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Defending champion Magnolia welcomed Chris Banchero on a positive note by defeating Phoenix Pulse 97-81 Wednesday in the PBA Governors’ Cup at the Cuneta Astrodome.

University of Santo Tomas overcame Far Eastern University’s third-quarter surge to prevail 81-71 on Wednesday in the first stepladder semifinals of the UAAP season 82 men’s basketball at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

By Jonas Terrado Games Friday (Smart Araneta Coliseum) 4:30 p.m. — Columbian vs Meralco 7 p.m. — TNT KaTropa vs Ginebra San Miguel Beer overcame the absence of injured import Dez Wells to hold off Blackwater 99-92 in overtime and secure a quarterfinals berth in the PBA Governors’ Cup at the Cuneta Astrodome. The Beermen […]

By Jonas Terrado Chris Banchero immediately got an idea of what seemed like as endless possibilities after attending his first practice with Magnolia since the trade that rocked the PBA during the holiday break. “We just did a little scrimmage here,” Banchero said following the afternoon session held at the Ronac Art Center in San […]

The pair of trades that rocked the PBA during the All Saint’s Day break could set the stage for a wild and wooly race for the twice-to-beat advantage given to the top four teams after the Governors’ Cup eliminations.

By Kristel Satumbaga Olivarez College silenced University of Batangas in the last 68 seconds and came away with an 83-79 victory yesterday to clinch the second championship berth in the PG Flex Linoleum-Universities and Colleges Basketball League at the Olivarez gym in Parañaque City. Olivarez will face Diliman College in Game 1 on Thursday in […]

LOS ANGELES (AFP) – LeBron James delivered his second straight triple double as the Los Angeles Lakers won their fifth game in a row for the first time in over a year with a 103-96 victory against the San Antonio Spurs James finished with 21 points, 11 rebounds and 13 assists for the Lakers, who […]

By Kristel Satumbaga Game Monday (Olivarez gym, Parañaque City) 12 noon – UB vs Olivarez University of Batangas and Olivarez College battle for the remaining finals berth Monday in the PG Flex Linoleum-Universities and Colleges Basketball League at the Olivarez gym in Parañaque City. Match is at 12 noon with the winner arranging a best-of-three […]

Meralco produced a second straight lopsided win over San Miguel Corporation-owned ballclub Sunday after rolling past Barangay Ginebra 101-77 in the PBA Governors’ Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.


The PBA Commissioner’s Office on Sunday officially approved the trade that will allow TNT KaTropa to acquire the services of star rookie Ray Parks Jr. from Blackwater in exchange for two players and a future draft pick.

By Jonas Terrado Games Wednesday (Cuneta Astrodome) 4:30 p.m. — San Miguel vs Blackwater 7 p.m. — Phoenix Pulse vs Magnolia Alaska put itself in a good position to sneak a quarterfinals berth after beating NorthPort 106-99 in the resumption of the PBA Governors’ Cup which came on the day Chris Banchero was officially traded to Magnolia. […]

By Jonas Terrado Joshua Munzon and Alvin Pasaol are likely to suit up for the Philippines in the FIBA 3×3 Olympic Qualifying Tournament slated March 18 to 22 in India. Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas 3×3 commissioner and program director Eric Altamirano said Munzon and Pasaol are shoo-ins for the OQT as the country’s two highest-ranked players. FIBA […]

LOS ANGELES (AFP) – The Golden State Warriors suffered their second mauling of the season on Sunday, crashing to a 120-92 defeat against a rampant Oklahoma City Thunder. As Americans began gearing up to celebrate Halloween, Warriors coach Steve Kerr was left digesting another horror story from his depleted squad. The Warriors had been routed […]

Diliman College squeaked past Centro Escolar University 64-63 to book the first championship berth in the PG Flex Linoleum-Universities and Colleges Basketball League at the Olivarez College gym in Parañaque City.

Switching imports when things seem fine will be unfathomable for many, but coach Yeng Guiao felt a change was necessary when NLEX sent home the effective Olu Ashaolu in order to make a huge upgrade.

By Kristel Satumbaga Games Monday (Olivarez gym, Parañaque City) 12 noon – Diliman vs CEU 2 p.m. – Olivarez vs UB Diliman College and Olivarez College seek a championship showdown when they face semifinal foes today in the PG Flex Linoleum-Universities and Colleges Basketball League at the Olivarez College gym in Parañaque City. The top-seeded […]

By Jonas Terrado Meralco kept its hold on the top four after turning an expected dogfight with Grand Slam-seeking San Miguel into a blowout 125-99 Sunday in the PBA Governors’ Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Import Allen Durham posted 29 points, 15 rebounds and 11 assists while Baser Amer added 26 points, seven rebounds […]

By Jonas Terrado Defending champion Magnolia kept its chances of securing a twice-to-beat advantage in the quarterfinals after beating Columbian 118-103 Sunday in the PBA Governors’ Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Import Romeo Travis had his best game since being sidelined from an ankle injury, posting 28 points, eight rebounds and six assists as […]