Pitpitunge loses bantam crown via decision

CRISANTO Pitpitunge’s return to the ring failed to impress the judges as he lost his 135 lbs championship belt against a Japanese wrestling expert Michinori Tanaka in the mix martial arts (MMA) promotion Pacific X-treme Combat.

The one time bantamweight champion who is now a proud member of the Philippine National Police was overpowered by the Japanese to suffer his second defeat in six fights that include a first round knockout over Justin Cruz to win the belt eight months ago.

Cebu gun for 3rd win vs Baguio-Benguet

RIDING on the momentum of its 1-0 conquest of both North Cotabato and Lanao-Iligan, Cebu Football Club eye topping Group A as it faces Baguio-Benguet FC at 4 p.m. Tuesday in the ongoing 2013 Philippine Football Federation (PFF)-Suzuki U23 National Cup at the Gov. Mariano Perdices Memorial football field in Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental.

Cebu FC posted its second straight win against Iligan-Lanao, 1-0, last Sunday in the 2013 PFF-Suzuki U23 National Cup at the Gov. Mariano Perdices Memorial football field in Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental.

Philippine Malditas try to book a seat

WHILE we are busy with our summer schedule, our women’s football team also known as the Malditas, are gearing up for their final push for the FIFA Women’s World Cup qualifiers.

The team was off the radar screen for a while but we do understand that they are trying their best to keep up with the competition.

Chieffy boosts Erco

CHIEFFY Caligdong showed up with his golden boot to tow Erco FC to an easy, 6-2, win over the Hijos Del Pueblo in Group B action of the 13th Cebu Interclub Football Cup men’s open division at the Cebu City Sports Center.

Corteza tops China Open, earns $40,000

FILIPINO master Lee Van Corteza extended the Pinoys’ reign by winning the World Pool Association (WPA)-organized 2013 China Open 9-ball tournament in Shanghai last Sunday.

Corteza defeated veteran Fu Che Wei of Chinese-Taipei 11-6 to win the richest WPA tournament. The 34-year-old Davao native succeeded the title from compatriot Dennis Orcollo, who was eliminated during the Round of 16 by Wei, 11-8.

Bitoon starts strong in Pacquiao Chess Cup

CEBUANO Grandmaster Richard Bitoon joined five other Filipino masters who trail the early leaders by half a point after Round 2 of the Manny Pacquiao Cup–Asian Continental Open and Women’s Chess Championships at the Midas Hotel in Pasay City,

Lancers start strong

CEBU is off to a hot start in the National Finals of the Coca Cola PBA Youngstars after winning its first two games.

Cebu, represented by the Lancers, defeated first-timers Cagayan de Oro, 40-31, in the opening day at the JCSGO Gym in Cubao last Sunday, while they won by default against San Juan yesterday.

Deftac Cebu wins 10 medals

DEFTAC Cebu had a fruitful stint at the 2013 Pan Asian Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) Gi and No Gi International at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall in Pasay City over the weekend.

Deftac Cebu snagged five gold medals, three silvers and two bronzes in the annual meet of BJJ practitioners in Asia.

1st Baguio full marathon list-up extended

WITH MORE runners expected to join the First Baguio City Marathon firing off on June 2, registration was extended until today, May 21.

Registration was closed May 15 but organizers extended the sign-up on condition that every runner will only be able to get their event shirts on May 30 onwards from Baguio Country Mart with sizes on a first come, first served basis.

Benguet OFW wins bodybuilding event

A LADY body builder from Benguet won two titles in Boracay recently.

Lilibeth Ampal, a native of Tublay, Benguet, won first place in two events in the Ultimate Bodybuilding Championship (UBC) and the 7th National Amateur Bodybuilding Association (NABBA) South Asia Pacific Championship.

Bomediano, Pamaran top weekly SBC game

Steven Bomedian and Joel Pamaran combined their efforts to garner 475 points and become this week's champion of the Sunday Bowlers Club's weekly Dalawahan Bowling tour. Games were played at the Fair Lanes Bowling Center along F. Torres Street.

