By Adrian Stewart Co Negrense boxer Arthur Villanueva was unsuccessful in his bid for the World Boxing Council (WBC) bantamweight title after falling via seventh round technical knockout to WBC champion Nordine Oubaali of France last Saturday at the Barys Arena in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan. Oubaali rocked Villanueva from the start with his steady and straight …
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Kaya FC held to scoreless draw against Green Archers United
By Adrian Stewart Co Kaya FC-Iloilo were held to a 0-0 draw over the weekend against Green Archers United FC in the 2019 Philippines Football League (PFL) at the PFF Training Center in Carmona, Cavite. Midfielder Yannick Tuason opened aggressively for the Ilonggo side with four early chances, which were all either misdirected or foiled …
F2 Logistics beats Sta. Lucia in Silay City
By Adrian Stewart Co The F2 Logistics Cargo Movers pulled off a 25-16, 25-14, 25-21 sweep over the Sta. Lucia Lady Realtors when the 2019 Philippine SuperLiga All-Filipino Conference visited the Natalio Velez Sports and Cultural Center in Silay City last night. Kalei Mau, Victorinara Galang, and Abigail Maraño led the Cargo Movers, who remain …
PHL exits FIBA Under-19 World Cup
By Adrian Stewart Co The Philippine men’s national under-19 basketball team exited the 2019 FIBA Under-19 Basketball World Cup following their recent 87-60 defeat in the Round of 16 to Serbia at the Heraklion University Hall in Greece. The Philippines opened with a 4-0 start behind Kai Sotto and Gerry Abadiano and managed to hold …
Creamline, PetroGazz edge closer to PVL finals
By Adrian Stewart Co Both the Creamline Cool Smashers and PetroGazz Angels edged closer to the 2019 Premier Volleyball League Reinforced Conference finals after beating their respective semifinal opponents last Wednesday at the San Juan Arena. Creamline scored a 26-24, 25-21, 23-25, 25-20 victory over the PacificTown-Army Lady Troopers; while PetroGazz scored a 25-19, 25-15, …
Peru upsets Chile and will face Brazil in Copa América final
PORTO ALEGRE, Brazil — After being counted out by most, Peru pulled off a stunning Copa América comeback. Two weeks after a demoralizing 5-0 loss to Brazil that left the team on the verge of a first-round elimination, Peru got past two-time defending champion Chile 3-0 on Wednesday (Thursday morning, PHL time) to make it …
Ceres FC ekes past Green Archers United, 4-3
By Adrian Stewart Co Ceres-Negros FC pulled off a narrow 4-3 win in the 2019 Philippines Football League (PFL) over Green Archers United earlier this week at the PFF National Training Center in Carmona, Cavite. After leading 4-1, the Negrense side held on while striker Jimuel Ariola led a resurgent Green Archers squad with a …
2019 FIBA Under-19 Basketball World Cup
Philippines loses to Russia, remains winless By Adrian Stewart Co The Philippine men’s national under-19 basketball team remains winless in the 2019 FIBA Under-19 Basketball World Cup after recently losing 92-64 to Russia in Heraklion, Greece. Russia got to work immediately after tip-off and took a 16-4 lead, which later widened to 28-15 after the …
F2 Logistics sweeps Cignal HD in Cadiz City
By Adrian Stewart Co F2 Logistics Cargo Movers pulled off a 25-22, 25-19, 25-14 sweep over the Cignal HD Spikers when the 2019 Philippine SuperLiga All-Filipino Conference visited Negros Occidental last Tuesday at the Cadiz City Arena. Victorinara Galang led the win with 12 points; while Ilongga blocker Abigail Marano chipped in eight markers; and …
Silva leaves Ceres FC
By Adrian Stewart Co Ceres-Negros FC defender Álvaro Silva recently bid farewell to the Bacolod City-based club. “The time has come to say goodbye,” he said in a social media post. “Sometimes difficult decisions must be taken and, even though it has not been long, [the fans] have made me feel at home from the …