The Negros Occidental Private Schools Sports, Cultural, and Educational Association (NOPSSCEA) is expected to send a delegation of 300 student-athletes, coaches, and other officials to this year’s Western Visayas Private Schools Athletic Association Meet, which starts tomorrow in Roxas City, Capiz. A send-off mass was celebrated last week at the University of St. La Salle …
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2020 AFC Champions League
Ceres falls to 10-man FC Tokyo By Adrian Stewart Co Ceres-Negros FC missed another chance at making the AFC Champions League group stage after falling 2-0 to a 10-man FC Tokyo earlier this week at the Ajinomoto Stadium in Tokyo, Japan. The Bacolod City-based club came in as the underdog but were also dealt a …
Former Manchester United striker joins Global Makati
Club also signs ‘homegrown’ LA Galaxy player Global Makati FC recently announced the signings of three new players ahead of the upcoming 2020 Philippines Football League (PFL), including 27-year-old John Cofie, a former Manchester United youth player, who went on to play for the senior squad from 2011 to 2013. Throughout his career he has …
Yap not thinking about retirement
By Adrian Stewart Co Rain or Shine Elasto Painters shooting guard James Yap said he is giving himself at least two more PBA seasons before considering retirement. The Escalante City native recently told CNN Philippines, he will assess himself after that period. “Sakali namang magretire na ako eh handa na ako dahil may mga investments …
Iloilo beats Biñan City in the Maharlika League
The Iloilo United Royals moved closer to securing a spot in the 2019-2020 Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League-Lakan Cup playoffs after scoring a 67-63 win over the Biñan City Heroes earlier this week at the Ynares Center in Antipolo City. Al Francis Tamsi drained five triples and finished with a game-high 24 points for Iloilo, along …
2020 AFC Champions League
Ceres looking to earn first group stage berth tonight By Adrian Stewart Co Ceres-Negros FC will be looking to earn their first AFC Champions League group stage berth when they meet 2019 J1 League runners-up FC Tokyo in the playoff round of the AFC Champions League qualifiers. The two clubs clash tonight, starting at 6:00 …
Winners named in Talisay City 3×3 competition
The MDC Sports Inc. 3×3 League came to a conclusion over the weekend at the Talisay City gym with winners named in several divisions. Jopeth Torico, Kobe John Baging, Marknhel Pronda, and Jay-R Bayona of Team Talisay Sharks won the 21-and-Under category; Melchar Jerez, Ailyn Tumbali, Ann del Rosario, and Nica Joy Trazo of Team …
Aklan ready to host 2020 WVRAA Meet
Despite Typhoon “Ursula” pounding Aklan last month, leaving behind P65 million worth of damages, the Department of Education-Division of Aklan (DepEd-Aklan) and the provincial government announced they are ready to host the 2020 Western Visayas Regional Athletic Association (WVRAA) Meet, which is set to run from February 15 to 22 at the Calangcang Sports Complex …
Local basketball personalities mourn the death of Kobe Bryant
By Adrian Stewart Co Following the surprise death of NBA legend Kobe Bryant, tributes from the local basketball community poured out across social media. “You were one of the reasons I played the sport, Kobe,” wrote Ilonggo guard Kiefer Ravena. “You are the reason why I want to be great.” Meanwhile, Senator Manny Pacquaio, who …
Dinagyang Festival 2020
Tay Tung dominates badminton tournament By Adrian Stewart Co Bacolod Tay Tung High School athletes dominated the Dinagyang Badminton Cup 2020, which took place over the weekend at the Citi Sports Badminton Center in Iloilo City. Sean Justin de Jesus won two competitions, taking both the 18-and-Under Men’s tournament and the doubles event with Lance …