Philippine Cup on Sunday, October 11, at the Angeles University Foundation Gym in Pampanga with 10 players who traced their roots from the province being lined up. Based on the lineup released by PBA on Wednesday, five of the Negrense …