TNT Tropang Giga’s Calvin Oftana may have called their recent masterclass finals win a “job done” but the versatile wingman is far from the finish line. Representing every TNT ka-tropa who stays inspired and optimistic in the face of challenges, Oftana revealed why his second PBA...
MALAGA, Spain (AP) — Rafael Nadal bit his lower lip and his reddened eyes welled with tears as he stood alongside his Davis Cup teammates for Spain’s national anthem Tuesday, Nov. 19, before what he — and everyone — knew might be the last match of his career. Spain's Rafael Nadal waves to...
De La Salle head coach Topex Robinson is simply proud of Kevin Quiambao who has been chosen to be part of the 15-man training pool that will prepare for the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers next week. La Salle's Kevin Quiambao (UAAP Media) Despite the UAAP season entering the knockout stage and the Green...
Gilas Pilipinas might be in danger of not having two of its big men in its home stand in the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers. Kai Sotto (FIBA) Gilas team manager Richard del Rosario revealed that 6-foot-10 center AJ Edu is doubtful for the two games against New Zealand and Hong Kong while the...
They say the first time is always the sweetest. TNT guard Rey Nambatac felt that way as he finally fulfilled his childhood dream of winning a PBA championship just in his first conference with the Tropang Giga. TNT's Rey Nambatac fulfills his childhood dream. (PBA Images) So when the confetti...
Naturalized player Ange Kouame is joining Gilas Pilipinas in its preparation for this month's window of the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers, Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas Executive Director Erika Dy confirmed on Monday, Nov. 11. Ange Kouame joins Gilas Pilipinas in FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers. (File) The...
Aging like a fine wine, veteran Jayson Castro finally bagged his first solo Finals Most Valuable Player plum in what has been a colorful 16-year career for the TNT franchise. TNT's Jayson Castro has still gas left in his tank. (PBA Images) The Tropang Giga retained their PBA Governors' Cup title...
When the going gets tough, the tough gets going. After squandering a 2-0 series lead, TNT has pulled itself together and responded with a huge victory over Barangay Ginebra, 99-72, to take Game 5 and move on cusp of title retention in the PBA Season 49 Governors’ Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum...
Barangay Ginebra has finally turned the corner in the PBA Season 49 Governors’ Cup Finals after stringing together two straight victories to tie the best-of-seven series at 2-2. Barangay Ginebra pins its hopes on Japeth Aguilar, who has been spectacular in their previous games. (PBA Images)...
The PBA Season 49 Governors’ Cup Finals is back to square one as crowd-favorite Ginebra San Miguel took the last two games with Stephen Holt leading the charge on both occasions. Stephen Holt has been a key for Ginebra's two straight wins to level the finals series at 2-2 against TNT. (PBA...
Shot clock winding down. Ginebra scampering to get a good shot. Then Justin Brownlee suddenly found a lane for a one-handed dunk. That exactly summed up the story of the Game 4 of the PBA Season 49 Governors’ Cup Finals as the Kings took a 106-92 victory over the Tropang Giga to even the series...
June Mar Fajardo added another feather to his well-decorated hat while Rondae Hollis-Jefferson was once again the best reinforcement in town as they both took the top individual honors in the PBA Season 49 Governors’ Cup on Sunday, Nov. 3. Rondae Hollis-Jefferson and June Mar Fajardo bag the Best...
