By Adrian Stewart Co Negrense boxer Joepher Montano failed to clinch the International Boxing Organization-Oceania/World Boxing Council-Asian Boxing Council continental welterweight belts during his recent fight against John Ruba of Indonesia at the Flobamora Sports Hall in Kupang, Indonesia, where he lost via split decision. It was a tight battle between the two but Ruba …
SPORTS
Ginebra dominates Magnolia, 102-81
By Adrian Stewart Co Coming back from a slow start, Barangay Ginebra San Miguel recently dominated the Magnolia Hotshots, 102-81, in the 2019 Honda PBA Commissioner’s Cup last Sunday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Justin Brownlee led the win with 49 points and 20 rebounds; while Japeth Aguilar added 18 points; Stanley Pringle – 13; …
Mendiola FC earns first PFL win
By Adrian Stewart Co Following one draw and four losses in the 2019 Philippines Football League, Mendiola FC picked up their first win last weekend with a 3-1 victory over Philippine Air Force FC at the Biñan Football Stadium in Laguna. Striker Hamed Hajimehdi got things started for Mendiola after eluding a number of defenders …
2019 Premier Volleyball League Reinforced Conference
PetroGazz, Creamline advance to finals By Adrian Stewart Co The PetroGazz Angels and the Creamline Cool Smashers both advances to the finals of the 2019 Premier Volleyball League Reinforced Conference after defeating their respective opponents in the semifinals over the weekend at the Ynares Center in Antipolo City. PetroGazz scored a 25-23, 25-18, 25-17 sweep …
NCAA Season 25: Senior men’s basketball
San Beda, Lyceum open with wins By Adrian Stewart Co San Beda University and Lyceum of the Philippines University opened the 95th NCAA senior men’s basketball season with wins over the weekend at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. San Beda began their campaign with a 59-46 victory over the Arellano University; …
Kevin Durant to wear #7 with the Nets
A new team, and a new number for Kevin Durant. Durant announced on social media that he will be wearing the #7 for the Brooklyn Nets. On the Instagram account of his 35ventures business portfolio, Durant elaborated on the history of his usage of 35, saying “35 allowed me to meet people that I never …
TNT beats Blackwater in the Commissioner’s Cup
By Adrian Stewart Co TNT KaTropa leaned on outside shooting to pull off a 115-97 win over Blackwater Elite in the 2019 Honda PBA Commissioner’s Cup last night at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Terrence Jones earned triple-double for TNT with 36 points, 16 rebounds, and 14 assists; while Jeth Troy Rosario added 14 markers; and …
Treñas discusses student athletics
During a recent courtesy call with teachers at Iloilo City Hall, Mayor Jerry P. Treñas said there is a need to strengthen school sports programs. Executive Assistant for Sports Development Rudiver Jungco, Sr. said they will be looking into areas of improvement including gymnasiums and needed equipment. The city official had also discussed the matter …
Foton sweeps Marinerang Pilipina in the PSL
By Adrian Stewart Co The Foton Tornadoes Blue Energy pulled off a 27-25, 25-15, 25-20 sweep over the Marinerang Pilipina Skippers last Saturday in the 2019 Philippine SuperLiga All-Filipino Conference at the Malolos Sports and Convention Center in Bulacan. Alyja Daphne Santiago delivered eight attacks, four blocks, and 12 points for Foton; while Elaine Kasilag …
Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League
Bacolod beats Muntinlupa in OT By Adrian Stewart Co The Bacolod Master Sardines recently scored a 98-86 victory in the ongoing Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League Lakan Cup over the Muntinlupa Cagers at the San Andres Sports Complex in Manila. Back-to-back hit by Nico Paolo Javelona and Jerome Ortega gave the Bacolod City-based side an 84-80 …