By ADRIAN STEWART CO AFM’s Ellaine Summer Abanco of Bacolod City emerged as the top performer in the premier 20-under division of the First Elite Chess Challenge held in Bacolod City, highlighting a tournament that drew more than 100 young wood pushers from across the Negros Island Region. Abanco, a national PRISAA participant, Palarong Pambansa …
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NORFA to stage back-to-back football fest in NegOcc
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Negros Occidental Regional Football Association (NORFA) is set to stage two football festivals this May in Negros Occidental, bringing together former varsity players, local clubs and football enthusiasts for back-to-back competitions. Leading the schedule is the inaugural Jose Edgardo “Baby” Gonzaga Memorial Football Festival from May 16 to 17 at …
Bol, TNT fend off NLEX to stay alive
Bol Bol and the TNT Tropang 5G get to live for another day as the eighth-seeded team fended off top-ranked NLEX Road Warriors, 96-93, in the PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium. An uncharacteristic turnover from Jayson Castro kept the doors open for the Road Warriors with 21 seconds left, as …
Cavs rally late to force OT, upend Pistons for 3-2 lead
James Harden scored 30 points and Donovan Mitchell added 21, including seven in overtime, as the Cleveland Cavaliers rallied to beat the Detroit Pistons, 117-113, to take a 3-2 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals yesterday (Philippine time). Max Strus had 20 points and eight rebounds and Evan Mobley added 19 points, eight rebounds and …
Bacolod suffers defeat in MPBL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Quezon Huskers clobbered Bacolod Masskara, 113-61, to move closer to the SportsPlus Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) 2026 Season pacesetters at the Ynares Center Montalban in Rizal province on Tuesday, May 12. Flaunting depth and power, the Huskers led throughout and surged beyond reach after three quarters, 97-44. The reigning …
Eala, Baptiste falter in Italian Open doubles event
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense Alexandra Eala and American partner Hailey Baptiste bowed out of the women’s doubles competition at the Italian Open after suffering a 6-2, 6-1 loss to fourth-seeded tandem Taylor Townsend of the United States and Katerina Siniakova of the Czech Republic in the Round of 32 in Rome, Italy on Tuesday …
Eighth-seeded TNT still a threat: Cone
The TNT Tropang 5G is entering unfamiliar territory in the PBA 50 Commissioner’s Cup quarterfinals. The defending champions are the eighth seed in the playoffs, despite having the same talented locals reinforced by former NBA player Bol Bol. Chot Reyes’ squad will be up against the top seed and twice-to-beat NLEX Road Warriors, who they …
Wembanyama returns in big way, Spurs take series lead on Wolves
Victor Wembanyama scored 27 points — 18 in a rousing first quarter — and grabbed 15 rebounds to lead the host San Antonio Spurs past the Minnesota Timberwolves, 126-97, to take a 3-2 lead in their Western Conference semifinal series yesterday (Philippine time). Wembanyama returned to action after being ejected in the second quarter of …
Buglas captures Handurayo titles
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negros’ CBR Buglas successfully defended its crown in the 2nd Handurayo Cup after another strong showing highlighted by standout performances from Shine Sales and Emjay Samson, who both earned Most Valuable Player honors. The team opened its campaign with a commanding 5-0 victory over the Golden Football Club in the elimination …
Canino, DLSU seniors confirm UAAP Season 89 return
By ADRIAN STEWART CO De La Salle University (DLSU) stars Negrense Angel Canino, Shevana Laput, Amie Provido, and Lyka de Leon will return for one final campaign with the Lady Spikers in UAAP Season 89, ending speculation about the future of the team’s veteran core following their championship run in Season 88. The announcement was …