By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Silay Lokal Football Club made a good impression in their first-ever out-of-town competition with their quarterfinals finish in the Manila Youth Football League (MYFL) held recently at the Chelsea Blue Pitch Makati Circuit in Makati City. The squad, which is composed of players from Silay City and St. John’s …
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Negrense James Yap on PBA’s 4-point shot: ‘Sana ako unang maka-shoot’
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense gunner James Carlos Yap of the Blackwater Bossing expressed excitement about the PBA’s implementation of the four-point shot in the Governors’ Cup beginning on August 18. According to the two-time PBA MVP winner, he is hoping that he will be the first PBA player to convert from the 27-foot …
Aira Villegas takes bronze after semis loss to Turkish foe
In just her very first Olympics stint, Aira Villegas has already made history. The Filipina boxer will be going home with a bronze medal after reaching the semifinals of the women’s 50-kilogram division, where she lost via unanimous decision to Türkiye’s Buse Naz Cakiroglu. Cakiroglu, the third-seed in the weight class, overwhelmed Villegas in …
Negros overcomes Sarangani’s late run in MPBL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Negros Muscovados overcame an upset attempt by the Sarangani Marlins for a 102-94 triumph in the 2024 MPBL Season at the Alonte Sports Arena in Biñan, Laguna on Monday night, August 5. Leading by as much as 18 points early in the game, the Muscovados were surprised by a …
Silaynon JP Calvo released by Terrafirma
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense point guard John Paul Calvo has parted ways with the Terrafirma Dyip after six PBA seasons. Dyip team manager Ronald Tubid confirmed that the former Colegio de San Juan de Letran Knights point guard was not given a contract extension after his previous deal expired. It was learned that …
Heartbreak for Obiena as he misses pole vault podium
Filipino pole vaulter EJ Obiena just missed out on a podium finish in the 2024 Paris Olympics, placing fourth overall. Obiena faulted three times at the 5.95-meter mark in the finals at the Stade de France yesterday (Philippine time) to bow out of contention for a medal. It was a heartbreaking result for Obiena, …
Negrense Carballo shines as UST edges UE in V-League
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The University of Santo Tomas (UST) Golden Tigresses stayed perfect in the V-League Women’s Collegiate Challenge after a 25-14, 25-19, 24-26, 25-19 victory over the University of the East (UE) Red Lady Warriors in the Paco Arena in Manila on Sunday, August 4. Negrense Cassie Carballo displayed her efficient ball …
Negrense Canino named MVP as DLSU rules Kadayawan volley
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The De La Salle University (DLSU) Lady Spikers ruled the 39th Kadayawan Invitational Volleyball Tournament after a 25-12, 25-16, 25-17 victory over the Colegio de San Juan de Letran Lady Knights at the USEP Gym in Davao City on Sunday night, August 4. Negrense Angel Canino emerged as the tournament’s …
Double gold! Carlos Yulo is Olympic vault champion
For the second time in as many days, the Philippine National Anthem was heard in the 2024 Paris Olympics. This, as Carlos Yulo rewrote the country’s sporting history once more by winning another gold medal, this time in the vault finals of men’s artistic gymnastics. “The Golden Boy” has thoroughly lived up to his …
Pons tallies career high as Creamline edges Galeries
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense Bernadeth Pons reset her career-high as the Creamline Cool Smashers pulled off a tight 27-25, 26-28, 29-27, 25-19 victory over the Galeries Tower Highrisers in the PVL Reinforced Conference at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City on Saturday night, August 3. The Negros Occidental’s Talisay City-native finished with 26 …