By Adrian Stewart Co Columbian Dyip head coach Johnedel Cardel said he hopes the addition of rookie Jaymar Perez will help boost the team in the 2019 PBA Governors’ Cup, which begins next week, September 20. “Sobrang saya dahil ang ganda talaga ng ipinapakita niya para sa bayan (It’s very exciting because, from what was …
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San Beda beats EAC in NCAA men’s basketball
San Beda University cruised to their 10th consecutive win in the 95th NCAA men’s basketball season with a 98-66 win over Emilio Aguinaldo College (EAC) last Tuesday at the San Juan Arena. Ilonggo small forward Clint Doliguez, Donald Tankoua, and Evan Nelle each score 13 points; while Calvin Oftana and Amiel Cris Soberano added 12 …
UST, Adamson advance to the Collegiate Conference semis
Both the University of Santo Tomas (UST) and Adamson University recently clinched spots in the 2019 Premier Volleyball League Collegiate Conference with UST scoring a 25-14, 25-17, 10-25, 23-25, 15-12 win over Far Eastern University (FEU) while Adamson pulled off a come-from-behind 14-25, 25-21, 25-15, 25-21 victory over Ateneo de Manila University. Ejiya Laure registered …
Ilonggo boxer wins GBO title
Jenel Lausa of Concepcion, Iloilo recently took home the Global Boxing Organization (GBO) Asia-Pacific bantamweight title after a fifth round stoppage win over Indonesian fighter Carlos Lopez at Rizal Park in Digos City, Davao del Sur. The bout was the second professional boxing title for the Ilonggo fighter, who previously held the Philippine Boxing Federation …
AdMU ekes past UST in the UAAP
Ateneo de Manila University (AdMU) escaped with a 71-70 win over the University of Santo Tomas (UST) in the 82nd UAAP men’s basketball season yesterday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Trailing 60-53 early into the fourth period, AdMU banked on inside hits by Angelo Kouame, William Navarro, and Gian Mamuyac for a 64-62 edge. However, …
2022 FIFA World Cup
Azkals defeat Guam, 4-1 By Adrian Stewart Co After earlier falling 5-2 to Syria during the second round opener of the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification rounds, the Philippine men’s football team, the Azkals, bounced back with a 4-1 win over Guam yesterday at the Guam FA Field. Striker Ángel Guirado opened scoring in the …
Marinerong Pilipino beats CEU in the D-League
Marinerong Pilipino Skippers finished the PBA D-League Foundation Cup elimination round with an unblemished slate following their 88-74 win over CEU Scorpions earlier this week at the Paco Arena. William McAloney tallied 21 points and seven rebounds for Marinerong Pilipino; while Mark Yee added 14 points, eight rebounds, three assists, two blocks, and a steal; …
Iloilo beats Valenzuela in the Maharlika League
The Iloilo United Royals scored a 73-67 win over Valenzuela Classic last Monday in the ongoing Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) Lakan Cup at the Muntinlupa Sports Complex. Richard Escoto led the win with 20 points, including four three-point baskets; while Al Francis Tamsi contributed 18 markers. Iloilo surged to a 13-4 start on three-pointers …
PBA: Cruz traded for Tratter
The Alaska Aces recently announced they will be sending Carl Bryan Cruz to Blackwater Elite in exchange for Abu Tratter. The trade has since been approved by the PBA Commissioner’s Office. Once with Blackwater, Cruz will be reunited with fellow Far Eastern University alumni Rey Mark Belo and Negrense forward Raymar Jose. Tratter will also …
Stallion Laguna blanks Air Force, 2-0
By Adrian Stewart Co Stallion Laguna FC scored a 2-0 win over Philippine Air Force FC last Sunday in the 2019 Philippines Football League (PFL) at the Aboitiz Pitch in Lipa City, Batangas. The Laguna-based side opened scoring in the 14th minute with a goal from Ilonggo midfielder Jesus Melliza. Fellow midfielder Fitch Arboleda later …