By MARK MONTEJO Wilcon Depot officially introduced its players that will see action in the third season of the PBA 3x3 on Thursday, June 29. *(From left to right) Raphael Banal, Louie Vigil, coach Anton Altamirano, Keith Datu, Wilcon Depot SEVP and COO Rosemari Bosch Ong, Yutien Andrada, PBA...
Juami Tiongson caught fire with 37 points, steering Terrafirma to a confidence-boosting 110-96 victory over NLEX to get back on the winning track in the PBA on Tour at the Ynares Sports Arena on Friday, June 16. *Juami Tiongson puts up an all-around performance for Terrafirma. (PBA Images) * It...
Ecooil-La Salle earned another trip to the Finals of the 2023 PBA D-League Aspirants’ Cup. La Salle's Prince Ray Alao. The defending champs got the job done by routing the University of Perpetual Help System Dalta, 108-91, in Game 2 on Tuesday, June 13, to complete a sweep in the best-of-three...
Arvin Tolentino announced his return in style, steering NorthPort to a wire-to-wire 112-95 victory over Blackwater to notch its first back-to-back wins in the PBA on Tour on Friday, June 9, at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City. *Arvin Tolentino attacks Blackwater's defense. (PBA Images) * The...
Wangs Basketball @27 Strikers-Letran battled back from a 24-point deficit and stunned Marinerong Pilipino-San Beda, 93-87, in overtime on Thursday, June 8, in Game 1 of the 2023 PBA Aspirants’ Cup semifinals at the Ynares Arena in Pasig City. *Kurt Reyson explodes for Wangs Basketball @27...
Mac Belo is determined to repay the trust and patience of Rain or Shine as he tries to relaunch his career with his new team. *Mac Belo finally makes his debut for Rain or Shine (PBA Images) * Belo finally made his debut for the Elasto Painters in their 100-92 win over San Miguel where he...
CEBU CITY -- A former Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) player was shot and wounded by a boy while having a drinking session with a group of friends here at dawn Tuesday, May 30. Eliud Poligrates was wounded in the left shoulder. The incident happened around 3 a.m. in Barangay Duljo Fatima....
Magnolia announced its entry to the win column in the PBA on Tour in the loudest way possible, blasting away Blackwater, 117-83, at the Ynares Arena in Pasig City on Sunday, May 28. *Abu Tratter impresses in his first game as part of Magnolia (PBA Images) * Everyone seemed to be on page for the...
PARIS, France—Basketball leagues – pro and amateur – have sprouted like mushrooms in the Philippines, but the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) remains the “king” of all sporting shows. *PBA Chairman Ricky Vargas and Commissioner Willie Marcial (2nd and third from left) in a light...
Ron Rei Tolentino delivered in the crunch as Centro Escolar University (CEU) outlasted Philippine Sports Performance (PSP), 109-107, in a double-overtime thriller to stay in the hunt for an outright semifinals berth in the 2023 PBA D-League Aspirants Cup at the Ynares Arena in Pasig City on...
Meralco is off to a good start under the tutelage of new head coach Luigi Trillo. *Bong Quinto joined hands with Allein Maliksi during Meralco's fourth quarter run (PBA Images) * The Bolts zapped the revamping NorthPort Batang Pier in the final frame to come away with a 97-89 victory and open their...
The PBA is bringing the action closer to the fans as the league kicks off its pre-season games with a clash between Blackwater and NLEX at the Caloocan Sports Complex on Sunday, May 21. Expected to attract a good-sized crowd, the 5 p.m. collision between the Bossing and the Road Warriors serves as a...
