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 …
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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 …
Metropac Movers beats SMDC in the PBA D-League
By Adrian Stewart Co The Metropac Movers-San Beda Red Lions recently escaped an upset attempt by the SMDC-NU Bulldogs in their 94-86 win in the 2019 PBA D-League at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City. Donald Tankoua led the win with 23 points; Calvin Oftana uncorked 18 points and eight rebounds; while Clint …
Filipino fighter reclaims ONE FC belt
By Adrian Stewart Co Mixed martial artist Joshua Pacio of Baguio City reclaimed the ONE Championship strawweight belt after knocking down Japanese opponent Yosuke Saruta last Friday at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. The victory was sweet revenge for the Pinoy fighter as the two previously fought last January in …
DLSU women’s volleyball team sweeps AdMU
By Adrian Stewart Co De La Salle University (DLSU) completed a 25-17, 25-13, 25-23 sweep of Ateneo de Manila University (AdMU) last Saturday in the 81st UAAP women’s volleyball season at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Jolina Dela Cruz led the win with 14 points, while Lourdes Clemente and Ilongga Aduke Ogunsanya each managed to …
Panaad sa Negros Festival 2019
San Carlos City athletes shine in taekwondo tournament By Adrian Stewart Co The San Carlos Taekwondo Falcon Maroons excelled at the 2019 Panaad Sports Feast Taekwondo Championships, an event of the Panaad sa Negros Festival, which took place over the weekend at the Panaad Park and Stadium in Bacolod City. In the elementary …