San Beda, Benilde remain undefeated By Adrian Stewart Co San Beda University maintained their undefeated record in the ongoing 95th NCAA senior men’s basketball season following their 73-59 win yesterday over San Sebastian College-Recoletos (SSC-R) at the San Juan Arena. A hotly-contested game until midway into the fourth quarter, San Beda leaned on timely shots …
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CPU wins Miag-ao futsal tournament
By Adrian Stewart Co Central Philippine University recently won the U-18 division of the Villa Luisa Football Club Futsal Cup, which took place at Kirayan National High School in Miag-ao, Iloilo. Their victory came following a 3-0 win over Barotac Viejo in the finals. Making up the winning squad were Mariel Adorio, Victoria Altavas, Therese …
Petron sweeps PLDT in the PSL
By Adrian Stewart Co The Petron Blaze Spikers scored a 25-19, 25-15, 25-9 sweep over the PLDT Home Fibr Power Hitters last Thursday in the 2019 Philippine SuperLiga All-Filipino Conference at the San Juan Arena. Shortly after being included on the Petron roster, Cherry Rondina made an immediate impact and finished with a double-double on …
Rain or Shine beats Blackwater, advances to Commissioner’s Cup semis
By Adrian Stewart Co The Rain or Shine Elasto Painters advanced to the 2019 Honda PBA Commissioner’s Cup semifinals following their 85-83 win over Blackwater Elite last Thursday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Rey Nambatac led the win with 21 points, four rebounds, and four steals; while Jayvee Mocon chipped in 15 markers; and Carl …
Basilan-St. Clare downs Alberei in the D-League
By Adrian Stewart Co The BRT Sumisip Basilan-St. Clare Saints pulled off a 114-81 domination of the Alberei Kings last Thursday in the 2019 PBA D-League Foundation Cup at the Paco Arena in Manila. Jhaps Bautista top-scored for the winning side with 21 points and five assists; while Cris Dumapig scored18 points. After Basilan-St. Clare …
Asia’s Lashes narrowly beats AMA Online in D-League opener
By Adrian Stewart Co Asia’s Lashes Soldiers eked out a 106-105 win over the AMA Online Education Titans in yesterday’s 2019 PBA D-League Foundation Cup opener at the Paco Arena in Manila. Despite leading by 13 points in the final period, Asia’s Lashes soon found themselves down 103-102 before free throws by James Martinez …
Leonard, George want to make history for Clippers
LOS ANGELES — Kawhi Leonard and Paul George laughed and cheered along with the crowd when the multibillionaire owner of the Los Angeles Clippers waved his arms, stomped his feet and screamed his new players’ praises in a cracking voice. “Pretty cool! Pretty cool!” Steve Ballmer shouted with glee. Leonard and George are already …
Flores hat trick lifts Mendiola past Green Archers, 5-2
By Adrian Stewart Co Mendiola FC opened strong in their 2019 Philippines Football League match against Green Archers United last Wednesday, winning 5-2 at the PFF National Training Center in Carmona, Cavite. Striker Ashley Flores led the victory with a hat trick. The win was their second of the season following their earlier 3-1 victory …
Sta. Lucia snaps losing streak, sweeps Marinerang Pilipina
By Adrian Stewart Co The Sta. Lucia Lady Realtors ended their losing streak in the ongoing 2019 Philippine Superliga All-Filipino Conference yesterday with a 25-17, 25-19, 31-29 sweep over the Marinerang Pilipina Lady Skippers at the San Juan Arena. After taking control of the first two sets, Ilonggo middle blocker Glaudine Trongcoso, who was …
Another Bacolodnon medals at taekwondo tournament in Jordan
By Adrian Stewart Co Leigh Andee Rodriguez of Bacolod City won a bronze medal in the 5th Asian Junior Poomsae Championships and 3rd Asian Cadet Poomsae Championships, which were concurrently taking place in Amman, Jordan and concluded yesterday. Poomsae is comprised of basic attack and defense motions associated with the martial art. Rodriguez won bronze …