Meralco star Chris Newsome was quick to explain his actions in the endgame of the Bolts’ 97-98 defeat against the Phoenix Fuel Masters, noting that he was only seeking clarifications on the officiating as the PBA continues to adapt to the FIBA rules. The usually mild-mannered Newsome was so...
Opening night winners NLEX and Terrafirma immediately go for 2-0 start when they collide in the PBA Season 50 Governors’ Cup at the Ynares Center in Montalban on Sunday, July 12. Fresh off contrasting victories on Friday, July 10, the Road Warriors and the Dyip aim for a quick turnaround and keep...
ANTIPOLO — NLEX welcomed new head coach Jimmy Alapag with a rousing 114-75 victory over guest team Macau to open the PBA Season 50 Governors’ Cup at the Ynares Center in Antipolo on Friday, July 10 here. The Road Warriors banked on a huge second half pullaway, exploding for 69 points in the...
Rain or Shine and Magnolia, two teams considered as top contenders in Group B, seek winning starts to their PBA Season 50 Governors’ Cup campaigns when they take on separate foes on Saturday, July 11, at the Ynares Center in Montalban. The Elasto Painters begin their bid for another Final Four...
Newly minted head coach Jimmy Alapag is eyeing a winning start to his new career at the PBA sidelines as NLEX takes on the rebranded Macau in the main event of the opening twin bill of the PBA Season 50 Governors’ Cup at the Ynares Center in Antipolo on Friday, July 10. On his first head coaching...
Rain or Shine and NLEX banked on familiarity in choosing their imports for the PBA Season 50 Governors’ Cup. The Elasto Painters are bringing back Aaron Fuller, who they reached the semifinals with in the same conference last season before bowing to eventual champions TNT Tropang 5G. With Fuller,...
Women’s basketball sensation Caitlin Clark is open to the idea of adding a four-point line in WNBA and NBA – an inclusion, which according to her, will boost the viewership of the world's biggest leagues. Indiana Fever's Caitlin Clark (AP) In the “New Height” – a podcast which is hosted...
TNT Tropang Giga’s Calvin Oftana may have called their recent masterclass finals win a “job done” but the versatile wingman is far from the finish line. Representing every TNT ka-tropa who stays inspired and optimistic in the face of challenges, Oftana revealed why his second PBA...
They say the first time is always the sweetest. TNT guard Rey Nambatac felt that way as he finally fulfilled his childhood dream of winning a PBA championship just in his first conference with the Tropang Giga. TNT's Rey Nambatac fulfills his childhood dream. (PBA Images) So when the confetti...
Aging like a fine wine, veteran Jayson Castro finally bagged his first solo Finals Most Valuable Player plum in what has been a colorful 16-year career for the TNT franchise. TNT's Jayson Castro has still gas left in his tank. (PBA Images) The Tropang Giga retained their PBA Governors' Cup title...
When the going gets tough, the tough gets going. After squandering a 2-0 series lead, TNT has pulled itself together and responded with a huge victory over Barangay Ginebra, 99-72, to take Game 5 and move on cusp of title retention in the PBA Season 49 Governors’ Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum...
Barangay Ginebra has finally turned the corner in the PBA Season 49 Governors’ Cup Finals after stringing together two straight victories to tie the best-of-seven series at 2-2. Barangay Ginebra pins its hopes on Japeth Aguilar, who has been spectacular in their previous games. (PBA Images)...
