By Adrian Stewart Co Two boxers from Negros are expected to participate in the “ALA on Tour: Bakbakan sa Passi” tomorrow, July 26, at the City of Passi Arena. Romnick Magos of Mabinay, Negros Oriental and Danny Villafuerte, Jr. of Hinoba-an, Negros Occidental will both feature in the event. Magos hopes to snap a four-match …
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ASEAN School Games
Philippines retains boys’ basketball title By Adrian Stewart Co The Philippines successfully retained the 2019 ASEAN School Games boys’ basketball title last Tuesday at the GOR Sahabat in Semarang, Indonesia. They captured this year’s tournament with a 100-51 win over host country Indonesia. Terrence Fortea led the Philippines with 32 points and was 11-of-18 shooting, …
Generika-Ayala beats Marinerang Pilipina in the PSL
By Adrian Stewart Co Generika-Ayala Lifesavers scored a 23-25, 25-18, 25-12, 25-20 win over Marinerang Pilipina Lady Skippers last Tuesday in the 2019 Philippine SuperLiga All-Filipino at the Muntinlupa Sports Center. Ilongga outside hitter Fiola Ceballos tallied 19 points, all coming from attacks; while Bacolodnon hitter Patty Jane Orendain earned a double-double on 16 points …
NCAA Season 95: Senior Men’s Basketball
By Adrian Stewart Co San Sebastian College-Recoletos (SSC-R) suffered their first loss in the 95th NCAA senior men’s basketball season after falling 80-69 to Lyceum of the Philippines University earlier this week at the San Juan Arena. After falling behind by as much as 13 points, Enzo Navarro, alongside twins Jayvee and Jaycee Marcelino, led …
San Miguel beats NorthPort, advances to Commissioner’s Cup semis
By Adrian Stewart Co Chris McCullough came up with clutch baskets down the stretch to propel the San Miguel Beermen into the 2019 Honda PBA Commissioner’s Cup semifinals following a 90-88 win last night over NorthPort Batang Pier at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. After their 16-point lead turned into an 86-82 deficit, Arwind Santos delivered …
Pacquiao eyes return to the ring in January
By Adrian Stewart Co Fresh off his split-decision win over Keith Thurman last Sunday, newly-crowned World Boxing Association world super welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao is considering a return to the ring in January. In a post-match interview, the eight-division world boxing champion said he hopes to face the winner of the Errol Spence, Jr.-Shawn Porter …
PHL closes Jones Cup undefeated
By Adrian Stewart Co After securing the 2019 William Jones Cup with a 97-74 victory over the Chinese Taipei-A, Mighty Sports-Philippines closed the tournament undefeated last Sunday with their 81-71 win over Chinese Taipei-B at the Xinzhuang Gymnasium in New Taipei City, Taiwan. Eugene Phelps top-scored for the Philippines with 24 points, while McKenzie Moore …
Iloilo pipped by GenSan in the Maharlika League
By Adrian Stewart Co The Iloilo United Royals were pipped by the GenSan Warriors, 69-64, over the weekend in the ongoing Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League Lakan Cup at the Cuneta Astrodome in Pasay City. GenSan got to work in the opening period and surged to a 22-17 lead but Iloilo fought back in the second …
ASEAN School Games
Negrense wins first gold for PHL By Adrian Stewart Co Romanito Maravilla National High School student Ann Katherine Quitoy earned the first gold medal for the Philippines over the weekend in the ongoing 2019 ASEAN School Games in Semarang, Indonesia. The Negrense athlete captured gold in the girls’ javelin throw. “She deserves it,” said head …
San Miguel beats NorthPort in the Commissioner’s Cup
By Adrian Stewart Co The San Miguel Beermen scored a 98-84 win over the NorthPort Batang Pier last Sunday in the 2019 Honda PBA Commissioner’s Cup quarterfinals at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. After seeing their 17-point edge trimmed to 82-81 midway in the fourth period, the Beermen surged to a 90-81 edge on an inside …