The Rain or Shine Elasto Painters spoiled Barangay Ginebra San Miguel’s debut in PBA Season 49. The Yeng Guiao-coached squad torched the Gin Kings, 73-64, during their Governors’ Cup tango at the Candon Arena on Saturday, August 24, in Ilocos Sur. Felix Lemetti, the eighth overall pick in the 2024 Rookie Draft, caught fire …
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Alas Pilipinas men remain winless in V.League after sweep loss to Thailand
Alas Pilipinas men lost steam down the stretch to bow to powerhouse Thailand in straight sets, 25-18, 25-21, 25-19, and remain winless in the second leg of the 2024 SEA V.League on Saturday, August 24, in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. The Filipinos thus dropped to a 0-2 slate while the Thais improved to 2-0 and are now …
Negros notches back-to-back wins in MPVA
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Negros-ICC Blue Hawks overcame a tough challenge from the Caloocan AM Spikers for a come-from-behind 17-25, 25-23, 25-18, 20-25, 15-8 victory in the 2024 MPVA Season at the Alonte Sports Arena in Biñan, Laguna on Thursday, August 22. Ivy Lhyn Aquino showed steadiness on offense as she finished with …
Negrense Pons shines as Creamline sweeps ZUS in PVL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Bernadeth Pons continued her fine showing for the Creamline Cool Smashers as they made quick work of the ZUS Coffee Thunderbelles, 25-17, 25-15, 25-22, in the PVL Reinforced Conference at the FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City on Thursday, August 22. The Negros Occidental’s Talisay City-native star tallied a double-double …
Alex Eala bows out of US Open qualifiers
Filipina tennis sensation Alex Eala’s dream run at the 2024 US Open has come to an end after a tough loss to 128th ranked Elena Gabriela Ruse. The 28-year-old Romanian came from behind to win 3-6, 6-1, 6-4. The first set saw both players breaking each other’s serve for the first four games until …
Bolick stars as NLEX starts on right footing in PBA
The NLEX Road Warriors started their campaign in the PBA Governors’ Cup on the right note. Star guard Robert Bolick was a rebound shy of a triple-double when he helped import Myke Henry lift NLEX over Blackwater, 104-87, on Thursday, August 22, at Araneta Coliseum. Bolick registered 24 points, 11 assists and nine boards …
Negros survives Muntinlupa, nears MPBL playoffs
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Negros Muscovados overcame a late uprising by the Muntinlupa Cagers ELBURG Paramount to pull off an 80-77 victory in the 2024 MPBL Season at the Batangas City Coliseum on Wednesday evening, August 21. The Muscovados were on top, 68-58, following a basket by Felipe Chavez, but the Cagers responded with …
Bacolod Tay Tung 15-U rules Triple A volleyball league
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Bacolod Tay Tung High School 15-Under Thunderbolts emerged as champions in the Triple A Shoe Collection 15-Under Volleyball League held recently in Iloilo City. Marishka Alexandria Andrada stepped up for the Thunderbolts as they cruised to a dominant 25-12, 25-13 straight set victory against JJB Sta. Barbara in the championship …
Gilas women dealt 37-pt beating by Hungary in World Cup pre-qualifiers
Gilas Pilipinas women were sent crashing back down to earth in their second game in the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup pre-qualifying tournament. After opening their campaign with a close heartbreaker against Brazil, the nationals were drubbed by Hungary, 97-60, during their faceoff early Wednesday morning, August 21, in Rwanda. Afril Bernardino was one …
Obiena finished third in Swiss meet, tied with 2 other pole vaulters
Filipino Olympian and pole vaulter EJ Obiena finished third, tied with two other pole vaulters, in the Lausanne leg of the Diamond League yesterday (Philippine time). Obiena cleared 5.82 meters in just a single attempt to place third, tied with Norway’s Sondre Guttormsen and Australia’s Kurtis Marschall, in the tourney which had 11 competitors. …