The Rain or Shine Elasto Painters are still alive in the 2024 PBA Governors’ Cup playoffs after they escaped with a 110-109 win against the TNT Tropang Giga in Game 3 on Sunday, October 13, at the Dasmariñas City Arena. Facing the prospect of a 0-3 series deficit in the semifinals, the Elasto Painters got …
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UAAP: Lopez, Fortea shine as UP comes alive in 4th to overwhelm UST
The University of the Philippines (UP) rediscovered its form late against University of Santo Tomas (UST) to return to the UAAP Season 87 men’s basketball win column. The Fighting Maroons overwhelmed the Growling Tigers, 83-73, during their Round 2 clash on Sunday evening, October 13, at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City. Francis Lopez led …
Tourney to promote volleyball in Bacolod
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The 2nd Mayor Albee Benitez Beach Volleyball Tournament is expected to propagate and further promote the sport of volleyball in Bacolod City. According to Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) Director Carmela Arcolas-Gamboa, they are delighted that at least 91 squads have joined the tournament. “It will be nine days of exciting …
Ababa aims for 3rd LPGT title in Bacolod leg
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Following a surprise victory at the ICTSI Iloilo Golf Challenge last week, Sarah Ababa heads into her next Ladies Philippine Golf Tour (LPGT) mission in Bacolod City with new-found confidence and momentum. The seasoned Davaoeña is looking to capitalize on her recent success as she chases back-to-back wins and her third …
Beermen overcomes Ginebra in OT thriller to tie PBA series
The San Miguel Beermen overcame the gritty Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings in overtime, 131-125, to equalize in the 2024 PBA Governors’ Cup semifinals on Friday, October 11, at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City. But before that Beermen triumph, the Gin Kings mounted a comeback in the fourth period and erased what was once …
PBA suspends John Amores for one conference
The PBA announced that it has suspended NorthPort Batang Pier player John Amores for the upcoming conference without pay “for conduct detrimental to the league.” Atty. Ogie Narvasa read the decision to reporters during the halftime of the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters-TNT Tropang Giga game. “In coordination with the management of NorthPort, the commissioner …
Negrense Devance still pivotal for Ginebra
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Despite logging in limited minutes, veteran forward Negrense Joe Devance still plays a pivotal role for the Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings in the ongoing PBA Governors’ Cup playoffs round. According to Gin Kings assistant coach Richard del Rosario, the Negros Occidental’s Escalante City native cager is among those who are …
James Yap not closing doors on basketball return
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Blackwater Bossing guard James Yap is not yet closing his doors on a professional basketball return despite aiming for his second term as a councilor of San Juan City’s 1st District. The Negros Occidental’s Escalante City native Yap said he is taking a break from professional basketball for now as he …
Finally in PBA semis, Holt continues to step up for Ginebra
Stephen Holt delivered in his first-ever semifinal game in the PBA for Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings. The 6-foot-4 guard posted 30 points while shooting 11 of 18 from the field (61.1 percent) on top of eight rebounds and four assists, and he said that this was a matter of him steadily living up to …
Bata, Django to lead MassKara billiard tourney
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Billiard legends Efren “Bata” Reyes and Francisco “Django” Bustamante are set to headline the 3rd Mayor Albee Benitez MassKara 10-Ball Open Billiard Tournament slated at the Ayala Malls Capitol Central Activity Center from October 21 to 25. According to a media release from the Bacolod Yuhum Foundation, Reyes and Bustamante have …