The TNT Tropang 5G’s flickering hopes of achieving a coveted PBA Grand Slam remain alive. This, as TNT dumped the San Miguel Beermen, 86-78, in Game 5 on a rainy Wednesday evening, July 16, at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City. One loss away from title contention, the Tropang 5G gave their all, making sure …
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Yap: Winning a PBA title more prestigious than a school crown
By ADRIAN STEWART CO James Carlos Yap believes that securing a PBA championship holds more prestige than winning a school title — especially with the added financial incentives. In an interview with Sports Now, the two-time PBA MVP candidly shared his thoughts on the difference between the two. “Syempre iba pa din sa PBA kasi may kasamang …
Negrenses Lopez, Nifras capture gold in nat’l taekwondo tilt
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrenses Alexandra Ysabel Lopez and Franciz Gregory Nifras emerged as gold medal winners in the poomsae category of the National New Face Taekwondo Championship held recently at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium. Lopez and Nifras delivered standout performances that earned them the top podium finish in their respective events. Their victories have …
Bacolod Tay Tung 3×3 shines in BP qualifier
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Bacolod Tay Tung High School Thunderbolts’ 3×3 boys basketball team emerged on top in the Negros Island Region qualifier of Batang Pinoy held in Negros Occidental. Led by Paul Barcelona, Alfred Ysulan Jr., John Steven Sondia, and Thirdy Sebuan, the Thunderbolts’ 3×3 squad swept their four matches to rule the …
Quentin Millora-Brown to suit up for Macau Black Bears in tune-up vs. Gilas
A familiar face will be going up against Gilas Pilipinas when it takes on the Macau Black Bears next week. UAAP men’s basketball champion and former University of the Philippines (UP) standout Quentin Millora-Brown will be suiting up for the Macau Black Bears, the team announced over the weekend. The Macau Black Bears revealed on …
What did Alex Eala improve ahead of historic run this year?
Filipina tennis ace Alex Eala has been on an historic run this year as she had some impressive campaigns and even some prominent debuts in Grand Slam tournaments. In the Miami Open last March, Eala reached the semifinals, dispatching several Grand Slam champions in Madison Keys, Jelena Ostapenko and Iga Swiatek, on her way there. …
Chua beats Gorst to win Knight Shot Open
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Bacolodnon Johann “Badkoi” Chua proved once again why he is one of the most feared players in world billiards, storming past Fedor Gorst, 13-6, to capture the 2025 Knight Shot Open crown in Dubai. The match began as a close duel, with Chua clinging to a 7-6 advantage before shifting into …
NORFA U-16 semis shift to Bago City Sports Complex
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Negros Occidental Regional Football Association (NORFA) has announced a change in venue for the semifinal and final rounds of the Under-16 (U-16) Champions League, with the matches now set to be played at the Bago City Sports Complex. The semifinal pairings will feature the CST-R Golden Eagles against the Classico …
Pacquiao grateful for ‘strength, grace’ after majority draw vs. Barrios
Filipino boxing icon Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao “felt great” during his bout against Mario Barrios last weekend in Las Vegas, as he returned to professional boxing after a four-year layoff. Pacquiao had not fought since 2021, when he lost to Yordenis Ugás, but he showed flashes of his old self against a much-younger opponent and had …
Loss sparked Beermen finals fightback vs. TNT
Stung by a heartbreaking loss in Game 1, the San Miguel Beermen flipped the script against the TNT Tropang 5G to move to within a win of ruling the PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup. The Beermen were able to erase a 24-point deficit in the series opener, but an offensive basketball interference call on a …