By Adrian Stewart Co CEU Scorpions needed a huge fourth quarter spurt in their 93-76 win over the Marinerong Pilipino Skippers yesterday in the 2019 PBA D-League at the JCSGO Gym in Cubao, Quezon City. Holding to a slim 58-57 lead after three quarters, the Scorpions started strong in the fourth frame on hits …
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PLDT seals last semifinal slot, ousts Generika-Ayala
By Adrian Stewart Co The PLDT Home Fibr Power Hitters relied on its blocking to score a 25-15, 25-20, 24-26, 25-27, 15-12 win over the Generika-Ayala Lifesavers recently in their 2019 Philippine Super Liga Grand Prix Conference quarterfinal match at the San Juan Arena. The win sealed the last semifinal slot for PLDT. Kendra …
Beermen take 2-0 lead over
Phoenix in PBA PHL Cup semis By Adrian Stewart Co The San Miguel Beermen recovered from a paltry first half to score a come-from-behind 92-82 victory over the Phoenix Pulse Fuel Masters in Game 2 of their 2019 Honda PBA Philippine Cup semifinal series earlier this week at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Marcio …
National Tchoukball Championships
Bacolod City, Cebu teams win By Adrian Stewart Co Teams representing Bacolod City and Cebu recently ruled the 2019 National Tchoukball Championships, which took place at the STI-West Negros University gym in Bacolod City. The Bacolod Ilahas Seniors ruled the men’s division while the Christian Athletic Volunteers (CAV) Butanding-Cebu took the women’s competition. …
AMA prevails in 2OT over Batangas in the PBA D-League
By Adrian Stewart Co AMA Online Education Titans went into double overtime in their 122-119 win over the Batangas EAC Generals yesterday in the 2019 PBA D-League at the JCSGO Gym in Cubao, Quezon City. Joshua Munzon and Franky Johnson combined in the second overtime period for the Titans as they halted a three-game …
UST women’s volleyball team beats FEU
By Adrian Stewart Co The University of Santo Tomas (UST) made quick work of Far Eastern University (FEU) last Sunday night with a 25-23, 25-19, 25-23 win in the 81st UAAP women’s volleyball season at the at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. Both teams have already qualified for the “Final …
Rain or Shine leads 2-0 in PBA Cup series against Magnolia
By Adrian Stewart Co The Rain or Shine Elasto Painters leaned on solid outside shooting to score a 93-80 victory over the Magnolia Hotshots in Game 2 of their 2019 Honda PBA Philippine Cup best-of-seven semifinal series over the weekend at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Rain or Shine leads the series, 2-0 Eduardo Daquioag led …
World Juniors Tennis Championships
Bacolodnon wins at Asia-Oceania qualifier By Adrian Stewart Co Alexa Milliam of Bacolod City, along with the Philippine junior women’s national tennis team, recently conquered the World Juniors Tennis Championships Asia-Oceania qualifier by defeating Japan in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Milliam opened the finals with a 6-2, 7-5 win over Sayaka Ishi; which was …
Negrense boxer loses via TKO
By Adrian Stewart Co Toboso-born Merlito ‘Tiger’ Sabillo lost in a seventh round technical knockout over the weekend to Mexican boxer Daniel Valladares at the Arena Monterrey in Mexico. The Negrense boxer, whose recent loss marked his third-straight defeat, suffered a severe cut above his left eye, prompting the fight to be cut short. …
Beermen lead Phoenix in PBA Cup semifinal series
By Adrian Stewart Co The San Miguel Beermen displayed their playoff experience in a 100-88 take down of the Phoenix Pulse Fuel Masters in Game 1 of their 2019 Honda PBA Philippine Cup semifinal series over the weekend at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. Alex Cabagnot led the win with …