PBA got a stamp of approval for its newly implemented four-point line, with no less than Washington forward Kyle Kuzma giving a thumbs up to the extended arc in Asia's first professional basketball league. Kyle Kuzma (AP) Kuzma, who averages 33.7 percent from the three-point line in his NBA career,...
All the anticipation to the big names making their return and debut for Ginebra and yet one newcomer took all the spotlight and stole the show for Rain or Shine. Rookie Felix Lemetti provided the spark in the final frame as the Elasto Painters pulled off a 73-64 victory over the Kings to seize the...
William Navarro put up a career-high showing and steered NorthPort to a huge 112-93 win over Terrafirma and barge into the Group A win column of the PBA Season 49 Governors’ Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Friday, Aug. 23 The 27-year-old forward just cannot miss in the second half, dropping...
No lessons wasted for Filipina gymnast Aleah Finnegan following her debut in the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics last month. The 21-year-old Finnegan is taking some time to reflect on what was a grueling year that saw her passionately and diligently dedicate all her energy and efforts to her...
June Mar Fajardo wore his wide smile as he received and raised another coveted trophy to add to his continuously growing hardware, radiating his usual gentle and easy going demeanor – very far from his beastly and dominant version on the court. Nothing has changed. Still the humble giant. Same...
As part of the celebration for the Filipino athletes who competed at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Meralco named gymnast Aleah Finnegan as its muse in the PBA Governors’ Cup opener Sunday, Aug. 18, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. The 21-year-Finnegan, who donned the national colors in the French city...
ArenaPlus, the Official Sports Entertainment Gateway of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA), presented the 49th Season of PBA Rookie Draft last Sunday, July 14, at the Glorietta Activity Center in Makati. PBA Rookie draftees with PBA Commissioner Willie Marcial posted on-stage in...
The four-point shot is no longer just an attraction during an all-star game or exhibitions. It is now set to be a staple in PBA games as the Board of Governors has given the green light for its implementation for the upcoming Season 49 during the league annual planning at the Swissotel Nankai in...
Rianne Malixi House Deputy Majority Leader Puwersa ng Bayaning Atleta (PBA) Party-list Rep. Margarita "Migs" Nograles has hailed Filipina golfer Rianne Malixi's stunning championship win in the 75th US Girls' Junior competition. "Congratulations,...
The PBA brain trust headed by commissioner Willie Marcial along with the 12 governors of the member teams left for Osaka, Japan on Saturday, July 20 for the league’s annual planning for the upcoming Season 49 . Marcial, along with the members of the league management committee and Board...
RJ Abarrientos, Dave Ildefonso and Caelan Tiongson may have missed the PBA Season 49 Rookie Draft, but have essentially found a way to display their talent and potential in their ongoing stint in the 43rd William Jones Cup before officially making their debuts. Newly-drafted PBA...
Chris McCullough turned in another team-high performance to steer Strong Group-Pilipinas past Australia’s BSBL Guardian in convincing style, 91-69, for its second win in the 43rd William Jones Cup on Sunday, July 14, at the Xinzhuang Gymnasium in New Taipei City, Taiwan. Chris...
