The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) has confirmed that the naturalization process for Bennie Boatwright is still ongoing. Back in March 2024, the basketball federation announced that Boatwright had agreed to become a naturalized player for Gilas Pilipinas. At the time, Boatwright had just finished his stint with the San Miguel Beermen in the PBA …
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La Carlota netter tallies 3-title sweep in tennis
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Kathlyn Bugna reaffirmed her status as the brightest young star in Philippine tennis after pulling off a rare three-title sweep at the Dr. Pablo Olivarez Sr. National Juniors Championships at the Olivarez Sports Center in Parañaque City. The 14-year-old prodigy from Negros Occidental’s La Carlota City showcased a blend of power, …
Pontevedra lass shines in London football tourney
By ADRIAN STEWART CO A 12-year-old Negrense footballer has been making waves on the international scene while representing the country in the recently held Trophy Cup in London, England. Renzel Grace Gella, a native of Negros Occidental’s Pontevedra town, capped her 17th international tournament with another title after her squad topped the competition over the …
‘Changes’ to Gilas roster being discussed, but core players ‘still the same’ —SBP
Gilas Pilipinas could be welcoming new players as it turns its focus to the 2027 FIBA World Cup Qualifiers later this year. Following the Nationals’ seventh-place finish in the recently concluded 2025 Asia Cup in Saudi Arabia, they are expected to make some tweaks to their roster before they return to camp in time for …
Luka Doncic cleared to play for Slovenia after injury scare
Two days after Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic left a game in his native Slovenia following a right knee injury, he was cleared to resume playing as his national team prepares for the upcoming EuroBasket competition. Doncic avoided a potentially serious injury after a teammate was pushed toward the ground and into his lower …
Bacolod bets banner Iloilo beach volley
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Bacolod City’s very own beach volleyball standouts will take center stage as the city fields Divine Yanson and Abriel Rouge Alvero in the 1st Mayor Raisa S. Treñas International Women’s Beach Volleyball Tournament set for August 23 to 24 at the Joe III Garden in Iloilo City. Yanson and Alvero will banner Bacolod’s …
Football coaches training ends with practical session in San Carlos
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The two-day coaches’ refresher training organized by the Negros Occidental Regional Football Association (NORFA) and San Carlos City Negros Football Club (SCCNFC) wrapped up with a final practical session at the SJRI field in Negros Occidental’s San Carlos City. SCCNFC Technical Director Elvin Marcellana said the session highlighted a progressive approach …
US Open’s mixed doubles puts singles stars in spotlight
The US Open’s experiment to bring a bigger spotlight to the mixed doubles kicks off, as the competition gets its own place on the calendar and organizers lure in fans with partnerships made up of top singles players. Beloved by diehard fans but often lost in a schedule which is dominated by singles action, this …
Alex Eala prepares for US Open, WTA return in Brazil up next
Alex Eala is set for a busy stretch on the international stage as the Filipina tennis star is expected to participate in a couple of high-profile tournaments in the next few weeks. The World No. 68 Eala is tipped to make her much-awaited US Open debut in the final Grand Slam of the year before …
Bedonia, PLDT lift 1st PVL crown
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The PLDT High Speed Hitters finally broke through in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL), clinching their first-ever championship in a thrilling 25-17, 25-17, 19-25, 24-26, 15-8 victory over the Chery Tiggo Crossovers in the On Tour finals at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on Sunday, August 17. Negrense Kiesha Bedonia …