From being a resident PBA import to a collegiate mentor two decades later, Sean Chambers is all set to call the shots for the Far Eastern University Tamaraws, the school announced on Monday, March 18 on social media. New FEU head coach is PBA legend Sean Chambers. (FEU Facebook) ...
Senators are proposing stiffer penalties and even jail time to players, coaches and others who will be involved in game fixing schemes. Sen. Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go says the Committee on Sports is studying a proposal that aims to institute a law against game fixing and promote...
A measure seeking to recognize the outstanding accomplishments of the late Avelino “Samboy” Lim has been filed at the Senate. Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada, in filing Senate Resolution No. 911, said Lim merits the recognition of the Senate for showing his boundless...
ILOILO CITY – The local government of Passi, a component city in Iloilo province, is looking forward to strengthening its partnership with the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). PAUL Lee of Magnolia Hotshots was named the Most Valuable Player of the 2023 PBA All-Star Game hosted by Passi...
Antonio Hester of Magnolia shoots over the outstretched arms of Ginebra’s Scottie Thompson. (PBA Images) By NIKOLE JAVIER Magnolia caught a big fish in the brightest of lights, dominating rival Barangay Ginebra with a 118-88 triumph in the 2023 PBA Governors’ Cup edition of their Manila...
Greg Smith II drives to the basket. (PBA Images) By NIKOLE JAVIER Rain or Shine fended off the gutsy Blackwater side to pick up its first win with a 122-117 victory in the 2023 PBA Governors’ Cup at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on Sunday, Feb. 12. The Elasto Painters, who were...
Both the Senate and the House of Representatives are looking to speed up the naturalization process so that the 6’6” American cager Justin Brownlee, Ginebra San Miguel import, could play for Gilas Pilipinas in the February window of the FIBA Basketball World Cup Asian qualifiers. American...
The Philippine Basketball Association welcomes its newest member Converge FiberXers. (Noel B. Pabalate) Converge will carry the moniker FiberXers for its maiden foray in the Philippine Basketball Association next season with some of the former members of the old Alaska franchise on board. Owners...
The government's pandemic task force has given the green light to the Samahan Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) to host the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) Asia Cup Qualifiers in June 2021 amid the threat of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Members of Gilas Pilipinas sing the national...
From left, Barangay Ginebra San Miguesl's Jeff Chan , Jared Dillinger and Stanley Pringle practicing at the Upperdeck on Tuesday. (PBA Images) The PBA sees no problem with the decision of several players to skip the early parts of training due to personal reasons. PBA commissioner Willie Marcial...
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...
