By Adrian Stewart Co The Generika-Ayala Lifesavers pulled off a 25-17, 20-25, 25-14, 25-9 victory over the Sta. Lucia Lady Realtors in the 2019 Philippine SuperLiga All-Filipino Conference last Thursday at the San Juan Arena. Ilongga outside hitter Fiola Ceballos top-scored for the winning side with 16 points, including 15 spikes; while Bacolodnon outside hitter …
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TNT advances to the Commissioner’s Cup finals
By Adrian Stewart Co TNT KaTropa eliminated Barangay Ginebra San Miguel from the 2019 Honda PBA Commissioner’s Cup after taking Game 4 in their best-of-five semifinal series, 103-92, last Thursday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Terrence Jones tallied a triple-double on 24 points, 13 rebounds, and 10 assists, while Jeth Troy Rosario added 22 points; …
2019 PBA D-League Foundation Cup
AMA Online defeats iWalk By Adrian Stewart Co A triple-double from Aaron Black pushed AMA Online Education Titans to a 110-92 win in the 2019 PBA D-League Foundation Cup over iWalk Chargers last Thursday at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City. Black registered 26 points, 16 rebounds, and 14 assists and, in doing so, …
Bacolod ekes past Zamboanga in the Maharlika League
By Adrian Stewart Co The Bacolod Master Sardines scored an 84-82 win in the ongoing Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League over Zamboanga Family’s Brand Sardines last Thursday at the Cuneta Astrodome in Pasay City. Pao Javelona top-scored for Bacolod with 27 points, including five triples; while John Paul Cauilan added 17 markers; Mark Tallo fell short …
Folayang headlines ONE FC event tonight
By Adrian Stewart Co Filipino mixed martial artist Eduard Folayang is set to headline a ONE Championship event tonight, when he faces Eddie Alvarez in “ONE: Dawn of Heroes” at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. The former ONE lightweight champion hopes to rebound from his title defense loss to Japanese fighter …
PVL to visit Bacolod City in October
By Adrian Stewart Co The 2019 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Open Conference, which is scheduled to begin later this month, is expected to visit Bacolod City on October 13 with games at the University of St. La Salle (USLS) gym. The Choco Mucho Flying Titans will play the PacificTown-Army Lady Troopers at 4:00 p.m. while …
2019 Batang Pinoy
Iloilo City girls’ volleyball team hoping to medal With the Iloilo City girls’ volleyball team currently undergoing preparations for the 2019 Batang Pinoy national finals, which are scheduled to take place in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan from August 25 to 31, middle blocker Amie Provido said they are looking to take home a medal. “[Coach …
2019 PBA Commissioner’s Cup
Rain or Shine wins Game 3 of semifinal series By Adrian Stewart Co The Rain or Shine Elasto Painters pulled off a 112-104 win in their 2019 Honda PBA Commissioner’s Cup semifinal series against the San Miguel Beermen earlier this week at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. San Miguel continues to lead the best-of-five series 2-1. …
Marañon, Schröck renew with Ceres FC
By Adrian Stewart Co Amid reports of offers from overseas clubs, Ceres-Negros FC midfielders Bienvenido Marañon and Stephan Schröck both recently renewed with the Bacolod City-based club for the remainder of the year. In addition, the Negrense club also reportedly finalized the signing of former Kaya FC-Iloilo striker Robert Lopez Mendy, who is expected to …
Winners revealed in Air Force run
After the Philippine Air Force-Tactical Operations Group 6 (PAF-TOG-6) held their Padayon PAF run last month at the Bacolod City Government Center, the winners from the various divisions were recently revealed. In the 5-kilometer competition, Maelin Sadia took first place in the men’s division and Helen Ison won the women’s; while, in the 3-kilometer, Reymark …