Justin Brownlee exploded for a new career-high to power Barangay Ginebra to a thrilling 108-102 win over the San Miguel Beermen in the PBA Season 49 Governors’ Cup on Tuesday, August 27, at the Araneta Coliseum. Ginebra’s resident import torched the Beermen for a stunning 51 points, on top of 13 rebounds, six steals and …
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Bacolod falters to Mindoro in MPBL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Bacolod City of Smiles failed to sustain their fourth quarter uprising as they faltered to the Mindoro Tamaraws, 114-103, in the MPBL Season at the FilOil EcoOil Arena in San Juan City on Monday night, August 26. Jayvee dela Cruz delivered timely conversions for Mindoro after they saw their once 24-point …
Negros bows to Biñan in MPVA
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Negros-ICC Blue Hawks failed to sustain their winning run in the 2024 MPVA Season as they bowed to the Biñan Tatak Gel 1-Pacman Partylist Volley Angels in straight sets, 25-18, 25-15 and 25-17, at the Strike Gym in Bacoor City, Cavite on Monday, August 26. The reigning MPVA runner-ups, Blue Hawks, struggled …
Veteran RR Garcia still ready to take over for young Phoenix squad
The Phoenix Fuel Masters had a tough outing against the NLEX Road Warriors during their PBA Season 49 Governors’ Cup bout on Sunday night, August 25. Despite trailing by 23, Phoenix had a valiant showing in the second half and even overtook NLEX in the fourth quarter. Heading this fightback for the Fuel Masters was …
Carballo’s playmaking leads UST over CSB in V-League
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense Cassie Carballo showcased her ball distribution as the University of Santo Tomas (UST) Golden Tigresses scored a 25-16, 19-25, 14-25, 25-22, 15-12 triumph over the College of St. Benilde (CSB) Lady Blazers in the V-League Women’s Collegiate Challenge at the Paco Arena in Manila on Sunday, August 25. The Negros …
Negrense Bedonia stepping up for PLDT
By ADRIAN STEWART CO PLDT High Speed Hitters head coach Rald Ricafort expressed his delight at the emergence of “magic bunot” Kiesha Bedonia in their recent PVL Reinforced Conference games. Ricafort praised the Negros Occidental’s Talisay City-native volleybelle for providing a crucial offensive boost off the bench for the High Speed Hitters. “Kahit nung last …
Adams erupts for 50 as Beermen dismantles Blackwater in PBA
The San Miguel Beermen (SMB) found answers in the second half to clinch their second win in PBA Season 49. The Beermen tallied their second win in this conference by dumping the Blackwater Bossing, 128-108, in their Governors’ Cup battle at the Araneta Coliseum on Sunday, August 25. Jordan Adams was the Beermen’s main answer …
Alas Pilipinas men rally past Vietnam for another SEA V-League bronze
Alas Pilipinas men will finish on the podium in the second leg of the Southeast Asia V-League. This, after a come-from-behind 27-25, 14-25, 22-25, 25-21, 15-12 victory over Vietnam on Sunday night, August 25, at the UNY Sports Complex in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Buds Buddin led the way for the Philippines with 24 points, while Louie …
Bacolod Tay Tung claims 16-U volley league crown
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Bacolod Tay Tung High School 16-Under Thunderbolts clinched the crown in the NEFVIE Age Group Volleyball Girls One-Day League held recently at the Montalbo Volleyball Court in Bacolod City. The 16-Under Thunderbolts claimed the category championship following a 30-28 victory over Calvary Pontevedra in the one-game finale match. Memielle …
Negrense Soyud delivers as Akari reaches PVL semis
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense Christine Joy Soyud delivered timely hits as the Akari Power Chargers reached the PVL Reinforced Conference semifinals with a 17-25, 25-18, 25-22, 25-23 victory over the Farm Fresh Foxies in the quarterfinals at the FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan late Saturday, August 24. Inserted midway through the fourth …