By Adrian Stewart Co Alvin Pasaol and Jerrick Balanza came up huge as the Petron-Letran Knights defeated the UST Growling Tigers, 114-101, in the 2019 PBA D-League yesterday at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City. Trailing 98-91 midway in the fourth, Balanza came up with five straight points, followed by two pointers from …
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AFC Women’s Olympic Qualifying Tournament
Philippines eliminated despite clobbering Palestine By Adrian Stewart Co Despite the Philippine women’s national football team, the Malditas, dominating their Palestinian counterparts, 7-0, earlier this week at the Saoud bin Abdulrahman Stadium in Al Wakrah, Qatar, they still fell short in the standings and were eliminated in the second round of the AFC …
FEU women’s volleyball team beats NU
By Adrian Stewart Co Far Eastern University (FEU) moved closer to sealing a spot in the UAAP Season 81 women’s volleyball “Final 4” following their recent 25-21, 25-19, 25-22 sweep of National University (NU) at the San Juan Arena. Heather Guino-o led the win with 11 points, all coming from spikes; while Jerrili …
Magnolia beats Barangay Ginebra, clinches last semifinal berth
By Adrian Stewart Co The Magnolia Hotshots clinched the last 2019 Honda PBA Philippine Cup semifinal spot after defeating Barangay Ginebra San Miguel, 85-72, in Game 3 of their quarterfinal series last Wednesday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Holding to a slim 42-37 lead at the half, the Hotshots went on a tear in …
Panaad sa Negros Festival 2019
Winners named in 13K run By Adrian Stewart Co Jason Padayao and Stephanie Cadosale emerged as winners of the recent Panaad sa Negros 13K Run at the Panaad Park and Stadium in Bacolod City. The run was an official event of the ongoing Panaad sa Negros Festival. Padayao, a standout runner for Bacolod …
Beermen boot TNT, advances to PBA Cup semis
By Adrian Stewart Co San Miguel Beermen took down TNT KaTropa, 96-86, in Game 3 of their 2019 Honda PBA Philippine Cup quarterfinal series last night at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. June Mar Fajardo led the way with a double-double on 32 points and 14 rebounds, while Christian Standhardinger added 17 markers for the …
LOPTTA picks up medals at Uni-Orient Cup
The Lopue’s Table Tennis Association (LOPTTA) team earned two bronze medals at the 16th Uni-Orient Cup, which took place over the weekend at the San Beda University gymnasium. The LOPTTA elementary boys’ team, composed of Anton Andre Bayona, John Belzunce, Joaquin Bragancia, and Franz Jedriek Geganto, finished in third place after losing to the Palarong …
Cignal HD eliminates United, advances to PSL semis
By Adrian Stewart Co The Cignal HD Spikers advanced to the 2019 Philippine Super Liga Grand Prix Conference semifinals after their 25-22, 18-25, 25-21, 25-20 victory over United Volleyball Club last Tuesday at the San Juan Arena. Erika Wilson led the win with 25 points, while Ana Artemeva added 18 markers. Cignal HD opened …
Talisay City volleyball player commits to DLSU
By Adrian Stewart Co Talisay City native Jessa Ordiales recently confirmed her transfer to De La Salle University (DLSU), where she will join the women’s volleyball team. She is already participating in practices with the multi-titled team. “DLSU is my dream school so, when the opportunity to play came, I did not think twice,” …
Philippine Premier League opener pushed back
By Adrian Stewart Co After originally scheduled to open last month, the Philippine Premier League (PPL) is now expected to commence later this month, April 27. “We are taking this step to comply with the directives of the Philippine Football Federation (PFF),” the PPL said in a statement. The league is currently waiting on …