Japeth Aguilar is slowly regaining his groove. (PBA Images) SMARTÂ CLARK GIGA CITY--Japeth Aguilar is getting back to his peak form ahead of the playoff campaign of title contender Ginebra. Despite entering the PBA bubble late, Aguilar has been doubling his effort to regain the shape that earned...
Beau Belga of Rain or Shine will be tested against the bigs of TNT. (PBA Images) Rain or Shine can complete the quarterfinal cast Tuesday with a win over TNT in the PBA Philippine Cup at the Angeles University Foundation Sports and Cultural Center. The Elasto Painters seek to put the quarterfinal...
Maverick Ahanmisi earns the praise of Alaska coach Jeff Cariaso. (PBA Images) SMART CLARK GIGA CITY--Maverick Ahanmisi unleashed his best game when Alaska needed it most. The Fil-Am guard came up big to tow the Aces to a thrilling 122-119 overtime victory over the erstwhile streaking...
Japeth Aguilar of Barangay Ginebra soars for a dunk during their game against Terrafirma. (PBA Images) Barangay Ginebra San Miguel atoned for its disappointing performance the other night and clobbered Terrafirma 102-80 Monday to clinch the top spot and twice-to-beat advantage in the PBA Philippine...
Maverick Ahanmisi of Alaska attacks the basket against Anthony Semerad of NLEX. (PBA Images) Alaska put away one complicated scenario in the quarterfinal race Monday night with a 122-119 overtime victory over NLEX in the PBA Philippine Cup at the Angeles University Foundation Sports and Cultural...
Phoenix forward Calvin Abueva (Photo from Delta Sportswear) SMART CLARK GIGA CITY—With the quarterfinals berth and a shot for the twice-to-beat incentive on the line, Calvin Abueva made sure that Phoenix would not lose in such a crucial match on Monday. Abueva showed the way for...
Barangay Ginebra Tim Cone (PBA Images) Coach Tim Cone has apologized to Ginebra faithful Monday morning after controversies sparked Sunday night in the Kings' 81-66 loss against sister team San Miguel Beer. Read: SMB shows fine form, beats Ginebra to snap two-game slide In a series of tweets, Cone...
Calvin Abueva of Phoenix registered 17 points, 13 rebounds and eight assists against Blackwater Monday afternoon. (PBA Images) Phoenix Super LPG avoided the upset on Monday afternoon after rallying in the second half to beat Blackwater, 100-95, in the PBA Philippine Cup at the Angeles University...
Scottie Thompson of Barangay Ginebra tries to break free from the defense of San Miguel's Von Pessumal during their game Sunday night. (PBA Images) Barangay Ginebra San Miguel tries to once again secure the twice-to-beat advantage Monday night when it plays Terrafirma in the PBA Philippine Cup at...
Ian Sangalang of Magnolia scores against Kelly Nabong of NorthPort. (PBA Images) SMART CLARK GIGA CITY--Ian Sangalang took charge as the streaking Magnolia thwarted NorthPort, 83-76, to keep its bid for a twice-to-beat advantage alive Sunday at the Angeles University Foundation Arena. With Paul...
Raymond Almazan of Meralco scores from a layup. (PBA Images) SMART CLARK GIGA CITY--Slowly but surely, Raymond Almazan has been showing great signs of recovery from the major injury he suffered earlier this year. Almazan registered his best game yet in the bubble, unloading a...
Meralco head coach Norman Black during the PBA Philippine Cup against Rain or Shine at Cuneta Astrodome in Pasay, January 20, 2017 (MB File Photo) SMART CLARK GIGA CITY--Like most Americans, coach Norman Black is hoping that newly-elected US president Joe Biden will bring unity to the deeply...