PBA commissioner Willie Marcial (PBA Images) The PBA will hold the mandatory swab testing of teams late next week, provided the government lifts the Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine imposed on Metro Manila after Aug. 18. PBA commissioner Willie Marcial said nine ballclubs will undergo tests...
San Miguel Beer's Terrence Romeo, center, drives past Magnolia players during the first match of the postponed Philippine Cup last March. (PBA Images) The government agencies that formed the Joint Administrative Order (JAO) Friday issued a clarification that only professional leagues can return to...
Bo Perasol (MB File Photo) Coach Bo Perasol left no doubt that the miracle Powerade Tigers he handled in 2012 had the making of becoming a contender if the team was given a chance to stay for the long haul. “Definitely,” Perasol said during Thursday’s episode of Coaches Unfiltered. Perasol...
'He's up there with all the shooters,' says Rice For NBA legend Glen Rice, PBA great Allan Caidic, known as 'The Triggerman," ranks in the same group as Larry Bird and Steph Curry in terms of shooting. (PBA Images) NBA legend Glen Rice continues to have high respect for his PBA counterpart Allan...
Three-time offenders could risk revocation of professional license Games and Amusements Board (GAB) chairman Baham Mitra Games and Amusements Board chairman Baham Mitra says he is excited to see professional athletes return to action – at least in practice sessions – when it is good to go under...
Ginebra coach Tim Cone picks the Los Angeles Lakers and the Milwaukee Bucks for the NBA Finals matchup. (Photo by Harry How / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / AFP) Barangay Ginebra San Miguel coach Tim Cone has looked into his crystal ball. With the way the Los Angeles Lakers and the Milwaukee Bucks...
Meralco's loss to Barangay Ginebra San Miguel still stings for Bolts guard Baser Amer. (PBA Images) Meralco’s loss to Barangay Ginebra San Miguel in the PBA Governors’ Cup Finals still stings for point guard Baser Amer. And Amer felt that dropping the first game of that series was a lost...
Phoenix star flattered to receive offers from Japan, Thailand, MPBL team Phoenix Super LPG forward Calvin Abueva (PBA Images) Calvin Abueva is flattered by the offers to play overseas but insisted that his main focus is to complete the process of his possible reinstatement in the PBA. “Actually...
Rain or Shine superstar James Yap (PBA Images) The return to Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ) in Metro Manila could be the reason why the flight back home of Rain or Shine’s James Yap has been cancelled Saturday. Yap got a tentative August 11 flight back to the Philippines via Qatar,...
Ginebra coach Tim Cone says there are not plants to trade the right to Ginebra center Greg Slaughter, center in photo. (MB File Photo) Barangay Ginebra San Miguel coach Tim Cone said there are no plans to trade the rights to Greg Slaughter and that the Kings intend to retain his services if he...
NBA-style bubble will help prevent the spread of COVID-19, says ex-special adviser to the National Task Force Dr. Tony Leachon, former special adviser to the National Task Force against COVID-19, suggests to adopt a bubble-style for pro leagues in the Philippines. (PBA Images) A former special...
Brain surgery didn't stop Balanza in becoming a champion In this file photo, Ginebra rookie Jerrick Balanza, former star play of the Letran Knights, celebrates after bagging the NCAA Season 95 title. (MB File Photo) The experience of Barangay Ginebra San Miguel rookie Jerrick Balanza during his...
