By Adrian Stewart Co The NLEX Road Warriors picked up their first win in the ongoing 2019 Honda PBA Philippine Cup after manhandling the Columbian Dyip, 107-97, last night at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. John Paul Erram led the win with 23 points, 10 rebounds, and six assists; while Kenneth Ighalo and Marion Magat added …
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Reichelt assures Ceres return ‘when the time is right’
By Adrian Stewart Co Former Ceres-Negros FC striker Patrick Reichelt, who recently announced his transfer to Malaysia Super League Melaka United, said a return to the Bacolod City-based club is not out of the realm of possibility. “When the time is right and I am ready again, I’ll be back with Ceres-Negros – that …
Bacolodnon tries out for women’s national volleyball team
By Adrian Stewart Co Angel Canino of Bacolod City was one of 38 volleyball players to participate in the Larong Volleyball sa Pilipinas Inc. expansion tryouts last Thursday at the Arellano University gym in Pasay City for a chance to join the pool for the Philippine women’s national volleyball seniors and U-23 teams. The …
STI-WNU dominates NBTC 3×3
By Adrian Stewart Co STI-West Negros University (STI-WNU) dominated the first leg of the Chooks-to-Go National Basketball Training Center 3×3 Basketball League-Bacolod leg, which opened last weekend at the STI-WNU covered court. STI-WNU-A took the 20-and-under championship after beating the University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos, 21-11; while STI-WNU-B ruled the 18-and-under category by defeating the …
Venues under consideration for possible Pacquiao-Mayweather rematch
By Adrian Stewart Co World Boxing Association welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao is not yet giving up hope on a possible rematch with Floyd Mayweather, Jr., pointing out, many countries have expressed interest in hosting the event. “Maraming bansa na nagbi-bid ng laban (Many countries are bidding for the fight),” he said. “Meron China, Dubai, …
Injury sidelines Jerramy King
By Adrian Stewart Co After sustaining a slight tear to a ligament in his right knee, Columbian Dyip guard Jerramy King is currently unable to play in the ongoing 2019 Honda PBA Philippine Cup and is expected to be sidelined for at least two months. The injury came during a game against the San …
Columbian Dyip hands NorthPort their first loss
By Adrian Stewart Co Columbian Dyip handed NorthPort Batang Pier its first defeat in the 2019 Honda PBA Philippine Cup after a come-from-behind 110-100 win last night at the Ynares Center in Antipolo City. Jeepy Faundo, Jackson Corpuz, and Reden Celda finished with 15 points apiece; while Rashawn McCarthy offered a double-double with 14 …
Former Ceres keeper joins Kaya
By Adrian Stewart Co Former goalkeeper for Ceres-Negros FC Louie Michael Casas was recently added to the Kaya FC-Iloilo roster from Global Cebu FC, which he joined last year. The 32-year-old goalie is expected to take over for Reffix Cuaresma, who has since been elevated to Kaya FC goalkeeping coach following his retirement. Kaya …
TNT KaTropa earns first Philippine Cup win
By Adrian Stewart Co Despite squandering a double-digit advantage, TNT KaTropa held on to earn their first 2019 Honda PBA Philippine Cup, beating NLEX Road Warriors, 85-80, last Wednesday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Roger Pogoy led the victory with 20 points, while Celedonio Trollano added 15, and Brian Heruela and Ryan Reyes each …
Winners named in CSAV chess tournament
By Adrian Stewart Co The Colegio de Sta. Ana de Victorias/Role Finance Festival of Chess, which took place on the fourth floor of the Ayala Capitol Central Mall in Bacolod City last weekend, named winners in three categories, 10 & Under, 16 & Under, and an open rapid chess tournament. Jecuambs Cuambot took …