San Miguel coach Leo Austria (PBA Images) San Miguel Beer coach Leo Austria praised his players for staying in shape despite the long PBA suspension caused by the COVID-19 pandemic even as the team prepares for the planned resumption of training next week. Austria noticed how the team was able to...
From left, Ginebra's LA Tenorio, Magnolia's Paul Lee, Rain or Shine's Beau Belga, San Miguel's Arwind Santos (PBA Images) From gargling warm water with salt day and night, to taking multiple vitamins to boost the immune system, bringing pocket-sized bottles of sanitizer or alcohol, and wearing face...
PBA commissioner Willie Marcial (PBA Images) Once the gavel comes down on the end of Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine in Mega Manila today, the gate barrier immediately goes up for the return to practice of the Philippine Basketball Association. Players, coaches and utility personnel of five...
Household and team bubbles close to proposed 'closed-circuit' concept NLEX coach Yeng Guiao (PBA Images) NLEX coach Yeng Guiao said the team will try to observe the concept of having a household bubble and a team bubble once practice resumes. Guiao is hoping that his players are disciplined enough...
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...
Meralco's loss to Barangay Ginebra San Miguel still stings for Bolts guard Baser Amer. (PBA Images) Meralco’s loss to Barangay Ginebra San Miguel in the PBA Governors’ Cup Finals still stings for point guard Baser Amer. And Amer felt that dropping the first game of that series was a lost...
Phoenix star flattered to receive offers from Japan, Thailand, MPBL team Phoenix Super LPG forward Calvin Abueva (PBA Images) Calvin Abueva is flattered by the offers to play overseas but insisted that his main focus is to complete the process of his possible reinstatement in the PBA. “Actually...
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,...
Ginebra coach Tim Cone says there are not plants to trade the right to Ginebra center Greg Slaughter, center in photo. (MB File Photo) Barangay Ginebra San Miguel coach Tim Cone said there are no plans to trade the rights to Greg Slaughter and that the Kings intend to retain his services if he...
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...
Brain surgery didn't stop Balanza in becoming a champion In this file photo, Ginebra rookie Jerrick Balanza, former star play of the Letran Knights, celebrates after bagging the NCAA Season 95 title. (MB File Photo) The experience of Barangay Ginebra San Miguel rookie Jerrick Balanza during his...
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...
