By Adrian Stewart Co Filipino boxers Marlon Tapales and Jhack Tepora defeated their respective opponents during a recent boxing event at the Soboba Casino Resort in San Jacinto, California in the United States. Tapales defeated Mexican boxer Roberto Castaneda via third round stoppage after referee Ray Corona stopped the fight with 1:37 left in the …
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Warriors rally to beat Raptors, level NBA Finals at 1-1
TORONTO – The two-time defending champion Golden State Warriors used a massive third quarter to overcame a sluggish start and secure a 109-104 win over the Toronto Raptors on Sunday (Monday, PHL time) that squared the NBA Finals at one game apiece. The resilient Warriors, in an unfamiliar position after losing their first Game One …
TNT wallops Phoenix in the Commissioner’s Cup
By Adrian Stewart Co TNT KaTropa recently took down the Phoenix Pulse Fuel Masters, 114-88, in the 2019 Honda PBA Commissioner’s Cup at the Ynares Center in Antipolo City. Terrence Jones flirted with a triple-double for TNT on 40 points, 11 rebounds, and six assists; while Roger Pogoy dropped eight triples for 31 markers. KaTropa …
Philippines defends Asia Rugby division title
By Adrian Stewart Co The Philippine national rugby team, the Volcanoes, defended their Asia Rugby Division 1 championship title over the weekend with a 29-21 win over Singapore at the Taipei Municipality Stadium in Taipei, Taiwan. The Volcanoes opened with a try from Justin Coveney six minutes into the match, followed by a conversion from …
PetroGazz beats Motolite in the PVL
By Adrian Stewart Co The PetroGazz Angels remain unbeaten in the 2019 Premier Volleyball League Reinforced Conference after their 25-22, 25-18, 25-19 sweep of the Motolite Power Builders last Sunday at the San Juan Arena. Wilma Salas led the win with 25 points and nine excellent receptions; while Janisa Johnson had a triple-double on 13 …
Dynamic FC wins NOFA Cup
By Adrian Stewart Co Dynamic FC recently won the Negros Occidental Football Association Cup with a 5-0 win over LGU Barotac at the Sta. Maria football field in Talisay City. Despite LGU Barotac managing to break through the Dynamic FC defense early in the match, their opponents were able to score their first goal on …
Ceres FC demolishes Global Makati, 8-0
Marañón scores four goals By Adrian Stewart Co Ceres-Negros FC destroyed Global Makati FC over the weekend in their 2019 Philippines Football League (PFL) with an 8-0 thrashing at the Philippine Football Federation Training Center in Carmona, Cavite. Midfielder Bienvenido Marañón led the victory by earning a poker and scoring half the goals of the …
CEU upsets Go for Gold-Benilde, advances to D-League semis
By Adrian Stewart Co Despite playing with an undermanned squad, the CEU Scorpions managed to pull off an 84-74 win over the Go for Gold Scratchers-Benilde Blazers last week in their 2019 PBA D-League quarterfinals decider at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City. Maodo Malick Diouf led the win with 25 points, 29 rebounds, …
2019 Premier Volleyball League Reinforced Conference
BanKo Perlas defeats BaliPure By Adrian Stewart Co The BanKo Perlas Spikers scored a 25-23, 23-25, 25-18, 25-16 win over the BaliPure Purest Water Defenders last Saturday in the 2019 Premier Volleyball League Reinforced Conference at the San Juan Arena. Kia Bright recovered from a subpar showing to finish with 16 points for BanKo Perlas, …
Blackwater keeps Rain or Shine winless in the Commissioner’s Cup
By Adrian Stewart Co Blackwater Elite sealed a 98-92 win over the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters last night in the 2019 Honda PBA Commissioner’s Cup at the Ynares Center in Antipolo City. Allein Maliksi led the win with 19 points, Bobby Ray Parks and Michael Digregorio each added 16, and Alex Stepheson had a …