By Adrian Stewart Co Bacolodnons Justin Chua of Phoenix Super LPG Fuel Masters and Kib Montalbo of TNT Tropang Giga moved on to the semifinals round of the PBA Three-point Shootout Charity Virtual Tournament following their quarterfinals win. Chua reached the next round of the competition after a 245-205 victory over Rain or Shine Elasto …
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Nietes set for boxing return with new mgt deal
By Adrian Stewart Co After almost a year of inactivity, Negrense boxer Donnie Nietes is set to return to boxing after signing a deal with massive managerial conglomerate MTK Global and D4G Promotions. The Murcia, Negros Occidental-native, who previously held titles at strawweight, junior flyweight and flyweight divisions, said he is thankful with the trust …
James Yap on PBA delay: ‘Kakalawangin ka din’
By Adrian Stewart Co While he is excited with the impending restart of the 2020 PBA Philippine Cup, Rain or Shine Elasto Painters veteran James Yap admitted that it will take some time for him to get back on track condition-wise. The Escalante City, Negros Occidental-native said that the over six months of break due …
Nietes on Japan, US boxing promotions’ radar
By Adrian Stewart Co Boxing promotions from Japan and the United States (US) are looking to revive the career of Negrense boxer Donnie Nietes, who become a free agent due to the closing of Cebu City-based ALA Boxing Promotions. In a report by the Philboxing.com, Japan-based Tekken Promotions and a USA-based boxing promotion that relates …
Entering DLSU is ‘humbling experience’ – Lim
By Adrian Stewart Co Bacolodnon guard Donn Lim sees being part of De La Salle University (DLSU) Green Archers’ men’s basketball team in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) as “a humbling experience.” The former St. John’s Institute-Bacolod guard said in an interview with SportsJourn.com that it is a huge blessing for a …
Negrense taekwondo jins shine in online poomsae tilt
By Adrian Stewart Co Taekwondo jins from Negros Taekwondo Union-Tigers New Gen recently dominated an online tournament winning 30 medals—12 gold, 12 bronze and six silver medals. Capturing gold medals in poomsae event were Jamie Hannah Agaloos, Christelle Avancena, Julian Ignatius Sabay, Christophe Avancena, Francine Launio, Diego Cristales, and Arthur Diaz. Winning silver medals were …
Bacolodnon Fajardo prepares for US NCAA, eyes WNBL draft
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Gilas Pilipinas women guard Ella Fajardo is preparing hard for her stint with US NCAA Division 1 school Fairleigh Dickinson University next year, while also gearing up to join the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) in the Philippines after college. The 17-year-old Fajardo, whose mother is based in Bacolod City, said …
James Yap good to go for RoS in PBA restart
By Adrian Stewart Co Negrense James Yap of Rain or Shine (RoS) Elasto Painters is now free from injuries as he gears up for the possible resumption of the 2020 PBA Philippine Cup next month. The Escalante City, Negros Occidental-native said he has strengthened his body during the Covid-19 break including his groin, which sidelined …
Ayo’s appeal in play as Nonoy, Cuajao decide next career move
By Adrian Stewart Co The appeal of former University of Santo Tomas (UST) Growling Tigers head coach Aldin Ayo will be in play as Negrense guard Mark Nonoy and Vince Deo Cuajao decide on their next career move. Jax Chua of Phenom Sports Management, who handles the career of Nonoy and Cuajao, said that the …
Negrense Mark Nonoy being lured by 6 schools
By ADRIAN STEWART CO With the uncertainty hounding the University of Santo Tomas (UST) Growling Tigers, Negrense guard Mark Nonoy is reportedly entertaining the possibility of moving to another collegiate team. A source told Watchmen Daily Journal that at least six schools, four from UAAP and two from NCAA, have contacted Nonoy’s manager Jax Chua of …