The Bataan Risers and Negros Muscovados took different routes toward victories in the MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) Sixth Season Monday night, April 8, at the Kamalig Coliseum in Orion, Bataan. Jamil Gabawan shines for the Bataan Risers. (MPBL Images) Trailing most of the way, the...
Abra banked on the sudden explosion of John Lloyd Clemente to stun fellow newcomer Pangasinan, 83-75, near midnight Saturday, April 6, in the MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) Sixth Season at the people-packed Calasiao Sports Complex in Pangasinan. Mac Tallo stars for Abra (MPBL) With...
CALASIAO, Pangasinan – No politics in the radar for this man for now. PACQUIAO (Liezle Basa-Inigo) Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League founder former Sen. Manny Pacquiao said his main focus now is sports despite him having a statistical chance of winning a Senate seat in next year’s elections...
Newcomers Pangasinan and Abra test each other's mettle when they tangle at 8 p.m. in the second game of the MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) Sixth Season inaugurals at the Calasiao Sports Complex in Pangasinan. Zamboanga Masters Sardines clashes with retooled Valenzuela in the 6 p.m....
The 6th Season of the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) welcomes a new team into its fold as the Abra Weavers officially join the league. This season will feature 30 teams, with three expansion teams making their debut. The other newcomers are the Pangasinan Heatwaves and the Tarlac...
The Pampanga Giant Lanterns overpowered the South Cotabato Warriors, 93-75, late Tuesday, Feb. 27, and cruised to the 2024 MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) Preseason Invitational title at the Lagao Gym in General Santos City. Encho Serrano delivers for the Pampanga Giant Lanterns. (MPBL...
Pampanga and Batangas subdued their respective opponents on Saturday night, Feb. 24, and forged a semifinal clash in the 2024 MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) Preseason Invitational at the Lagao Gym in General Santos City. Rhinwill Tambing shines for Quezon City TODA Aksyo. (MPBL...
South Cotabato and Bataan posted contrasting victories and shared the early lead with Valenzuela in the 2024 MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) Preseason Invitational at the Lagao Gym in General Santos City on Wednesday, Feb. 21. Kyle Tolentino shines for South Cotabato in 2024 MPBL...
A wild scramble for experienced talents is projected following the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League's decision to relax its rules regarding the hiring of former pros by the teams competing in the MPBL's 2024 Season starting on March 16. Unlike last year, when each of the 29 teams was allowed...
Local big man Justine Baltazar is looking forward to play with former NBA big men and learn from them in his second stint with Strong Group ahead of the 33rd Dubai International Championship. The MPBL MVP is back in the roster as the Philippine-based team seeks to eclipse its previous...
The Pampanga Giant Lanterns bested the Bacoor Strikers, 82-77, on Saturday, Dec. 2, to sweep their national title series and complete a dominant run in the MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) Fifth Season at the Strike Gymnasium in Bacoor, Cavite. The Pampanga Giant Lanterns complete a...
The Pampanga Giant Lanterns seek a historic sweep, while the Bacoor Strikers fight for survival in Game Three of the MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) National Finals on Saturday, Dec. 2, at the Strike Gymnasium in Bacoor, Cavite. MPBL MVP Justine Baltazar (PBA Images) Pampanga dominated...