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...
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,...
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...
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...
Ginebra coach Tim Cone, guard LA Tenorio laud SMC's move to pay tribute to fronliners Ginebra coach Tim Cone and veteran guard LA Tenorio laud the San Miguel Corporation's move to honor the health workers in fight against COVID-19 in a special Ginebra bottle logo. Jose Rizal University sports...
Phoenix Super LPG forward Calvin Abueva (PBA Images) Games and Amusements Board Chairman Baham Mitra is urging Calvin Abueva to get away from antics once his indefinite suspension is lifted by the PBA. Mitra said the government’s regulatory body for professional sports will support whenever...
Some PBA teams are mulling the possibility of holding practice sessions in areas where General Community Quarantine (GCQ) is implemented with the PBA still on hiatus. (PBA Images) With Metro Manila and surrounding provinces under Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine, several teams have explored...
'Smart training' keeps Lee fit, healthy With the PBA on hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic, Magnolia Hotshots ace guard Paul Lee focused on improving his body by observing healthy diet and getting into daily workouts amid the lockdown since March. (Photo from Paul Lee's Instagram...
