By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Mayor Albee Benitez Beach Volleyball Tournament is returning for its second edition with three age-group divisions at the University of St. La Salle Sandbox in Bacolod City. According to Bacolod PIO, the 17-and-under boys’ and girls’ tournament is scheduled from October 12 to 13 and from October 18 to 20, …
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Ginebra catches fire to dominate Beermen in PBA semis opener
The Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings opened the PBA Governors’ Cup Season 49 semifinals in a victorious manner. The Gin Kings caught fire to dominate the San Miguel Beermen, 122-105, in Game 1 on Wednesday evening, October 9, at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City. Justin Brownlee was admirable as usual for the Tim Cone-coached …
TNT spoils Painters’ comeback hopes for early lead in semis
The TNT Tropang Giga spoiled the comeback attempt of the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters for an early lead in the PBA Governors’ Cup Season 49 semifinals. The Chot Reyes-coached team held off the Painters, 90-81, in Game 1 of their seven-game series at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City. “I just told the guys …
Pastrana 2nd in UAAP basketball MVP race
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense Kent Jane Pastrana of the University of Santo Tomas (UST) Growling Tigresses is currently running second in the UAAP Season 87 women’s basketball tournament MVP race. The Negros Occidental’s Silay City native Pastrana has a total of 84.714 statistical points (SPs) after leading the Growling Tigresses to a 6-1 win-loss …
Negrense Torres thankful for UP teammates’ support on spitting issue
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense guard Reyland Torres was thankful for the support shown by his University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons teammates following an incident where he was allegedly spitted on by De La Salle University Green Archers mentor Topex Robinson. According to the Negros Occidental’s Bago City native Torres, he was touched …
PH Volcanoes secure historic double gold at Asia Rugby in Nepal
The Philippines made history after winning the men’s and women’s titles in the Asia Rugby Emirates Sevens Trophy at the Dasharath Stadium in Kathmandu, Nepal over the weekend. The Darryl Suasua-mentored men’s squad displayed its remarkable teamwork to prevail over Chinese Taipei, 27-12, in the finals. The women’s team, coached by Samantha Scott, also played …
Tiu still unsatisfied after top-seed CSB dominates JRU to end 1st round
De La Salle University and College of St. Benilde (CSB) completed the first round of the NCAA 100 men’s basketball tournament as the league’s best squad. Coming off a close defeat in their last outing, the Blazers dominated Jose Rizal University (JRU), 84-69, during their clash on Tuesday afternoon, October 8, in a rare NCAA …
Negros bows to Quezon in MPBL playoffs opener
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Negros Muscovados faltered to the Quezon Huskers, 73-60, in Game 1 of the MPBL Southern Division quarterfinals at the Quezon Convention Center in Lucena City late Monday night, October 7. LJay Gonzales tallied a double-double of 14 points and 10 rebounds to go with four assists, three steals and a block as …
Bacolod Tay Tung dominates Rebisco WV volley tourney
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Bacolod Tay Tung High School Thunderbolts swept their opponents to rule the 2024 Rebisco 18-and-Under Volleyball League Western Visayas qualifiers in Iloilo province’s Pototan town over the weekend. Led by Most Valuable Player and 2nd Best Outside Hitter awardee Ana Francesca Hermosura, the Thunderbolts reclaimed the championship with a 25-18, …
B.League: Ray Parks Jr. impresses in Osaka’s win over Shiga
Ray Parks, Jr. displayed an impressive all-around outing with his new team Osaka Evessa in their win against the Shiga Lakes in the 2024-2025 Japan B.League. The former Gilas Pilipinas star tallied 23 points, seven rebounds, two assists, and a steal in over 29 minutes of action in Osaka’s 86-79 win over Shiga at the …