A young Filipino football standout is starting to turn heads following his recent stellar performance for FC Barcelona. Pedro “Dro” Fernández, a 17-year-old Filipino-Spanish player, impressed in his first game for FC Barcelona’s senior squad after he scored a goal in their 3-1 preseason victory over Vissel Kobe in Japan. “Unforgettable day. Long live Barça!” …
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Quezon City trounces Bacolod in MPBL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Quezon City Galeries Taipan trounced the Bacolod Tubo Slashers, 85-73, in the 2025 MPBL action at the Playtime FilOil Centre in San Juan City on Tuesday night, July 29. The Taipans dominated from the second quarter onwards to notch their sixth victory in 20 outings (6-14), while pushing the Tubo Slashers further …
Sabete, Petro Gazz end PVL prelims with win over Choco Mucho
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Petro Gazz Angels closed out their Premier Volleyball League (PVL) On Tour preliminaries campaign with a 20-25, 25-19, 26-24, 25-17 victory over the Choco Mucho Flying Titans at the Candon City Arena in Ilocos Sur on Tuesday night, July 29. While the win did not alter the Angels’ standing in …
Rhenz Abando to make KBL return, rejoins Anyang Red Boosters
High-flying wingman Rhenz Abando is taking his talents back to South Korea after a year. Abando is set to make his return to the Korean Basketball League, as he rejoins his former squad, the Anyang Jung Kwan Jang Red Boosters (formerly Anyang KGC), for the upcoming season. The team announced Abando’s return on its official …
Calvin Oftana doubtful for Gilas Pilipinas in FIBA Asia Cup
Calvin Oftana’s health status puts his availability for Gilas Pilipinas in doubt ahead of the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup. National team head coach Tim Cone revealed on Monday, July 28, that Oftana is uncertain to suit up after the sharpshooter sustained injuries during TNT Tropang 5G’s finals series against the San Miguel Beermen in the …
Canino leads Alas Pilipinas squad for SEA V.League
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense Angel Canino will headline the star-studded Alas Pilipinas women’s national volleyball team as they gear up for the first leg of the 5th Southeast Asia (SEA) V.League set from August 1 to 3 in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand. The Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) formally announced the official 16-player lineup on Monday, …
Victorias City honors Buglas coach
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Victorias City government in Negros Occidental has officially recognized Ludessa Silava for her outstanding leadership as head coach of the Buglas Futbol Negros selection team, which earned a silver medal in the Under-15 Female Plate Division of the 33rd Kanga Cup International Junior Soccer Tournament held in Canberra, Australia from …
Gilas completes 21-point comeback vs. Macau in FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers
Gilas Pilipinas had a fitting send-off ahead of their 2025 FIBA Asia Cup campaign in August. After trailing by as much as 21, the nationals made a successful comeback against the Macau Black Bears, 103-98, during their faceoff at the Araneta Coliseum in Cubao, Quezon City on Monday evening, July 28. This was the last …
Kai Sotto to miss Gilas’ Asia Cup trip to focus on ACL injury recovery
The injured Kai Sotto remained present for Gilas Pilipinas as the nationals defeated the Macau Black Bears on Monday, July 28, as a part of their preparations for the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup. The 7-foot-3 ace, who is currently recovering from his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear that he suffered in January in the Japan …
PLDT completes PVL pool stage sweep
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The PLDT High Speed Hitters continued their surge in the PVL On Tour after a 25-20, 25-14, 25-17 sweep of the Galeries Tower Highrisers at the USJ-R Coliseum in Cebu City on Sunday, July 27. Negrense Kiesha Bedonia continued her fine play, finishing with seven markers in limited minutes for the …