Black Mamba Energy Drink moved closer to securing a spot in the 2019 PBA D-League Foundation Cup playoffs following their 91-83 win over the Hyperwash Vipers last Thursday at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City. Bobby Balucanag went 10-of-10 on the floor to finish with 21 points, while Jett Vidal added 14 points, Kim …
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PetroGazz sweeps PacificTown- Army the Open Conference
The PetroGazz Angels recently pulled off a 25-15, 25-15, 25-19 sweep over the PacificTown-Army Lady Troopers in the 2019 Premier Volleyball League Open Conference at the San Juan Arena. Jeanette Panaga top-scored for PetroGazz with 13 points, including three service aces and two blocks; while Jovielyn Prado added 12 markers and eight excellent receptions; Djanel …
Four Ceres FC players called up for national duty
Several former players also joining the Azkals Four current Ceres-Negros FC players were called up for national duty as the Philippines men’s football team, the Azkals, are set to begin the second round of the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification rounds when they play Syria next week, September 5, at the Panaad Park and Stadium …
2019 Batang Pinoy
Bacolodnon taekwondo athletes earn seven medals Taekwondo athletes from Bacolod City earned a total of seven medals at the 2019 Batang Pinoy national finals in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan. The winners took home medals from both poomsae events, which are comprised of basic attack and defense motions associated with the martial art; and kyorugi events, …
2019 Batang Pinoy
Negrense athlete takes home two gold medals By Adrian Stewart Co Romanito P. Maravilla National High School standout Franzine Alamo captured two gold medals yesterday at the 2019 Batang Pinoy national finals, winning the girls’ triple jump and participating in the 4×100 mixed relay, at the Ramon V. Mitra, Jr. Sports Complex in Puerto Princesa …
2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup
Gilas to bank on outside shooting By Adrian Stewart Co The Philippine men’s national basketball team, Gilas Pilipinas, who are set to compete in the upcoming 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup, which begins tomorrow in China, will be leaning on outside shooting in hopes of pulling off a few upsets in their quest for the …
La Carlota City native suits up for UST in the UAAP
By Adrian Stewart Co La Carlota City native Mark Nonoy is set to suit up for the University of Santo Tomas (UST) when they kick off this year’s campaign in the 82nd UAAP men’s basketball season next week. “Tingin ko naman ready na ako (I think I am ready),” he said. “Excited na excited na …
Motolite sweeps Air Force in the Open Conference
By Adrian Stewart Co The Motolite Power Builders scored a 25-14, 25-18, 25-23 sweep over the Philippine Air Force Lady Jet Spikers last Wednesday at the San Juan Arena. Myla Pablo tallied 15 points for Motolite, including 14 attacks; while Diana Carlos added 14 markers, three service aces, and three blocks. After easily taking the …
Iloilo Royals coach suspended, fined
By Adrian Stewart Co Following his expulsion during their recent 88-85 win over the Manila Stars in the ongoing Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL), Iloilo United Royals head coach Eric Gonzales has been slapped with a two-game suspension and P20,000 fine. The coach was ejected after entering the game midway in the third period and …
Ceres FC thrashes Global Makati, 13-0
Marañon scores 4; Lopez Mendy, Ott earn hat tricks By Adrian Stewart Co Ceres-Negros FC produced a 13-0 annihilation of Global-Makati FC yesterday in the 2019 Philippines Football League (PFL) at the Aboitiz Pitch in Lipa City, Batangas. Ceres midfielder Bienvenido Marañon got things going in the 20th minute. Five minutes later, fellow midfielder Stephan …