San Miguel prevails over Meralco with second-half comeback

San Miguel Beermen turned things around in the second half to score a 103-92 win over Meralco Bolts in the PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup on Tuesday night at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.

Down by as many as 17 points early in the game, the Beermen went on a massive run in the third quarter behind June Mar Fajardo and Celedonio Trollano to take a 77-71 edge.

The Beermen widened their lead to double digits in the fourth quarter. The Bolts made their last push at 92-96 with over a minute left, but free throws by Bennie Boatwright and Fajardo sealed the win for SMB.

Fajardo led the Beermen with a double-double of 19 points and 17 rebounds, Boatwright and Celedonio Trollano added 16 apiece, while Jaymar Perez and Moala Tautuaa had 14 and 12 as they improved to 5-5.

Marvin Jones top-scored for the Bolts with 26 points, Chris Newsome added 18 markers, while CJ Cansino and Chris Banchero tallied 12 apiece as they fell to a 5-3 mark. (AC)

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Sunday shooting exchange between brothers in Phenix City leaves one dead, coroner says

PHENIX CITY, Ala. (WRBL) — One man is dead after an alleged shooting with his brother in Phenix City on Sunday morning. According to Russell County Coroner Arthur Sumbry Jr., Timothy Harris, 33, was pronounced dead at Piedmont Columbus Regional at 9:12 a.m. on Sunday. Authorities say Harris had some type of altercation with his [...]

Junior Deputy Academy offering summer program to youth

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Wanted fugitive arrested after high-speed chase in Georgia and Alabama

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Kent Pastrana powers UST to strong start in UAAP Women’s 3×3

University of Santo Tomas came out blazing in the UAAP Season 88 Women’s 3×3 Basketball Tournament, opening its campaign with dominant wins over two contenders on Monday at Ayala Malls Manila Bay.

The Growling Tigresses, who finished third last season in the tournament supported by Wilson Philippines and Ayala Malls and sanctioned by the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas, routed defending champion Ateneo bannered by Kacey dela Rosa, 21-9, before closing the day with a 21-10 victory over Adamson led by Cheska Apag.

Kent Pastrana, a multiple-time UAAP Elite Team member, spearheaded UST’s attack, scoring 11 points against Ateneo before tallying eight points and 13 rebounds against Adamson.

“Sobrang happy ako kasi, especially, puro rookie ang kasama ko ngayon at ako lang ang senior,” said Pastrana. “Sobrang happy ako sa performance ng mga kasama ko at ipinakita nila na gusto nilang manalo at ibinigay nila yung best nila. Team effort pa rin talaga.”

Fil-Australian rookie Erinn Mcalary provided solid support, finishing with five points and five rebounds against the Blue Eagles before adding six points against the Lady Falcons.

Joining UST atop the standings with a 2-0 record is Far Eastern University, which escaped with a 15-14 win over the University of the Philippines before edging De La Salle University, 14-13.

Amyah Espanol led the Lady Tamaraws in both games with 10 points each.

The middle of the standings remains tight, with La Salle, UE, Adamson, and Ateneo all holding 1-1 records after Day 1.

Kyla Go scored 10 points in La Salle’s 21-12 win over UE to open its campaign. Apag fired eight points as Adamson stunned National University, 17-15. Dela Rosa anchored Ateneo with 10 points and eight rebounds in an 18-14 bounce-back win over NU, while Clarence Onate drained the game-winner in UE’s 19-18 overtime upset of UP. (AC)

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American Red Cross opens third shelter for families impacted by wildfires

GEORGIA (WRBL) — American Red Cross has now opened their third shelter in response to the wildfires spreading across the South Georgia region. According to Red Cross officials, the third shelter is located in Jesup, Georgia at Unity Church of God at 1580 Sunset Blvd. Red Cross says they are partnering alongside local emergency management [...]