Officials of the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas and the Angeles University Foundation during the ocular inspection for the hosting of the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers in February next year. Photo from SBP Bases Conversion and Development Authority chief Vince Dizon vowed to provide the eight-country...
The Association of Boxing Alliances in the Philippines (ABAP) expressed elation over the win by national boxer-turned-professional Eumir Felix Marcial in his pro debut Wednesday evening (Thurday, Manila time) against Andrew Whitfield in Los Angeles. ABAP Secretary General Ed Picson said “ we’re...
It looks like NCAA officials are seriously considering holding a bubble tournament for Season 96 next year. Members of the league’s Management Committee (MANCOM) are set to meet with PBA commissioner Willie Marcial Thursday afternoon in hopes of getting crucial information on the pro league’s...
Photo from MP Promotions Filipino boxing Olympian Eumir Felix Marcial scored a hard-earned victory in his professional debut on US soil. The 25-year-old Marcial had to take a good number of crisp punches but was still able to outwork American Andrew Whitfield en-route to a four-round unanimous...
Screenshot from CNN Philippines' YouTube channel Several PBA players under the San Miguel Corporation umbrella have proven that their in-game teamwork is just as strong off the court. San Miguel's Alex Cabagnot and Terrence Romeo and Ginebra's Mark Caguioa and Scottie Thompson showed off their...
Olympian Eumir Felix Marcial admits he is feeling some pressure a day before he makes his highly-anticipated ring return. But the thought of winning his upcoming fight as a birthday gift to his promoter Manny Pacquiao is helping Marcial loosen up a bit. The Zamboanga-native Marcial will face...
The PBA could implement a closed-circuit format for the 46th season which could start on the league’s anniversary on April 9. PBA commissioner Willie Marcial said the concept will be implemented unless a COVID-19 vaccine becomes available in the weeks leading up to the 2021 season opener....
The PBA could allow its teams to pull off trades in January as the league is currently in the early stages of the offseason following the success of the 45th season bubble. PBA commissioner Willie Marcial said the moratorium will continue until the league determines a specific time even after the...
Two months since he began training with Freddie Roach, Tokyo Olympics-bound Eumir Marcial is finally making his pro debut. The Zamboanga City pride is set to face American boxer Andrew Whitfield (3-1, 2 KOs) in a four-round middleweight bout on Dec. 16 (Dec. 17, Manila time) under the event...
The all-amateur Gilas Pilipinas squad that competed in the Bahrain bubble against Thailand. (Photo from FIBA) Gilas Pilipinas coach Jong Uichico said that if he could have it his way he would consider forming a mixture of professional and amateur players for Window 3 of the FIBA Asia Cup qualifying...
PBA Commissioner Willie Marcial bared Thursday that representatives from the East Asia Super League have laid out plans for possible partnerships in the future. Speaking to select sportswriters inside the bubble in Pampanga, Marcial said EASL CEO Matt Beyer and chief financial officer Henry Kerins...
SMART CLARK GIGA CITY--The PBA is eyeing to fire off its inaugural men's 3x3 tournament before the start of the 46th season next year. Commissioner Willie Marcial said the board of governors has agreed to stage the 3x3 tourney prior to the target opening on April 9, 2021 during the virtual...
