By Adrian Stewart Co San Beda University won the 2019 Filoil Flying V Preseason Premier Cup over the weekend with a 74-57 triumph over De La Salle University (DLSU) last Sunday at the San Juan Arena. MVP Donald Tankoua top-scored for San Beda with 17 points, six rebounds, and two blocks; while James Canlas added …
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Barangay Ginebra beats NLEX in the Commissioner’s Cup
By Adrian Stewart Co Stanley Pringle made an instant impact on Barangay Ginebra San Miguel following his recent trade from NorthPort Batang Pier, contributing 16 points and eight rebounds in their 100-85 victory over the NLEX Road Warriors in the 2019 Honda PBA Commissioner’s Cup last Sunday at the Batangas City Coliseum. Justin Brownlee led …
Japan hails Hachimura’s NBA selection as new era for sport
TOKYO — Japanese basketball officials, fans and media hailed the selection of Rui Hachimura in the NBA draft, saying the move will usher in a new era for the sport in Japan. Hachimura became the first player from Japan to get chosen in the first round of the NBA draft, taken with the No. 9 …
Negrense golfer wins Bacolod City tournament
By Adrian Stewart Co Juvic Pagunsan of Murcia, Negros Occidental retained his International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) Negros Occidental Classic title over the weekend at the Negros Golf and Country Club in Bacolod City. The win marks a complete sweep of the Philippine Golf Tour (PGT) Bacolod City leg by the Negrense golfer. “This …
PetroGazz suffers first PVL loss to Creamline
By Adrian Stewart Co The PetroGazz Angels suffered their first loss in the ongoing 2019 Premier Volleyball League Reinforced Conference after the Creamline Cool Smashers scored a 25-18, 21-25, 25-19, 26-24 over the weekend at the San Juan Arena. Kuttika Kaewpin a registered triple-double with 18 points, 17 digs, and 14 excellent receptions; while Alyssa …
Negros Occidental softball team secures World Series berth
By Adrian Stewart Co After taking the recent Little League Softball Asia-Pacific regional tournament, which concluded over the weekend in Jakarta, Indonesia, the Negros First softball team earned a berth in the upcoming 2019 Little League Softball World Series. The international competition is scheduled to take place from August 7 to 14 in Portland, Oregon …
PLDT beats Sta. Lucia, takes first PSL win
By Adrian Stewart Co The PLDT Home Fibr Power Hitters recovered from two sets down to score a 22-25, 20-25, 25-16, 25-20, 15-8 win over the Sta. Lucia Lady Realtors last Saturday in the 2019 Philippine SuperLiga All-Filipino Conference at the Imus Sports Center in Cavite. After Sta. Lucia dominated the first two sets, PLDT …
Nambatac pushes Rain or Shine past the Dyip in OT
By Adrian Stewart Co Rey Nambatac scored the go-ahead basket for the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters in their 88-86 overtime win over the Columbian Dyip last night in the 2019 Honda PBA Commissioner’s Cup at the Batangas City Coliseum. The Dyip started strong and went up 27-22 before the Painters countered with a rally …
Global Makati comes back from an own goal to beat Air Force, 3-1
By Adrian Stewart Co After James Dorego put Global Makati FC down 1-0 with an own goal in the 33rd minute, they managed to comeback within the last 20 minutes of the match, securing a 3-1 win over Philippine Air Force FC last Wednesday in the ongoing 2019 Philippines Football League at the Biñan Football …
2019 Philippine SuperLiga All-Filipino Conference
Petron sweeps Marinerang Pilipina By Adrian Stewart Co The Petron Blaze Spikers scored a 25-21, 25-16, 25-10 sweep over the Marinerang Pilipina Lady Skippers last Thursday night in the 2019 Philippine SuperLiga All-Filipino Conference at the Imus City Sports Complex. Ilongga hitter Aiza Maizo-Pontillas led the win with 15 points on 12 attacks and three …