PBA commissioner Willie Marcial (PBA Images) The players’ boycott that may see the NBA bubble in Orlando burst won’t have an effect as far as the possible plan of the PBA to replicate that setup. PBA commissioner Willie Marcial said that there are in fact additional interests from cities that...
Alaska veteran center Sonny Thoss mulls sitting out should the PBA resume the Philippine Cup. (PBA) Should the PBA resume with the Philippine Cup later this year, Alaska Aces veteran center Sonny Thoss is not likely to join his team, a source said Thursday. Alaska restarted team practice last...
No competition between NBL, PBA, says chairman Soy Mercado; WNBL becomes 1st women's league to get pro nod The Games and Amusements Board has given the National Basketball League pro status. The National Basketball League on Wednesday was given the status as a professional league by the Games and...
From left, Beau Belga, Jewel Ponferada, Prince Rivero and Asst. coach Mike Buendia of the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters practice at Reyes Gym on Tuesday. (PBA Images) From the feedback he received, Rain or Shine mentor Caloy Garcia got almost the same assessment from his coaching staff following...
The Alaska Aces begin their scheduled and batch training amid the COVID-19 pandemic. (PBA) As the 12 PBA teams resumed practice sessions, a few were without key players, notably James Yap and Kris Rosales of Rain or Shine, and Mav Ahanmisi of Alaska. The three are out of the country -- Yap in Italy...
20-day KaTropa camp in Calamba safer – Vargas TNT governor and PBA chairman chief Ricky Vargas (PSA Photo) TNT KaTropa believes the Laguna bubble will be a good way to assure the safety of its players even as it hopes to give the PBA an idea if the setup can work as far as plans for the...
From left, Beau Belga, Jewel Ponferada, Prince Rivero and Asst. coach Mike Buendia of the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters practice at Reyes Gym on Tuesday. (PBA Images) Now that PBA teams have resumed practice sessions, following strict health guidelines set up by the government, keeping every...
PBA chairman Ricky Vargas, top left, and PBA commissioner Willie Marcial, top right, at the Philippine Sportswriters Association Forum webcast on Tuesday. The PBA is exploring the possibility of holding a bubble concept if plans for the suspended 45th season resumes in mid-October. Commissioner...
Phoenix Super LPG forward Calvin Abueva (PBA Images) PBA commissioner Willie Marcial said there’s still a process that needs to be taken before the indefinite suspension of Phoenix Super LPG star Calvin Abueva is lifted. Marcial bared in Tuesday’s Philippine Sportswriters Association that he...
Tenorio, wife Chesca expect baby daughter next: '1-on-1 muna ako hanggang sa manganak si misis siguro' Ginebra's LA Tenorio with wife Chesca and children Santi, Sian and Lucas. (Photo from LA Tenorio's Instagram @la_tenorio) Except for veteran guard LA Tenorio, Barangay Ginebra San Miguel will...
NLEX coach Yeng Guiao (PBA Images) Yeng Guiao said foreign coaches should serve as avenues for local counterparts to expand their knowledge and prosper instead of taking their spots. The NLEX coach made this explanation during Thursday’s episode of Coaches Unfiltered when asked about the...
Teams to follow per batch and scheduled training San Miguel is just one of the first teams to resume practice in preparation for the continuation of the 45th PBA Season and 2020 Philippine Cup. (PBA) Defending champion San Miguel Beer is ready to resume practice sessions, and head coach Leo Austria...
