By Adrian Stewart Co Negrense boxers Roldan Aldea and Romel Oliveros lost to Japanese foes over the weekend at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan. Aldea of Kabankalan City lost via unanimous decision to Kenichi Ogawa, who previous challenged for the International Boxing Federation world super featherweight title; while Oliveros of Bacolod City was knocked …
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Palicte beats Martinez, sets up rematch with Nietes
By Adrian Stewart Co Bago City-born boxer Aston ‘Mighty’ Palicte defeated Puerto Rican fighter Jose Martinez following a second round stoppage in their World Boxing Organization (WBO) super flyweight eliminator yesterday at the Viejas Casino and Resort in Alpine, California. The Negrense boxer dominated from the start and, in the second round, scored two …
San Beda captures NCAA football title
By Adrian Stewart Co San Beda University recently captured the NCAA Season 94 men’s football title after defeating Arellano University, 1-0, at the PFF National Training Centre in Carmona, Cavite. Jessie Riel Semblante scored match’s lone goal. With both teams struggling to score in the first half, Semblante broke the deadlock in the 78th …
DLSU meets AdMU in UAAP women’s volleyball opening weekend
By Adrian Stewart Co De La Salle University (DLSU) faces Ateneo de Manila University (AdMU) in the opening weekend of the 81st UAAP women’s volleyball season. The archrivals are scheduled to meet on Sunday, February 17, beginning at 4:00 p.m. at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. In their campaign for …
Negrense striker joins Stallion
By Adrian Stewart Co Striker Gerardo Valmayor III of San Carlos City recently signed with Stallion Laguna FC ahead of the 2019 Philippine Premier League, which is scheduled to kick off next month. He is one of eight players recently signed by the Biñan City-based club, joining goalkeeper Patrick Deyto; midfielders Daniel Gadia, Andoni …
Phoenix beats Blackwater, stays undefeated
By Adrian Stewart Co Phoenix Pulse Fuel Masters remained undefeated in the 2019 Honda PBA Philippine Cup following their 114-95 victory over Blackwater Elite last night at the Ynares Center in Antipolo City. Calvin Abueva led the victory with double-double, serving up 22 points and 14 rebounds; while Matthew Wright and Jason Perkins added …
Kaya FC loses five players
By Adrian Stewart Co Ahead of the 2019 AFC Cup and 2019 Philippine Premier League, both of which kick off this month, Kaya FC-Iloilo has lost five veteran players, with the latest departures being striker Robert Lopez Mendy and midfielder Kenshiro Daniels. The club announced their exits through a statement on their website. Prior …
Blackwater hands Rain or Shine their first loss
By Adrian Stewart Co Blackwater Elite’s 111-99 come-from-behind win gave Rain or Shine Elasto Painters their first loss in the 2019 Honda PBA Philippine Cup Wednesday night at the Cuneta Astrodome in Pasay City. Michael Digregorio torched the defense for Elite with 27 points, including seven triples; while Allein Maliksi and Chris Javier chipped …
Lamar Odom to feature in Mighty Sports-Philippines tournament in Dubai
By Adrian Stewart Co Former NBA player Lamar Odom will spearhead Mighty Sports-Philippines in the 30th Dubai International Basketball Championship, which starts tonight in the United Arab Emirates. Odom, a former Los Angeles Lakers star, will be one of the three reinforcements for the Philippine squad, alongside Randolph Morris and Barangay Ginebra San Miguel …
Bacolodnon shines in UST table tennis victory
By Adrian Stewart Co John Michael Castro of Bacolod City played a key role in the University of Santo Tomas capturing the UAAP Season 81 men’s table tennis title, which recently took place at the University of the Philippines-College of Human Kinetics gym in Quezon City. Castro, who was named Rookie of the Year …