Tallying just three less than the champions, Eric Booc and Dennis Discallar scored 472 to land second place.

CHDCH, RLMC post wins; volleyball goes into semis

The Community Health & Development Cooperative Hospital (CHDCH) Chimeras and Ricardo Limso Medial Center (RLMC) Alexian Aces won in their Instatech Inter-Hosptial Basketball tournament games held last May 18 at the Ateneo de Davao University (AdDU) Matina Campus, while the volleyball teams played the last round of elimination games.

In Bracket B of the basketball tourney, CHDCH Chimeras overpowered the Davao Mediquest Hospital Incorporated (DMHI) Cowboys with a 14 point lead at 74-60.

Tok-Hang Cup begins

THE 1st Phoenix Tok-Hang Cup Basketball Tournament officially began Monday at the Davao City Police Office (DCPO) covered court.

The tournament is a partnership between the DCPO Station 1 and the Phoenix Petroleum Philippines, Inc.

Pages: Samsam, Dennis preview the NBA’s final four

WHEN the NBA season started last Oct. 30, there stood 30 teams. Today, there are only Memphis, Miami, Indiana and San Antonio.

Of the “Final Four,” my good friend Dennis Que is most impressed with the Memphis Grizzlies. Weeks back, he picked Miami Heat vs. Indiana Pacers (East) and San Antonio Spurs-Oklahoma City Thunder (West); he got three out of four right.

Mendoza: Amazing sweet sweep ignites Alaska upgrade

IF you were not amazed, didn’t ooze with praise, over the way Alaska defeated Barangay Ginebra, I surmise you must be a zombie, maybe?

Alaska scored a so-called sweet sweep over Ginebra, completing a rare 3-0 victory in the best-of-five title playoffs for the Cebuana Lhuillier-PBA Commissioner’s Cup.

Villaflor: What Champions League final?

IT’S been more than a week since the AFC President’s Cup group stage came to its not-too-ideal conclusion, but some football circles in Cebu are still talking about the international event, particularly Philippine representative Global FC’s matches.

But despite losing its last match 1-6, first-timer Global FC hardly became an object of ridicule, as the spectators were sensible enough to attribute the club’s poor performance to a lack of experience in international tournaments.

Aces complete sweep

MANILA—The Alaska Aces proved their mastery over Barangay Ginebra Kings with a 104-80 rout to sweep the best-of-five titular series, 3-0, last night to bring home their 14th title in the 38th Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Commissioner’s Cup at the Araneta Coliseum.

After a close battle in the first three quarters, the Aces suddenly exploded with a fiery 12-0 run and went on to hold the Kings to only two points in the last 6:31 of the game to secure their first crown under the post-Tim Cone era.

Queen City, CAFC nab 2nd win

CEBU Queen City United (CQCU) and Cebu Amateur Football Club (CAFC) booked their second win to top their brackets in the 13th Cebu Interclub Football at the Cebu City Sports Center.

Ryan Hemedia had a hat trick to tow CAFC to a 3-0 win over Mactan Camellanz, their second straight after a win over Don Bosco United in the opening day. CAFC leads Group B with two wins, while Mactan Camellanz United suffered its second consecutive loss.

CFA beats Iligan, 1-0

THE Cebu Football Association kept its unbeaten run in the Philippine Football Federation – Suzuki Under-23 National Cup after beating Iligan-Lanao FA, 1-0, last night at the Perdices Coliseum in Dumaguete City.

CFA’s Lorenzo Magbanua picked up a cross from Agapito Baclaan from the left flank and took it straight to the net for the lone goal.

Arche, Arias win Primary Homes Run

RALPH Arche and Merlita Arias Dunkin took advantage of their athletic edge over others as they ruled the 6K accredited broker category in the Primary Homes Run yesterday at the Sumilon Road, Cebu Business Park.

Arche, a triathlete, topped the men’s 6K exclusive category in a walk in the park 24:44 official time, leaving no room for runner-up Nars Jumonong to catch up. He clocked in 33:37, while third placer Lodivino Alvez finished in 36:50.

