UST, DLSU booters settles for 1-1 draw By Adrian Stewart Co University of Santo Tomas (UST) Growling Tigers and De La Salle University (DLSU) Green Archers settled for a 1-1 draw in the UAAP Season 81 men’s football tournament held at the FEU-Diliman pitch. From a scoreless first half, the Green Archers shattered the deadlock …
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Nietes feted during Elorde awards night
By Adrian Stewart Co Negrense boxer Donnie Nietes was one of the Filipino boxers that were feted during the annual Gabriel “Flash” Elorde Memorial Awards Banquet of Champions on Monday night at the Okada Manila Hotel and Casino in Parañaque City. The Murcia, Negros Occidental native Nietes was given an Award of Distinction for clinching …
TNT-San Miguel battle looms in quarterfinals
By Adrian Stewart Co After failing to clinch the twice-to-beat quarterfinals incentive, the TNT KaTropa is bracing for a possible matchup with San Miguel Beermen in the best-of-three quarterfinals of the 2019 Honda PBA Philippine Cup. The KaTropa lost its chance for the incentive following an 83-109 defeat at the hands of NorthPort Batang Pier …
Negrense Tan, Rodriguez rule Santa Fe Open
By Adrian Stewart Co Negrense Bea Tan and Dij Rodriguez of Perlas Lady Spikers bagged their second title of the year after ruling the Beach Volleyball Republic On Tour Santa Fe Open on Sunday at Bantayan Island in Cebu. Tan and Rodriguez captured the leg championship after defeating Ilonggas Roma Joy and Roma Mae Doromal …
2019 ASEAN Basketball League
Alab Pilipinas bows to Vietnam By Adrian Stewart Co San Miguel-Alab Pilipinas continues to struggle in the 2019 ASEAN Basketball League after an 80-81 defeat at the hands of Saigon Heat on Sunday at the CIS Arena in Vietnam. It was the fourth consecutive defeat of the defending champions Alab to enter the playoffs round …
UP stuns DLSU in UAAP women’s volleyball
By Adrian Stewart Co University of the Philippines (UP) Lady Maroons continued its dominance on De La Salle University (DLSU) Lady Spikers with a 25-16, 26-24, 25-19 sweep in the UAAP Season 81 women’s volleyball on Sunday at the Ynares Center in Antipolo City. Diana Carlos top-scored with 13 points, while Maria Lina Molde chipped …
San Miguel topples Alaska
By Adrian Stewart Co San Miguel Beermen got its bearings going in the second half to score a 114-96 victory over Alaska Aces in the 2019 Honda PBA Philippine Cup on Sunday night at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Alex Cabagnot tallied conference-high 31 points, while Christian Standhardinger made his return from injury to finish with …
2020 AFC U-23 Championship
Philippines loses to China By Adrian Stewart Co The Philippine men’s national U-23 football team suffered a harrowing 8-0 defeat at the hands of the People’s Republic of China in the 2020 AFC U-23 Championship qualifier on Sunday at Shah Alam Stadium in Selangor, Malaysia. The Chinese immediately imposed its dominance on the Filipinos as …
Kai Sotto leaves Ateneo, to pursue NBA dream
By Adrian Stewart Co As he aims to become the first-ever Filipino player in the NBA, Kai Sotto has decided to leave the Ateneo de Manila University Blue Eaglets to have a full-time training overseas. The 7-foot-2 Filipino prodigy did not mention where he is heading after leaving Ateneo but said that he will be …
2019 Chooks-to-Go NBTC All-Star Game
La Carlota City player shines for Team Hustle By Adrian Stewart Co Mark Nonoy of La Carlota City carried the offensive load for Team Hustle in the fourth period during their 94-86 win over Team Heart in their 2019 Chooks-to-Go NBTC All-Star Game exhibition game over the weekend at the SM Mall of …