By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense Charisa Lemoran is set to banner the Philippine women’s national football team in their title-retention bid in the MSIG Serenity Cup in Vietnam beginning this week. The Negros Occidental’s San Carlos City native is to play a key role in a youth-driven Filipinas lineup mixed with veterans and key holdovers …
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Gilas reasserts mastery vs. Jordan in friendly game ahead of FIBA
Gilas Pilipinas continued its mastery over Jordan with a decisive 75-61 victory during their friendly encounter at the Al Ahli Sports Club in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia yesterday (Philippine time). The Filipinos held firm after taking an 11-point lead at halftime, keeping Jordan in check down the stretch thanks to timely triples from Scottie Thompson, Calvin …
Norman Black faces tall task as Gilas coach for SEA Games
Meralco Bolts consultant Norman Black has a tall task ahead of him as he returns to call the shots for Gilas Pilipinas at the 33rd Southeast Asian Games (SEAG) in December. A report on the PBA website said Black was tapped as Gilas head coach for the regional meet. During his third tour of duty, …
Buglas impresses Aussies in Kanga Cup
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Dubbed as “small but terrific” by impressed Australian spectators, the all-Negrense girls football team Buglas Filipinas defied expectations in the just-concluded 33rd Kanga Cup. The Negros Island Region-based football club finished second in the under-15 female plate division of one of the southern hemisphere’s largest youth football tournaments. Despite their physical …
Sagay City softbelles overcome odds to secure podium finish
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The 16-under girls softball team from Negros Occidental’s Sagay City once again showcased their resilience and talent on the international stage, securing a third-place finish in the PONY International Softball World Series held in McAllen, Texas. Facing off against teams with larger rosters and more resources, the defending champions entered the …
‘Disappointed’ Cone won’t stop Malonzo from pursuing Japan stint
While it came as a shock to fans, the Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Gin Kings already knew beforehand of Jamie Malonzo’s move to Japan. The high-flying forward out of De La Salle University is set to suit up for Kyoto Hannaryz in the Japan B.League for the 2025-2026 Season, and Ginebra head coach Tim Cone …
Calvin Oftana to fight through injuries in FIBA Asia Cup
Calvin Oftana will be joining the Gilas Pilipinas Final 12 for the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup despite being previously listed as doubtful due to injuries. According to a report from the PBA website, Oftana, together with Justin Brownlee, June Mar Fajardo, Scottie Thompson, Dwight Ramos, AJ Edu, Kevin Quiambao, Japeth Aguilar, Carl Tamayo, CJ Perez, …
San Carlos FC reigns supreme in NORFA
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Classico de San Carlos FC emerged as the 2025 NORFA Champions League U16 champions after a dominant 3-0 victory over Bacolod United FC in the tournament finals held at the Bago City Sports Complex. The title match, dubbed as the “El Clásico” of Negros Occidental youth football, saw Classico de San Carlos …
UEFA-pro licensed coach joins NORFA as technical advisor
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Negros Occidental Regional Football Association (NORFA) has officially welcomed Coach Joan Segura Farre, a UEFA-pro license holder accredited by the Royal Spanish Football Federation, as its new technical advisor. His appointment comes with the backing of the Philippine Football Federation and the National Capital Region Football Association, marking a significant …
FIBA: Cone glad to have more practice time for Asia Cup preps with Gilas
Gilas Pilipinas head coach Tim Cone cherished having more time this time around in terms of preparation as they head into the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup. Unlike during the qualifiers throughout 2024 and 2025, the nationals — while still short-staffed — had significantly more days to practice and go over their schemes that are to …