Ateneo de Manila University remains unbeaten in UAAP Season 88 men’s basketball action. The Blue Eagles continued to ride their newfound confidence, soaring over Adamson University, 77-58, for their third straight win in the clash at the Araneta Coliseum in Cubao. This is the best start of Tab Baldwin’s crew since Season 84, wherein the …
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Pastrana steadies UST vs. DLSU in UAAP
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Oma Onianwa may have stolen the spotlight in her UAAP debut, but it was Negrense veteran guard Kent Pastrana who provided the steadying hand as the University of Santo Tomas (UST) blasted De La Salle University (DLSU), 105-56, to open its Season 88 women’s basketball redemption bid in style at the …
Pontevedra lass shines in football tourney in Malaysia
By ADRIAN STEWART CO A 12-year-old Negrense footballer has once again brought pride to the country after emerging as a two-time champion in the recently held Borneo Cup in Malaysia. Renzel Grace Gelsana Gella, a native of Negros Occidental’s Pontevedra town, captured twin titles in the U14 (Born 2011) and U12 (Born 2013) categories during …
Italy turns back Poland to set up FIVB Men’s World finals vs. Bulgaria
Defending champion Italy stunned World No. 1 Poland, 25-21, 25-22, 25-23, to arrange a title showdown with Bulgaria in the FIVB Men’s World Championship. Bulgaria defeated Czechia, 25-20, 23-25, 25-21, 25-22, in the other semifinal match at Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. Opposite Yuri Romano finished with 15 points off 12 attacks, two …
Alex Eala bows out of Jingshan Open with loss to NZ’s Sun
Filipina tennis star Alex Eala bowed out of contention at the Jingshan Open after a loss to New Zealand’s Lulu Sun in the semifinals on Saturday afternoon, September 27. The 24-year-old Sun overcame a loss in the opening set to eliminate Eala, 3-6, 6-4, 6-2, and advance to the finals of the WTA125 competition. There, …
7 Negrense players to suit up for UAAP Season 88
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Seven Negros Occidental-based players are rostered to play in the UAAP Season 88 men’s basketball tournament that kicked off last week at the University of Santo Tomas Quadricentennial Pavillion. Among the seven Negrenses suiting up for the upcoming UAAP collegiate season, four traced their roots from Negros Occidental and three from …
10 football teams competing in U19 Gov’s Cup
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The stage is set for one of Negros Occidental’s biggest grassroots football tournaments as the U19 Governor’s Cup Provincial Championship unveils its official team groupings ahead of kickoff. In Group A, five squads will battle it out: Don Bosco–Elan Vita, CHF–Escalante, USLS–Bacolod, STIWNU, and Ponte–ISA. Meanwhile, Group B features another powerhouse …
Bulgaria outlasts USA, arranges FIVB semis clash with Czechia
Bulgaria has completed the Final 4 cast of the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship. The Bulgarians arranged a semifinal clash with history-chasing Czechia after a stunning reverse sweep against the United States, 21-25, 19-25, 25-17, 25-22, 15-13, in the quarterfinals of the 32-nation tournament on Thursday, September 25, at the Mall of Asia Arena …
UST, Adamson battle to 2-2 draw
University of Santo Tomas (UST) and Adamson University shared the spoils after a 2-2 draw in the UAAP Season 88 men’s football tournament on Thursday, September 25, at the Ayala Vermosa Sports Hub in Imus, Cavite. Jarred Regis ensured that the Golden Booters would go home with a point, rising for a header past Adamson …
Alarcon, UP falter to Adamson in UAAP
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons suffered a heartbreaking 62-59 defeat at the hands of Adamson University in the UAAP Season 88 men’s basketball tournament at the University of Santo Tomas Quadricentennial Pavilion on Wednesday night, September 24. Negrense Harold Alarcon tied the game at 59 with a clutch inside …