Bago City-born boxer Aston ‘Mighty’ Palicte will face Puerto Rican fighter Jose Martinez at the Viejas Casino and Resort in Alpine, California in a World Boxing Organization super flyweight eliminator today (local time). “I need to win against Martinez,” the Filipino boxer said. “He is a good fighter, but I’m confident I can win this …
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Meralco comes back to beat TNT
By Adrian Stewart Co The Meralco Bolts erased a 21-point deficit to score an 88-77 victory over TNT KaTropa in the 2019 Honda PBA Philippine Cup last night at the Cuneta Astrodome in Pasay City. Chris Newsome led the win with 20 points and nine rebounds, while Baser Amer and Jared Dillinger added 17 …
Bayan joins Ceres, replaces Doblas in goal
By Adrian Stewart Co Following goalkeeper Toni Doblas’ exit from Ceres-Negros FC, Ronilio Bayan, Jr. will replace him in goal after joining the Negros Occidental-based club from now-defunct Davao Aguilas FC. Bayan previously played with Arellano University, where he was named NCAA best goalkeeper. He also won several titles with the De La Salle-College …
UPHSD Altas earns spot in NCAA women’s volleyball finals
By Adrian Stewart Co The University of Perpetual Help System DALTA-Atlas (UPHSD Altas) upset De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde (CSB), winning 25-17, 27-29, 19-25, 26-24, 16-14 in the NCAA Season 94 women’s volleyball semifinals last Tuesday at the San Juan Arena. Cindy Imbo delivered a performance to remember for UPHSD Altas with 32 …
Philippines beats Macau in the ABL
By Adrian Stewart Co San Miguel Alab Pilipinas won 100-81 over the Macau Black Bears in the 2018-2019 ASEAN Basketball League last Tuesday at the Doumen Gymnasium in China. Renaldo Balkman led the win with 34 points, 13 rebounds, four assists, and two blocks; while fellow Puerto Rican import Peter John Ramos added 25. …
AdMU’s Ravena gets Gilas call up
By Adrian Stewart Co Ateneo de Manila University star Ferdinand ‘Thirdy’ Ravena III recently received a call up by the Philippine men’s national basketball team, Gilas Pilipinas, to play in the ongoing 2019 FIBA World Cup qualifiers. Gilas head coach Joseller ‘Yeng’ Guiao said the Iloilo City native has a chance at cracking the …
Ceres-Negros FC joins Philippine Premier League
By Adrian Stewart Co Ceres-Negros FC will be one of eight clubs competing in the 2019 Philippine Premier League, which replaces the Philippines Football League (PFL). The league is scheduled to run from March to December, alongside the Copa Paulino Alcantara. Unlike its predecessor, Premier League matches will primarily be played in Metro Manila …
Yap: Rain or Shine looking to overcome 2018 Governors’ Cup result
By Adrian Stewart Co After ending the 2018 PBA Governors’ Cup with a 3-8 record, finishing in 10th place, James Yap believes the result is driving the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters in the ongoing 2019 Honda PBA Philippine Cup, who have started their campaign with a 2-0 record. “Nung na-out kami last …
Silva joins Ceres FC
By Adrian Stewart Co Defender Álvaro Silva has officially joined Ceres-Negros FC. “Very happy to announce my signing with Ceres,” he said on social media. Silva began his career with La Liga club Málaga CF, playing for their youth team and joining both their B team and first team. He most recently played …
Negrense boxer returns to the ring on March
By Adrian Stewart Co Sonny Boy Jaro of Silay City returns to the boxing ring on March 8, when he faces Indonesian fighter Frans Damur Palue at the Angono Rizal Gymnasium in Angono, Rizal. The bout will be Jaro’s first fight since his technical knockout victory over Dondon Navarez last February in Iligan City, …