Bacolod Tay Tung High School eked past Living Stones International School with a 72-70 win during the National Basketball Training Center regional qualifying leg in Bacolod City at the BAYS Center over the weekend. Tay Tung head coach Ronald ‘Yong’ Despi pointed out the team’s numerous turnovers, which resulted in the close game. “I think …
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UP basketball team to play in Iloilo City next month
The University of the Philippines (UP) is scheduled to play in Iloilo City next month when they meet Southwestern University (SWU) as part of the UAAP Goodwill Games, which is set to take place from February 22 to 23. According to organizer Rodolfo Go Villaruz, a venue has yet to be determined. UP is coming …
NCAA Season 95
Volleyball action begins Friday Arellano University and University of Perpetual Help will try to extend their dynastic reign in their respective divisions when NCAA Season 95 volleyball competition action erupts starting Friday at the FilOil Flying V Centre in San Juan. Three-time defending women’s champion Arellano U opens its campaign against Lyceum of the Philippines University …
Alaska sends Enciso to TNT, acquires Digregorio
The Alaska Aces have sent guard Simon Enciso to the TNT KaTropa, the PBA announced yesterday afternoon. In exchange, Alaska acquired the rights to Mike Digregorio along with TNT’s second round pick in 2023. Enciso, a second round draft pick in 2015, had stints in NLEX and Phoenix before arriving in Alaska in 2017. He …
Tsitsipas whips Zverev as top names crash at ATP Cup
SYDNEY, Australia – Stefanos Tsitsipas whipped an error-strewn Alexander Zverev to win the battle of the big guns at the ATP Cup on Sunday, inflicting a second successive defeat on the German in his warm-up for the Australian Open. On day three of the inaugural 24-nation team event in Sydney, Brisbane and Perth, world number …
Gilas Pilipinas looks to add ceiling with top prospects
As it stands, Gilas Pilipinas new cadet team has Isaac Go, Rey Suerte, Allyn Bulanadi and twins Mike and Matt Nieto. Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas President Al Panlilio also confirmed that the national team pretty much added Thirdy Ravena and Jaydee Tungcab to the fold. Gilas Pilipinas is also looking to add ceiling with now …
Tay Tung rips NOHS in NBTC opener
Bacolod Tay Tung High School opened the National Basketball Training Center regional qualifying leg in Bacolod City with a lopsided 115-45 win over Negros Occidental High School at the BAYS Center over the weekend. “I commended all the players because they did their roles on offense and defense,” said Tay Tung head coach Ronald ‘Yong’ …
2020 ASEAN Para Games
Negrense volleyball players to compete Volleyball players from across Negros Occidental are expected to represent the country when the Philippines hosts the 2020 ASEAN Para Games, which are set to begin in March. The team is almost completely represented by players from the province, including athletes from Silay City, Cadiz City, Bago City, Kabankalan City, …
TNT KaTropa extends offer to Bacolodnon player
By Adrian Stewart Co The TNT KaTropa recently offered Bacolodnon guard Kib Montalbo a year-and-a-half contract after being named the 11th over selection during last month’s 2019 PBA Rookie Draft. TNT team manager Gabby Cui said the contract will be signed once the former De La Salle University (DLSU) returns to Manila after visiting his …
Grizzlies beat George-less Clippers
LOS ANGELES – Jae Crowder scored 27 points and the Memphis Grizzlies took advantage of Los Angeles star Paul George’s absence to rout the Clippers 140-114 on Saturday (Sunday, PHL time). Jaren Jackson Jr. added 24 points, and Ja Morant and Dillon Brooks had 22 points each to help Memphis improve to 7-10 on the …