Game 4 went the San Miguel Beermen’s way as they trounced semis rival the Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings, 131-121, in the 2024 PBA Governors’ Cup on Wednesday, October 16, at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City. The Beermen had to survive the 49-point explosion of always-spectacular Justin Brownlee to even the best-of-seven series at …
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TNT downs Rain or Shine, moves closer to PBA finals
The TNT Tropang Giga moved closer to the championship series in the 2024 PBA Governors’ Cup. TNT edged the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters, 81-79, in Game 4 of the best-of-seven semifinals on Wednesday, October 16, at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City. They now have a pivotal 3-1 lead in the series. Tied at …
Negros ICC falters to San Juan in MPVA
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Negros ICC Blue Hawks squandered a two-set advantage to suffer a 22-25, 23-25, 26-24, 25-14, 15-12 defeat to the San Juan Lady Knights-Go for Gold in the 2024 MPVA Season at the Alonte Sports Arena in Biñan, Laguna on Tuesday night, October 15. Chamberlaine Cuñada led the way for the …
Underdogs take lead in ICTSI Bacolod leg opener
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Albin Engino and South Korea’s Hyun Ho Rho surprised their competitors with impressive 65s to secure joint leadership in the opening round of the ICTSI Bacolod Golf Challenge at the Bacolod Golf and Country Club on Tuesday, October 15. Engino delivered a powerful back-nine performance. His round, punctuated by consecutive birdies …
Volleyball: Playoff spot up for grabs as Adamson takes on CSB
Adamson University took on College of Saint Benilde (CSB) for the last Pool D playoffs berth in the 2024 Shakey’s Super League Collegiate Pre-Season Championship at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum yesterday. The Lady Falcons will look to join pool leader Far Eastern University in the next round of the tournament. Adamson is looking to rebound …
Quezon Huskers eliminate Negros Muscovados in MPBL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Quezon Huskers leaned on a strong second half performance to eliminate the Negros Muscovados, 94-66, in Game 2 of the MPBL Southern Division quarterfinals at the Mayor Vitaliano D. Agan Coliseum in Zamboanga City on Monday night, October 14. Robin Roño caught fire in the last two quarters to finish …
Negrense Pastrana helps UST defeat UP in UAAP basketball
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense Kent Jane Pastrana made some valuable contributions as the University of Santo Tomas (UST) Growling Tigresses defeated the University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons, 84-57, in the UAAP Season 87 women’s basketball at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. The Negrense cager finished with 11 points, mostly coming in the second …
La Salle exacts revenge vs. UE, notches fourth straight win
De La Salle University avenged its first round loss against University of the East (UE) and opened the second round of UAAP Season 87 with a victory against the Red Warriors, 77-68, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. After trailing 37-36 at the end of the first half, the Green Archers made a 27-point outburst in …
Gialon eyes back-to-back PGT titles in Bacolod
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Fueled by a dominant performance at the ICTSI Iloilo Golf Challenge, Zanieboy Gialon trains his sights on becoming the first player to secure two victories in the Philippine Golf Tour (PGT) 2024 Season. His triumph in Iloilo, marked by a stunning 13-under total of 267 at the former Santa Barbara Golf …
Negrense Torres moves on from spitting incident
By ADRIAN STEWART CO University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons guard Reyland Torres has opted to move on from De La Salle University Green Archers head coach Michael “Topex” Robinson’s alleged spitting on him. According to Torres, he decided not to dwell on the controversy and focused on their game against the University of Santo …