By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Bacolod City Under-12 and Under-16 football squads have emerged as champions in the Bacolod City Provincial Meet held recently at San Julio Field in Negros Occidental’s San Carlos City. The Bacolod U-12 squad, represented by University of St. La Salle-Bacolod, ruled the provincial meet following a 2-0 victory over Escalante …
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Bacolod Tay Tung cagers rule Provincial Meet
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Bacolod Tay Tung High School Thunderbolts claimed the championship in the secondary boys basketball event of the Bacolod City Provincial Meet. Paul Adrian Barcelona showcased consistent performance as the Thunderbolts ruled the qualification tournament by defeating Colegio de Sta. Ana de Victorias in the finals match. Also part of the …
Thompson comes alive as Ginebra reasserts mastery of Meralco
The Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings reasserted their mastery of the Meralco Bolts to tally a 1-0 lead in the PBA Season 49 Commissioner’s Cup quarterfinals. Scottie Thompson shone the brightest in their 100-92 win over Meralco on Wednesday evening, February 5, at the Araneta Coliseum in Cubao, Quezon City. The 6-foot-1 Ginebra star tallied …
Jazz storm back in final minutes to edge Warriors
Jordan Clarkson scored 31 points, Keyonte George added 26 and the Utah Jazz made a furious comeback to erase a late double-digit deficit in a 131-128 win over the Golden State Warriors in Salt Lake City yesterday (Philippine time). Playing under the shadow of a widely reported massive four-team trade, including these two, Golden State …
Negrense boxer Villanueva battles Mercado on Feb. 7
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense boxer Arthur Villanueva aims to overcome his recent struggles as he faces Mexican fighter Bryan Mercado for the World Boxing Council (WBC) international super bantamweight title in Mexico City on Friday, February 7. The Negros Occidental’s Bago City native Villanueva had a forgetful campaign last year as he suffered a …
Negrense Bertolano struggles as Farm Fresh bows to PLDT
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense Alyssa Bertolano failed to find her offense going as the Farm Fresh Foxies suffered a 25-20, 25-17, 25-19 defeat to the PLDT High Speed Hitters in the PVL 2nd All-Filipino Conference at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City on Tuesday night, February 4. The Negros Occidental’s Talisay City native volleybelle …
No Luka Doncic, no problem for Lakers in win over Clippers
LeBron James scored 26 points, grabbed eight rebounds and dished out nine assists as the Los Angeles Lakers gave a glimpse at an identity for the road ahead with a convincing 122-97 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers at Inglewood, California yesterday (Philippine time). Playing with Luka Doncic (calf) on the bench after acquiring him …
Celtics handle Cavaliers in battle of East’s best
Derrick White scored 14 of his 20 points in the fourth quarter to help the visiting Boston Celtics extend their winning streak to four games with a 112-105 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers yesterday (Philippine time). White made 6-of-12 three-point attempts. Four of his three-pointers came in the fourth. The Cavaliers trailed 109-104 and had …
Pastrana, UST wallop PSP in WMPBL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The University of Santo Tomas (UST) Growling Tigresses stayed perfect in the WMPBL Inaugural Season after a 75-32 rout of the PSP Lady Gymers at the New Era University Gym in Quezon City over the weekend. Negrense Kent Jane Pastrana had an all-around game of 12 markers, six assists, three rebounds, …
Tay Tung elem volley team bags Provincial Meet crown
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Bacolod Tay Tung High School Thunderbolts’ elementary girls volleyball team clinched the crown in the Bacolod City Provincial Meet 2024 at the Montalbo Gym in Bacolod over the weekend. Led by the tournament’s MVP and 1st Best Middle Blocker Mari Cacho, the Thunderbolts claimed the crown with a 25-13, 25-13 …