Negrense forward Mark Yee came up with a double-double for the Davao Occidental Tigers last Wednesday in their 78-70 win over the Parañaque Patriots in the ongoing 2019-2020 Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League-Lakan Cup at the San Andres Sports Complex in Manila. Behind the Sagay City native’s 17 points, 17 rebounds, and six assists were Emman …
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NU holding basketball tryouts in Talisay City this weekend
National University (NU) will be holding tryouts for their senior and junior basketball teams this weekend, January 26, at St John’s Institute-Northpoint in Talisay City. NU assistant coach Marvin Lito Caro said tryouts will begin at 3:00 p.m. and will be led by head coach Goldwyn Monteverde. “This is the chance for basketball aspirants to …
Bacolaodiat 2020
LOPTTA table tennis competition begins today The Lopue’s Table Tennis Association (LOPTTA) will host the Bacoloadiat Invitational Table Tennis Championship starting today at the LOPTTA venue located at Lopue’s San Sebastian. The competition is expected to attract hundreds of players from across the province. “It is our mission-vision to host and organize world class quality …
2020 AFC Champions League
Ceres FC meets FC Tokyo in next week’s playoff round By Adrian Stewart Co Ceres-Negros FC is set to meet FC Tokyo, the 2019 J1 League runners-up, next week, January 28, in the 2020 AFC Champions League qualifying playoff round after scoring a 1-0 win last Tuesday over Thai League 1 club Port FC in …
Reyes swaps Petron for Sta. Lucia
After three years with the Petron Blaze Spikers, middle hitter Mika Reyes will be joining the Sta. Lucia Lady Realtors in the upcoming 2020 Philippine Super Liga, which begins next month. The announcement was made in the volleyball player’s Daily Tribune column. “These changes entail a lot of responsibilities and challenges but, rest assured, I …
Leonard leads Clippers past Mavs 110-107
Kawhi Leonard scored 36 points, Landry Shamet hit two clutch 3-pointers late and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Dallas Mavericks 110-107 Tuesday night(Wednesday, PHL time) for their fourth straight win. Dallas ended a four-game winning streak, and more importantly, lost a key piece in center Dwight Powell just as they welcomed back Kristaps …
Jaboneta joins the Iloilo United Royals
Ahead of tonight’s game against San Juan Knights, the Iloilo United Royals announced the signing of Felixberto ‘Janjan’ Jaboneta IV, who is expected to boost the team in the ongoing 2019-2020 Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League Lakan Cup. Iloilo team owner JJ Javelosa touted the addition of the former University of the Philippines (UP) forward. “He …
Ilonggo basketball player signs with Rain or Shine
After being named the sixth overall pick in the 2019 PBA rookie draft, Rain or Shine Elasto Painters head coach Carlos Garcia confirmed signing a two-year rookie deal with Ilonggo guard Clint Doliguez. Prior to joining the PBA, the Iloilo City native played for Hua Siong College of Iloilo, Ateneo de Manila University, and San …
NBTC qualifiers
MDM Sagay College rules Silay-Sagay By Adrian Stewart Co MDM Sagay College Inc. won the National Basketball Training Center Silay City-Sagay City qualifying leg over the weekend at the Sagay City gym with a dominating 137-70 victory over Vito National High School of Sagay City. John Paul Amante, who was named MVP, scored 23 points …
Balkman, Go added to PHL squad for Dubai basketball competition
Forward Renaldo Balkman, who most recently played for San Miguel Alab Pilipinas, alongside recently-drafted Columbian Dyip center George Isaac Go, are set to reinforce the Mighty Sports-Philippines team set to participate in the 2020 Dubai International Basketball Championships. The competition begins tomorrow, January 23, and is set to run until February 1. “Balkman is a …