By Adrian Stewart Co Ceres-Negros FC were dealt a massive blow ahead of the upcoming 2019 AFC Champions League qualifying playoffs and 2019 Philippines Football League (PFL) with forward Patrick Reichelt and midfielder Manuel Ott opting not to renew with the Bacolod City-based club. Reichelt will be joining Melaka United, which finished seventh in …
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Pacquiao affirms eye injury is ‘not serious’
By Adrian Stewart Co Senator Manny Pacquiao, who recently defended his World Boxing Association welterweight title against American boxer Adrien Broner, assured fans the eye injury he incurred during the bout is “nothing serious.” “It’s okay, it’s just my eyes are watering; it’s a scratch to my eyeball,” he said in an interview with …
Irving’s 26 points, 10 assists carry Celtics past Heat
BOSTON — Kyrie Irving had 26 points and 10 assists, Al Horford added 16 points and 12 rebounds and the Boston Celtics beat the Miami Heat 107-99 Monday night (Tuesday, PHL time) for their fourth straight victory. Jayson Tatum added 19 points and Marcus Morris 17 for the Celtics, who won their ninth straight at …
PBA suspends, fines Miranda
By Adrian Stewart Co After committing a flagrant foul in their 2019 PBA Philippine Cup game against Phoenix Pulse Fuel Masters last week, TNT KaTropa center Michael Miranda was fined and suspended for one game. The PBA Commissioner’s Office issued an advisory earlier this week indicating the 6’6” center would be assessed a P30,000 …
Lazaro joins Petron Blaze Spikers
By Adrian Stewart Co Ahead of the 2019 Philippine Super Liga Grand Prix, Philippine women’s national volleyball team libero Dennise Lazaro joined defending champions Petron Blaze Spikers from the Cocolife Asset Managers. With the Blaze Spikers, Lazaro will be joining fellow national team mainstays Mika Reyes, Aiza Maizo-Pontillas, Frances Molina, and Rhea Dimaculangan. With …
Pacquiao to Mayweather: Let’s rematch
By Adrian Stewart Co After defending his World Boxing Association welterweight belt last Sunday over Adrien Broner, Senator Manny Pacquiao called out rival Floyd Mayweather, Jr. saying he is more than ready to meet in the ring again. “Tell him to come back to the ring and we will fight,” Pacquiao said after retaining …
Negrense scores big in UST rout of UPIS
By Adrien Stewart Co Negrense Mark Nonoy had another solid outing for the University of Santo Tomas (UST) as they cruised to an 80-65 win over the University of the Philippines-Integrated School (UPIS) in UAAP Season 81 juniors basketball last Sunday at the San Juan Arena. The La Carlota City native tallied his third …
Lonzo Ball to miss 4-6 weeks with sprain
EL SEGUNDO – Lakers guard Lonzo Ball, who was injured in January 20’s game (PHL time) at Houston, underwent an MRI which revealed a Grade 3 left ankle sprain. Ball is expected to miss 4 to 6 weeks and updates will be provided as appropriate. (LA Lakers press release)
Mosquera pulls off upset at Bacolod City MMA event
By Adrian Stewart Co Miguel Mosquera of Bacolod City pulled off an upset in the main event of last Saturday’s Tiger Black Brawl 2019 at the SMX Convention Center at SM City Bacolod by defeating Brazilian fighter Afonso Celso, Jr. The 36-year-old Bacolodnon opened the bout with a quick offensive attack before grappling and …
San Miguel rips Barangay Ginebra, 99-91
By Adrian Stewart Co The San Miguel Beermen notched their first win of the 2019 Honda PBA Philippine Cup after a 99-91 victory over Barangay Ginebra San Miguel on Sunday night at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Christian Standhardinger led the Beermen with 26 points, while Chris Ross and Marcio Lassiter combined for 10 triples …