PBA: Tondo boys Nocum, Ilagan carry grit, pride of their roots

PBA: Tondo boys Nocum, Ilagan carry grit, pride of their roots

MANILA, Philippines—Rain or Shine and Blackwater’s clash in the PBA Philippine Cup featured more than just two squads eager for wins. On Wednesday at Ninoy Aquino Stadium, the Elasto Painters outlasted the Bossing, 120-106, in a match that also showcased two of the league’s fastest rising stars. Adrian Nocum starred in Rain or Shine’s third win in five games — and he did it against an old neighborhood rival: RK Ilagan of Blackwater. Aside from t…

ROS pulls away late to frustrate Blackwater

Rain or Shine endured a hot-shooting Blackwater and then rode on a strong finishing kick to hack out a 120-106 victory in the PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup at Ninoy Aquino Stadium on Wednesday, May 7.The Elasto Painters pulled away from a 102-all deadlock behind a back-breaking 18-4 run to outlast the Bossing and pick up their third win through five games.The returning Keith Datu fired a career-high 28 points to keep ROS afloat against the flood …

Boxing champions Nesthy Petecio and Kenneth Llover each receive P250k Ever Bilena business package - LionhearTV

Two of the Philippines’ brightest boxing stars, Nesthy Petecio and Kenneth Llover, recently visited the Ever Bilena (EB) Head Office, where they were warmly welcomed by CEO Dioceldo Sy and the EB family. The visit was a celebration of their incredible achievements in the boxing ring and a tribute to their shared stories of resilience, family devotion, and national pride. (L-R) OPBF Bantamweight champion Kenneth Llover and 2024 Olympics bronze me…

Adrian Nocum ignites rally as Rain or Shine sinks Blackwater, ends skid in PBA PH Cup

Adrian Nocum sparked the breakaway as Rain or Shine frustrated Blackwater, 120-106, to regain its winning ways in the PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup, Wednesday evening at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium. The slashing guard poured 23 points, eight of which he made in the final frame as he helped put together the Elasto Painters’ strong finish toward completing the comeback after being down by as many as nine late in the first half. He practically took ove…