PBA commissioner Willie Marcial (PBA Images) The PBA will hold the mandatory swab testing of teams late next week, provided the government lifts the Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine imposed on Metro Manila after Aug. 18. PBA commissioner Willie Marcial said nine ballclubs will undergo tests...
Emotional night for the men of Gilas Marc Pingris in action during the 2013 FIBA Asia Championship, the moment Gilas Pilipinas broke free from the curse of South Korea. (Photo by Glenn Michael Tan from smartgilaspilipinas.com) One of the most emotional scenes during the night Gilas Pilipinas...
Rain or Shine superstar James Yap (PBA Images) The return to Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ) in Metro Manila could be the reason why the flight back home of Rain or Shine’s James Yap has been cancelled Saturday. Yap got a tentative August 11 flight back to the Philippines via Qatar,...
NBA-style bubble will help prevent the spread of COVID-19, says ex-special adviser to the National Task Force Dr. Tony Leachon, former special adviser to the National Task Force against COVID-19, suggests to adopt a bubble-style for pro leagues in the Philippines. (PBA Images) A former special...
NorthPort's team manager Bonnie Tan said Robert Bolick is now allowed to take part training sessions of the Batang Pier. (PBA Images) NorthPort confirmed Thursday that Robert Bolick has been cleared to join practice after his rookie campaign was cut short by an ACL injury. Team manager Bonnie Tan...
Ginebra coach Tim Cone, guard LA Tenorio laud SMC's move to pay tribute to fronliners Ginebra coach Tim Cone and veteran guard LA Tenorio laud the San Miguel Corporation's move to honor the health workers in fight against COVID-19 in a special Ginebra bottle logo. Jose Rizal University sports...
Phoenix Super LPG forward Calvin Abueva (PBA Images) Games and Amusements Board Chairman Baham Mitra is urging Calvin Abueva to get away from antics once his indefinite suspension is lifted by the PBA. Mitra said the government’s regulatory body for professional sports will support whenever...
Some PBA teams are mulling the possibility of holding practice sessions in areas where General Community Quarantine (GCQ) is implemented with the PBA still on hiatus. (PBA Images) With Metro Manila and surrounding provinces under Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine, several teams have explored...
'Smart training' keeps Lee fit, healthy With the PBA on hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic, Magnolia Hotshots ace guard Paul Lee focused on improving his body by observing healthy diet and getting into daily workouts amid the lockdown since March. (Photo from Paul Lee's Instagram...
Yap yet to confirm flight confirmation details Rain or Shine superstar James Yap works out at a local weights gym in Milano Marittima, Italy. (Photo from James Yap's Instagram account @jamesyap18) Rain or Shine superstar James Yap is set to fly home next week and join the Elasto Painters’...
Phoenix Super LPG forward Calvin Abueva (PBA Images) Phoenix Super LPG coach Louie Alas continues to root for suspended Fuel Masters forward Calvin Abueva. Alas said that should Abueva finally get reinstated, he still wants to see the same aggressive and ‘do-it-all’ player that made ‘The...
PBA, Chooks 3x3, PFL practice sessions delayed anew PFF president Nonong Araneta, Chooks 3x3 commissioner Eric Altamirano and PBA commissioner Willie Marcial (Handout / PBA Images) The planned return of practices in the professional level suffered a setback after the government imposed Modified...
