Christian Standhardinger was all alone in Ginebra’s sorry 103-91 loss in Game 2 of their PBA Philippine Cup best-of-seven semifinal battle against Meralco on Sunday night, May 19. Christian Standhardinger (PBA Images) Though thankful to have had the trust of his teammates and coaches...
Don Trollano and Jericho Cruz hit key baskets down the stretch to lift San Miguel Beer past Barangay Ginebra, 95-92, and remain unbeaten in the 2024 PBA Philippine Cup on Friday, April 5, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Don Trollano hits key baskets for the San Miguel Beermen. (PBA Images)...
Jamie Malonzo led the way anew as Barangay Ginebra took down Phoenix, 102-92, for its second win in the 2024 PBA Philippine Cup on Sunday night, March 10, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Jamie Malonzo leads the way anew for Ginebra. (PBA Images) The Kings leaned on a strong third quarter showing to...
The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) is anxiously waiting for FIBA’s ruling on Justin Brownlee’s doping issue. Justin Brownlee (PSC-POC Media Pool/File photo) The basketball body is hoping to have the naturalized Filipino player back in the fold for the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers this...
Basketball and volleyball never lacked support from Filipinos in 2023. Basketball and volleyball tournaments set record attendance in 2023. Year 2024 should only continue to get more of it. Philippine sports saw fans come in droves whether it was in Metro Manila or outside of it to...
Christian Standhardinger steers Ginebra to a commanding win over Phoenix. (PBA Images) By NIKOLE JAVIER Barangay Ginebra breezed past Phoenix with a commanding 109-89 win to strengthen its playoff bid for a twice-to-beat advantage in the 2023 PBA Governors’ Cup on Friday night, March 3, at...
Scottie Thompson made Ginebra teammate and big man Christian Standhardinger the first pick while Japeth Aguilar selected long-time Gilas Pilipinas frontcourt partner June Mar Fajardo in the historic PBA All-Star draft on Monday, Feb. 20 at the TV5 Center in Mandaluyong. PBA All-Star captains Japeth...
Scottie Thompson celebrates his Perpetual jersey retirement with wife, former teammate and the school's director. By NIKOLE JAVIER Scottie Thompson has immortalized his journey in the collegiate ranks as Perpetual retired his No. 6 jersey on Thursday, Feb. 16. On his alma mater’s 48th...
The most popular esports personality in the country is joining the PBA’s most popular ballclub. Setsuna "Ako si Dogie" Ignacio is the top pick of Barangay Ginebra (PBA Images) Barangay Ginebra picked popular streamer and content creator and former MPL Philippines professional player Setsuna...
It seemed like Magnolia has finally put its horrendous 0-3 start behind and new import Antonio Hester is proving to be the team’s missing piece. Antonio Hester gives Magnolia a huge lift in the absence of Ian Sangalang (PBA Images) On Sunday, Feb. 12, Hester scattered a near triple-double of 28...
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...
A silky-smooth jump shot and a hard-nose defender just like PBA legend Kenneth Duremdes. Jeremiah Gray (PBA Images) That’s how head coach Tim Cone described Jeremiah Gray in front of reporters following his best performance in Ginebra uniform where he buried three huge triples during a searing...
