By Adrian Stewart Co The Cignal HD-Ateneo Blue Eagles won Game 3 of the 2019 PBA D-League finals earlier this week at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City, scoring a 67-52 win over the CEU Scorpions. The winning side currently leads the best-of-five series, 2-1. Ilonggo forward Ferdinand ‘Thirdy’ Ravena III led the win …
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2019 Filoil Flying V Preseason Premier Cup
DLSU meets San Beda in the finals By Adrian Stewart Co De La Salle University (DLSU) will meet San Beda University in the 2019 Filoil Flying V Preseason Premier Cup. DLSU defeated Lyceum of the Philippines University, 82-80, in the semifinals; while San Beda scored a 75-70 victory over Adamson University in their clash. Justine …
Grizzlies trade Conley to Jazz for 3 players
The Memphis Grizzlies traded away the final piece of the franchise’s best years on Wednesday, sending veteran point guard Mike Conley to the Utah Jazz for a trio of players, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press. The Grizzlies swapped Conley for forward Jae Crowder, guard/forward Kyle Korver and guard Grayson Allen, …
Bicol beats Pampanga in the Maharlika League, 82-70
By Adrian Stewart Co The Bicol Volcanoes pulled off an 82-70 win over the Pampanga Lanterns earlier this week in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League Lakan Cup at the Valenzuela Astrodome. Ron Jason Buenafe led the win with 20 points, while Alwyn Alday chipped in 15, and Alexander Nuyles added 10. Trailing after the first …
Creamline sweeps Motolite, earns PVL semifinal berth
By Adrian Stewart Co Creamline Cool Smashers secured a spot in the 2019 Premier Volleyball League Reinforced Conference semifinals after their 25-15, 25-20, 25-23 sweep over the Motolite Power Builders last Wednesday at the San Juan Arena. Kuttika Kaewpin and Aleoscar Blanco each scored 13 markers for Creamline, while Alyssa Valdez delivered a double-double on …
Bago City boxer loses WBO title fight
By Adrian Stewart Co Aston Palicte of Bago City was unsuccessful in his World Boxing Organization world super flyweight bout earlier this week at the Makuhari Messe in Chiba City, Japan after losing via technical knockout to Japanese opponent Kazuto Ioka. The Negrense boxer threw several punches early in the fight but his adversary managed …
NLEX earns first Commissioner’s Cup win after beating Meralco
By Adrian Stewart Co NLEX Road Warriors picked up their first win in the 2019 Honda PBA Commissioner’s Cup with a 100-91 victory over the Meralco Bolts last Wednesday at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. Tony Mitchell led the win with a double-double on 32 points and 20 rebounds, while Ilonggo …
Kaya FC fends off Mendiola FC, wins 6-3
By Adrian Stewart Co Kaya FC-Iloilo managed to fend off Mendiola FC after winning 6-3 last Wednesday in the 2019 Philippines Football League at the Rizal Memorial Stadium in Manila. Kaya striker Jordan Mintah scored a hat trick with the win, while fellow forward Eric Giganto secured a brace. Mendiola midfielder Aaron Altiche opened scoring …
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Undermanned NorthPort comes from behind to beat Rain or Shine in OT By Adrian Stewart Co An eight-man NorthPort Batang Pier came back from a 25-point deficit to pull off a 107-105 overtime win over the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters last night in the 2019 Honda PBA Commissioner’s Cup at the SM Mall of …
Manila ekes past QC in the Maharlika League, 86-85
By Adrian Stewart Co Aris Dionisio came up with clutch hits for the Manila Stars as they narrowly escaped with an 86-85 victory over the Quezon City Capitals last Tuesday in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League Lakan Cup at the Ynares Center in Antipolo City. While down 85-82, after John Tayongtong scored five straight points …