Rey Suerte lifted the University of the East (UE) to a 79-77 win over National University (NU) yesterday in the 82nd UAAP men’s basketball season at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. The UE shooting guard buried a big triple to surge his side ahead 74-72 with 42.2 seconds remaining; however, NU’s …
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2019 Copa Paulino Alcántara
Ceres comes from behind to beat the PHL U-22 team By Adrian Stewart Co Ceres-Negros FC recovered from their earlier draw against Mendiola FC with a 2-1 come-from-behind win over the Philippines men’s U-22 national football team in the Copa Paulino Alcántara at the Biñan Football Stadium in Laguna. Midfielder Yrik Galantes, who is currently …
Region 6-Bacolod opens 3×3 competition with wins
The Region VI-Bacolod girls’ basketball team opened the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas 3×3 U-18 basketball Pambansang Tatluhan competition with a 12-9 win last Tuesday over Region IX-Zamboanga at Robinsons Place Manila. The Bacolod City-based side is comprised of Bacolod City National High School athletes Kaye Pesquera, Shalimar Dublar, Hallyza Quiatchon, and Charity Grace Gicana. They …
Negrense boxer fights in WBC eliminator next month
Cauayan-based boxer Jay-r Raquinel is set to fight Pakistani fighter Muhammad Waseem on November 22 in a World Boxing Council (WBC) world flyweight title eliminator in Dubai, UAE. The winner will have the opportunity to challenge WBC world flyweight champion Charlie Edwards of the United Kingdom. Earlier this year, Raquinel retained his Oriental and Pacific …
Asia Pacific Basketball Youth Cup
Pinoy Youth team takes fourth place Bacolodnon players led the Pinoy Youth U13B to fourth place in the 8th Asia Pacific Basketball Youth Cup, which came to a close last weekend in Singapore. The team advanced to the semifinals but suffered a narrow 54-53 loss to the Singapore Stingers. Former St. John’s Institute standout Julio …
NLEX drubs Rain or Shine, shares
NLEX Road Warriors claimed their share of the top spot in the 2019 PBA Governors’ Cup after their 111-91 victory over the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters last night at the Cuneta Astrodome in Pasay City. Manny Harris tallied a triple-double for NLEX with 29 points, 12 rebounds, and 13 assists; as Jericho Cruz supplied …
2019 Copa Paulino Alcántara
Ceres FC meets the PHL U-22 team today By Adrian Stewart Co Ceres-Negros FC will be looking to top Group A when they face the Philippines men’s U-22 national football team this afternoon in the Copa Paulino Alcántara at the Biñan Football Stadium in Laguna. Kickoff is scheduled for 4:00 p.m. The three-time Philippines Football …
San Miguel coach expresses disappointment amid slump
By Adrian Stewart Co San Miguel Beermen head coach Leo Austria did not hide his disappointment as his squad is currently in a slump in the ongoing PBA Governor’s Cup. He suggests the team has become complacent. “What is lacking in our team [is] we’re so complacent because of our good start and they thought …
Provido commits to DLSU
By Adrian Stewart Co Ilongga middle blocker Amie ‘Em Em’ Provido recently formalized her commitment with De La Salle University. The native of Pototan, Iloilo called DLSU her “dream school.” “Yes, it’s La Salle,” she confirmed. “It is my dream school ever since and it is one of the top universities in the country.” “When …
AdMU clobbers NU, nears UAAP elimination round sweep
By Adrian Stewart Co Ateneo de Manila University (AdMU) edged close to a sweep of the 82nd UAAP men’s basketball elimination round following their recent 88-51 annihilation of National University (NU) at the Ynares Center in Antipolo City. Angelo Kouame top-scored for AdMU with 17 points, 15 rebounds, and three blocks; while Ilonggo forward Ferdinand …