By ADRIAN STEWART CO The University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons secured a three-peat in the Playtime Cares 18th FilOil EcoOil Preseason Cup with a 79-65 romp of the National University Bulldogs in the one-game finals at the Playtime FilOil Center in San Juan City on Sunday night, July 27. Negrense Harold Alarcon contributed …
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Eala drops 3-set battle at Montreal Open
Filipina tennis star Alex Eala failed to hold on to a one-set lead and bowed to Marketa Vondrousova for an early exit in the Canada Open, early yesterday morning in Manila. Eala and Vondrousova traded early breaks in the first set on the grand Centre Court of the National Bank Open in Montreal. The Filipina …
Why the PBA Draft is not a part of Quentin Millora-Brown’s current plans
Former University of the Philippines star Quentin Millora-Brown has finally shared the next steps in his professional career. After helping the Fighting Maroons secure the UAAP Season 87 men’s basketball championship, the 6-foot-10 Filipino-American has signed with the Macau Black Bears to play in The Asian Tournament (TAT). “It was a great opportunity,” said Millora-Brown, …
Bedonia shines as PLDT sweeps Nxled
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The PLDT High Speed Hitters asserted their dominance with a 25-11, 25-17, 25-21 sweep of the Nxled Chameleons in the PVL On Tour at the USJ-Recoletos Coliseum in Cebu City on Saturday, July 26. Negrense Kiesha Bedonia led the way with 15 points for the High Speed Hitters, which clinched the first …
Bacolodnon Chua bows to Raga in World Pool Championship
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Bacolodnon pool star Johann Chua’s quest for a deep run in the 2025 World Pool Championship came to another disappointing end after falling to longtime nemesis, Cebuano Anton Raga, 11-6, in the Round of 32 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Chua, considered one of the tournament favorites, was once again unable to …
San Miguel reclaims PBA throne at TNT’s expense
The San Miguel Beermen have reclaimed their most cherished trophy — the PBA Philippine Cup. The Beermen completed their quest to reach the All-Filipino mountaintop in the 49th Season after a 107-96 Game 6 win over the TNT Tropang 5G in the finals on Friday, July 25, at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City. The …
Buglas’ silver finish in Kanga Cup hailed
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) hailed the Buglas Futbol Girls Under-15 team’s runner-up finish in the 33rd Kanga Cup International Youth Soccer Tournament held recently at Southwells Park in Canberra, Australia. In a post on their official social media page, PFF commended the Negros Island Region-based squad for their impressive showing …
Negrense Nochete commits to Adamson Lady Falcons
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense libero Joe Ann Nochete is set to suit up for the Adamson University Lady Falcons for college. According to a post on the Adamson U Falconista Facebook page, Nochete moved to the Lady Falcons after spending her senior high school years at De La Salle University-Manila. “Soaring to new heights! …
New basketball league launched for 40+ PBA, veterans, ex-collegiate players
For Jimmy Velasquez, basketball is more than just a game — it’s a second shot at glory. That’s the heart behind V-Cup, the debut project of his newly established VSports, a league designed to bring PBA legends and former collegiate stars back to the court for a tournament where greatness doesn’t end at 40. “V-Cup …
Jerwin Ancajas set to fight Uruguay’s Ruben Casero
Filipino boxer Jerwin Ancajas is set to face Ruben Dario Casero of Uruguay on August 2 in a super bantamweight eight-round match at the Thunder Studios, Long Beach, California. Ancajas, who spent time with Manny Pacquiao, Eumir Marcial and Mark Magsayo in the lead up to the Pacquiao-Barrios fight, currently has a 36-4-2 win-loss-draw record …