Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) icon and so-called "Pinoy Sakuragi" Marc Pingris stole the show during the opening ceremony of the Ako Bicol Cup - basketball tournament on Saturday, March 25. The super-popular Pingris was the designated torch-bearer during the event, which was held at the...
Caloocan struck from afar and toppled Zamboanga, 93-74, late Friday, March 24, in the OKBet-MPBL (Maharlika PIlipinas Basketball League) Fifth Season at the Caloocan Sports Complex. The Caloocan Batang Kankaloo drilled in 14 of 23 triple attempts for a 60.9 percent conversion and 42 points that...
At last, the long and agonizing wait has finally come to an end as the Squires claimed their rightful throne. Letran asserted its mastery over the CSB- La Salle Greenhills with a convincing 77-61 victory in Game 2 of the Finals to bag the NCAA Season 98 juniors basketball crown on Thursday, March...
Highlighting the role of basketball as the Filipinos’ favorite and most popular sport, the House Committee on Youth and Sports Development on Tuesday, March 14, approved, subject to style and amendments, a bill seeking to declare April of every year as National Basketball Month. House Bill (HB)...
ILOILO CITY – The local government of Passi, a component city in Iloilo province, is looking forward to strengthening its partnership with the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). PAUL Lee of Magnolia Hotshots was named the Most Valuable Player of the 2023 PBA All-Star Game hosted by Passi...
Gilas Pilipinas guard Scottie Thompson looks to pass during their game against Lebanon on Friday, Feb. 24, at the Philippine Arena. (Ali Vicoy) By NIKOLE JAVIER NBA star Carmelo Anthony said on Friday, Feb. 24, that the Philippines’ co-hosting of the 2023 FIBA World Cup is a huge...
Centro Escolar University Basketball Team won 3rd Place Overall in the 2022 PG Flex Linoleum Universities and Colleges Basketball League (UCBL) Invitational Tournament after defeating the Adamson Soaring Falcons. Aside from winning one of the highest ranks and taking home some cash prize, Jhomel...
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...
Greg Smith II drives to the basket. (PBA Images) By NIKOLE JAVIER Rain or Shine fended off the gutsy Blackwater side to pick up its first win with a 122-117 victory in the 2023 PBA Governors’ Cup at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on Sunday, Feb. 12. The Elasto Painters, who were...
Justine Baltazar (UAAP Images) By NIKOLE JAVIER The Korean Basketball League has slapped Justine Baltazar with a two-year ban following his no-show last week. The 25-year-old, who was expected to see action for the Seoul Samsung Thunders and arrive for the Feb. 1 player registration...
Kai Sotto leaves the Adelaide 36ers for another overseas opportunity. By NIKOLE JAVIER Kai Sotto has decided to leave the Adelaide 36ers to pursue another opportunity in a foreign league. The Filipino center has agreed to another offer overseas, the team confirmed on Sunday, Feb. 5. ...
Justin Baltazar (UAAP Images) By NIKOLE JAVIER Justine Baltazar’s new direction on his basketball career might have fallen through once more. The 25-year-old power forward, whose Strong Group are coming off a quarterfinal loss at the hands of Al Riyadi in their Dubai tilt on Friday, Feb. 3,...
