By Adrian Stewart Co The Magnolia Hotshots are bracing for possible revenge from Barangay Ginebra San Miguel when the two begin their 2019 Honda PBA Philippine Cup quarterfinal series tonight at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. Barangay Ginebra has an axe to grind with the Hotshots after the latter ousted them …
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Philippines knocked out of ABL
By Adrian Stewart Co San Miguel Alab Pilipinas was recently eliminated from the 2018-2019 ASEAN Basketball League after losing 102-82 to the Hong Kong Eastern basketball team in Game 2 of their quarterfinal series at the Southorn Stadium in Hong Kong’s Wan Chai district. The Philippines showed some urgency early on and built an 18-6 …
Cadiz City boxer fights for super flyweight belt tonight
By Adrian Stewart Co Cadiz City native Renz Rosia fights for the Philippine Visayas Professional Boxing Association super flyweight belt tonight against Ponciano Remandiman at Parkmall in Mandaue City, Cebu. The Negrense boxer is hoping to end his three-fight losing streak, which includes a loss to former International Boxing Organization world flyweight champion Moruti …
UP women’s volleyball team rallies against UE
By Adrian Stewart Co The University of the Philippines (UP) survived a challenge from the University of the East (UE) in their 25-23, 20-25, 25-23, 24-26, 15-11 victory in the 81st UAAP women’s volleyball season last Wednesday at the San Juan Arena. Marian Buitre led the win with 19 points, while Diana Carlos …
NorthPort beats Barangay Ginebra, clinches QF berth
By Adrian Stewart Co NorthPort Batang Pier clinched a berth in the 2019 Honda PBA Philippine Cup quarterfinals after edging past Barangay Ginebra San Miguel, 100-97, last Wednesday night at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Robert Bolick drained a go-ahead three-pointer to surge Batang Pier ahead, 98-97, with under a minute left. This was …
2019 PBA D-League
Go for Gold-CSB holds off Batangas-EAC By Adrian Stewart Co The Go for Gold-CSB Scratchers wasted an early lead but held off the Batangas-EAC Generals and managed to earn a 102-87 win in the 2019 PBA D-League yesterday at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City. Justin Gutang led the victory with 20 …
2019 AFC Cup
Ceres defeats Persija Jakarta By Adrian Stewart Co An early goal from midfielder Bienvenido Marañón was all Ceres-Negros FC needed in their 1-0 win over defending Liga 1 champions Persija Jakarta of Indonesia in the 2019 AFC Cup group stage last Wednesday night at the Panaad Park and Stadium in Bacolod City. The …
2019 AFC Cup
Kaya FC draws PSM Makassar, 1-1 By Adrian Stewart Co Kaya FC-Iloilo midfielder Marwin Angeles came up with a late equalizer, forcing a 1-1 draw with PSM Makassar in their recent 2019 AFC Cup group stage match at the Pakansari Stadium in Indonesia. The two remain tied atop Group H on five points. …
Adamson wins 9th straight softball title
By Adrian Stewart Co Adamson University won their ninth straight UAAP softball title following their 11-2 win over the University of Santo Tomas (UST) last Tuesday at the Rizal Memorial Baseball Stadium. The title is the school’s 18th overall championship. Arianne Vallestero, a transfer from National University, delivered two hit and three runs in …
Petron-Letran beats FamilyMart-Enderun in the D-League
By Adrian Stewart Co The Petron-Letran Knights cruised to their third straight win in the 2019 PBA D-League after recently beating the FamilyMart-Enderun Titans, 77-70, at the JCSGO Gym in Cubao, Quezon City. Alvin Pasaol lit up the Knights with 24 points, 10 rebounds, and three rejections; while Jerrick Balanza contributed 14 points, three …