The San Miguel Beermen, after taking home both the PBA Philippine Cup and Commissioner’s Cup, will be looking to dominate the East Asia Super League-Terrific 12 competition, which opens today in Macau. The event is expected to run until September 22. “We want to win; let’s see what will happen,” said San Miguel head coach …
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Bacolodnon boxer KO’s opponent in one round
Genesis Servania of Bacolod City scored a first round stoppage victory last month over Indonesia fighter Ahmad Lahizab. The two fought last August 24 at the Takeda Teva Ocean Arena in Nagoya, Japan. Servania’s win comes after earlier losing an opportunity to take the World Boxing Council-Continental Americas super bantamweight belt following a unanimous decision …
Lopez Mendy hat trick propels Ceres FC over PAF, 7-0
By Adrian Stewart Co A hat trick from striker Robert Lopez Mendy helped Ceres-Negros FC secure a 7-0 win over Philippine Air Force FC in the 2019 Philippines Football League (PFL) over the weekend at the Aboitiz Pitch in Lipa City, Batangas. Midfielder Bienvenido Marañón got things going in the 32nd minute with forward OJ …
San Beda beats Arellano in NCAA men’s basketball
San Beda University maintained their undefeated record after pulling off a 73-66 win over Arellano University last week in the 95th NCAA men’s basketball season at the San Juan Arena. After seeing their 11-point edge trimmed to 60-59, Donald Tankoua took matters into his own hands by scoring nine of San Beda’s final 13 markers. …
Barangay Ginebra meets Korean Basketball League team tomorrow
Barangay Ginebra San Miguel are set to face off against the Changwon LG Sakers of the Korean Basketball League tomorrow, September 17, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in what is being dubbed as “Asian Basketball Showdown 2.” The game is a tune-up for Barangay Ginebra in preparation for the upcoming PBA Governors’ Cup. The two …
AdMU beats FEU, remains unbeaten in the UAAP
Ateneo de Manila University (AdMU) maintained their undefeated record in the ongoing 82nd UAAP men’s basketball season following their 63-46 rout of Far Eastern University (FEU) last Saturday at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. Angelo Kouame tallied 14 points, 13 rebounds, and three blocks; while Adrian Wong added 13 points; and …
Bacolodnon player leads Creamline over Chef’s Classics in the Open Conference
Bacolodnon outside hitter Fille Cainglet-Cayetano led the Creamline Cool Smashers in their recent 25-11, 25-14, 25-21 sweep over the Chef’s Classics Red Spikers in the 2019 Premier Volleyball League Open Conference at the San Juan Arena. Cainglet-Cayetano, who was filling in for an injured Alyssa Valdez, led the offense with nine points. Valdez was ruled …
Ceres-Negros FC meets PAF this weekend
By Adrian Stewart Co Ceres-Negros FC is scheduled to play their fourth 2019 Philippines Football League (PFL) match against Philippine Air Force FC this weekend, Saturday, September 14, at the Aboitiz Pitch in Lipa City, Batangas. The Negrense club won all of their previous meetings, including a 12-0 demolition last July. The Bacolod City-based club …
2019 Premier Volleyball League Open Conference
Motolite overcomes resurgent BanKo Perlas By Adrian Stewart Co The Motolite Power Builders recently pulled off a 25-16, 25-21, 19-25, 29-31, 19-17 win over the BanKo Perlas Spikers in the 2019 Premier Volleyball League Open Conference at the San Juan Arena. Diana Carlos led Motolite with 29 points, while Maria Lina Molde scored a double-double …
SSC-R defeats Benilde in NCAA men’s basketball
By Adrian Stewart Co San Sebastian College-Recoletos (SSC-R) scored an 83-67 over De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde in the 95th NCAA men’s basketball season last Thursday at the San Juan Arena. Allyn Bulanadi led SSC-R with 32 points, including five triples; while RK Ilagan added 13; and Alvin Capobres scored 12. Bulanadi caught fire …