By ADRIAN STEWART CO The University of Santo Tomas (UST) Growling Tigresses remained unstoppable in the UAAP Season 88 women’s basketball tournament, rolling to their fifth straight win with a commanding 104-66 rout of Far Eastern University (FEU) at the SM Mall of Asia Arena on Wednesday, October 15. Negrense Kent Jane Pastrana once again led …
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Polidario, Gaviola fail to reach Nuvali beach volley main draw
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense Alexa Polidario and Jenny Gaviola fell short of reaching the main draw of the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour at the Nuvali Sands Court by the Ayala Land in the City of Santa Rosa, Laguna on Wednesday, October 15. Gaviola and Polidario had a good chance of pulling off an …
Huge Q1 fuels Ginebra’s rout of TNT
The Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings redeemed its opening day loss in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup with a dominant victory over the TNT Tropang 5G, 92-77, on Wednesday, October 15, at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City. A blistering 18-0 run in the first quarter allowed the Gin Kings to build a 33-16 …
Meralco fends off Blackwater to end 2-game slump
The Meralco Bolts finally broke through in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup, but not without a few scares as it nearly squandered a 24-point lead before holding off the Blackwater Bossing, 105-96, on Wednesday, October 15, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Chris Newsome spearheaded the Bolts with 22 points, a rebound and two assists, …
Soyud, Akari edge Chery Tiggo in 5-set thriller
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense hitter Christine Joy Soyud delivered a steady all-around performance as the Akari Power Chargers pulled off another five-set escape, turning back the Chery Tiggo Crossovers, 25-11, 22-25, 29-27, 17-25, 15-7, in the 2025 PVL Reinforced Conference at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Tuesday, October 14. Soyud came through with 17 …
Pastrana, Crisostomo share Player of the Week honors
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense Kent Pastrana and Gelo Crisostomo delivered clutch performances in contrasting fashion to lead the University of Santo Tomas (UST) to twin statement victories over Ateneo de Manila University, earning recognition as the UAAP Players of the Week. Pastrana spearheaded the UST Growling Tigresses’ 77-66 win that snapped Ateneo’s unbeaten run …
H2 comeback propels PH past Timor-Leste in AFC qualifiers
The Philippine men’s national football team claimed an important 3-1 victory on home soil against Timor-Leste, thanks to a magical second half comeback. The Philippines started off the match aggressively by creating a lot of chances, including an early attempt by Jefferson Tabinas that hit the goal post. Goalkeepers of both sides, Kevin Mendoza for …
Alex Eala makes quick exit from Japan Open
Filipina tennis star Alex Eala has bowed out of the WTA 250 Japan Open after a loss to Czech teenager Tereza Valentova in the round-of-32 on Tuesday, October 14. The 18-year-old Valentova overpowered Eala, 6-1, 6-2. The Czech teen, currently ranked 78th by the WTA, came into the main draw as the top seed in …
Celis shines as CSB edges JRU in NCAA
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The College of St. Benilde (CSB) Blazers continued their strong start in the NCAA Season 101 men’s basketball tournament after defeating the Jose Rizal University (JRU) Heavy Bombers, 73-65, at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. Bacolodnon Raffy Celis led the Blazers with an all-around effort of 20 …
CBR bags 2 golds in MassKara futbol tournament
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Canberra Buglas Region (CBR) SS Girls Born 2010 and Born 2008 squads clinched gold medals after ranking first overall in the City of Smiles Soccer Tournament held recently in Bacolod City. The teams were mentored by Coach Joshua Fegidero and Jiff Lomugdang (AFC B License), with coaching staff Earl Bona, …