In this file photo, Manny Pacquiao, right, trains with coach Freddie Roach. (Top Rank Images) There’s no doubt in Freddie Roach’s mind that Manny Pacquiao will handily beat Conor McGregor if plans for a megabuck boxing match between the two fighters push through. Roach is so confident that...
The PBA assures players that there will be many amenities available in the Clark bubble at Quest Hotel. (Photo courtesy of Quest Hotel) The PBA assured that there are enough activities for everyone inside the planned bubble in Clark, Pampanga next month. Commissioner Willie Marcial said Clark has...
Clark Freeport -- Home of the Brave (Photo courtesy of Quest Hotel) Assuming that the Inter-Agency Task Force poses no objection, a 350-man Philippine Basketball Association entourage — from members of the 12 ball clubs, league officials, technical staff and medical personnel to a TV crew and a...
PBA chairman Ricky Vargas said the league will spend close to P65 million for its planned bubble next month. (PBA Images) PBA chairman Ricky Vargas finally caved into the question regarding the cost of the league’s planned season bubble in Clark, Pampanga next month . Vargas told former league...
The PBA Board of Governors has chosen Clark, Pampanga as host of the possible resumption of games under a bubble concept. (PBA Images) The PBA Board of Governors on Thursday selected Clark, Pampanga as host of the planned resumption of the 45th season on Oct. 9 under a bubble concept. Clark got the...
The PBA Board of Governors during a previous meeting at the league office in Libis. (PBA Images) Members of the PBA Board of Governors are expected to decide Friday what type of bubble the league will adopt should the season resume next month. PBA commissioner Willie Marcial will lay down all...
ABAP chief Ricky Vargas (PSA Photo) PBA chairman Ricky Vargas said it would be a big help for the league if amenities can be added in the proposed bubble setup for the possible resumption of the season next month . “Staying too much together is kinda difficult if you don’t have recreation,”...
A special November 2020 issue of Ring Magazine featuring Manny Pacquiao on the cover. (Courtesy of Ring Magazine) Ring Magazine has released a special issue for November 2020 with Manny Pacquiao on the cover. The cover, which the famed magazine revealed Thursday, features an illustration of...
2018 PBA Coach of the Year Chito Victolero of the Magnolia Hotshots, right, receives the trophy from Cecile Dalupan, daughter of the legendary Maestro Virgilio 'Baby ' Dalupan, for whom the award is named. (Spin.ph) Questions: Who won out as PBA Coach of the Year last season? San Miguel Beer’s...
PBA Chairman Ricky Vargas (PBA Images) PBA chairman Ricky Vargas said cancelling the season due to the COVID-19 pandemic will have massive financial implications for the league and its teams. The league is currently in the process of trying to resume the season in mid-October after teams started...
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...
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...
