Filipino boxer Prince Albert Pagara cruised to a first round stoppage win over Thai opponent Ratchanon Sawangsoda during “Pinoy Pride 46” over the weekend at the Ormoc City Superdome in Leyte. The Maasin City-native dropped Sawangsoda four times at the onset of the opening round prompting the Thai challenger’s camp to surrender at the 2:53 …
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Three names floated as Pacquiao’s next opponent
By Adrian Stewart Co Following Senator Manny Pacquiao’s split decision win over Keith Thurman last month for the World Boxing Association world welterweight belt, Manny Pacquiao Promotions President Sean Gibbons recently named three boxers who could potentially be the Filipino fighter’s next opponent. While speaking during the Philippine Sportswriters Association forum at the Amelie Hotel …
UST takes second place in NBA tournament
The University of Santo Tomas (UST) finished second at the recent NBA 5v5 tournament in Shanghai, China after losing 86-67 to the Zhongtian Qilin Society. UST kept pace with Zhongtian until midway into the fourth period. Down by 10 points, UST managed to narrow the gap to 62-55 with four minutes left in the game. …
2019 Batang Pinoy
Tay Tung basketball team gears up for the competition Bacolod Tay Tung High School is hoping for a strong showing in the 2019 Batang Pinoy national finals, which are scheduled to take place in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan from August 23 to September 1. Heinz Gabriel ‘Kobe’ Demisana of Pontevedra, who was earlier named to …
Rain or Shine trades Ahanmisi for Exciminiano
The Rain or Shine Elasto Painters recently traded Maverick Ahanmisi for the Alaska Ace’s Chris Exciminiano and a 2019 first round draft pick. Rain or Shine head coach Carlos Garcia said it was not an easy decision. “This is business and we have to work with the trade because we’re trying to build up for …
Creamline goes 3-0 in the Open Conference
The Creamline Cool Smashers continued their undefeated start in the Premier Volleyball League Open Conference going 3-0 after their recent 25-12, 25-5, 25-15 sweep over the Chef’s Classics Red Spikers at the San Juan Arena. Alyssa Valdez top-scored for Creamline with 16 points on eight attacks, seven service aces, and a block; while Jessica Galanza …
Ceres FC delivers another convincing win over Air Force FC
By Adrian Stewart Co Following their 5-0 win over Stallion Laguna FC in the 2019 Philippines Football League last week, the Negrense club continued their undefeated streak with a 3-0 win over Philippine Air Force FC last Saturday at the Aboitiz Pitch in Lipa City, Batangas. In their previous meeting, Ceres FC put in a …
UST, AdMU win in the Collegiate Conference
The University of Santo Tomas (UST) and Ateneo de Manila University (AdMU) both earned wins over the weekend in the Premier Volleyball League Collegiate Conference. UST scored a 25-18, 25-13, 25-21 sweep over Lyceum of the Philippines University; while AdMU pulled out a 25-16, 22-25, 25-13, 25-20 over Colegio de San Juan de Letran. Rookie …
San Miguel chases ‘Grand Slam’
After capturing the 2019 Honda PBA Commissioner’s Cup last week, the San Miguel Beermen are aiming for the “Grand Slam” with the upcoming 2019 PBA Governors’ Cup, which is scheduled to begin on September 20. “We’re targeting another championship,” said San Miguel head coach Leo Austria. “Wala nang pupuntahan kami kung hindi doon sa ‘Grand …
NCAA Season 95: Senior Men’s Basketball
Benilde suffers first loss De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde was dealt their first loss of the ongoing 95th NCAA men’s basketball season after recently falling 74-71 to Lyceum of the Philippines University at the San Juan Arena. Jaycee Marcelino top-scored for Lyceum with 23 points, while Mike Nzeusseu added a double-double off 17 points …