The government's pandemic task force has given the green light to the Samahan Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) to host the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) Asia Cup Qualifiers in June 2021 amid the threat of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Members of Gilas Pilipinas sing the national...
Barangay Ginebra San Miguel assistant coach Richard del Rosario thinks the waiting game surrounding the start of the PBA season is making it stressful for players and coaches who are raring to get back on the hardcourt. “To be honest with you, mas stressful nga itong nangyayari na di pa tayo...
The PBA could be given the option of purchasing vaccines directly from the government in order to boost its chances of starting the 46th season as early as possible. San Miguel Corporation sports director and Barangay Ginebra San Miguel team governor Alfrancis Chua said the possibility was put on...
The PBA is looking at the possibility of having Batangas City as a practice venue for all teams while NCR Plus remains under Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine. PBA commissioner Willie Marcial is slated to visit his hometown along with San Miguel Corporation sports director Alfrancis Chua on...
Photo from PBA The PBA will not be able to stage the 46th season under a closed-circuit setup unless there’s a decline in COVID-19 cases. PBA commissioner Willie Marcial bared Thursday, April 29, bared the condition set by the government a day after he and San Miguel Corporation sports director...
ARQ Builders-Lapu Lapu City's Rendell Senining (Photo from Chooks to Go) The Pilipinas VisMin Super Cup conditionally lifted the suspension of ARQ Builders-Lapu-Lapu City guard Rendell Senining for his role in the controversial game against the Siquijor Mystics two weeks ago. Chief Operating...
PBA commissioner Willie Marcial said the league is keeping a vigilant approach in trying to curb game-fixing allegations similar to the one that rocked the Pilipinas VisMin Super Cup recently. Marcial bared in the virtual Philippine Sportswriters Association Forum that took place Tuesday, April 27,...
The PBA will allow teams to hold training bubbles as long as they are held in areas under Modified General Community Quarantine. PBA commissioner Willie Marcial said teams must secure the approval from concerned agencies like the Inter-Agency Task Force and the Joint Administrative Order, and also...
Photo from Chooks to Go Gerald Anderson will play for one of the teams slated to see action in the Mindanao leg of the Pilipinas VisMin Super Cup. A press release said the actor was signed by a team backed by Brew Authoritea, which is looking for an LGU partner after Anderson’s hometown of...
Photo from MSC website Filipino professional Mobile Legends: Bang Bang players will have a new arena to conquer as game developer Moonton announced the return to of the MLBB Southeast Asia Cup (MSC) with a $150,000 (over P7.2 million) prize pool this year. Twelve teams from the...
Mikey Williams, the highly-touted 6-foot-2 guard who carries impressive credentials, finally ended weeks of negotiations with the TNT Tropang Giga by agreeing on a two-year deal. Team manager Gabby Cui confirmed Monday, April 26, the signing of Williams, who the Tropang Giga selected as the fourth...
After almost a month of break, Gilas Pilipinas will resume its practice session inside a bubble training camp in preparation for the third window of the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers this June in Pampanga. The national team halted its training camp after the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) called on...