Dueñas beats Macasieb in Dipolog triathlon

IN A few short months, John Philip Dueñas has built himself up into one of Cebu’s strongest triathletes. This time, he cemented this after defeating RP’s top triathlete Arland Macasieb in the Dipolog Centennial Triathlon yesterday in Dipolog.

Dueñas, a former runner who transitioned to triathlon in the past year, banked on his original sport, running, to save him in this race.

Partner’s Cup semis cast complete

THE Cebu Landmasters needed extra time before eliminating Lion-Tiger Aerosols, 93-88, in overtime in the quarterfinal round of the Enervon-Cesafi Partner’s Cup 2013 tournament held at the Cebu Coliseum Saturday evening.

It was not an easy victory for the Landmasters, who had to endure playing without their Cameroonian reinforcement Amhed Salihou, who fouled out of the game still with 8:17 left to play in the fourth.

Karters laud Bohol track

THE level of competition in karting is expected to rise in the Visayas with the building of Kartways Sports Park and Resort in Panglao,Bohol.

Karters from Cebu competed in the second leg of the 2013 Kartzone series for the first time, and they hope their presence will drum up interest among locals and that Bohol will form a team that can join competitions.

Limpag: It’s time for Cesafi to consider some changes

NOW on its 13th season, this year’s Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation Inc. would be just like the first one and I hope it’s time for changes to be adopted.

I’m not saying we should get rid of the officials. I’m just saying it’s time for some changes, and you can change, of course, without changing officials.

Partner’s Cup semis cast complete

THE Cebu Landmasters needed extra time before eliminating Lion-Tiger Aerosols, 93-88, in overtime in the quarterfinal round of the Enervon-Cesafi Partner’s Cup 2013 tournament held at the Cebu Coliseum Saturday evening.

It was not an easy victory for the Landmasters, who had to endure playing without their Cameroonian reinforcement Amhed Salihou, who fouled out of the game still with 8:17 left to play in the fourth.

Young Davao riders dream big

THEY enter the room with their bikes. They're panting hard, taking deep breaths and wiping their sweat. But, despite their exhaustion, you can see the happiness in their faces.

Davao City riders Alfred Panday, 21, and Efren John Maniyog, 21, just got back from their daily preparations for the upcoming Philippine National Games Cycling events to be held at the Amoranto Velodrome in Quezon City from May 27-28.

MMCI dribblers dominate

THE Mindanao Medical Center Incorporated (MMCI) Tornadoes beat the Medical Mission Group of Hospitals (MMGH)-Davao Green Troupers, 115-98, in the Instatech Inter-Hospital Basketball Tournament at the Ateneo de Davao University (AdDU) Matina campus Saturday.

The victory was the seventh straight for the Tornadoes that put them on the top spot of bracket B in the team standings with a 7-0 record.

Sabaldan: Pau-wer is the name of the game

FOR a full 5-set maneuvering, SVL 10th Season's tallest team National University looks vulnerable with Pau Soriano leading Adamson University to give them their first loss in the tournament at the Philsports Arena in Pasig.

Sweet revenge came in another full 5-set exchanges at their own homecourt of the MOA Arena where Aleona Denise Santiago takes her turn receiving the SVL pie as Best Player of the Game earlier awarded to Benting for a more superior play in Game 1.

Igorot muscleman wins in US tourney

OWING to its almost perfect body symmetry, Cesar Lokines made his presence felt in the NPC Emerald Cup 2013.

Lokines, one of the country’s top body building champions, recently made wave in the international arena by bagging third place in the middleweight category of the two-day event held in Medenbauer Center Bellevue Seattle, Washington, May 4.

Dog Run for wellness

IN THE call for dog wellness, Renderfarm Sports once again held its Shibam Dog Run last May 11 at the Burnham Lake Drive with more than 50 pooches and their owners participating in the event.

Shibam Dog Run is named after Renderfarm Manager Philip Pacle’s two dogs Shimmy and Bambi, which both participated in the run.