Suleiman Braimoh and Chris Newsome delivered the killer blows in the end game as Meralco escaped Blackwater, 91-84, to go 2-0 in the 2023 PBA Commissioner’s Cup at the Ynares Center in Antipolo on Saturday, Nov. 11. Suleiman Braimoh fires 40 points to lead Meralco past Blackwater (PBA Images) Held …
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Heavy Bombers squeak past Knights, keep semis hopes alive
Coach Louie Gonzales’ absence was hardly felt as Jose Rizal University escaped a late-game scare from Letran, 79-74, to return in the winning track in the NCAA Season 99 men’s basketball at the at FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City on Saturday, Nov. 11. Agem Miranda shines for the …
Read More »Choco Mucho turns back Akari for fifth straight win
Choco Mucho zoomed to its fifth straight win in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Second All-Filipino Conference after a 25-23, 25-21, 25-19 drubbing of Akari on Saturday, Nov. 11, at the Philsports Arena in Pasay City. The Flying Titans haven’t dropped a single set since losing to sister team and …
Read More »Ateneo embraces change in shaky title defense, Final Four chase
Defending champion Ateneo has found its back against the wall as it vies for the last Final Four slot in the UAAP Season 86 men’s basketball tournament. Staring at a record of 5-6 in the standings, the Blue Eagles are holding on for dear life after finding themselves in a …
Read More »Omandac delivers as Pirates escape Blazers
Jearlan Omandac displayed his steely nerves as he delivered timely hits in crunchtime, lifting Lyceum to an 84-81 win over College of St. Benilde in the NCAA Season 99 men’s basketball tournament at the FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City on Friday, Nov. 10. Jearlan Omandac delivers in clutch …
Read More »Blow-By-Blow: PBF crown on the line
The Philippine Boxing Federation light-flyweight crown will be on the line today when Manny Pacquiao Presents: Blow-By-Blow takes the spotlight with a 14-fight card in Kamuning, Quezon City. Jhazeel Trinidad (left) and Eldin Guinahon are ready to rumble when Manny Pacquiao Presents: Blow-By-Blow gets going Saturday in Kamuning, Quezon City. …
Read More »Venky Jois sizzles with 43 as NorthPort turns back Terrafirma
Venky Jois introduced himself to the PBA in fiery fashion, dropping 43 points to lift NorthPort to a pulsating 108-103 victory over Terrafirma in the 2023 Commissioner’s Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Friday, Nov. 10. Venky Jois sizzles with 43 points. (PBA Images) The smallest import in this …
Read More »Roque stars as Altas frustrate Red Lions
Art Roque bounced back from his lackluster showing the last time out and powered Perpetual to a 61-57 win over San Beda in the NCAA Season 99 men’s basketball tournament at the FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City on Friday, Nov. 10. Art Roque stars for the Perpetual Altas. …
Read More »Miller impressed with Converge guards, but young guns need to be put ‘under control’
There was no doubt in new Converge assistant coach Willie Miller that the FiberXers have plenty of guards brimming with potential and that they just need to be put “under control” to reach greater heights in the PBA. Willie Miller joins a Converge huddle in his first game as assistant …
Read More »High Speed Hitters down Highrisers for fifth straight victory
PLDT survived the hot start of Galeries Tower and came away with a 29-27, 25-14, 25-18 victory on Thursday, Nov. 9, in the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference at the Philsports Arena in Pasig City. PLDT’s Erika Santos unleashes a spike against Galeries Tower’s Andrea Marzan. (PVL Images) The High …
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